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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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 —...
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....
Over the course of 20 years, we have treated hundreds of cases dealing with infertility or reproductive problems. Here is a list of fertility issues we regularly treat at Concept Wellness — and with which we have a record of success. Premature ovarian failure Advanced...
It’s safe to say something is always in bloom in San Diego. But spring brings particularly high pollen counts to our region, which can produce sneezing, runny eyes, and other symptoms in allergy sufferers. One in six Americans suffers from allergic rhinitis,...
Do you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical expenses? If so, acupuncture is a covered medical expense, according to the IRS. Pretax dollars are deducted from an employee’s pay and deposited into a FSA. Only qualified medical expenses are...
Wear makeup? Use shampoo or hair spray? Apply body lotion or perfume? Cosmetics are likley introducing unseen toxins into your body, impacting your health. Indeed, the average woman applies 168 chemicals to her face and her body each day, according to the nonprofit,...
Do you get an urge to purge and clean in the spring? Your body has the same natural instinct, having emerged from winter. A spring detox can help you purge toxins and move into the new season with vitality and high energy. Here, Riann and Michelle share a couple ways...
At Concept Wellness, we nurture women so they can be superheroes in their lives, loves, and in the world. Particularly after giving birth, “mamas” need support so they can recover and enjoy optimal energy and strength for the big job of caring for a wee...
