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Unlocking Winter Wellness: A Holistic Approach with Your San Diego Acupuncturist
Explore how to nourish your body and fortify your immune system against winter ailments. Embrace the tranquility of winter and embark on a journey to vibrant health with Concept Wellness as your guide.
Eating to Bolster Immunity and Health in the Winter
In Chinese medicine, we believe winter is the time to nurture and nourish our kidney Qi. After all, this is the time when this energy can be most easily depleted. Our bodies instinctively express the fundamental principles of winter – rest, reflection, conservation,...
We’re Now Offering Cosmetic Acupuncture
Riann Bullock, R.N., DACM, L.Ac., is excited to introduce a new feature to our practice: Cosmetic Acupuncture. While it may be new to Concept Wellness, people have been enhancing beauty with acupuncture for thousands of years. "It's a safe and natural alternative to...
What is Estrogen Dominance?
Concept Wellness acupuncturist Lisa Pugliese is a breast cancer survivor. Having been in remission for more than 17 years, Pugliese says that her bout with cancer informs her practice -- and her passion for preventing estrogen dominance. "That's why I spend so much...
Abdominal Massage Is Not Just for Fertility
At Concept Wellness, the Mayan abdominal massage techniques our practitioners use are great fertility therapies. But these techniques can also benefit people with digestive problems, scar tissue, stress, and those recovering from surgery. It's rare to have the abdomen...
Old School Technique Brings New Relief
Castol oil therapy has been used for centuries to promote healing in the body -- and specifically the reproductive system. Castor oil packs placed on the skin enhance circulation and promote healing in tissues and organs below. They can be used for inflammation, pain,...
Benefits of Fertility Massage with Becky Gonzalez
Fertility is a sacred journey, for which women often need support and companionship. Certified massage therapist Becky Gonzalez is uniquely suited to offer this to women at Concept Wellness. Offering fertility massage as well as prenatal and postpartum massage,...
In Yang Season, Eat Cool Yin Foods
Fruits and veggies grow in abundance this time of year. And in the summer season known as yang in Chinese medicine, it is important to stay cool and hydrated. Here, Riann and Michelle share a few yin ingredients to keep your temperature regulated and your energy...
Treating Blood Deficiency in Teen Girls, Women
Fatigue. Depression and anxiety. Difficulty focusing. Sports injuries. These are some tell-tale signs of a blood deficiency that Lisa Pugliese, R.N., L.Ac., says she has observed frequently in her practice. "It's a common pattern in girls and women -- a disturbance in...
Prevent Headaches with Proven Therapies: Acupuncture and Massage
Forty five million Americans suffer from headaches each year, with 2 to 3 million experiencing the debilitating effects of migraines. During Headache Awareness Month, we offer good news! Acupuncture and massage are proven methods for preventing and treating headaches....
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