Are you dealing with upper, middle, or lower back pain? Do you suffer from chronic headaches, digestive system issues, or anxiety? Is neck pain or planar fasciitis a problem? 

September is the time to take advantage of a sale from Pulse Chinese Medicine.  Schedule a 90 minute initial appointment for $150 during this month and receive a free 50 minute follow up appointment ($100 value) for free. 

At Pulse Chinese Medicine I will make an individual diagnosis based on your symptoms as well as examining your pulse and tongue. With that information I will develop a treatment tailored to your needs.
I’m a nationally board-certified and Pennsylvania-licensed acupuncturist with more than 20 years of experience practicing Chinese medicine.
Call 828-280-0497 to schedule an appointment or complimentary 20-minute consultation or book directly on my website www.pulsechinesemedicine.com.
📍 Near Rittenhouse Square at 1528 Walnut Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Serving Center City and surrounding Philadelphia areas.

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As we enter the season of the Earth or Harvest season according to Chinese Medicine it becomes a great time to address digestive issues.  If you are dealing with IBS, Acid Reflux, cramping, or slow movement of your digestive tract working on the earth element associated meridians of the Spleen and Stomach can support bringing those systems into better balance.

At Pulse Chinese Medicine I will make an individual diagnosis based on your symptoms as well as examining your pulse and tongue. With that information I will develop a treatment tailored to your needs.

I’m a nationally board-certified and Pennsylvania-licensed acupuncturist with more than 20 years of experience practicing Chinese medicine.

Call 828-280-0497 to schedule an appointment or complimentary 20-minute consultation or book directly on my website www.pulsechinesemedicine.com.

📍 Near Rittenhouse Square at 1528 Walnut Street, Suite 200, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Serving Center City and surrounding Philadelphia areas.

#AcupunctureForDigestion #ChineseMedicinePhiladelphia #Acupuncture #PhiladelphiaAcupuncturist #RittenhouseSquare #CenterCityPhilly

Greetings,

After an extended period of transition and time caring for my mother I've opened the doors on my new practice in Center City Philadelphia. I'm happy to be located near Rittenhouse Square and look forward to serving the members of this vibrant community for help with their health.  I'll continue to treat pain from chronic conditions and injuries as well as a large variety of conditions from headaches, insomnia, and anxiety to IBS and hormonal imbalance.  I'll continue my focus on individual diagnosis and personalized care. 

In Chinese Medicine winter is the season of the water.  It is the time of year to care for the kidneys and bladder.  The last few days of the winter before we transition into spring is a good time to think about how we have replenished our resources with rest and what state our water is in.  Book an appointment online to see how acupuncture can treat insomnia, fatigue, low back pain, and even tinnitus. 

My favorite tool for gua sha is a Chinese soup spoon.  The non porous porcelain edge grips the skin just enough.  The shape makes it easy to hold and to work the fascia in many different parts of the body. A stiff neck, shoulder ache, pain in the lower back, and planar fasciitis are no match for this simple tool.  Make an appointment to experience what gua sha can do to promote healing. 

​Gua Sha is a technique in which a tool is scrapped across the skin to bring blood flow into an area. It works like cupping. In combination with acupuncture needles it can be just the thing to help that stiff, sore, and over stressed shoulder or back.  Book an acupuncture appointment to give it a try.

Some translate the Chinese character 土 tu as earth.  It is thought to represent the ground that we stand on which supports our good health.  土 is also the season we are currently entering in Nashville Tennessee as the heat of summer subtly relaxes and things begin to dry out.  September is harvest time for squash and apples, foods that can be kept to nourish us throughout the winter.  


According to Chinese Medicine principles it is the time to get our digestive system in order so that we can strengthen ourselves before winter.  It’s the time for soups and stews that can be easily digested and made into good energy.  It’s time to exercise in rhythmic ways that strengthen muscle. 


Chinese Medicine (acupuncture, herbs, cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, tui na, qi gong, and exercise and dietary advice) can help our bodies contend with irritable bowels, acid reflux, digestive upset, irregular stools, headaches and other symptoms of poor digestion and an irritated digestive system.


Check out how acupuncture and herbs can enhance your health.   

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According to the principles of Chinese Medicine spring is the time to focus on exercise and movement. Exercise at this time is particularly beneficial to the liver and gallbladder and helps the body clear toxins and stagnation. Exercise for the wood season incorporates fast paced movement with adjusting and reacting. Hiking a trail, playing some frisbee in the park, soccer, basketball, or dance are great ways to release stagnant qi throughout the body. The wood season is also a great time to be creative in our ideas and rountines. As we attempt to be active, try exercises that incorporate engagement with changing and dynamic movement. ​

To make the transition to warmer weather easier some simple changes to diet are a great way to assist the liver in it's self cleansing. Many find that shifting to more vegetables and fruits allows for easier digestion. Creating periods when we don’t eat is also beneficial and gives the liver a break. Holding a 12 hour time period between the last meal of the day and breakfast gives the liver a chance to balance the blood sugar and repair. Foods such as lemon, lime, kiwi, dandelion, parsley, leafy greens and daikon clear the liver according to Chinese Medicine. Sour is the flavor that strengthens the liver. Adding lemon or a bit of vinegar to water can be a wonderful spring tonic.

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