Kara Acupuncture & Wellness

08/08/2025

Summer is a season full of energy, sunlight, and outdoor activity—but it can also bring challenges when it comes to getting quality sleep. Some of my patients are finding themselves tossing and turning on hot nights, struggling with restless thoughts or waking up frequently. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers unique insights into why this happens and how acupuncture can help restore restful sleep during the vibrant, yet overstimulating, summer season.

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Struggling with insomnia during the summer months? Learn how acupuncture helps calm yang energy, balance the Heart meridian, and improve sleep—supported by TCM wisdom and modern scientific research.

08/01/2025

Happy Friday and the welcoming of cooler weather! This past month, the risk of dehydration and heat exhaustion became more prevalent—particularly for individuals who are active, elderly, or have underlying health conditions. While conventional medicine focuses on fluid replacement and rest, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a unique and complementary approach to preventing and recovering from heat-related conditions. Through acupuncture and herbal therapies, TCM supports the body’s fluid metabolism, internal cooling mechanisms, and energy balance, helping restore homeostasis when the body becomes overheated and depleted.

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Learn how acupuncture treats dehydration and heat exhaustion by restoring fluid balance and regulating internal heat. Explore TCM’s unique view and scientific evidence supporting summer recovery.

07/25/2025

Iliotibial band connection into the knee. This is great for hip pain traveling to the knee or a tight ITB that is pulling on the knee. So many reasons for this, but here, I am threading two needles and giving a gentle tug on that connection to help loosen that tendon pulling on the knee. This is just part of her treatment. Being creative in the treatment room is what it's all about! The results speak for themselves. I crushed it this week!

07/25/2025

As the summer gets hotter, our bodies naturally begin to respond to the energy of the season. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), summer is associated with the Fire element, and this period corresponds to the Heart and Small Intestine meridians. These organ systems play a vital role not only in our physical health but also in our emotional and spiritual well-being. Understanding how to support them during summer can help us maintain balance, vitality, and resilience through the season.

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Discover how acupuncture supports the Heart and Small Intestine meridians during summer. Learn TCM insights on seasonal balance, emotional well-being, and digestive health through the Fire element.

07/18/2025

I took the last two weeks to deeply reset my nervous system. Summer is a great time to do this; to get outside, be in the water if you can, eat well, exercise gently, hydrate and sleep. This is a great detox for all of your systems. Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese medicine can help too! Read my latest blog to learn more.

Support your body’s natural cleansing process with acupuncture this summer. Learn how acupuncture promotes detoxification, balances internal heat, and enhances wellness through Traditional Chinese Medicine.

07/05/2025

Nothing says summer like swimming in the ocean or pool. There’s nothing like diving into the waves or doing laps in an outdoor pool in the heat of summer. While swimming is low-impact, it can still be a physically demanding sport that requires repetitive motion, strength, endurance, and flexibility. While it's often recommended for people recovering from injury due to its joint-friendly nature, swimmers are not immune to overuse injuries—especially in the shoulders, neck, lower back, and knees.
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Explore how acupuncture effectively treats common swimming injuries like shoulder pain, back strain, and knee issues. Learn how this ancient therapy enhances healing, mobility, and performance.

06/27/2025

Hamstring injuries are among the most common musculoskeletal issues, especially in athletes and active individuals. These injuries range from mild strains to complete tears, often resulting in pain, limited mobility, and prolonged downtime. While conventional rehabilitation approaches like rest, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medications are essential, integrating electro-acupuncture can significantly enhance healing and restore function more efficiently. Learn more in my latest blog below!

Discover how electro-acupuncture aids hamstring injury rehabilitation by reducing pain, improving circulation, and promoting tissue repair. Learn the science and benefits behind this effective therapy.

06/24/2025

One of the nicest gifts I received from a patient. He is not Armenian nor speaks, but wrote this "thank you" calligraphy in Armenian for me. Amazing!

06/20/2025

One of my patients who is an avid cycler has had sciatica in both legs. When I performed the assessment, we determined it was coming more from his piriformis and gluteal muscles and not from his discs (which usually only affects one leg or the other) Piriformis Syndrome is a neuromuscular condition in which the piriformis muscle, located deep in the buttock, compresses or irritates the sciatic nerve. This can result in pain, tingling, or numbness that radiates from the buttocks down the leg, causing sciatica. Because of its overlapping symptoms with other conditions, Piriformis Syndrome is often misdiagnosed or overlooked, making effective treatment crucial. One promising therapy is acupuncture, which provides pain relief and supports functional recovery by addressing both muscle tension and nerve irritation.
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Discover how acupuncture helps relieve Piriformis Syndrome by reducing muscle tension and sciatic nerve irritation. Learn about scientific support, treatment expectations, and tips for lasting relief.

06/14/2025

I’ve been seeing my share of pinched nerves this week! A pinched nerve—often described as radiating pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness—can result from pressure applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues like bones, cartilage, muscles, or tendons. Common causes include herniated discs, arthritis, repetitive motions, or even poor posture. These nerve compressions can occur in various areas of the body, especially in the neck, lower back, and wrists. Conventional treatment often involves anti-inflammatory medication, physical therapy, or surgery in severe cases, acupuncture offers a natural and effective alternative that’s gaining scientific recognition. To learn more, read my latest blog!

Discover how acupuncture can effectively relieve pain from pinched nerves by reducing inflammation, improving circulation, and promoting nerve healing—supported by scientific research.

06/11/2025

Spinal Stenosis treatment has offered relief for this patient who was in a lot of pain.

06/06/2025

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders, affecting 10-15% of the population and something I see commonly in my clinic. With symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation, IBS is a chronic condition that can really disrupt someone’s life. Many people are exploring acupuncture as a natural and holistic way to manage and reduce their symptoms such as stress as a trigger for most IBS. Read my latest blog below to learn more!

Explore how acupuncture treats Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) by improving digestion, reducing stress, and restoring balance. Backed by research and centuries of use.