The Golden Glow of Late Summer
Mid-August is upon us and with it the local fields are golden with ripening grains. The abundance of fruit and summer squashes mature on the vine as cool evenings and earlier sunsets turn our thoughts to the coming autumn. Late summer has arrived. In the 5-element perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, late summer is the…
Summer and the Fire in our Hearts
It is mid-July and as I write this the sun is beaming down in radiant glory. The heat of the day is rising, and the morning birdsong has given way to stillness and the buzz of insects. This is Summer in the Pacific Northwest. In the 5-element perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, summer is the…
Green and Glorious
You may have noticed recently that a lot of people seem to be experiencing cold-like symptoms. However, it doesn’t feel like a severe cold, and it might be confused for allergies. But it’s a little early for most people’s allergies. This is the time of transition between winter and spring, and our beautifully intelligent earth…
Deeply Nourished
The number one question I receive from clients, friends, and family about health is, as Mark Hyman, M.D. so succinctly put it is, “What The Heck Should I Eat?” in his book by the same title. And I completely understand the confusion – there is a lot of conflicting health advice, and conflicting research! So…
Let’s Get Weird
If you have found your way to my website and are reading this blog post, there is a good chance that you are one of those wonderful people who love a little woo-woo in your life. If I say things like lightworker, frequency, crystals, vibe, awakening- you know what I mean. Medical jargon might feel…
Seasonal Support: Spring + Summer
If you have followed me for a while, you know that I believe honoring the tide of the seasons and their influence on our earth bodies is an important part of cultivating health. As the days grow longer and the daffodils bloom, I begin changing my supplements towards nutrients my body appreciates during the warmer…
The Morning Whys
I have a confession for you all. I don’t wake up super motivated. Because of my profession, it may be easy to mistake me for someone who naturally wakes up eager to exercise, eat some kale, and hydrate. Nope, that’s not me! One of my soul lessons here on this gorgeous planet has been to…
Blooms and Blessings
Today I’d like to share a little bit about how flower essences can help with the healing journey. I practice from the philosophy that we are spiritual beings having an earth body experience. We are here to grow, learn, explore, enjoy, and transform. We navigate life from physical, mental, emotional, and energetic-spiritual perspectives. The extraordinary…
Rituals and Routines
Today I feel called to share a philosophical approach to wellness in daily life. You probably hear a lot about self-care, and healthy habits or routines from people in professions like mine. But I have found it is far, far more effective to reframe these habits as Rituals. Naming these activities as capital “R” Rituals…
