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...

By Clara Park, RAc Watching the leaves fall from the trees, my body and mind are reminded of life’s impermanence. Perhaps that’s why today’s sadness feels especially deep, as if the season itself is echoing what’s within.  This morning, a dear friend shared the heartbreaking news that her husband had passed away, and in that moment, I felt the weight of sorrow and tenderness all at once.  The past few months have personally reminded me that all beginnings are intertwined with endings, and...

. What Is This, Anyway? (The Basics) 1. What is Trauma-Informed Acupuncture (TIA)? Trauma-Informed Acupuncture recognizes that difficult...