WellSpace Acupuncture

Check out this sweet article about a penguin at the New England Aquarium who receives regular acupuncture to manage pain.

For Peeko the African Penguin, Acupuncture is Routine Care - New England Aquarium Learn how our vet team works to incorporate acupuncture into specialized treatment plans for Peeko and other animals

Happy Year of the Dragon! The dragon represents strength, luck, justice and prosperity. Wishing you good health and happiness in the New Year!

Cooler temps bring with them increased moxa use in my practice. Burning moxa during treatment is such a joy and is incredibly therapeutic. Did you know that moxa smoke has been shown as anitviral and antifungal, therefore, can be used as an air disinfectant (Deng & Shen, 2013)?

New blog post! This one is all about managing neck and shoulder pain with Chinese medicine.

Treatment of Neck and Shoulder Pain from Thoracic Outlet Syndrome with Chinese Medicine — WellSpace Acupuncture Chinese Medicine is effective at managing neck and shoulder pain. Here we look closely at how it is used to manage symptoms of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.

Interesting and well-written article comparing Traditional Chinese Medicine and AI. TCM is an independent system of medicine that accounts for the complex interconnectedness of our emotional, mental and spiritual health with the world around us. It uses an individualized holistic approach towards care and a unique language that is challenging not only to translate into modern biomedicine but to study with research that requires standardization, such as randomized controlled trials. AI language models “embrace complexity” to execute requests from massive amounts of data but “can’t provide an explanation for the reasoning behind these computed probabilities, much as we can’t provide anatomical correspondence for qi and meridians.” Good read, especially for those with an interest and understanding of AI technology. https://www.wired.com/story/machine-learning-chinese-medicine-acupuncture-study-design/?fbclid=IwAR3ISKOdqjB-EdRc-Q-FjeOwDD6c0ACDxAGlKsFqa_uIZ7HvY90c7O7w1rc

The Surprising Synergy Between Acupuncture and AI Now that I work in machine learning, I’m often struck by the parallels between this cutting-edge technology and traditional Chinese medicine.

Open House! Come visit us on Saturday, April 22 between 12pm-4pm. We'll be offering free mini acupuncture treatments!

🎈One month from today! 🎈
Save the date! OPEN HOUSE at our Amherst NH wellness center. Come meet and greet with providers, enjoy give-aways, raffles, demonstrations, divinations, and local art and food vendors. Hope to see you there!
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New blog post! I tend to make raw chocolate this time of year (super yum) and was inspired to write about cacao, its health benefits, and how it can used in herbal medicine.

Raw Chocolate and Herbal Medicine — WellSpace Acupuncture Cacao is a superfood that can provide some serious health benefits whether taken on its own or used as a delivery method for herbal medicine. Recipe included!

Happy Lunar New Year! May the Year of the Water Rabbit bring joy and happiness!

New blog post! I get many questions about moxibustion and was inspired to put together some info about its history, use, research and safety. Thanks!

Moxibustion — WellSpace Acupuncture Some helpful info regarding what moxa is, its history, uses, research and safety.

Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for depression.

A study published in December, 2022 analyzed results from 22 trials with 2391 participants and concluded that "acupuncture, either in isolation or as an adjunct to pharmacological treatment, has clinical benefits and can be considered a safe option for managing depression."

Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for depression: A systematic review and meta‐analysis Acupuncture is widely accepted as a therapeutic option for managing depression. However, evidence from clinical trials remains controversial. This review aims to synthesize the best available evidenc...

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!!

Making elderberry syrup was the perfect way to spend a snow day 🙂.

New blog post! This one shares info regarding treating anxiety with acupuncture.

Acupuncture for Anxiety — WellSpace Acupuncture Acupuncture is a safe and effective therapy to manage anxiety.

Usually I fill customized formulas in opaque containers, but seeing the different herbs stacked together in glass before mixing was too fun not to share! This particular formula contains anti-viral herbs and those that treat upper respiratory cold symptoms including cough and congestion.

I have worked with many patients over the years to manage pain during pregnancy as acupuncture therapy is safe and effective for use in each trimester. A systematic review and meta-analysis published this week that synthesized data from 10 randomized controlled trials including 1040 subjects found that acupuncture significantly decreased pain and improved quality of life in patients with low back pain and/or pelvic pain. Additionally, there were no reported adverse influences on the newborns.