Not everyone has the time or resources to sit in the warmth of the Caribbean and gaze at turquoise to let the mind unravel its quirks and obsessions of the last few rather unusual years. We can do it, sometimes […]
Read MoreHow does one approach patients with compassion, skill, and insight? How can we support healing by creatively intertwining these three elements? Inspired by a reflection by a friend in clinical training at Yale New Haven Hospital, I share the following: […]
Read MoreOn a scale of 1-10 my anxiety level catapulted to a solid 10 last month. George and I had to make a trip up to CT to clean out a barn that was top to bottom, side to side full of […]
Read MoreMany of my teachers and friends have chosen unconventional career paths. These individuals were curious, adventurous, not afraid to step into the unknown, and, if they were, they did it anyway. This takes not only courage but faith! Recently, I […]
Read MoreArt 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, […]
Read MoreLast week I taught some simple qigong exercises to a group of psychotherapists on their lunch break. The balancing movements, breath awareness, and laughter helped exercise our bodies while clearing our minds and lifting our spirits. They left smiling and […]
Read MoreO.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 […]
Read MoreFeng 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 […]
Read MoreEncouraging us to find the treasure in unlikely places, The Beautiful Doldrums does just that, an eloquent blog post written by Annie Moyer, the owner of Sun and Moon Yoga Studio “In a riveting true story of survival and redemption, author […]
Read MoreCharles Chu, master calligrapher, painter and professor, explained to the crowd at the Yale School of Art the ‘secret’ of how to make one’s art, work and life compelling: “You learn the Law and then you break it, according to […]
Read MoreTo say this is a transitional time for us in the age of CO-VID-19 is an understatement. Instead of focusing on what we cannot do, lets take a look at some of the things that can positively affect our wellbeing: […]
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