Acupuncture, or acupressure, is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine and in recent decades has gained popularity in the Western world as well. For women, acupuncture can be beneficial for a variety of conditions, but…
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How does acupuncture work in treatment?
Acupuncture, or acupressure, is an ancient healing method originating in China and is used to treat a variety of diseases and conditions. It is based on the concept of “qi” (sometimes pronounced “chi”) or life…
Closure due to COVID-19
Dear Stepping Stone patients, colleagues, and friends~ In response to the growing spread and concern about COVID-19 in our community, we have decided to close Stepping Stone Acupuncture & Wellness through Sunday March 22. After…
Winter Self-Care
By Xi Yang, Lic.Ac. In the cold winter, as the temperature drops, the body’s immunity is reduced as well. We become more susceptible to various diseases such as upper respiratory tract infections, colds, bronchitis, allergic…
Chinese Hospital Internship
Acupuncturist and Admin Xi Yang recently departed for an internship at a hospital in China. Read on to learn more about what she is doing there! By Xi Yang, Lic.Ac. Guangzhou Guanxi Hospital of Traditional…
Why am I so tired?
By Marcie Bower, Lic.Ac. This post is copied from our older, original blog. Original post date 7/18/2014. One of the most common symptoms that patients complain of in our office is a constant feeling of…
Acupuncture & Herbs for Anxiety
By Marcie Bower, Lic.Ac. This post is copied from our older, original blog. Original post date 5/14/2014. Anxiety is a very common issue that we treat in our clinic using acupuncture and herbs. While anxiety…
Pain in the Butt? How to treat Piriformis Syndrome with acupuncture and massage.
By Marcie Bower, Lic.Ac. This post is copied from our older, original blog. Original post date 10/25/2014. The piriformis muscle is a flat, band-like muscle that runs across the buttock and laterally rotates the hip.…
Treating Common Sports Injuries with Acupuncture
By Marcie Bower, Lic.Ac. This post is copied from our older, original blog. Original post date 5/5/2017. Acupuncture has become more and more mainstream in recent years, and has made the news when professional athletes…
Treating Frozen Shoulder
By Marcie Bower, Lic.Ac. This post is copied from our older, original blog. Original post date 10/1/2014. Frozen Shoulder, or “adhesive capsulitis” refers to a painful musculoskeletal condition characterized by pain and stiffness of the…