Traditional Chinese Medical Clinic

03/05/2026

Check out this Acupuncture Treatment Companion Tool created by our very own Lindsay Herrera Kaplan! 🤩

The 2026 Yang Fire Horse Lunar Health Planner weaves together the TCM Five Elements with the lunar calendar. Each lunar month starts on a New Moon and carries a distinct elemental theme, offering specific guidance for movement, nourishment, reflection, and lifestyle alignment. It is all infused with Yang Fire Horse insights sprinkled throughout, to support momentum and flow throughout the year. 🔥

Inside, you’ll find:

• Monthly calendar & elemental overviews
• New and Full Moon reflection prompts
• Five Element lifestyle guidance
• Seasonal health considerations
• Weekly planning space
• A structured yet flexible lunar framework

Unlike conventional planners, this guide is not restricted to a January (or even February) start date. Each lunar month stands independently within the elemental cycle, allowing you to begin at any point in the year.

It also includes a number of informational pages in the front explaining how to use the planner, details about Five Element Theory, lunar calendar significance, a TCM term glossary, and more.

Get your copy for $30! Available Monday 3/9!

02/18/2026

Happy Chinese New Year!!

Happy Lunar New Year to all Horses during the Fire year, but what does that mean?

As Lunar New Year follows the Chinese Zodiac and the five elements, 2026 lands on the year of the horse and the element of fire -- the last time being in 1966!

The year of the Fire Horse symbolizes freedom, passionate energy and transformative yet challenging opportunities that can break old patterns and inspire new growth.

02/14/2026

Feeling the love this Valentine’s Day 💕

We’re so grateful to our patients who take the time to share their experiences and kind words. Thank you for letting us do what we love!

02/10/2026

Getting some custom herbal formulas ready for the week ahead! 🌿

We have been busy lately, but still have a few appointments available this week! Call or go online to grab yours.

02/07/2026

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jing is translated as the body's Essence. ✨ This substance is stored in the Kidneys and is the foundation of growth, development, reproduction, vitality, and longevity. ❤ Along with Qi (energy) and Shen (spirit), Jing is considered one of the Three Treasures of life.

Jing is inherited at birth and gradually used throughout life, but it can also be preserved through lifestyle choices like proper rest, nourishing foods, gentle exercise, and stress management.

Winter is an important season to conserve Jing, reflecting the natural rhythm of slowing down and storing energy for the months ahead. ❄️

02/04/2026

Did you know that Dr. Dayna Larson offers a special type of TCM-based bodywork called Tuina (pronounced "twee-nah")?

Tuina is a form of Chinese medical massage that uses specific manual techniques like kneading, pressing, rolling, and gentle joint mobilization to balance the body's Qi and meridians. It can treat:

💚 musculoskeletal pain
💚 joint stiffness and sports injuries
💚 stress and tension
💚 some internal imbalances

These 30 or 60 minute appointments are scheduled by phone or in person only. Give us a call if you’d like to learn more or book a session!

02/02/2026

February marks both Heart Health Month and Cancer Prevention Month — two reminders that preventing illness is always better than treating it later. 💚

Over 2,000 years ago, the Huangdi Neijing taught:

“Superior doctors prevent disease before it arises; mediocre doctors treat disease as it’s forming; inferior doctors treat disease once it has already manifested.”

This ancient wisdom still holds true today. 👩‍⚕️ Heart disease remains the leading cause of death, and cancer is a close second. What’s important (and hopeful) is that research consistently shows a significant portion of cardiovascular disease as well as many cancers are linked to modifiable lifestyle factors, such as:

🥗 Diet
🚴 Movement
🧘‍♀️ Stress management
😴 Sleep
🚭 To***co and alcohol use

While not all disease is preventable — genetics, environment, and even chance all play a role — supporting the body’s balance and resilience can meaningfully reduce risk and improve long-term health outcomes.

01/29/2026

🔥 Ancient therapy, modern healing 🔥

Fire cupping is a traditional technique used in Chinese medicine to promote circulation, release tension, and support the body’s natural healing processes. By creating gentle suction, cupping helps move stagnant blood and qi, often leaving people feeling lighter and more relaxed afterward.

Our practitioners integrate cupping thoughtfully for pain, stress, recovery, and overall wellness. Your treatments are always tailored to your unique needs.

Curious if cupping could be supportive for you? We’re happy to help you explore your options.

01/27/2026

Fresh ginger is one of the most commonly used herbs in Chinese medicine—and for good reason. Warm, pungent, and aromatic, Sheng Jiang is known for its ability to:

✨ Warm the digestive system
✨ Relieve nausea and bloating
✨ Support circulation
✨ Help the body release early-stage colds
✨ Reduce toxicity and harmonize formulas

In daily life, fresh ginger tea or cooking with ginger can be a simple way to support digestion and warmth, especially during colder months or when digestion feels sluggish.

01/25/2026

☯️ Today is Opposite Day! So let’s talk Yin & Yang ☯️

In Chinese medicine, Yin and Yang are the ultimate opposites, but they’re also inseparable. Health, nature, and life itself exist in the dynamic relationship between these two forces. Here are the five core principles of Yin & Yang theory:

1️⃣ Opposition
Yin and Yang are polar opposites. Think dark/light, cold/hot, passive/active, feminine/masculine. They restrain and balance one another, and while distinct, neither can exist alone.

2️⃣ Interdependence
There is no Yin without Yang, and no Yang without Yin. Just like you can’t have “up” without “down,” each defines and supports the other.

3️⃣ Inter-consumption (Dynamic Balance)
Yin and Yang are always shifting. As one increases, the other decreases. When this balance is disrupted (too much or too little) imbalance and illness can arise.

4️⃣ Inter-transformation
Under certain conditions, Yin can become Yang, and Yang can become Yin, just like day turning into night, or winter giving way to spring.

5️⃣ Relative Unity / Infinite Divisibility
Everything contains both Yin and Yang, and each can be endlessly divided into smaller expressions of the two.

Opposites aren’t meant to compete, they’re meant to dance. And when they do, balance follows.

01/10/2026

Winter is the season to nourish from the inside out. 🥣

And who doesn’t love a bowl of comfort! Soups, stews, and congee are warming and easy to digest, making it easier for your body to restore energy during the cold months.

Choosing warm, cooked foods is a simple way to eat intentionally and care for yourself this winter. Bonus points for ingredients like sesame seeds, black beans, and seaweed, which are traditionally associated with supporting Kidney health..

What’s your favorite winter bowl right now?

01/08/2026

These cups are used for cupping therapy, a decompression technique in Chinese medicine that helps improve circulation, ease muscle tension, and support the body’s natural healing response. Traditionally, glass cups and a flame are used to create suction, but this set uses plastic cups with a pump to remove the air.

During winter, cupping can be especially helpful for stiffness, aches, and that heavy, “stuck” feeling that often comes with cold and stress.