Body Positive Acupuncture

01/19/2026

Microneedling supports hair growth by improving circulation, stimulating growth factors, and strengthening scalp tissue over time. A typical series includes six monthly treatments to align with natural hair growth cycles.

For a more comprehensive approach, light therapy can be stacked with microneedling. Light therapy supports cellular energy and scalp health and is now available as an add-on to any microneedling or acupuncture treatment.

This work is about supporting the body, not forcing outcomes. Results vary, especially when autoimmune conditions like alopecia areata are involved.

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01/19/2026

Hair loss is influenced by many factors, including circulation, immune system activity, stress, and scalp health. Microneedling is a non-surgical approach that works with the body’s natural healing response and is typically offered as a series of six monthly treatments
For those seeking a more comprehensive approach, light therapy can be added to microneedling or acupuncture sessions. Light therapy supports cellular energy and tissue repair, offering an additional layer of scalp support without adding strain to the body.

Explore microneedling for hair loss, including six monthly treatments, considerations for alopecia areata, and how stacking light therapy with microneedling or acupuncture supports scalp health and hair growth.

01/09/2026

January often brings old photos back into view, and for many people, that can stir up complicated feelings—especially when your body has changed.

A photo can feel like evidence, but it’s only a single snapshot. It can’t show what your body was carrying, what it needed to survive, or the care it may be receiving now. When we reduce ourselves to an image, it becomes easy to judge, compare, and grieve a past version of ourselves.

This week’s blog explores body grief, why looking at old photos can feel so tender, and how to practice gentler self-compassion in a season that pushes reflection and self-improvement narratives.

You are not a before-and-after.

You are a full story still unfolding.

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01/09/2026

January has a way of resurfacing old photos—and with them, complicated feelings.

If your body has grown larger or smaller since those images were taken, it’s easy for comparison, self-judgment, and quiet body grief to creep in.

A photo can feel like proof, but it’s only a one-dimensional snapshot. It can’t show what your body was surviving, what it needed, or what it’s supporting you through now. In my latest blog, I explore why these images can feel so tender, how body grief shows up, and why gentler self-compassion matters—especially at the start of a new year.

You are more than a frozen moment in time. And your body is not a before-and-after story.

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Looking at old photos in January can bring up quiet body grief, comparison, and self-judgment—especially when your body has changed. This blog explores why photos are one-dimensional snapshots and offers guidance for gentle self-compassion.

12/04/2025

When a doctor uses the phrase “skinny fat,” it says more about bias than health.

It assumes thinness is the default “good” body and uses larger bodies as the warning sign.

That mindset harms everyone—fueling stigma, eroding trust, and pulling attention away from real health markers.

Care should be respectful, collaborative, and free from body comparisons.

Every patient deserves that.

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11/26/2025

Have you ever noticed how a single touch at the crown of your head can bring a deep sense of calm?

GV20—also known as “One Hundred Meetings”—is one of the most grounding and clarifying points in acupuncture. It’s a place where energy gathers, thoughts settle, and the mind feels just a little more spacious.
I wrote a new blog exploring why this point feels so special, how it supports nervous system ease, and a simple self-acupressure practice you can try anytime.

If you’re curious about how the crown point can help create more clarity and presence, take a look:

Discover the meaning and benefits of GV20, the “One Hundred Meetings” acupuncture point. Learn how it supports clarity, calm, and grounding—plus an easy self-care practice you can try anytime.

09/22/2025

Autumn carries a unique energy in Five Element Acupuncture—it’s the season of the Metal element. Just as the trees let go of their leaves, we are invited to reflect on what we might release in our own lives.

The Metal element connects us with refinement, clarity, and the emotion of grief. This season can bring a quiet seriousness, asking us to honor what we have lost, what we have learned, and what matters most moving forward.

In my latest blog, I share how autumn can guide us in letting go, creating space for what is to come, and supporting ourselves through seasonal transitions.

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Discover how autumn, the Metal element in Five Element Acupuncture, teaches us about grief, letting go, and creating space for renewal.

08/28/2025

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Did you know Chinese medicine recognizes a fifth season?

✨ Late Summer ✨ arrives between the peak of Summer and the crispness of Autumn.

This season is linked to the Earth Element — nourishment, stability, and grounding. It’s a time of harvest and ripening—in nature and within ourselves.

🌱 When Earth is balanced: we feel centered, cared for, and steady.

🌪 When Earth is out of balance: we may feel worry, rumination, or “ungrounded.”

💛 Tips to live in harmony with Late Summer:

Enjoy seasonal foods like squash, corn, and root veggies

Eat slowly & mindfully

Rest after activity to integrate

Reflect on what in your life is “ripe” and ready for harvest
Acupuncture during this season can support digestion, calm the mind, and strengthen immunity—helping you step into Autumn with resilience.

Grief is a vital part of this seasonal transition. In Five Element theory, grief belongs to Autumn and the Metal Element, but Late Summer (Earth) helps us prepare to move into that season by grounding and nourishing us so we can process loss.

Discover the wisdom of Late Summer in Five Element Acupuncture. Linked to the Earth Element, this season supports digestion, grounding, and emotional balance. Learn how acupuncture and seasonal practices can help you transition smoothly into Autumn.

07/17/2025

Why You Might Sleep Worse in Summer (According to Chinese Medicine)

Struggling to fall asleep or waking up restless during the summer? Chinese Medicine—and specifically Five Element Acupuncture—offers some insight.

In this system, summer is ruled by the Fire element, which governs:

* The Heart (our emotional center and home of the Shen, or Spirit)
* The Small Intestine (helps sort thoughts and emotions)
* The Pericardium (protects emotional boundaries)
* The San Jiao (regulates body temperature and internal communication)

When Fire becomes excessive—due to longer days, emotional stimulation, social overextension, or external heat—it can disturb the Shen and affect sleep.

Common signs include:

* Trouble falling or staying asleep
* Restlessness or racing thoughts
* Vivid or intense dreams
* Feeling emotionally overwhelmed

How to support sleep in summer:

* Create calming evening rituals
* Drink cooling teas like mint or chrysanthemum
* Limit heavy, spicy, or stimulating foods at night
* Use acupuncture or acupressure to soothe the Heart and Shen

Balance the Fire, calm the Shen, and restore restful, nourishing sleep—even in the height of summer.

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07/17/2025

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Why You Might Sleep Worse in Summer (According to Chinese Medicine)

Struggling to fall asleep or waking up restless during the summer? Chinese Medicine—and specifically Five Element Acupuncture—offers some insight.

In this system, summer is ruled by the Fire element, which governs: The Heart, Small Intestine, Pericardium, and San Jiao

When Fire becomes excessive—due to longer days, emotional stimulation, social overextension, or external heat—it can disturb the Shen and affect sleep.

Common signs include:

Trouble falling or staying asleep
Restlessness or racing thoughts
Vivid or intense dreams
Feeling emotionally overwhelmed
How to support sleep in summer:

Create calming evening rituals
Drink cooling teas like mint or chrysanthemum
Limit heavy, spicy, or stimulating foods at night
Use acupuncture or acupressure to soothe the Heart and Shen
Balance the Fire, calm the Shen, and restore restful, nourishing sleep—even in the height of summer.

Discover why sleep disturbances are common in summer through the lens of Five Element Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Learn how the Fire element, Heart, and Shen impact rest—and how to restore balance for better sleep.

06/25/2025

Feeling Fried by the Summer Heat? Chinese Medicine Has Your Back

Summer, in Chinese medicine, is ruled by the Fire element—connected to the Heart, joy, and outward energy. But when the heat cranks up (outside and inside), it can leave you feeling:

Restless
Overheated
Sleepless
Irritable
Drained

This seasonal pattern is known in TCM as "Summer-Heat", and it can affect your mood, digestion, energy, and sleep.

Acupuncture can help you:

Clear excess internal heat
Replenish fluids and nourish yin
Calm the mind and Heart
Support healthy digestion
Restore balance and vitality
Quick Summer Tips from Chinese Medicine:

Eat cooling foods like cucumber, watermelon, and leafy greens
Drink herbal teas like chrysanthemum or mint (room temp or warm is best)

Prioritize rest—summer yang energy can push us toward burnout

Avoid excess iced drinks unless your taste buds are calling for them, which can weaken digestion

Acupuncture is a powerful seasonal reset. If summer’s throwing you off, let’s help you realign and restore your natural rhythm.

Email robin@bodypositiveacupuncture.com to schedule or learn more.

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Stay cool this summer with acupuncture in Baltimore. Learn how Chinese medicine supports energy, mood, and digestion during hot weather.

06/09/2025

Being a Weight-Inclusive Provider in the Era of GLP-1s
(Yes, it’s complicated—and necessary.)

GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are everywhere right now—praised as breakthroughs, pushed by doctors, influencers, and even insurance companies.

They’re reshaping how people relate to their bodies—and how providers need to show up.

As weight-inclusive providers, our role is not to dictate choices.
It's to contextualize them.

We don't tell people what to do with their bodies.
We explore why certain choices feel necessary.
We talk about systems, stigma, trauma, and survival.

Because in a society that marginalizes fat bodies, decisions about food, weight, and medication are never just personal.

They're shaped by fear, shame, access to care, and the desire for safety.

Body Positive Acupuncture holds space for clients who:

✨ Are on GLP-1s and feel conflicted
✨ Are grieving lost hunger cues
✨ Are tired of fighting for dignity
✨ Just want peace with their bodies

No shame. No judgment. Just care.

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Being a weight-inclusive provider has always meant standing in contrast to dominant narratives about body size and health. But in the wake of the rapid rise of GLP-1 medications like Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro, that work has become even more layered, even more emotional, and—honestly—even mor...