Skin Problems: From Acne to Aging (and Lot in Between), What Can You Do?

~~~~~ You want beautiful skin.  Instead, you have rough spots, darkened areas, wrinkles, rashes, and/or a soft jawline. Maybe you have a scar or stretch marks.  Whatever you have going on, it is most certainly not what you want for your skin.  Man or woman, we all want to look our best and something on … Continue reading Skin Problems: From Acne to Aging (and Lot in Between), What Can You Do?

Facelift With no Downtime? (With Needles or Without, Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Make it Happen)

~~~~~ Funny how synchronicity works.  Are you interested in a fresh, more youthful complexion and/or a firm, sculpted jawline?  But you are not ready to commit to cosmetic surgery and you are not necessarily excited about fillers and other injectables, at least not yet.  Or maybe you’ve tried them and you don’t like them.  No … Continue reading Facelift With no Downtime? (With Needles or Without, Traditional Chinese Medicine Can Make it Happen)

Acupuncturist Credentials: I Just Passed my Last Board Exam and Why it Matters for You

~~~~~ Did you hear the huge sigh of relief on February 28th?  If you have super-human ears and you did but you don’t know where it came from, well…you can stop wondering now. That was me, and it was the exhale of the century because I passed my last board exam.  Which one?  Chinese Herbology, … Continue reading Acupuncturist Credentials: I Just Passed my Last Board Exam and Why it Matters for You

Find A Tui Na Practitioner: How To Find The Best Traditional Chinese Bodywork Therapist For What You Want To Accomplish

~~~~~ Tui na really is a bit of a secret treasure in Austin, Texas where I am.  I notice, though, that when I recommend it to people online, they don’t always know about it either.  Unless you’re in a place that has a large Chinese population you may not know what this venerable healing art … Continue reading Find A Tui Na Practitioner: How To Find The Best Traditional Chinese Bodywork Therapist For What You Want To Accomplish

Valentine’s Day Approaches: A Health Coach’s Guide To Loving Yourself

~~~~~ Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that you either love or hate.  If you’re in love, a romantic, and in sync with your partner, it’s a great one.  If you’re unhappily single, miserably married, or the anniversary of your bitter divorce falls on February 14th (true story: I knew someone in graduate school … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Approaches: A Health Coach’s Guide To Loving Yourself

Jade Instruments And Ancient Traditions: Chinese Beauty Treatments That You Will Love

~~~~~ You may have read some of my articles about beauty, beautiful skin, and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).  This is one of my favorite topics and readers seem to like it a lot too.  When there’s a new post on skincare and Chinese beauty secrets the response is swift.  People want to learn about all … Continue reading Jade Instruments And Ancient Traditions: Chinese Beauty Treatments That You Will Love

Dermatology, Chinese Medicine, and Beautiful Skin: How You Can Achieve a Healthy and Vibrant Complexion

~~~~~ Skin problems are the worst, aren’t they?  Not only can they be incredibly uncomfortable but they also can really mess with a person’s self-confidence.  On top of that, skin problems can be challenging to properly diagnose and adequately treat.  (How many of you reading now have ever been diagnosed with “idiopathic urticaria”?  That’s a … Continue reading Dermatology, Chinese Medicine, and Beautiful Skin: How You Can Achieve a Healthy and Vibrant Complexion

Beautiful Skin the Ancient Chinese Way: Tui Na and Cups, Pearls and Jade

~~~ There are many ways to diminish wrinkles and rough spots, to achieve beautiful, glowing skin, and to acquire a more sculpted jawline.  Are you ready to give Chinese therapeutics a try?  The foundation of Chinese beauty treatment is that the skin on the outside is a reflection of the health of the inside.  Often, … Continue reading Beautiful Skin the Ancient Chinese Way: Tui Na and Cups, Pearls and Jade