How do you get here? If you take I-275 to get to the clinic… Be sure to use the Sligh Avenue exit, and then come south on N Central. 🚦Look for the light at the corner of Sligh & N Central Ave. Starting early March 2023, North Central Avenue will be closed. Starting at Hillsborough…
Acupuncture Can Change Everything
Staying Healthy Together During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Changes to How We Operate Coronavirus Clinic Procedures We have created clinic procedures to increase safety during the COVID-19 Pandemic in direct accordance with federal CDC & OSHA guidelines. These procedures include pre-screening, social distancing within the clinic, personal protective gear (PPEs), and a new treatment space design. In addition to heightened cleaning & disinfection, the…
Regarding COVID-19
Things are Changing So Check Back Often The new Coronavirus and COVID-19 are changing many things in our lives. Follow this space for news of community acupuncture’s return and to learn about TeleHealth, our new service. Dear Friends, As of March 20th, 2020, we have temporarily ceased providing acupuncture at Seminole Heights Community Acupuncture. We…
Chinese New Year 2020
The Year of the Metal Rat: Spring Begins! Chinese New Year, the Lunar New Year, is a fifteen-day holiday celebrated each year by more than a quarter of the world’s people. The New Year marks the beginning of Spring and begins on the second new moon after the Winter Solstice. In the year 2020 we’re…
DIY Winter Electrolyte Drink
Your Winter Drink Here is a simple, easy, AND delicious recipe for a homemade electrolyte drink that’s a big hit in my house during the winter months. Electrolytes are minerals in your body that have an electric charge. They’re found in your blood, urine, tissues, and other body fluids. Electrolytes are important because they help balance…
Winter Recipe: Reishi Hot Cocoa
A perfect winter recipe It’s the time of year to get cozy with a steaming mug of hot chocolate, and what better way to add a little warmth than with spicy chocolate? Schedule an herbal consult so Gururas can send you home with your own custom, bespoke medicinal cocoa blend! Not in the mood…
9 Healthy Winter Tips
Nourish your mind and body this Winter Take special care of yourself with these easy winter health tips inspired by Chinese medicine. Good any time of year, these activities are particularly associated with improved health in wintertime. 1. Sleep. Achieve better sleep by retiring to bed before 10 p.m., turning your electronics off at least…
Using Moxa at Home
Use Moxa at home to increase the effects of your acupuncture While you may not be needling yourself at home, you *can* use moxa. I like to give patients a stick of moxa to use between appointments, especially during wintertime, or if you run cold, or are overstressed so you can DIY Moxa whenever you need….
Boost Your Immunity With This 1-Minute Acupressure Routine
Build Resilience & Boost Immunity This Winter Practice this one-minute self-massage routine each day to help you boost your immunity and stay healthy throughout the winter this year. I recently came across this sentence when I was leafing through some old notes from acupuncture school: “Acupuncture builds resilience & strengthens our natural resistance to disease.”…
Breathe to Reduce Holiday Stress
Stress Busters! When life gets chaotic, and it invariably does, how do you cope? One convenient, effective (and free!) option is controlled breathing. Paying attention to your breath invokes the Relaxation Response, which can reduce stress, ease anxiety, and promote clear thinking, as well as slow down your heart rate and lower blood pressure. Making…
🚧 Road Construction If you visit us via I-275, use the Sligh exit. Road work has begun and some surface roads south of the clinic will be closed. More info
😷 Masks are required at our facility