Author Archives: Amy
Acupuncture Supports Breast Cancer Patients
As a holistic practitioner specializing in women’s health, and the daughter of a breast cancer survivor, I feel deeply connected to the work I do to support women going through cancer treatments and women dealing with the after effects of treatment.
While cancer treatments are life saving they’re also harsh to the body
Why Get Cupped?
I love turning nouns into verbs! So ya, in my world, I cup people. It’s fun for me and my patients love it too!!
What is cupping?
Cupping is the application of suction cups to any area of the body on the skin. Either glass, plastic, or silicone cups are applied and the air removed from inside them
PCOS – Root Causes and Real Life Solutions
September is PCOS Awareness Month, and since this is something I see a lot in my practice, I want to delve in and not only explain what it is, but also give some real solutions for reversing. A whopping one in ten women of reproductive age have PCOS, so it definitely deserves attention.
The Many Faces of Polycystic Ovarian Continue reading
Pregnancy & Postpartum Care
These miraculous and special nine months should be a time of joy and wonder, not suffering. I absolutely love supporting women in creating a pain free comfortable pregnancy. Please reach out if you experience any of the following:
Vomiting and severe nausea Back pain Pelvic pain Abdominal pain Amniotic fluid excess or deficiency Headaches Exhaustion Threatened Miscarriage Constipation or Continue reading
Let’s Talk PMS! 5 Ways Acupuncture Helps Smooth Your Cycle
My periods sucked when I was in my teens and twenties. Constipation, bloating, fatigue, achey low back, and wicked cramps. While these issues are common, they are not normal or healthy. No one had told me that, so that’s why I’m here. To tell all the women in Naperville and beyond, that a healthier easier cycle is totally possible.
