Category: Community Events

Where We’ll Be This Month

Come check us out at this month’s events: On Sunday, October 11 from 10am-5pm we will have a booth at the Holistic Happening health fair, and will also present on the topic “Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for Fertility.” The fair will take place at the fire

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A Belated Introduction

If you visit our office, you will notice a new addition to the decor. Photographer Trisha Barry has loaned us selections from her project Remembering Nichols and Stone. Nichols and Stone, then one of the oldest furniture manufacturers in the country, closed in 2008. Trisha’s work

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The World Needs More Community Acupuncturists!

This past weekend, I presented at the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) along with Tess Bois, a community acupuncturist in Fitchburg. It was an inspiring experience, but also one that highlighted a sorry truth about community acupuncture—there are not enough of us to go around! Our

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Where We’ll Be This Month

It’s turning out to be a busy month, with three speaking engagements coming up. First, this Sunday (August 9) I’ll be presenting at the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) with fellow community acupuncturist Tess Bois. We will be discussing community acupuncture—specifically, how we can be of

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Moving the Qi for Fibromyalgia Relief

This is part 3 of the fibromyalgia roundtable recap. You can read parts one and two. Part four is coming soon. In addition to acupuncture, anything that gets the body’s Qi (energy) moving again is likely to be beneficial for people with fibromyalgia. Massage can help

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Helpful Information for People With Fibromyalgia: A Summary of the Talk at Generations

The fibromyalgia roundtable at Generations was a great event. I found out lots of helpful information from the other presenters, as well as from the attendees who shared their struggles and what has worked for them. I am using the next few posts to summarize the

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Press Release for Central Mass CAN!

IMMEDIATE RELEASE Affordable Acupuncture Comes to Central Mass Worcester, June 1, 2009 Three community acupuncturists brought together by geography and a commitment to a common cause have teamed up to form the Central Massachusetts Chapter of the Community Acupuncture Network (Central Mass CAN!). The purpose of

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Models Needed!

On Friday May 8, the wonderful folks at Erb Photography are coming to take pictures of my office for my website. I need volunteers to have your pictures taken, getting treatments or interacting with me, to appear on the web. All are welcome! Volunteers will receive

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Spreading the Word about Community Acupuncture

The Community Acupuncture Network currently lists 86 community acupuncture practices across the United States. An amazing 10 of them are in Massachusetts! From the Pioneer Valley to Cape Cod, chances are good that you can find an affordable clinic near you. I am very proud that

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Acupuncture for Weight Loss, Revisited

This Thursday, I will be giving a presentation on Chinese medicine for weight loss at the YMCA Greendale Family Branch in Worcester. They are sponsoring a group weight loss contest based on the Biggest Loser television show. The timing of the talk coincides with the many

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