You may have heard the term “gua sha” because it seems to be surging in popularity these days or you may even be practicing it yourself. Do you know everything it can be used for, what’s really happening under the surface, and the steps to take for public safety? Mark your calendar for November 9-10, ... Read more The post Gua sha expert coming to Bozeman appeared first on Rootstock Acupuncture ..read more

As a Licensed Acupuncturist, I practice holistic medicine and one of my areas of special interest is fertility and helping women get pregnant naturally. Men and women can be challenged when it comes to being able to conceive. Acupuncture and Chinese herbs can be useful to re-balance the physical body, enhance fertility and calm the ... Read more The post Acupuncture and fertility, a natural pair appeared first on Rootstock Acupuncture ..read more

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 The post How can acupuncture fit into your life? appeared first on Rootstock Acupuncture ..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 The post Review of the film “Life Interrupted: Telling Breast Cancer Stories” appeared first on Rootstock Acupuncture ..read more

I never would have predicted that I would become a practitioner of cosmetic acupuncture. I haven’t worn make up other than tinted lip balm since my 20s and I’m just not your typical consumer of beauty-related products. Clients and would be-clients have been asking “Can acupuncture help reduce these lines on my face?” or “Do ... Read more The post Beauty is more than skin deep appeared first on Rootstock Acupuncture ..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 The post A chance to heal yourself and the Earth one cup at a time appeared first on Rootstock Acupuncture ..read more

When you decide it’s time to choose a dentist, physician or other healthcare provider, what’s most important to you? Surely, the most important thing in choosing an acupuncturist is to ensure he or she is licensed and in good standing with state and national regulating boards. Safety is number one. Ok, you’ve checked the credentials ... Read more The post Finding the right acupuncturist for you appeared first on Rootstock Acupuncture ..read more

With the equinox a month away on Sept 22, 2017, you’ve probably felt the crisp morning air telling us we are moving from summer into autumn. Autumn is one of the best times for a seasonal acupuncture tune up!  Now is the time of year when energy flows in and down. You may feel melancholy ... Read more The post Self care to strengthen your lungs appeared first on Rootstock Acupuncture ..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 The post Get outside and drink it in appeared first on Rootstock Acupuncture ..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 The post For the love of Nature appeared first on Rootstock Acupuncture ..read more