Fire
Fire Something shifts in June. The days stretch long, social invitations multiply, the world turns itself outward and expects you to do the same. In Five Element acupuncture, this is no coincidence. We are in Fire season. The peak of the year’s energy, the moment when everything that has been building since winter reaches […]
Five Element Acupuncture
What is Five Element Acupuncture? In the words of J.R. Worsley, “Acupuncture is one of the oldest forms of healing known to mankind. It originated in China nearly five thousand years ago.” Five Element Acupuncture is rooted in ancient Chinese philosophy, specifically in the observation that all of nature moves through five phases or elements: […]
The Wood Element
Wood Renewal, Growth and Balance Spring is more than just blooming flowers and longer days. It’s a season deeply connected to renewal, growth and vitality in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Governed by the Wood element, Spring is a time to align with nature’s energy, release stagnation and cultivate clarity. When balanced, the Wood element brings […]
The Water Element
In Five Element acupuncture, Water is the element of winter; the still point beneath the noise. It is associated with the Kidneys and Bladder, with depth, willpower, fear and the quiet storehouse of our essential energy.