Meridian-Based Assessment and Treatment Treatment is guided by the meridian system, which maps functional relationships across different areas of the body. A Registered Acupuncturist selects points along meridians based on clinical pattern differentiation rather than the location of pain alone. This allows: Distal points to influence remote regions of the body Point selection to reflect systemic presentation, not just local findings This method organizes treatment around the interconnected...

By Clara Park, R.Ac  Have you ever felt like your body is working against you?  In my years of practicing acupuncture and navigating the complexities of living in my own body, I’ve seen this belief affect almost everyone who walks through my door.  Whether influenced by our culture, age, or specific life circumstances, most of us have been taught to internalize our physical and emotional struggles as personal shortcomings. We often view our symptoms through a lens of judgment: Chronic pain...

Clara Park, R.Ac December is here.  It is the month that winter officially begins. It’s the season of thicker coats, warm food, shorter days, and the time when nature naturally slows down, turns inward, rests, and restores its energy. Meanwhile, humans somehow get even busier.  For us, December is the month when we collectively attempt the impossible: doing everything, seeing everyone, buying everything all at once. Christmas Then & Now When I was young, I waited for Christmas just to soak in...