Admit it, you can feel it – fall is in the air! Your adventure-packed summer plans have all but come to fruition. It’s now time to get your ducks in a row, so to speak. Summer – the ultimate, upward and outward expression of Yang energy – is turning downward and inward towards Winter – … Read more
As I prepare to teach another “Introduction to Acupuncture” class at the Cancer Support Community next week, I ponder my role as a Licensed Acupuncturist in the life of someone experiencing cancer. The National Institutes of Health and the World Health Organization have concluded, from controlled clinical trials, that there is evidence to support the … Read more
I have to admit I love my coffee. Most of the time, I drink a cup a day which I believe is moderate but I drink it pretty much everyday and therein lies my conundrum. If I do something every day, then there comes the time that I have to admit it’s a habit. The … Read more
I love being an acupuncturist because I get to help people feel better. I’m not saying I’m some amazing healer but through my training, rapport building and dedication, I am an instrument toward your self-healing. One of the coolest things about the mechanism of acupuncture is its bi-directionality. It can calm you if you’re feeling … Read more
It is so gratifying, as a small business owner, to contribute to Bozeman, a community I love and have called home for almost 22 years. For the month of June 2017, new Rootstock Acupuncture clients had the opportunity to select the “Support Story Mill Community Park” option when booking their first appointment. Eight new clients … Read more
I had the distinct privilege of being the Bozeman BPW Luncheon Presenter on April 26, 2017. What a fun event! It was 50% learning about how acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help during all phases of the female life cycle and 50% getting to know each other while locating acupressure points. I created this card … Read more
Are you or someone you know training for an ultra? Outside Bozeman just published my article about the importance of moderation and prevention as part of a wise training approach.
This Saturday, my family and I will be heading south for a week-long road trip family vacation in the Utah desert. Thanksgiving, for us, will be bountiful views of orange sandstone formations, hikes in curvy slot canyons, and the joy of being together. I love this time of year when we get back to what is … Read more
Wear a scarf! We all know that hand washing is one of the best lines of defense against external pathogens. But did you know that wearing a scarf owl scarfprotects you from what Chinese medicine calls “Feng.” Feng, which translates to English as “Wind,” is not just the literal movement of air. It carries with … Read more