Highlands Ranch Family Acupuncture

10/31/2025

Meditation for the Fall: Releasing Grief, Cultivating Joy, and Opening the Lungs.

Autumn is a time of transition, both for nature and also for our bodies. Meditation to assist and support the body in strengthening Lung Qi while also releasing grief, the emotion of the lungs, is important this time of year. Strengthening the breath and letting go of stagnations can enhance vitality and prevent illness by boosting the immune system and preparing the body for the cold and darkness of winter.
Our Acupressure points, Ren 17 and Kidney 27, can regulate both physical respiration and also the emotions of the Lungs. KD 27 is found approximately 1.5 inches from the midline below the clavicle and Ren 17 is in the center of the chest in line with the space between 4th and 5th ribs. Massage or gently press both points together while taking deep breaths. Relax the muscles of the chest and upper back, allow your shoulders to fall down and roll backwards and focus on these points. With eyes slightly open but at a soft gaze, imagine grief being released from your body and lungs with your breath. Breathe in to a count of 3 and out to a count of 6. When this feels sufficient and your mind comes to a place of stillness, close the eyes. Now let go of the counting and focus on the emotion of Joy and Appreciation as you breathe for the remainder of your meditation. You can also focus on the Color White entering and exiting the lungs as you breathe and smile into your lungs, appreciating their integral role in your health and wellbeing.

10/16/2025

09/18/2025

https://acupuncturetoday.com/article/39744-the-missing-piece-of-the-fertility-puzzle.
Spoiler alert: The missing piece that is often overlooked is s***m health!
Read on to learn more about how acupuncture can address all pieces of the puzzle.
This is also a great publication to learn more about other topics related to Acupuncture. Some of the articles are geared toward acupuncturists— feel free to message me if you have any questions about terminology, etc.

When we talk about fertility, the focus is often placed on the ovaries and the uterus. Yet s***m-related factors contribute to nearly half of all cases of infertility. Despite this, support for the person contributing s***m is often limited, both in clinical attention and public conversation. Whethe...

08/28/2025

Trouble with digestion? In East Asian medicine, we often discuss the connection between physical and mental/emotional digestion. When someone has trouble with physical digestion, we also ask, "How well are you able to take in new ideas and feelings, process them, and let go of what you do not need?" Mental and physical digestion are often intertwined. SP 3 can be pressed to help clarify the mind and regulate all digestive functions. Locate it by running your finger along the inside of the big toe until it falls into a divot at the proximal side of the joint. If you need it, it is probably tender to the touch! Press and hold for 30 seconds. This is great acupressure at the beginning of a meditation and easily accessed while cross-legged or in half-lotus. Happy digestion!

08/14/2025

Next in our Acupressure series: Large Intestine 4 " He Gu". Located at the highest point in the muscle when the thumb and index finger are pressed together. Relax your hand and apply pressure to this area for 4-5 seconds. It is commonly used to descend energy down, aiding in reducing stress, overthinking, headaches, toothache, facial pain, and neck pain.

08/08/2025

Acupressure can be applied to these two points daily to calm the mind, increase memory, before bed for insomnia, or to decrease hypertension and headaches.
HT 7 is located on the wrist crease at the base of the pinky finger. Press and hold gently while taking slow, deep breaths. Simultaneously put your bare feet on the ground outdoors to activate KD 1 using the electromagnetic frequency of the Earth or if indoors, use a small marble to stimulate the point. Smile and enjoy a 3-9 minute meditation!

07/31/2025

Let Food be thy Medicine! In the theories of East Asian Nutrition, foods have certain properties that we can use to support re-harmonization of the body. Message me with questions or make an appointment to chat more about this chart!
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07/16/2025

Auricular Shen Men has a calming effect and can alleviate anxiety and promote overall wellness and longevity. It is also indicated for pain and inflammation and is widely used in the treatment of addictions. Stimulate this point by pinching the top of the ear between the thumb and pointer finger and massage it gently for 1-2 minutes while taking deep, slow breaths.

06/27/2025

On average, people get the most out of their treatments using a three step approach. These three steps include Relief Care, Corrective Care, and Maintenance Care. Typically with Relief Care, visits can be once or multiple times per week to promote healing and recovery.
With Corrective Care, visits are less frequent as you begin to feel better. Finally, for Maintenance, monthly tune-ups are generally recommended to maintain health & vitality.
Recommended frequency can also increase or decrease under certain situations or seasons, depending on what the focus is for your care. One of the neat things about acupuncture is that after having acupuncture for a series of treatments, the body learns what is most uniquely effective for you and alerts you when you need another treatment. Listen to it!

06/19/2025

Common Cold or Allergies?! Sometimes it is difficult to distinguish!

Many people have been coming in in the past few weeks with one or both and with the beautiful summer weather, it is hard to believe, however, cold and flu season is still among us! Having allergy symptoms and a weakened immune system can also make an opportunistic environment for a virus to manifest. So it is important to take care of your allergies when you first show signs. Acupuncture, herbal medicine, and NAET allergy elimination technique are all wonderful and natural ways to build the immune system and make long term changes to allergic responses.