by Dr. Melissa Carr | Feb 24, 2014 | Acupuncture
One of the first questions asked of anyone doing acupuncture is, “Does it hurt?” Even before they ask me, I tell every new patient before their treatment that acupuncture is not painful. There is often sensation—in Chinese it is called “de Qi”—but that sensation is...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Feb 11, 2014 | Acupuncture
February 14th is the re-launch date for Active Life Mobile Acupuncture, chosen because we want to show our love for Traditional Chinese Medicine and for your health. Active Life Mobile Acupuncture is a business that I started a number of years ago because I was...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jan 30, 2014 | Acupuncture, Biopuncture, injury, Pain
Anyone following the NFL—and many who don’t—know that Peyton Manning is one of the best quarterbacks in history. Last year he set single-season records for touchdowns and passing yards, and of course this year his team is playing in the Superbowl against Seattle. I am...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jan 13, 2014 | Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine
“There’s always going to be detractors,” B.C.’s Minister of Advanced Education, Amrik Virk, said in an article titled “Chinese medicine critic argues against B.C. school” posted by 24 Hours Vancouver. True. I have been practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jul 20, 2013 | Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Sometimes time seems to fly by. Especially now, in the middle of summer. It seems it’s June one day, September the next. For those suffering from pain or other health challenge, however, sometimes time drags. Though a health problem can happen in an...
by Dr. Melissa Carr | Jul 13, 2013 | Acupuncture
This is a change for me. It’s not that I don’t sometimes find my thoughts spinning me around in worst case scenarios. I do worry sometimes, though it seems less and less over time. However, I have never recommended actually trying to imagine and think out all the ways...
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