The Difference Between Dry Needling and Acupuncture: What You Need to Know If you’ve ever experienced muscle pain, tightness, or injuries, chances are someone has suggested either acupuncture or dry needling as a possible treatment. While both involve the insertion of thin needles into the body, there is some overlap between trigger points and the [...]
An introduction to principles of East Asian Medicine Yin Yang theory This is the first in a series of upcoming blog posts that offer an introduction to principles of East Asian Medicine. These posts are designed to support learning material on my Youtube channel. Theresa Moodie Youtube Channel If you have ever been in one of [...]
Moxibustion The history of Moxibustion Moxibustion (灸, jiǔ) is a traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapy that involves burning the dried leaves of the mugwort plant (Artemisia argyi or Artemisia vulgaris) to stimulate healing. Moxa is available in smoke and smoke less options. Some practitioners might also prefer to use moxa wool. The practice has a [...]
The Six Stages in application to Yin Yoga The Six Stages : Enhance your understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the context of Yin Yoga with this upcoming workshop. See event page for more information. The six stages, or six levels are a diagnostic framework used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In most Yin Yoga [...]
Dr Tan's Balance Method The Dr. Tan Balance Method is a highly effective and renowned acupuncture system developed by Dr. Richard Teh-Fu Tan. This method focuses on balancing the body’s energy (Qi) by using meridians (channels) that are interconnected. The system is rooted in ancient Chinese medicine but is uniquely streamlined for quick and effective [...]
From Yoga teacher to Acupuncturist From Yoga Teacher to Acupuncturist: My journey into the world of wellness began with fitness and then Yoga. I’ve always been fascinated by the body’s potential for strength, flow, and balance—values I found in both martial arts and then yoga. Starting out as a personal trainer I was drawn to [...]
How can acupuncture help to alleviate musculoskeletal pain? Musculoskeletal pain can quickly become debilitating. Whether it is related to recurring injuries, lifestyle patterns or simply sleeping in a strange position, it is difficult to know which treatment protocols are best suited to promote recovery and relief from pain. Musculoskeletal pain refers to pain that affects [...]
Yin Yoga and Acupuncture Workshop I now offer Yin Yoga and Acupuncture workshops which are a unique blend of two of my most favorite practices. A combination of Yin Yoga and auricular acupuncture, with a Yoga Nidra to close, offers an even deeper practice of the very essence of these two modalities. What makes this [...]
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING AN ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT Acupuncture is one technique of Traditional Chinese Medicine whereby thin, sterile needles are placed in specific points located along the body’s energetic pathways. The intention is to promote healing and restore balance to the body. Qi is believed to be a vital energy that flows through pathways in [...]
