The article "The Wood Element and the Pelvis" by Krystal Lynn Couture, PT, LAc, featured in Acupuncture Today, delves into the intricate relationship between the Wood element in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and pelvic health. It emphasizes how understanding this connection can enhance both physical and emotional well-being.

The new Moon on Jan 29, 2025 begins the year of the Snake. Lunar New Year is a spring festival that begins on the second new Moon after Winter Solstice, when the Sun and new Moon are conjunct in Aquarius.

Needling the pelvis, especially in the context of pelvic health interventions such as trigger point needling, dry needling or Ashi point needling, requires careful attention to safety considerations. Safety concerns associated with needling the pelvis are..

If you’d had acupuncture before, you might know that acupuncturists are often really good at moving the needle (pun intended) where other more traditional methods have failed. That’s because our outlook on the body is a little bit different than other healthcare practitioners. We see the body’s energetics, emotions and physicality. 

In Traditional Chinese Medicine the pelvis houses vital organs and plays a significant role in the body's overall balance and Qi flow. The TCM perspective on the pelvis is deeply rooted in the principles of Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, and the flow of Qi through the meridians of the body.

If you’re looking for pelvic care support, you’re probably feeling pretty vulnerable. Finding the right pelvic care acupuncturist is important to begin this healing journey. The person you work with has to be someone who you feel comfortable with AND knows what they’re doing!