I love a good neighborhood café. Not only for a good cortado, or some time to focus on my writing (like right now), but because over time, you get to know the people. It becomes a sort of community. When […]

We are wrapping up production of the video of me teaching Soaring Crane Qigong: The Five Routines. I have always wanted to share the original form of this healing martial art that inspired so much change in my life. When […]

“Can acupuncture help with stress?” the young woman cutting my hair asked last week. I get this question a lot. The answer is yes, and results can be felt immediately: relaxation, mental clarity, and deeper breathing. Constant stress leads to […]

Art on the Wire is a podcast where artists reveal a challenging time in their careers that leads them to new and unexpected ground. I was honored to be interviewed for the inaugural episode by my daughter in law Kathleen, […]

“My friend injured his ankle and is getting dry needling. What is dry needling? Is it different from acupuncture?” a friend asked last week. I told him I would write a blog to address his questions. Here it is: Dry […]

O.K. This is the first time I have shared a recipe on my blog, but this is, in my opinion worth it and related, albeit circuitously, to acupuncture and lifestyle. Although it has some ingredients that people try to avoid […]

This is what I wrote on my Instagram account @mgacupuncture on New Year’s Eve when contemplating the year to come after a few days away: “Acupuncture practice intention for 2023: to support each patient in resolving their health issues so […]

What a good time of year to strive to improve our habits. Here are five guiding principles to help you in your unique journey toward balance: 1. Kindness: treat others the way you would like to be treated. 2. Use […]

I have a new space to practice acupuncture: a small sanctuary in the heart of the laid back Del Ray district in Alexandria, Virginia. Would you like to feel as relaxed as the woman in the photo might appear? My […]

Feng Shui means the art of placement. In acupuncture work I begin with my surroundings, but this ancient art moves deep into my practice as well. There should be balance and elegance in a treatment strategy whether it is for reducing anxiety […]

One of the most useful techniques I learned in acupuncture school is Gua Sha (pronounced gwa sa), an ancient healing ‘cure’ that we learned as first year students from Dr. Arya Nielsen. Nielsen is largely responsible for the 2018 shift […]

Cosmetic acupuncture is coming more into the spotlight with celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Ashley Graham and many others touting its benefits. Angelina Jolie claims that it healed the Bell’s palsy that made her face droop on one side. In regard […]