Sage Wellness Within

Sage Wellness Within Dr. Andrea Thorpe DACM, L.Ac, FABORM - An LA based Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine clinic specializing in female health and hormonal regulation.

Yesterday I had the pleasure to be interviewed about all things hormones & Chinese medicine by Megan Henderson on KTLA’s...
08/29/2025

Yesterday I had the pleasure to be interviewed about all things hormones & Chinese medicine by Megan Henderson on KTLA’s Off the Clock. The expansive and inclusive lens through which Chinese medicine sees us, makes this medical modality an exceptional tool to balance our hormones during any transitional period in a woman’s life. Thank you KTLA for the opportunity to share the wisdom on Chinese medicine.

https://ktla.com/video/chinese-medicine-womens-hormones-a-natural-approach/11024092/

Restored and awash with awe by the magnificence of the Eastern Sierras ⛰️
08/24/2025

Restored and awash with awe by the magnificence of the Eastern Sierras ⛰️

A delicious, and very English way of consuming fruit is to stew them!You’ll need the following ingredients:* 5 whole plu...
08/13/2025

A delicious, and very English way of consuming fruit is to stew them!

You’ll need the following ingredients:
* 5 whole plums 
* 4 stems rhubarb 
* 1 star anise 
* zest of 1 orange + it’s juice 
* 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger 
* 1 teaspoon raw honey 

To prepare:
1. Place all the ingredients in the pan and squeeze in the juice of one orange as the base of fluid.
2. Put on a very low flame and allow to stew for up to an hour until all the fruit is soft.
3. Serve with crème fraîche, yogurt or cream — take your pick :) 

This dish will help your bowels move with ease!

The Alchemy of Change Rooted in the understanding that everything is interconnected and in a constant state of change, C...
08/13/2025

The Alchemy of Change

Rooted in the understanding that everything is interconnected and in a constant state of change, Chinese medicine offers a broad and inclusive lens through which a woman can observe her hormonal life, and more specifically, the transition into her second spring.

In this episode we will take a look at how this medical system is perfectly suited to giving a deeper understanding into the perimenopausal transition, and how, far from it being the beginning of the end, it offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with our bodies and ultimately ourselves.

Link in bio or find it wherever you get your podcasts!

At the time of writing this post there is an enormous amount of upheaval in our communities and in the world. Feelings o...
07/07/2025

At the time of writing this post there is an enormous amount of upheaval in our communities and in the world. Feelings of helplessness – of not knowing exactly how to respond to quickly changing circumstances or how to be of support to others – ripple through us. I have come to realize that what I can offer is to continue to put out information on how Chinese Medicine can help us find purpose and meaning in times of distress.  

In episode 6 of this podcast – The Ripple of Hormones – I talk about how Chinese Medicine sees a woman’s hormonal cycle and how this medicine can help make sense of what can often be a very confusing experience for a woman. So whether you are just starting your menstrual cycles, are on your fertility journey or are entering the peri-menopausal phase of your life, I invite you to learn how this medicine’s holistic approach can help you better understand what it is you are experiencing and how to find ease in it.

Link in bio or find it wherever you get your podcasts!

                                           

The practice of Chinese Medicine involves taking a step back into its history. Evolving from keen observations of nature...
05/26/2025

The practice of Chinese Medicine involves taking a step back into its history. Evolving from keen observations of nature and the needs posed by multiple pandemics, the excellence of this medicine lies in its ability to be steeped in the richness of its history, while responding in real time to the health needs of the present.

In episode 2, “The Language of Healing”, we look at how doctors of Chinese Medicine worked with the challenges posed by the 2020 pandemic.

Link in bio or find it wherever you get your podcasts!

For the past 30 years I have practiced as a doctor of Chinese Medicine, and for the past year I have worked with writer/...
05/18/2025

For the past 30 years I have practiced as a doctor of Chinese Medicine, and for the past year I have worked with writer/producer Alan Katz on a podcast about it. I am thrilled to announce its launch. It goes something like this:

“The practice of medicine is a combination of science and art. While science wants to be precise and consistent - human beings, by our very nature, can be far from precise and consistent, and this is where the art comes in. 

Medicine is also about relationships and it’s not just between doctor and patient, but our relationship with self –  with our body and our health. Chinese Medicine, by the very way it sees us, sees this relationship and invites you on a journey of discovery with it. 

This Journey starts with the doctor’s own journey of discovery with the medicine. Physician Heal Thyself!”

I very much hope you enjoy listening to the first season of Conversations with Sages. Link in bio or find it wherever you get your podcasts!

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12/24/2021

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#2022

Sunday fun day! I promised to tell you what I did with the persimmons and here it is. Persimmon Chutney with fresh garli...
11/22/2021

Sunday fun day! I promised to tell you what I did with the persimmons and here it is. Persimmon Chutney with fresh garlic, ginger, jalapeño peppers, red onions, preserved lemons, lemon juice, salt, coriander, mustard seeds and a pinch of cinnamon. Recipe from Zerowastekitchen -- This combination of sweet, sour, spicy and pungent flavors makes it the perfect condiment to help you digest Thanksgiving dinner.

¡Domingo divertido! Como prometí, te cuento lo que hice con los caquis. Chutney de caqui con ajo fresco, jengibre, pimientos jalapeños, cebolla morada, limones en conserva, jugo de limón, sal, cilantro, semillas de mostaza y una pizca de canela. Receta de Zerowastekitchen: esta combinación de sabores: dulce, agrio, picante y punzante, lo convierte en el condimento perfecto para ayudarte a digerir la cena de Acción de Gracias.

One of the biggest joys of living in Southern California in the fall is eating this fruit -- The Fuyu Persimmon. After c...
11/16/2021

One of the biggest joys of living in Southern California in the fall is eating this fruit -- The Fuyu Persimmon.
After collecting close 20 pounds of them this weekend from Joe and Linda Hart's garden, I am going to try my hand at roasting them and making them into a chutney. Watch this space for recipes. For an easy and incredibly delicious salad, combine one diced persimmon with arugula, feta cheese and sunflower seeds + the dressing of your choice!

Una de las mayores alegrías de vivir en el sur de California en el otoño es comer esta fruta: el caqui Fuyu.
Tras de recolectar unos 9 kilos en el huerto de Joe y Linda Hart este fin de semana, voy a intentar asarlos y convertirlos en un chutney. Estad atentas a este espacio para recetas. ¡Para hacerte una ensalada sencilla e increíblemente sabrosa, mezcla un caqui cortado en cubitos con rúcula, queso feta y semillas de girasol más el aderezo que elijas!

One of the most important ways to set ourselves up for success (in anything we do in life) is to first meet ourselves wh...
11/08/2021

One of the most important ways to set ourselves up for success (in anything we do in life) is to first meet ourselves where we are. When creating space for change, being aware of our physical, mental and emotional health is essential in establishing realistic objectives. In addition to this, taking things step by step and observing the process is more enriching and presence building than “struggling" after a desired goal. The first step in this process is to take a moment and meet ourselves where we are. How do you do this?

¡Encuéntrate a ti misma justo donde estás!

Una de las maneras más importantes de prepararnos para el éxito (en cualquier cosa que hagamos en la vida) es encontrarnos primero con nosotras mismas justo donde estamos ahora. Cuando estamos creando espacios para el cambio, ser conscientes de nuestra salud física, mental y emocional es imprescindible para establecer objetivos realistas. Además, hacer las cosas paso a paso y observar el proceso es más enriquecedor, al desarrollar el “estar presente”, que una "lucha agotadora" por el objetivo deseado. El primer paso de este proceso es tomarse un momento y encontrarnos con nosotras mismas justo donde estamos. ¿Cómo lo haces?

Doing what fills my heart with joy. This was taken after a full tilt gallop in the majesty of Wyoming. You can't see the...
10/28/2021

Doing what fills my heart with joy. This was taken after a full tilt gallop in the majesty of Wyoming. You can't see the other riders faces, but I promise you, we were all beaming. Horses, nature and lovely peeps to share it with -- priceless!

Haciendo lo que me llena de alegría el corazón. Esta foto fue tomada después de un galope a toda velocidad en la majestuosidad de Wyoming. No puedes ver las caras de las otras amazonas, pero os prometo que estábamos todas radiantes. Caballos, naturaleza y chicas encantadoras para compartirlo, ¡No tiene precio!

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