How Acupuncture Came to the US The story of acupuncture in this country begins with two coinciding world events: the California Gold Rush, which set off a massive wave of western migration beginning in 1848; and the Taiping Rebellion, a bloody war in Guangxi, China, beginning in 1851 that killed … [Read more...] about Radical Roots of Acupuncture
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“The Story Behind Our Acupuncture Access Program: Community Care in Action”
In 2017, PMP Program Director Leslie Chaison presented an Opioid Task Force Panel themed “How to Stay Grounded During the Holidays” for folks in early opioid recovery. While speaking about self-care practices, she met fellow presenters Emily Hildebrand and Ben Walker, the then-new owners of … [Read more...] about “The Story Behind Our Acupuncture Access Program: Community Care in Action”
Grieving, Giving Thanks, and Lighting New Fires
Dear Friends,I imagine that you, like me, are still adjusting to the season where trees become bare, and the darkness descends. Last night I visited a neighbor whose father just passed away. On the long walk across the farm, I was dazzled by the clarity of the open sky, and brightness of the … [Read more...] about Grieving, Giving Thanks, and Lighting New Fires
Jessica Kern
Jessica is a Certified Neuromuscular Massage Therapist (CNMT), Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), and Zero Balancer. Drawing on her deep knowledge of neuromuscular massage therapy, zero balancing, orthopedic massage, yoga, and massage therapy, Jessica solves acute and chronic muscular pain issues … [Read more...] about Jessica Kern
May 2019: Weeds and Wonders and Green Pancakes
October 2019: Why Trauma-Informed Body Work is Essential and DIY Elderberry Syrup
In This Newsletter:-Trauma-Informed Body Work– Why? How?-Report Back from Sept. Training-DIY Elderberry Syrup Notes from the Office Hello Friends, I'm writing today from our third clinic of the season. I've written before (and I am sure that I'll write again) that for those of us on staff … [Read more...] about October 2019: Why Trauma-Informed Body Work is Essential and DIY Elderberry Syrup
