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“Why are you sticking needles in my feet if my problem is a headache” It’s a common question and one of the things that mystifies patients about acupuncture. Up until now, I’ve always answered, “because that is what I was taught to do”. The Meridians that run through the head run to the feet and […]

Mary Kalil Hamawy came to Chinese medicine through her own journey of fertility and the birth of her daughter. After becoming a mom, she chose to leave the world of finance to focus on health and wellness, believing that Chinese medicine has important tools to help other women. As a graduate of Pacific College of […]

Emma Thake is the voice of the Yinova community. She edits our blog, talks to the press, organizes our speaker’s series, keeps our social media platforms lively (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter) and helps everyone associated with the Yinova center to stay connected. She’s the person to talk to if you are a member of the press […]

Traditional Chinese Medicine Your practitioner may well prescribe you some herbs. Chinese herbs differ from western herbs in that they are almost always prescribed as a formula containing 5 – 15 herbs. Combining different types of herbs in different quantities helps us to craft a formula to address your specific symptom pattern. The Chinese material medical […]

Emma Thake is a graduate of Bard College where she studied Cultural Anthropology with an emphasis on society’s changing perceptions of the body and it’s political implication. As Yinova’s Director of Marketing & Media, Emma loves finding new ways to build the Yinova community and help everyone associated with Yinova stay connected. She focuses her time […]

Acupuncture heals by balancing energy within the body. While each person experiences acupuncture differently, most people feel only a minimal amount of sensation as the needles are inserted. Once the needles are in most of our patients feel a sense of deep relaxation, & even sleepiness! Watch this video to find out more about what […]

This is more than a moment; this is a movement. We stand firm and vehemently believe that Black lives matter. As a team, we have spent this past year, following the murder of George Floyd, listening and educating ourselves further on systemic racism and how to move in a deliberately anti-racist direction with an end-goal […]

Fertility IVF Good clinical research has demonstrated the effectiveness of acupuncture used in conjunction with IVF demonstrating around a 50% increase in success rate with acupuncture vs. without. Acupuncture works to increase success rates of these interventions by increasing blood flow to the ovaries during the stimulation phase of IVF and by improving the effectiveness of […]

For the parent-to-be, prenatal massage offers many of the same benefits you would expect from a regular massage. There’s nothing like a deep tissue massage for loosening tight muscles, providing pain relief, and reducing stress! But, it doesn’t end there! For the pregnant woman, bodywork is also very helpful for boosting blood circulation for both […]

Even though we’ve come a long way in the fight for equality, many LGBTQ+ individuals still face stigma and discrimination. Good healthcare begins with information and affirmation. The Yinova Center is committed to keeping informed about the needs of The LBGTQ+ community. Our practitioners are here to welcome every patient with warm hearts and open […]