One of the ways that we orient ourselves to understanding (and teaching) the pulse is through what are called the Basic Parameters: those most fundamental aspects of sensation by which any pulse quality can be categorized and interpreted.

The Basic Parameters of the pulse are:…

Here at Dragon Rises, we do not utilize a gold needle for a particular acupuncture point per se, but rather for an entire class of acupuncture channels. This class of channels is called the Eight Extraordinary Channels. They assist us in working on aspects of our body’s physiology that came to be during our early childhood — or the first cycle of 7-8 years of life.

The old saying “April showers bring May flowers” perfectly captures the symbol of the Snake and this time of the year, which is all about Transformation. If the Dragon month of April sets the stage, during the Snake month of May we get to sit back and watch the dynamic processes set in motion last month continue to play out.

Welcome to the Month of the Dragon!

As the natural world buzzes with activity, we too find ourselves drawn to social connection and outdoor pursuits. This season invites us to reawaken connections, both with nature and each other…

For those of you that haven’t experienced a remote acupuncture treatment firsthand, we hope you enjoy learning a bit more about it today! In order to describe how remote acupuncture works, let’s first talk about how in-person acupuncture works.

Dr. Hammer’s teachings and axioms have been and remain the cornerstone of my understanding of Chinese medicine. And in my years of studying with other teachers, I’ve never encountered another teaching that doesn’t align with these core tenets.

In the practice of Chinese Medicine, we are always protecting the Heart. We use other channels and pathways to divert pathology away from the Heart. One of our foundational classical texts, the Su Wen, states: “As the Heart is the monarch in the organs, it dominates the functions of the various viscera, so when the function of the Heart is strong and healthy, under its unified leadership, all the functions of the various viscera will be normal, the body will be healthy and the [person] will live a long life, and in [their] life long days, no serious disease will occur.” When we experience joy, the Heart sings, and all other organs/ channels benefit.