Kara Acupuncture & Wellness

09/26/2025

My practice is suddenly filling with patients coming in for fertility support. Fertility challenges affect millions of people worldwide, often leaving couples feeling overwhelmed and searching for safe, effective solutions. Acupuncture has gained increasing recognition in the field of reproductive health for its potential to support fertility naturally. By promoting balance within the body, regulating hormones, and improving blood flow to reproductive organs, acupuncture offers hope to those navigating the complex journey of conception.
Learn more in my latest blog below!

Discover how acupuncture supports fertility by regulating hormones, reducing stress, and improving reproductive health. Learn how scientific research validates acupuncture’s role in natural conception and IVF support.

09/24/2025

I will often incorporate using Diode rings into a treatment. Master Kawaii from Japan invented this treatment to promote the healing of stressed, inflamed or injured tissue. In her case, we are trying to desensitize the scar and surrounding tissue which has been ultra sensitive to the point where she can't have a necklace or shirt even rub against her. You can see before and after how much less red her scar is - an indication of healing.

09/12/2025

Just spotted this sweetheart camo from on my deck. How do they so that?!

09/12/2025

I’ve been treating bone injuries lately from patients who are recovering from a fracture or a full break. Whether it be a stress fracture, a clean break or a slow healing or old bone injury, acupuncture with electric stimulation really makes the difference! Most bone injuries have a slow recovery time - at least six weeks, followed by a lot of PT and rehabilitation. More patients are turning to electro-acupuncture as a complementary therapy to accelerate bone healing and improve recovery outcomes. This innovative approach combines traditional acupuncture with gentle electrical stimulation, enhancing the body’s natural regenerative processes. Read my latest blog to learn more!

Discover how electroacupuncture accelerates recovery from bone injuries by stimulating bone regeneration, improving circulation, and reducing pain—supported by scientific research.

09/05/2025

It's the season of letting go. Let's make this transition easier for you. Here's how. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), each season corresponds to one of the Five Elements. Autumn is linked to the Metal Element, which governs the Lungs and Large Intestine. These organs symbolize both the physical and emotional aspects of taking in and letting go: the lungs draw in oxygen to nourish the body, while the large intestine releases waste, clearing what is no longer needed.

As nature sheds leaves and prepares for winter, autumn encourages us to release old patterns, emotions, and attachments. When this process of letting go is disrupted, imbalances such as grief, sadness, tightness in the chest, digestive issues, or skin conditions may arise.

Acupuncture offers support during this transitional season, helping restore harmony in both body and mind.

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Discover how acupuncture supports the Metal Element in autumn, helping with emotional balance, grief, and seasonal transitions. Learn how science and TCM align in promoting resilience during fall.

08/29/2025

Happy Friday!

Many of my patients are turning to a holistic wellness routine for not only better health, but prevention. In our healthcare system, we are sent to specialists for everything, often getting lost in the shuffle of our doctors with little attention paid to the overall picture of someone's health. In our medicine, we view a patient's systems as interconnected and not separate, supporting overall health. Read my latest blog to learn more!

Discover how holistic health and a balanced wellness routine can transform your life. Learn how acupuncture supports immunity, stress relief, sleep, and overall vitality.

08/16/2025

Chest pain is one of the most alarming symptoms a person can experience. As an acupuncturist, I have to rule out heart problems first before treating musculoskeletal issues but not all chest pain is cardiac in origin. Many cases are actually caused by musculoskeletal issues—problems with the muscles, ribs, joints, or connective tissues in the chest wall. Distinguishing between these types of pain is critical, both for safety and for appropriate treatment. Acupuncture can be an effective, complementary approach to managing musculoskeletal chest pain once serious heart-related causes have been ruled out.

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Learn how to tell the difference between heart-related and musculoskeletal chest pain, and discover how acupuncture can relieve chest wall discomfort once cardiac issues are ruled out.

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.