Dear Friends of CommuniChi, this fall, I will begin a 20 week/20 hours per week CPE (chaplaincy professional education) internship at Harborview Medical Center. I have no plans to quit acupuncture, though I would be remiss if I did not walk my talk and do my best to constantly reassess life’s commitments and make adjustments […]
I left Seattle on Election Day early in the morning for Sravasti Abbey for a 5 day meditation retreat. To break up the long drive, I stopped at Frenchman Coulee next to the Columbia River for a hike in the desert. I had no idea who the American people had chosen as their next President
Reflections on Election Day Read More »
Yesterday, at an outdoor festival while offering acupuncture, someone hesitantly mentioned their nervousness about receiving acupuncture. “Is it something spiritual? I’m not interested in anything like that.” “Acupuncture is Chinese medicine,” I told her ” inserting stainless steel needles into the body in order to move energy. It could be a spiritual experience, but that’s
The Mandala of Wisdom and Compassion Read More »
Life is amazing, exhilarating, inspiring, an opportunity for profound awakening. It can also be painful, challenging, vexing, and confusing. As an acupuncturist, my goal is always to help people feel better and find balance within this matrix of change. Health or wellness have many levels. Relief from physical pain is huge for those suffering from
Reflections from the Mahamudra Retreat – June 2024 Read More »
Family support is a precious jewel. How am I so fortunate? When I developed a severe arthritis flare up in my left knee on January 2, I was sent home from the ER with a prescription for analgesics and a referral to Swedish Orthopedic Institute. The PA there looked at my x-rays and told me
This Cup is Already Broken – the wisdom of letting go Read More »
This morning, a person suffering from Long Covid – an instance where the Coronavirus becomes deeply embedded in the individual’s body – presented with extreme anxiety. While acupuncture can definitely be effective in such situations, it is also true that for some individuals, needle stimulation can increase anxiety. So we decided instead to try a
New Service Offering at CommuniChi – Focused Hands-On Energy Healing Read More »
Dear Patrons and Friends of CommuniChi, May this find you healthy and happy. As I enter my 25th year as a licensed acupuncturist in Washington state, it is my privilege to continue to serve you and the community. As you may have noticed, I am slowing down a little bit, transitioning to three days a
Spring 2023 Clinic Update Read More »
The world never stops but we can at any time. I do every day – snatching a quiet reflective breath whenever I think of it, or perhaps 20 minutes before breakfast. But sometimes, it is good to take more time, to go deeper, to spend time with your loved ones so that relationships are fresh and alive and not running on AI.
Mental health recharge (March 17-22) Read More »
I often tell my clients that we spend too much time up in our heads in modern life, not fully present in our bodies and the full range of sensory experience. As we juggle work, family and a seemingly endless to-do list, we often rush through our lives without stopping to see the beauty that
Reflections from the Trail – Elwha River 2022 Read More »
Last week, this body was enduring pain due to too much heavy lifting and gardening. A little secret – a good long walk naturally adjusts the spine, bringing it into alignment. As usual, I always check the forecast before heading out into the mountains – morning showers in North Bend. Not too bad I figured
Mental Health Day in the Snowy Mountain Paradise – Mount Teneriffe Read More »
