Kara Acupuncture & Wellness

02/06/2026

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Yesterday I posted an upcoming qigong and acupuncture workshop on March 1st at the Fairfield Library. I hope you can join us!

I noticed that my patients who do some sort of qigong or taiqi practice, get better results between their acupuncture sessions which prompted me to write this article.

In the landscape of integrative medicine, acupuncture and qigong stand out as two time-honored practices rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). When combined, they offer a powerful, complementary approach to health—one that not only treats symptoms but cultivates long-term balance through daily self-care.

While acupuncture works externally to regulate the body’s systems, qigong empowers patients internally through mindful movement, breath, and intention. Together, they create a sustainable model for healing and wellness. Qigong is the Yin to Acupuncture’s Yang!

Read more in my blog below!

Acupuncture and qigong work together as complementary medicine to restore balance, reduce stress, and support daily healing. Learn how combining treatment with daily practice promotes long-term wellness.

02/06/2026

Very excited to be doing this workshop with
An afternoon to nurture your mind–body designed to help you navigate stress and soften into the seasonal shift from winter to spring. Through gentle Qigong movement and breath led by Julie Moffat, you'll gather and circulate energy, releasing what's been held during the colder months. Acupuncture (provided by yours truly) will support your nervous system, inviting deep rest, balance, and renewal. Followed by tea and music. Expect a grounded, restorative experience that helps you emerge clearer, lighter, and ready for spring's forward motion. 🌱 Contact number on the flyer to sign up! You won't want to miss this!

02/01/2026

Athletic performance depends on efficient communication between the nervous system and muscles. When this communication becomes impaired—due to overtraining, injury, fatigue, or compensation patterns—muscles may underperform, fatigue quickly, or fail to activate properly. Motor point acupuncture is an advanced technique that helps “reboot” neuromuscular function, restoring optimal muscle firing patterns and enhancing performance, recovery, and injury prevention.

Used increasingly in sports medicine, motor point acupuncture bridges Eastern medicine with modern neurophysiology to optimize athletic output.

Read more in my blog below!

Motor point acupuncture improves athletic performance by restoring neuromuscular activation, enhancing muscle efficiency, and accelerating recovery through targeted nerve stimulation.

01/23/2026

Drop foot, also known as foot drop, is a condition characterized by difficulty lifting the front part of the foot, often causing the toes to drag while walking. This gait disturbance can significantly impact balance, mobility, and quality of life. From an acupuncturist’s perspective, acupuncture with electrical stimulation (electroacupuncture) offers a promising approach to supporting nerve healing, improving muscle activation, and restoring functional movement.

Learn more in my latest blog

Acupuncture and electroacupuncture may help improve drop foot by stimulating nerve regeneration, restoring muscle activation, and enhancing gait recovery. Learn how integrative care supports healing.

01/21/2026

A small gift from a patient, but a huge reminder. Never forget the difference you’ve made. Grateful for moments like this that quietly affirm the work. ✨️ 💕

01/10/2026

Many people are scheduled for upcoming surgeries. Recovering from surgery, whether orthopedic, abdominal, cardiovascular, or other procedures can be physically and emotionally challenging. Pain, inflammation, limited mobility, nausea, and stress are common post-operative concerns. While conventional medicine focuses on wound care, medications, and physical therapy, many patients turn to acupuncture as a safe, evidence-based complementary therapy to enhance healing, reduce discomfort, and improve overall recovery outcomes.

Learn more in my latest blog below!

Discover how acupuncture supports post-surgical recovery by reducing pain, inflammation, nausea, and stress. Learn the scientific evidence and common treatment approaches for holistic healing after surgery.

12/24/2025

Wishing you an ease-filled transition into the New Year. With so much appreciation and love to you all from Kara Acupuncture & Wellness. My heart is filled with gratitude 🙏❤️

12/19/2025

Brain fog is a term I’m hearing from patients lately. It is a common yet frustrating condition characterized by mental fatigue, poor concentration, forgetfulness, and a general feeling of mental cloudiness. There are many reasons for brain fog, and we’ve all had mental cloudiness at some point in our lives, but here are the main reasons; Brain fog can occur during periods of stress, hormonal changes, poor sleep, illness, or inflammation. Keep in mind, symptoms of Alzheimer's disease are very different from common brain-fog and should be treated differently.
From an acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, brain fog is not a standalone diagnosis but a sign of underlying imbalance. Acupuncture offers a gentle, effective way to restore mental clarity by addressing the root causes rather than masking symptoms.

Read more in my blog below!
https://www.aculaura.com/blog/2025/12/19/acupuncture-for-brain-fog-clearing-the-mind-naturally

Acupuncture for brain fog helps improve mental clarity, focus, and cognitive function by regulating the nervous system, reducing inflammation, and restoring balance naturally.

12/12/2025

The holiday season is often described as “the most wonderful time of the year.” I have to admit, I don’t love it. For many people, it becomes one of the most stressful times of the year. Between travel, family dynamics, financial pressure, disrupted routines, and an ever-growing to-do list, the nervous system can become overwhelmed long before the festivities begin. While we may expect joy and connection, what we often experience is tension, irritability, muscle tightness, digestive fluctuations, and fatigue.

This is where acupuncture offers a powerful opportunity—to pause, reset, and support your mind and body during one of the busiest seasons of the year.

Learn more in my latest blog

https://www.aculaura.com/blog/2025/12/11/finding-calm-in-the-holiday-rushnbspwhy-pausing-and-resetting-with-acupuncture-matters

Discover how holiday stress impacts the body and why pausing and resetting with acupuncture is essential during the busy season. Learn how acupuncture lowers cortisol, regulates the nervous system, and restores balance.

12/11/2025

Give the gift of health this holiday season! Acupuncture and massage gift certificates available upon request.

12/04/2025

Thank you Gail Hill Williams for sharing your awesome muscle balm for me to try! I absolutely love it for doing guasha and from the video, you can see that my patient loved it too!
For those interested, I will be selling this at my office. The smell is amazing!

11/21/2025

I love Thanksgiving, the celebration, the connection, and of course, the food! But the traditional holiday meal, while comforting, often includes rich, heavy dishes that can leave the body feeling inflamed, sluggish, or out of balance. From sugar-laden desserts to high-fat comfort foods, the Thanksgiving table can trigger inflammatory responses that affect digestion, sleep, energy, and even pain levels.
Thankfully, acupuncture offers a gentle, effective way to support the body before and after the festivities. By regulating inflammation, improving digestion, calming the nervous system, and supporting detoxification, acupuncture can help you enjoy Thanksgiving traditions without the physical consequences lingering into December.

Learn more in my latest blog below https://www.aculaura.com/blog/2025/11/21/thanksgiving-foods-inflammation-and-how-acupuncture-helps-restore-balance

Discover how Thanksgiving foods can trigger inflammation and how acupuncture helps restore balance before and after the holiday. Learn the science behind inflammation and the TCM perspective on digestive health.