Presentation: Cosmetic Acupuncture and Gua Sha in Cosmetic Care
A closer look at cosmetic acupuncture and gua sha, where they come from, how they work, and why skin care in Chinese medicine always starts deeper than the surface.
Did You Have Culture Shock in China?: The Most Surprising Cultural Difference for Me
I was ready for the squatty toilets, the crowds, the noise, all the things people warn you about. What I wasn’t prepared for was catching myself smiling at strangers and realizing that habit doesn’t exist everywhere the same way.
Mushroom Medicine, Where Chinese Herbal Theory Meets the Forest Floor
A Fall 2025 herbology presentation exploring medicinal mushrooms in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and what happens when you study them both in textbooks and in the forests of New Brunswick.
Acupuncture for Painful Periods, What I Learned About Qi, Blood, and Actually Getting Relief
A look inside my acupuncture training, this presentation breaks down one of the most common causes of painful periods in Chinese medicine, and how a simple 5-point treatment can help restore flow, reduce pain, and support the body in a real way.
The Cosmetic Acupuncture Glow Is Not Skin Deep
Cosmetic acupuncture and facial gua sha aren’t about freezing your face or chasing lines. They’re about restoring flow, nourishing Qi and Blood, and creating that unmistakable acupuncture glow from the inside out. When the nervous system softens and digestion strengthens, the face reflects it. Radiance becomes a byproduct of balance.