September 29, 2025
You may have heard that acupuncture is great for pain relief, but why exactly is this true? Whether it’s migraines, headaches, musculoskeletal pain or menstrual pain, acupuncture helps quiet the noise of pain so your body can focus on healing.
When pain lingers, it doesn’t always mean that an injury is still present- sometimes your body’s signals are stuck on repeat. Read more
July 16, 2025
In the new patient intake form that my patients complete, there are a lot of questions regarding menstrual period details. How often does it come? Are there clots? Is it painful? And importantly- how heavy is it? You might have wondered what is considered a heavy period, after all, you only have yourself to compare with. In this article, I will give you some specifics to answer that question as well as information about what it could mean. Keep reading for more details. Read more
July 10, 2025
So often, I hear from patients that they can’t wait for their period to start. If PMS or PMDD is a part of your experience, the immediate and very noticeable reduction in emotional and physical symptoms after your period arrives can bring a dramatic sense of relief. If this sounds familiar to you, read on to learn more about PMS and its much more intense cousin PMDD, and what your treatment options might be. Read more
June 26, 2025
Urinary Incontinence (UI) can happen for a variety of reasons, but in my practice I most commonly see it affect postpartum patients and those entering menopause. It can also be an issue during pregnancy itself; symptoms tend to increase with each trimester as pressure on the bladder and pelvic floor increases. Those who have had previous pregnancies also have a higher risk for UI. In postpartum patients, those who delivered vaginally have a higher risk for postpartum UI compared with surgical delivery, and those who experienced 3rd or 4th degree tear also have a higher risk.
The research really illustrates why it’s important not to ignore the issue- 3 months postpartum anywhere from 17-31% of new moms experience urinary incontinence, and if untreated 38% still had symptoms a whopping 12 years later (source). That’s the minority, but not by much! You can see why it’s so important to seek out help for the issue absolutely as soon as possible- the sooner you can get help after the issue the begins, the better your chances of overcoming it.
March 13, 2025
It makes intuitive sense that sleep quality impacts food choices (and the research agrees); I know that after a poor night’s sleep I tend to reach for sugar and comfort foods. But did you know that food choices and meal timing can also impact sleep quality? Read more