The Second Half of Your Education

The Second Half of Your Education

This summer, I was asked to give the commencement address for Class 38, the newest graduates from Academy for Five Element Acupuncture. I was honored to address these truly vibrant humans at an important crossroads of their lives—and decided that the moment was valuable enough to share with all of you.  THE SECOND HALF OF…

Heart Mediator 9 and Triple Heater 1: First Points of Contact 

Heart Mediator 9 and Triple Heater 1: First Points of Contact 

HM 9 and TH 1 are the two ‘first contact’ points. When you reach out to touch someone, this is where the first contact happens.  HM 9 ZHONG CHONG Rushing Into the Middle, Middle Rushing In, Right Into the Middle of Rushing, Full Tilt Into the Middle, Center Highway  We could say that the Heart…

Healing Internalized Oppression Part 2

Healing Internalized Oppression Part 2

This blog post is a continuation of Healing Internalized Oppression Part 1. It is also part of a much longer self-study CEU of the same name, worth 2.5 PDA points, presented as a discussion between myself and two colleagues, Dr. Rachelle Dixon and Shawn Richardson. If you are interested in purchasing the full conversation as…