Pulse + Needle

12/29/2025

Been feeling a little embarrassed to talk about my own skin issue after helping so many people achieve beautiful skin.🫣 But, I want to be transparent and show that I, too, can have weird skin stuff going on.

My skin issue started in the summer and I’ve tried every skin protocol that I know of to repair my skin but I wasn’t getting much results. I saw my primary care doctor to address my skin issue. She ordered bloodwork and found nothing wrong. All my values were within normal ranges. She told me to take Benadryl to relieve the itchiness and that was it.😑 I got in touch w/ Dr. Angelica Farrell who ordered a GI Map stool test for me and the results helped me determine which Traditional Chinese Medicine herb would best address my skin issue from the inside out.

The GI Map test took the guesswork out and replaced it with facts. I truly appreciate Dr. Farrell taking the time to go over the test results with me. The results from my GI map allowed me to determine which TCM herb and supplements were needed to best heal my skin from the inside out.

Thank you for guiding me in the right direction! I’m so happy to see my skin finally healing!

12/03/2025

Holy moly! My December schedule is filling up fast! I have 8 slots available and if you would like to see me before I go on my Holiday Winter Break, please call the office (707-343-8603) to schedule an appointment. I will be out of the office from Dec. 23rd thru Jan. 5th.

Also, if you have been thinking of getting a gift of wellness for a family or friend, stop by the office to pick up a Wellness Gift Card. They make perfect stocking stuffers!

Hope to see you before the holidays!
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11/28/2025

10/11/2025

Thanks for listening to me, babes! Now, if only I can get my hubby to listen to me. 😂

04/26/2025

I made it past the Nomination phase and on to Best of Sonoma County Top 5! YAAAYY!!!! Official voting begins now til May 18th, 2025.

When you get a moment, please head over to Press Democrat and cast your final vote for me. I appreciate and thank you in advance for you support! 💕🙏🏼

Show your support for Sonoma County businesses by participating in the Best of Sonoma County Readers’ Choice.

03/20/2025

I’ve been nominated for the 1st time!🤩

Please head over to Press Democrat, click on “Best of” ➡️ “Real Life” ➡️ “Acupuncturist” ➡️ scroll to “Makha Phetphommasouk” and click to vote.

Thank you in advance for your support! 🙏🏼☺️

www.pressdemocrat.com/article/multimedia/best-of-sonoma-county-4

(Deadline: April 6th)

02/03/2025

My clinic has and will always be open to all. I will continue to support and provide a safe space to all who seek it. 💕

07/23/2024

Sending light electrical pulses to tighten and lift forehead.⚡️

07/22/2024

Meet my summer interns! ⭐️✨

06/13/2024

You are tired of the breakouts and want to try something more natural when it comes to healing your acne. Here are some Mother Nature’s acne remedies that you can try.

✨Milk Thistle: Aids the liver in cleansing the blood. Steep a bag or 1 teaspoon of loose tea in 1 cup of hot water for 5-10 minutes before consuming. If not using a tea bag, please strain the tea before drinking.

✨Dandelion Root: Reduces skin inflammation and irritation while increasing hydration. Add 1 dropperful to 2oz of water and consume 3 times per day.

✨Tea Tree oil: A natural antibiotic and antiseptic. Dab tea tree oil on acne blemishes 3x per day to reduce redness and size.

✨Cucumber: In TCM, acne is due to excessive heat in the lungs and stomach. Cucumber has a cooling energy and contains vitamins A, B1, C and E. Consume fresh cucumbers (skin and all) 2x per day to help reduce inflammation and clear up skin.

✨Licorice root: It’s a natural antimicrobial which helps to eliminate bad bacteria and control oil production. Great alternative to benzoyl peroxide. Add 1 dropperful to 2oz of water and consume 3 times per day.

Sources:
Balch, P. A (2010). Prescription for Nutritional Healing (5th ed), Penguin Group.

Lu, H.C (1986). Chinese System of Food Cures Prevention and Remedies. Sterling Publishing Company.