Carolyn Fitzgibbons, LAc, LMT

07/08/2025

A great example of ancient medicine healing modern royalty!

How can acupuncture and herbal medicine help you?

Kate Middleton said that she had acupuncture during her recovery from cancer, according to a new report about her meaningful visit to Colchester Hospital.

05/26/2023

It's Functional Friday!

Today our focus is on Zhi Zi, commonly known as Gardenia. The pod of the flower is used to treat irritability, restlessness, a stifling sensation in the chest, and insomnia. It can also be used topically to reduce swelling and promote healing.

05/14/2023

Happy Mother's Day!

In Chinese Medicine, Yin is associated with the feminine. Other associations are the night, moon, inward direction, and rest with qualities of being quiet, calm, intuitive, and creative. As you celebrate the feminine figure(s) in your life, I hope you take a moment to reflect on how their presence has contributed to your whole being, just as the Yin Energy contributes to the world around us.

05/12/2023

It's Functional Friday!

Today, we are looking at the acupuncture point XI-23, "The Greatness of the Whole." Also known as "Supreme Unity," this point can help return a person to their center as a place of nourishment and security. Along with integrating the Body, Mind, and Spirit of a person, it can help when there is agitation from stomach pain. Debra Kaatz describes the spirit of XI-23 best in her book "Characters of Wisdom:"

"It is where we cease to have distinctions between the self and the outside world. We then simply become a part of the world around us...At this point we can rest in its wholeness. Out of this wholeness we can grow, develop and mature. Here our life can be really brought together and we can find our place in the world."

05/09/2023

Do you experience prolonged mental stress causing insomnia, restlessness, loss of memory, and upset stomach? Calm Spirit is an herbal remedy that utilizes enzymes that intercept free radicals produced during stress. Other enzymes assist in digestion, which is often a problem when stress levels are high. Magnesium is added as a natural tranquillizer to calm nervous activity, allowing for a good night's sleep.

Contact Carolyn today to see if Calm Spirit can support you during your stressful times.

05/05/2023

Happy Functional Friday!

As we approach the summer months, more of us bring these little cuties home from the grocery store. Tangerine peels, known as "Chen Pi," are utilized to treat abdominal fullness, bloating, belching, nausea, and vomiting. Next time you're peeling your Halo or Cutie, be sure to throw some peels in your water to help your digestive system!

10/18/2022

As the year moves into Cold and Flu Season, do you know your body's "warning signs" that you're starting to get sick? Do you get a sore, scratchy throat? Does your body start to ache? Do you start to feel chills? Herbal medicine is great way to prevent common colds and flu as well as support your body fight it. Jade Windscreen can help prevent your cold or flu from getting worse and shorten the time you are down if you are starting to show signs of illness.

Give us a call to add Jade Windscreen to your medicine cabinet today!

10/05/2022

With today being World Teacher Day, I'd like to make a (rather long) post of appreciation for all my instructors and mentors that have guided me to where I am today.

Thank you to Ozark Herbalist LLC and Ozark Laser Pain Clinic at Ozark Herbalist, LLC for opening my eyes to the world of natural medicine. Dr. Carolyn Hefner gave me my first job as a MLS laser pain specialist right out of college. Through her guidance, I learned how to approach natural medicine through the Western medical lens. She, and the rest of the staff, introduced me to homeopathics and Western herbology as well as how to apply my knowledge from studying exercise physiology as a practitioner.

Thank you to Jodie Mobley Hieber, owner of the Yellow Door Acupuncture in Ozark, MO, for not only being my personal practitioner since I was 12 years old, but also a wonderful mentor. I began my studies with her as a Clinical Massage student. I learned from her how touch is such a powerful medicine.

Thank you to all the faculty at the Academy for Five Element Acupuncture. To say I had a unique graduate school experience is an understatement. When the world shut down from COVID-19, teachers and administrators made sure students felt supported through the uncertainty as we all learned how to navigate the changes we all faced.

09/06/2022

How does Chinese Herbal Medicine work?

Chinese herbal medicine treats the underlying causes of illness rather than individual symptoms. Once the patient's specific needs are assessed, a custom formula is created to stimulate the body's natural healing capabilities.

Schedule your herbal appointment today!
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09/02/2022

Happy Functional Friday!

A common berry you can find in your backyard is the mulberry. As one of the many parts we use in herbal medicine, the berry specializes in treating dizziness, ringing in the ears, insomnia, constipation, and premature graying of the hair. Some practitioners will even use it in helping treat diabetes.

08/23/2022

Do you ever feel like your muscles are hard as a rock? Guasha is a great tool to help! Through lightly scraping, space is created so fluid can come in between muscle fibers and fascia. This lubrication allows for the many layers to slide over each other, allowing for smooth muscle contraction and relaxation.

See the many services that can include guasha as part of your treatment:
https://www.acubodyherbs.com/services.html

08/15/2022

Happy Relaxation Day!

Learn about how you can treat your body through one of the many services I have to offer:
https://www.acubodyherbs.com/bodywork.html