Kara Acupuncture & Wellness

11/08/2025

Happy beautiful Saturday!
My mood is very much governed by the weather...
I don't know about you, but since turning the clocks back, I've been a little sad. Some of my patients experience something more severe - Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) —a type of recurrent depression that occurs at specific times of year, most commonly in fall and winter. It affects many individuals who find themselves experiencing low mood, fatigue, increased sleep and appetite, and reduced motivation as the seasons change. Bright-light therapy is an excellent treatment, as is acupuncture! Read here to learn more. https://www.aculaura.com/blog/2025/11/7/acupuncture-for-seasonal-affective-disorder-sad-supporting-mood-amp-rhythm-through-the-seasons

Explore how acupuncture supports those with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) by balancing mood, regulating sleep-wake rhythms, and enhancing resilience during seasonal transitions.

11/01/2025

Lots of foot and ankle issues coming to my clinic lately! Whether it be repetitive strain, stress fractures, sports injuries, sprains, or chronic conditions like plantar fasciitis and arthritis, electro-acupuncture can really help. Foot and ankle pain can significantly limit mobility and quality of life. Electro-acupuncture (EA)—a modern adaptation of traditional acupuncture—has been gaining recognition as a powerful therapeutic method for enhancing healing, improving circulation, and reducing inflammation in the foot and ankle. Read more in my blog below!

Discover how electro-acupuncture supports foot and ankle recovery by improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and enhancing nerve healing—backed by modern scientific research.

10/24/2025

In the world of sports medicine, recovery is just as important as training. Athletes—from professionals to weekend warriors—are increasingly turning to acupuncture to accelerate healing, reduce pain, and improve performance. Acupuncture offers a natural, evidence-supported method to promote the body’s self-repair mechanisms, making it a valuable complement to conventional sports rehabilitation.

Learn more in my latest blog (link in bio)

Discover how acupuncture enhances athletic recovery, reduces pain, and supports performance in sports medicine. Explore the scientific evidence behind acupuncture’s role in muscle repair and inflammation control.

10/20/2025

So grateful to have been at this three day intensive studying sports medicine acupuncture in Mesa AZ. Thank you to all the experts!

10/10/2025

I am often asked where acupuncture came from and how it pertains to illnesses today. I hope this article clarifies those questions.
Acupuncture, one of the oldest healing arts in human history, has continually evolved while maintaining its philosophical and energetic roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). From there, it branched out to different Asian countries who have their own traditional styles in acupuncture like Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand and even Indonesia.
Acupuncture was brought to this country in 1971, after journalist to Nixon, James B. Reston had an emergency appendectomy in China and Chinese doctors used acupuncture to manage his post-operative pain. He wrote about his experience in The New York Times.
Today, acupuncture seamlessly bridges ancient wisdom with modern science, creating a comprehensive approach to health and healing that addresses both body and mind. It is not only used to treat stress and pain, but inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, metabolic and hormonal disorders and other modern lifestyle-related diseases such as hypertension, insomnia, digestive disorders, etc, etc.

Learn more in my latest blog (link in bio)

Discover how acupuncture blends ancient healing philosophies with modern scientific techniques to support balance, pain relief, and holistic wellness in the modern age.

10/03/2025

Sciatic Nerve Pain, commonly referred to as Sciatica is probably the most common ailment that I treat. Changes in the spine, or tight muscles around the glutes are a common cause. Pain can be in the low back and travel through the back, side or even front of the thigh and travel all the way down to different parts of the foot. Typically, sciatica is on one side of the body. Read my latest blog below to learn more!

Discover how electro-acupuncture helps relieve sciatic nerve pain and dysfunction. Learn how this integrative therapy reduces inflammation, promotes nerve repair, and is supported by scientific research.

09/26/2025

My practice is suddenly filling with patients coming in for fertility support. Fertility challenges affect millions of people worldwide, often leaving couples feeling overwhelmed and searching for safe, effective solutions. Acupuncture has gained increasing recognition in the field of reproductive health for its potential to support fertility naturally. By promoting balance within the body, regulating hormones, and improving blood flow to reproductive organs, acupuncture offers hope to those navigating the complex journey of conception.
Learn more in my latest blog below!

Discover how acupuncture supports fertility by regulating hormones, reducing stress, and improving reproductive health. Learn how scientific research validates acupuncture’s role in natural conception and IVF support.

09/24/2025

I will often incorporate using Diode rings into a treatment. Master Kawaii from Japan invented this treatment to promote the healing of stressed, inflamed or injured tissue. In her case, we are trying to desensitize the scar and surrounding tissue which has been ultra sensitive to the point where she can't have a necklace or shirt even rub against her. You can see before and after how much less red her scar is - an indication of healing.

09/12/2025

Just spotted this sweetheart camo from on my deck. How do they so that?!

09/12/2025

I’ve been treating bone injuries lately from patients who are recovering from a fracture or a full break. Whether it be a stress fracture, a clean break or a slow healing or old bone injury, acupuncture with electric stimulation really makes the difference! Most bone injuries have a slow recovery time - at least six weeks, followed by a lot of PT and rehabilitation. More patients are turning to electro-acupuncture as a complementary therapy to accelerate bone healing and improve recovery outcomes. This innovative approach combines traditional acupuncture with gentle electrical stimulation, enhancing the body’s natural regenerative processes. Read my latest blog to learn more!

Discover how electroacupuncture accelerates recovery from bone injuries by stimulating bone regeneration, improving circulation, and reducing pain—supported by scientific research.

09/05/2025

It's the season of letting go. Let's make this transition easier for you. Here's how. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), each season corresponds to one of the Five Elements. Autumn is linked to the Metal Element, which governs the Lungs and Large Intestine. These organs symbolize both the physical and emotional aspects of taking in and letting go: the lungs draw in oxygen to nourish the body, while the large intestine releases waste, clearing what is no longer needed.

As nature sheds leaves and prepares for winter, autumn encourages us to release old patterns, emotions, and attachments. When this process of letting go is disrupted, imbalances such as grief, sadness, tightness in the chest, digestive issues, or skin conditions may arise.

Acupuncture offers support during this transitional season, helping restore harmony in both body and mind.

Learn more in my latest blog

Discover how acupuncture supports the Metal Element in autumn, helping with emotional balance, grief, and seasonal transitions. Learn how science and TCM align in promoting resilience during fall.