The holiday season is a beautiful time of connection, celebration, and reflection. But it can also be a period of stress, disrupted routines, sugar-heavy gatherings, and less-than-ideal sleep. For many people, this season can place extra strain on hormones, digestion, immunity, and energy reserves. As an Integrative Medicine provider with a focus on East AsianContinue reading “Staying Healthy This Holiday Season: How Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, and Nutrition Support Wellness & Longevity”
Tag Archives: Acupuncture
An Explanation of Services & Rates
Many of my colleagues choose to offer their services in an “Initial Appointment” and “Follow-Up Appointment” model, which is time-tested and works well. However, given the sensitivity of some of my areas of specialty (including Comprehensive Pelvic Care and Trauma Care) I’ve found that offering time-based sessions provides more flexibility to achieve health goals inContinue reading “An Explanation of Services & Rates”
How Acupuncture Can Help You Achieve Your Health and Wellness Goals
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a busy mom (or both, like me!) you are living (and surviving) the Modern Lifestyle. This means your life is bustling, you may not feel your best, and you want want to improve your health and wellness. You have tried this workout or that massage technique and still haven’tContinue reading “How Acupuncture Can Help You Achieve Your Health and Wellness Goals”
Why you should care about your Doctor’s Continuing Education
Listen, graduate medical education is serious business. After completing medical school, passing boards, and finishing residency or other post-grad education requirements to start a medical career, it’s easy to succumb to the temptation to sit on one’s laurels and breathe a sigh of relief to “never have to take that class again.” Legally, medical providersContinue reading “Why you should care about your Doctor’s Continuing Education”
Acupuncture for PCOS
Recently, I’ve had a number of discussions with folks who have been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) who are trying to navigate how to manage their condition. PCOS can manifest a variety of symptoms and each person has their own presentation which makes it challenging for a one-size-fits all approach, like the one takenContinue reading “Acupuncture for PCOS”
What Can Licensed Acupuncturists Do (in California)?
The state of California has deemed Licensed Acupuncturists Primary Care Providers. This means that you can see a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) without a referral from an MD or other provider. This is great news because it means you can find the right Acupuncturist for you and you are not limited to your Doctor or HealthContinue reading “What Can Licensed Acupuncturists Do (in California)?”
Ilana Harms Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine, Inc. 