Featured Acupuncturist – Acupuncture by Devon

We’re pleased to introduce this month’s Featured Acupuncturist Devon Vernetti! Devon is a truly inspiring clinician and gifted healer, so please read below and find out more about her and her practice, Acupuncture by Devon. Dr. Devon became a healthcare professional to work with people, be an educator and make a difference in her patient’s lives…

Featured Acupuncturist – Rebecca Groebner in Portland, OR

Join me in welcoming this month’s Featured Acupuncturist Rebecca Groebner! A gifted acupuncturist, Rebecca uses her talents for healing to improve her patients’ lives. It’s always wonderful to find another dedicated member of the pediatric acupuncture healing community, so, please read below to find out more about her and her practice. Treating patients for many…

Pediatric Gua Sha or Scraping Massage

Try this Massage that Tested & Approved  for Allergies, Cough, Colds and Fevers Pediatric Gua Sha, also known as Scraping Massage is one of my favorite techniques to use on kids ages 4 and up. Kids love this technique because it feels so good.  It’s great for treating allergies, coughs, colds and fever and most kids respond really quickly, especially…

“Flu Proof” Your Kid: 5 Ways to Do It Naturally

With all the media coverage exploding over the flu epidemic that’s sweeping the nation, it got me asking “What can we do to “flu proof” our kids?”  It’s impossible to keep our kids away from germs.  Look away for two seconds and they’re putting their fingers in their mouth, sucking the handle of the shopping…

7 Ways to Calm a Cough Your Pediatrician Won’t Tell You About

Every cold and flu season many children come down with a head cold that results in a cough. Coughing can be uncomfortable and downright irritating if it’s strong and persistent or keeping everyone up at night.  When it comes to the ordinary cough, Western medicine doesn’t really have any great solutions that are both safe…