Acupuncture & Wellness Blog

Restore hormone balance during peri-menopause with acupuncture and HRT. Reduce hot flashes, improve sleep, and support overall menopause wellness.

Most people think acupuncture is just about needles, but as a Doctor of Chinese Medicine, my training goes far deeper. With over 730 hours of clinical experience, advanced study in herbal medicine (over 400 herbs, Latin and pinyin names), and in-depth acupuncture theory, I treat the whole person, not just symptoms. This allows me to address root causes of hormonal imbalance, stress, pain, and women’s health concerns, helping patients find lasting balance and wellness. If you’

Staying well hydrated is very over looked when it comes to health issues. It’s one of the simplest, most overlooked things you can do for your health — drink more water. I can’t tell you how many people I’ve seen in my clinic who barely drink any water at all. Once we get them properly hydrated, many of their issues — from constipation to migraines — start to disappear. I’ve even seen psoriasis, pain, and chronic headaches improve  just by swapping out diet sodas for water. W

You’re eating well, moving your body, maybe even meditating or journaling. You’ve cut back on caffeine (well, most days), and you’re...

Peri-menopause often brings irregular cycles, mid-cycle bleeding, or shorter periods that can feel confusing and unsettling. These changes are a normal part of the transition into menopause, but that doesn’t mean you have to struggle through them alone. In this blog, I share both my personal experience and how acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can help restore balance, ease symptoms, and support you through every stage of peri-menopause.

When we think about peri-menopause, we often picture symptoms that happen in our mid-to-late 40s — hot flashes, mood swings, sleep changes. But here’s something most women don’t realize: the way you experience peri-menopause is often shaped years earlier, especially by what happens in your 30s.

Just because pain, bloating, or mood swings are common during your period doesn’t mean they’re normal. Your menstrual cycle is one of the most powerful indicators of your overall health—and symptoms like heavy bleeding, night sweats, or intense irritability are signs your body is asking for support. In this post, I break down what a healthy cycle really looks like, why these symptoms happen (from both Eastern and Western perspectives), and how acupuncture and holistic care ca

Struggling with strange symptoms like anxiety, joint pain, insomnia, or skin changes in your 40s or 50s? These could all be signs of peri-menopause or menopause. At Free Flow Health in San Diego, I offer acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to support women through hormone changes naturally—without medication. Discover how holistic care can help you feel like yourself again.

Like many of you, I’ve also had to explore what’s right for me in this phase of life. I’m not opposed to HRT—and in fact, I’m open to using it in the future if I feel it’s the best choice for my body

Through the lens of the Five Elements, we can understand your anxiety not as something “wrong” with you, but as a signal pointing to what needs attention and support.

If you've ever walked away from your doctor’s office feeling frustrated because your hormonal lab work came back “normal,” yet you feel anything but, you’re not alone. This is especially common during peri-menopause, when hormone levels are in constant flux—making lab results unreliable and often unhelpful.

When you step into an acupuncture clinic, you might notice a special type of heat lamp being used during treatments.

I’m On This Peri-Menopause Journey With You – Here’s What I’ve Learned When I tell you I’m on this peri-menopause journey with you, I...

Menopause is an inevitable phase every woman goes through, but how we experience it can vary greatly.

Breast health is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of overall wellness. Many women experience issues such as breast tenderness,...