Chinese medicine blog

I've been thinking about boundaries a lot this year. Having a few small and large encounters that required me to step back and re assess the ways in which I am honouring my own spaces, time, and ways in which people can access me, both in the clinic and in my personal life. Hi I'm Dr Karina Smith, if we have not met before, I am a Classical Acupuncturist and Yin Yoga Educator living and working in Melbourne Australia. There's a particular kind of tired that has nothing to d

What is Cosmetic Acupuncture? In the quest for eternal youth and radiant skin, many have turned to innovative and holistic approaches...

We all need healthy amounts of stress. There can be a fine line however, with how much stress is too much.

In Chinese Medicine, our mind, spleen and stomach all connect, and when they are in harmony we are likely to have great digestion.

Are you always wondering Why Am I So Tired? Tiredness, fatigue and exhaustion are all signs of Qi deficiency. What does this mean? How...