✨  Have You Heard of The Telepathy Tapes ? A couple of years ago, a patient told me about a podcast called The Telepathy Tapes.  I remember thinking, I need to listen to that,  and then… life happened, and it fell off my radar. Fast-forward to Thanksgiving this year: plenty of solo driving, plenty of time to listen — and I finally pressed play. Within minutes, I was completely hooked. Hours went by in the car, and I barely noticed the miles passing. The podcast follows non-sp

If you’ve been reading my recent blog posts, you know that mindset is, above all, one of the most powerful tools we have in the healing process . How we speak to ourselves, what we focus on, and the small internal shifts we choose each day can create more change than we often realize. November — with its quieter, reflective energy — is the perfect time to explore a practice that blends mindset, emotional wellness, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Gratitude. It’s also t

The Timing of Qi: Understanding the Horary Clock Timing and cycles are all around us — the moon, the menstrual cycle, the changing seasons. Nature moves in rhythms, and so do we. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the body’s vital energy, or Qi, moves through its own 24-hour rhythm called the Horary Clock . Every two hours, Qi concentrates in one of the twelve main organ systems, supporting that system’s functions at its peak time of day. When Qi is strong in one channel,

Ollie on the front steps of Basic Balance As the warmth of summer fades and autumn’s crisp air settles in, the world around us begins a...

What Does It Really Take to Stay Healthy? Recently, a patient asked me, “How do you stay so trim? You must exercise all the time.” I...

Part 1 of 2 A cozy corner in the Basic Balance waiting room When I named my clinic Basic Balance , I did it with a very intentional...

When new patients ask how many acupuncture sessions they’ll need or how to space them out, I often explain it in terms of neuroplasticity...

As the days lengthen and the earth stirs with life, we enter the vibrant energy of spring—a season that, in Traditional Chinese Medicine...

Common Misconceptions About Acupuncture Over the years, I've had countless conversations with people who express genuine curiosity about...

At Basic Balance Acupuncture, Tracy and I almost always incorporate 1-3 auricular (ear) acupuncture points into treatments. The ear is a...

After spending two weeks exploring the mountains of Peru and the depths of the Amazon, I can confidently say that my emergency medicine...

As the year comes to a close, we at Basic Balance Acupuncture extend our deepest gratitude to you, our cherished patients. Your trust and...

Over the past few years, more and more of my friends and colleagues have been plunging into the cold and telling me how great they feel...

Dark, dreary weather can make the winter months hard for many New Englanders. If you have ever lived in Western states, where the sun...

The 5 Elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine are Water, Wood, Fire, Earth & Metal. Each of the Elements refer to a specific energy....

Happy New Year! It’s been quite some time since my last blog, as our practice has been busy! Now, more than ever, people are being...

What do you mean? You may be aware that energy, aka qi, circulates within our bodies in specific pathways that correspond to internal...

Did you know that acupuncture is excellent for women’s health? When treating women for menstrual difficulties (PMS, menstrual cramps,...

I've been wanting to share some keys to immunity from my perspective as an acupuncturist and practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine...

A huge part of our day-to-day life is formed by habitual activity. Sustained change isn’t achieved by doing something spontaneously, or...