Live Well Acupuncture

04/28/2026

Every few years, nutrition swings to a new extreme.

Fat was the enemy… then carbs… now everyone’s chasing protein.

But your body doesn’t thrive on extremes — it thrives on consistency.

If you feel confused, you’re not doing anything wrong - The messaging is just noisy.

Come back to what actually works:
simple, whole, balanced nourishment 🌿

Fun fact: There are more strains of gut bacteria than there are stars in the Milky Way! Gut health thrives with a variety of Whole Foods.

So go enjoy a colorful, varied, delicious diet!

04/18/2026

Before needles.
Before plans.
Before protocols.
We sit.
You share what’s been happening.

The migraines.
The sleep.
The cycle shifts.
The digestion.
The part you’ve been ignoring because you’re “handling it"

I'll ask questions.
I'll listen carefully.
I'll tell you honestly whether what I do can help.
That’s it.

A free 15-minute consultation.
No pressure.
No sales script.
Just clarity.

If you’ve been managing on your own for a while, this is where that changes.

Clinic Hours:
Monday: 11am–5pm
Tuesday: 9am–2pm
Wednesday: 11am–5pm
Thursday: 9am–2pm
Friday: 9am–2pm

Call 231-492-7600, or book your free consultation through the website.
Come talk. Let’s see what’s actually going on.

04/16/2026

The Liver and Movement

Your Liver thrives on flow — in your body, your mind, and your decision-making.
When things stop moving, symptoms start speaking.

Irritable for no clear reason?
Tight hips no matter how much you stretch?
PMS intensifying?
Waking between 1–3am?

That’s stagnation. Which means the Liver is not performing optimally.
Movement is medicine for the Liver.

Not punishment workouts. Not extremes.
Walk. Lift. Stretch. Sweat. Breathe.

Then ask yourself:
Do I feel clearer and steadier after?
Or depleted and edgy?

The Liver doesn’t want intensity. It wants rhythm.
And if you feel stuck physically, hormonally, emotionally, professionally — that’s not a
personality issue.
It’s a pattern.

We help restore circulation, regulate stress signaling, and get things moving again.
If you’re done feeling braced in your own body, schedule a consultation to see if we’re the right fit.

04/14/2026

Spring is neck-and-shoulder season.
Wind Outside.
Stress Inside.
Both tighten the same tissues.

If you’re waking up with:
• A stiff neck
• Pain turning your head
• Shoulder tension that won’t stretch out
• Headaches creeping up from the base of your skull

Then you may be experiencing the spring pattern, known in Eastern Medicine as, 'Wind Invading the channels"
Then - Add laptop posture and pressure at
work, and the channel gets locked down fast.

DIY remedies like heat wraps, scarves and topical creams can give temporary relief. However, you need something more to clear the channels and get those shoulders to release from your ears. This is where Acupuncture comes in.

Most people feel noticeable relief quickly — often within a session. And after a series? Your body is far less reactive to tight neck triggers.

If your neck is running your week, book a treatment or a free 15-minute consult.
No reason to muscle through it. Let's get you feeling better

04/14/2026

Painful Periods Are Not “Just the Way It Is”
Common does not mean normal.

If your period means:
• Canceling plans
• Working through cramps
• Clotting
• Heavy bleeding
• Brain fog
• Snapping at people you care about
That’s not something you “inherit"

Yes, fibroids.
Yes, endometriosis.
Yes, PCOS.

But underneath all of those is a regulatory pattern that can be treated.
Pain is not a personality trait.
It’s a signal.

Our treatments reduce inflammation, improve pelvic circulation, and regulate hormonal flow so your cycle becomes predictable instead of disruptive.

You deserve to feel steady all month — not just functional for two weeks.

Call 231-492-7600 or go to www.livewelltc.com to schedule your free consultation.

04/03/2026

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03/26/2026

Because I love biking - and this article talks about how biking is a key for a longer, happier life - I just had to share.

Biking season is on the horizon here in northern Michigan!

What do you think Cherry Capital Cycling Club? :)

  By Anne Lusk, Lecturer in Urban Agriculture, Boston University Most older adults get around in their daily lives by driving, walking, or using

01/25/2026

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Exercise is so important that NOT walking an hour a day is considered a “high-risk” behavior. https://bit.ly/2BsKqJP

01/05/2026

It is SO important to understand the training your health practitioner has had.
If you have questions about dry needling we can talk all about it during your next appointment. I assure you I have a lot to say about it.

Steelers pass rusher T.J. Watt had surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung, his brother J.J. Watt posted on social media.

12/18/2025

Because acupuncture can be a new thing for many to try lots of questions are asked. And often times the person asking is already chuckling (although sometimes nervously) when phrasing their question.

Please note ALL questions are good!! Learning is fun and being silly about it is even more fun. We love our clientele here and are always happy to share knowledge about this awesome medicine!

So ask away 😊

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12/12/2025

In addition to helping humans in the office, helping animals is equally important. So every year business funds are allocated to Organizations that advocate for animals of ALL kinds. This year donations were made to Cherryland Humane Society , Humane World for Animals , and Mercy For Animals in both monthly and yearly contributions.

Wondering who the two rascals are in the photo? Those are/were my dogs Koda and Bodhi. Koda has lived the good life in a warm home since she was a puppy. And she’s still frolicking around our woods.

Bodhi had a different journey. He was found scavenging for food in an alley when I lived in Chicago. He had no collar, no chip and no idea about where he was from. He was a puppy and I think he was about 6 months old but we will never know. I brought him home and he went on to have a fun adventurous life until he passed at about 12 years old. When I volunteer and donate to shelters it’s in honor of my sweet rescue pup Bodhi that brought so much joy into my life.

How about you? Are there any animals near and dear to your heart? Would you like to help them all? - I certainly would!

Please consider making a donation to these organizations or any other charity that pulls on your heart strings. Let’s continue the season of giving. 🙏.

12/12/2025