Rachel – Page 3 – Points of Return

Sun & Rain

by RachelUncategorized January 26, 2017Comments are Disabled

It’s raining, it’s sunny, it’s cold, it’s warm… It sure is hard to know how to dress these days! And so often, i hear people reacting to the weather as a strong force that affects their moods. I’ll admit that it is easy to fall prey to this habit/practice. So here’s my challenge to myself …

What are you thinking when you’re cooking? Is it healthy?

by RachelUncategorized January 12, 2017Comments are Disabled

What are you thinking when you’re cooking? Is it healthy? When you cook, is your mind racing about the events of the day? Are you not sure what make? Will the kids eat this? Is it healthy? Are you judging your cooking abilities? No matter what, as a provider of food, you are in a …

The Sustainability of Wellness Care

by RachelUncategorized December 30, 2016Comments are Disabled

The Sustainability of Wellness Care Are you an eco-conscious person who strives to live in harmony with nature in a modern technology driven society? If so, you are probably into recycling, organic food, bicycles, LED light bulbs, clotheslines, and other practices that are your small yet hugely important contribution to the health of our planet. As …

Give yourself permission to have no goals

by RachelUncategorized December 12, 2016Comments are Disabled

We are a few days away from the winter solstice: the darkest time of year. Is anyone else feeling tired? I know I am… and I am taking the opportunity to relax whenever I can. In our American culture, we are programmed to stay busy much of the year especially around the holidays. We are told to shop …

Autumn Blessing

by RachelUncategorized October 19, 20150 comments

As we move deeper into the autumn, I encourage us all to stay present in these times of great change. Some folks tend think of autumn as a dreaded harbinger of winter. I know i used to have this mentality. My blessing for us all is that we are strengthened by staying present in each moment and with each …

Autumn tips from the Acupuncturist

by RachelUncategorized October 19, 20150 comments

Written by Rachel Kriger, Pediatric & Adult Acupuncturist. Derived from the ancient wisdom of the Five Elements 10) It is autumn. There is balance in daylight & darkness, warm & cool temperatures, and leaves on the trees & on the ground. Let us learn from nature’s rhythm & balance as we undergo our personal transformations. …

Summer Blessing

by RachelUncategorized June 4, 20150 comments

Happy Summertime! In the gregorian calendar, we think of the summer solstice as the beginning of summer. However, from an eastern medicine perspective summer has already begun & the solstice is the peak of summer. It is the time with the most light and the most warmth.

My blessing for us all is that we feel the fullness of these longest days. May the light shine into our lives so that we can see all of the blessings that life has to offer to us and our loved ones. And, may we stay present in each moment only taking the the purest to heart.

Summer tips from the Acupuncturist

by RachelUncategorized June 2, 20150 comments

Top Ten Tips for Staying Well in the Summer By Rachel Kriger, Licensed Acupuncturist: Derived from the ancient wisdom of the Five Elements 10) Have Fun! Join with others to manifest spring’s plans, and make it joyous. 9) Play in your garden- this can be an actual garden and/or the metaphorical garden of anything you …

Spring Blessing

by RachelUncategorized March 30, 20150 comments

Happy Spring Equinox! Springtime can be an exciting time of fresh new growth, budding leaves and flowers, waking up with chirping birds, increasing daylight, more time outdoors, gardening, and new possibilities in your life. It can also be a challenging time physically and emotionally as we come out of our winter hibernations. My blessing to you this springtime is to be …

Spring Tips from the Acupuncturist

by RachelUncategorized March 20, 20150 comments

Top Ten Tips for Staying Well in the Spring Written by Rachel Kriger. L.Ac.- Derived from the wisdom of the Five Elements 10) Declare it and it is so! Use your power stored up from winter to declare what you want to see happen in your life. Generate feelings of joy and confidence as you …