Seasonal Wellness
The seasons affect all of us in very different ways. Some people suffer when the spring flowers first bloom, and some people notice mood...
Placenta Encapsulation: Natures Best Medicine
OK... you've spent 9+ months growing this gorgeous baby (or two), but did you know you've also spent that time growing some of mother...
Post-Natal Recovery
Wow! You gave birth!! That is an amazing feat! Whether it was a vaginal birth or via c-section, recovering from birth is not nearly as...
About my work here in Santa Barbara
I realize it has been quite some time since my last blog post. However, I believe I have a good excuse... I am thrilled to anounce that I...
Easy Home Remedies For Cold & Flu Season
Feel like you’re catching a cold, and can’t get in to see the acupuncturist right away? While I have many herbs and acupuncture...
Abby's Interview With FREE + NATIVE JOURNAL
I was recently interviewed by the Free & Native Journal about Chinese medicine, herbalism, and holistic living. Check out the full...
Healthy And Informed Pregnancy: Morning Sickness
Ah... those dreaded two words that every expectant mother hopes won’t happen to them: “Morning Sickness”. Every single woman, and every...
Healthy and Informed Pregnancy: Building Confidence
With all of the solicited and un-solicited advice that I have received throughout my pregnancy from everyone (including the woman at the...
How Are Acupuncturists Educated?
Since Acupuncture is an ancient medicine from the East, I often encounter questions as far as how one actually becomes an acupuncturist...
Eating With The Seasons: Early Winter Persimmons
One of my favorite times of the year is the early winter, when I can drive through the local mountains of Northern California, and spot...
