Dr. Elke Parsons, DACM, ACC

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Dr. Elke Parsons, DACM,ACC is an Acupoint Injection Specialist, Acupuncturist, and Chinese herbal medicine expert specializing in pain management, GI disorders, women health, depression and anxiety.

Overeating is common to do when feeling sad, listless, or guilty. You may find yourself craving unhealthy foods or an ab...
12/19/2025

Overeating is common to do when feeling sad, listless, or guilty. You may find yourself craving unhealthy foods or an abundance of carbs, and this, combined with less physical activity, can make you feel more sluggish and lead to weight gain. Keeping a menu of foods to eat, sticking to it, and maintaining a routine of exercise and mindfulness are great ways to manage this. Even if it’s only a 15-minute walk, you will be amazed at the difference it can make! Be kind to yourself.

Feelings of hopelessness can be greater due to winter blues and may even grow into feelings of worthlessness or guilt. I...
12/15/2025

Feelings of hopelessness can be greater due to winter blues and may even grow into feelings of worthlessness or guilt. It is okay not to always be at maximum efficiency, it is okay not to always feel sunshine and happiness, and it is okay to have bad days. Even still, we can have feelings that tell us otherwise. When you have those thoughts, practice using affirmations. Remember that those things are not true, and instead write down positive things that are true to combat this negativity.

Have you been sleeping more? Having a hard time getting yourself up and out of bed? Feeling sluggish? Or maybe you have ...
12/12/2025

Have you been sleeping more? Having a hard time getting yourself up and out of bed? Feeling sluggish? Or maybe you have the opposite concern and find yourself struggling to fall asleep? Difficulty holding your concentration? These are common with the winter blues and sleep disruption, whether it's too much or too little sleep, which can cause major disturbances. Winter brings less sun and our body’s internal clocks can be affected. Try going outside during the day, even for fifteen minutes, and enjoy what natural light you can! Open up the windows in your home and let some sunlight in.

You may find yourself losing interest in things you usually enjoy, such as reading, video games, cooking, or other hobbi...
12/08/2025

You may find yourself losing interest in things you usually enjoy, such as reading, video games, cooking, or other hobbies. This can be frustrating because these are the things we usually turn to in order to bring ourselves joy and relaxation. It is important not to give up on these things! Try scheduling a time once a day or once a week, and you may find that they DO bring us joy sometimes. Sometimes, thinking about doing something can use up all the energy we have, and we convince ourselves it won’t be worth it. If it is scheduled, then we can skip that part and we may find that the activity is still fun. Maybe not every time, but it will happen from time to time and that is worth it.

Feeling listless and down most of the day, a lot of the days can be difficult and feel defeating. It is hard to get moti...
12/05/2025

Feeling listless and down most of the day, a lot of the days can be difficult and feel defeating. It is hard to get motivation when there feels like nothing to pull from. In times like this, reach out to our friends and family. Sometimes, when we cannot find the motivation in ourselves, it is okay to get it from others. Let them help!

Have you ever noticed that you are less motivated and energetic in winter? Things are harder to get done, you may have l...
12/01/2025

Have you ever noticed that you are less motivated and energetic in winter? Things are harder to get done, you may have less energy, and you stay home more than you go out. With the waning sun and colder temperatures, most of us experience some level of “winter blues”. As the days grow longer and the weather gets warmer, the winter blues will depart on their own for most of us, but while in the throes of winter, there are still things we can do to make things better!

Grief can hide, and sometimes we might think that it is easier to let it stay hidden, to address it by ourselves when we...
11/29/2025

Grief can hide, and sometimes we might think that it is easier to let it stay hidden, to address it by ourselves when we have time. But just because you carry it well, does not mean that it isn’t heavy. Grief will wear you down if it isn’t addressed. Even things which start out light, get heavier over time. So, put the grief down and interact with it. You are strong enough and you will be stronger for it. If you feel you need help, reach out to those around you that you feel safe with or to a professional. You’ve got this!

Stay Well,
Dr Elke Parsons, DACM

This year has been challenging for many of us with life events, world events, and more. Take this time to reflect on the...
11/27/2025

This year has been challenging for many of us with life events, world events, and more. Take this time to reflect on the good in our lives and hold our loved ones closer. Enjoy good food and good company today. Happy Thanksgiving!

Stay Well,
Dr. Elke Parsons, DACM

Grief takes as long as it takes. Don’t feel like you have to hurry to get over things, or if you don’t cry, that means y...
11/24/2025

Grief takes as long as it takes. Don’t feel like you have to hurry to get over things, or if you don’t cry, that means you aren’t sad or that you are somehow weak for not “being better already”. Crying is an amazing outlet for heavy emotions, pain is different for all of us, and grief has no timetable. Be kind to yourself and take it a day at a time. Things will get better, they will be different, and you will find peace at the end.

It can seem like no one can understand what we are feeling or going through. A big part of grief can be intense loneline...
11/21/2025

It can seem like no one can understand what we are feeling or going through. A big part of grief can be intense loneliness. Nikita Gill wrote, “I am lonely in places I didn’t even know existed inside me.” Experiencing our grief is scary and can feel so alienating and lonely. Don’t be afraid to communicate what you are feeling with others and to let the strength of your support system lift you up when you are feeling low. Loneliness is a complicated feeling that is not always helped just by others being there, but letting people in can lead to roads we didn’t know were there.

Grief can feel invisible and invisible pain is hard to reckon with. It may feel less dire than a physical wound, but emo...
11/17/2025

Grief can feel invisible and invisible pain is hard to reckon with. It may feel less dire than a physical wound, but emotional wounds cut just as deep. Alexandra Vasiliu said, “My heart hides so many wounds that never bleed.” Our hearts need attention too. Do not feel shame for giving it the care it needs; do not be afraid to feel; and know that you are loved and supported.

Put together memory books of lost loved ones so that when you are feeling able to, you can remember them and think back ...
11/14/2025

Put together memory books of lost loved ones so that when you are feeling able to, you can remember them and think back on the times you had together. You may even try creating a memory chest wherein you place the memory book and a few items that you feel strongly tied to this person by. Keep them here for when you want to remember them.

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8728 S 120 E
Sandy, UT
84070

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+18016085175

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