Be a Miracle Maker
By Chia Chia Cheng, L.Ac., Dipl. OM, CNFM When I first learned about Santa Claus I was 7.5 years old. I had only been living in the United States for…
Seasonal Grief
By Chia Chia Cheng, L.Ac., Dip. OM, CNFM Hello, Friend! Recently a patient asked me, "Why do I feel my grief so much deeper this time of year?"…
Give Yourself the Gift of a Fresh Start
By Chia Chia Cheng, L.Ac., Dipl. OM, CNFM Let's face it. You're so done with 2020. For multiple reasons. Now is the time to think about how you want…
Settling Into Fall
By Chia Chia Cheng, CNFM, L.Ac. It's been over a month since I last wrote to you. I have been thinking about you. This morning is the first rain of…
Unexplained Grief
By Chia Chia Cheng, MTOM, Dipl. NCCAOM, CNMP At first I thought the grief I felt was unjustified. I barely knew him. Yet, I knew him briefly. On the tails…
Veggies Boost the Immune System
By Chia Chia Cheng, L.Ac. The truth is healthy living is a full-time position. Even when I'm on vacation or at someone's house for a meal. I deviate little. At…
A Few of My Favorite Things
By Chia Chia Cheng, CNFM, L.Ac. My commercial rent is due in a few days. I'm currently looking for a new office mate via Craigslist. Last week I was so…
Say Your Name
By Chia Chia Cheng, Dip. NCCAOM, CNFM, L.Ac, Say her name. Breonna Taylor Say his name. Ahmaud Aubrey Say his name. George Floyd Say your name. ____________ Now I’m struggling to…
Beyond Acupuncture: Offering TCM and Natural Options for Healing
By Chia Chia Cheng, Dip. NACCOM, CNFM, L.Ac. When Gov. Brown issued an executive order on March 16, 2020 requiring nonessential workers to stay home, I was left breathless. That…
The “I Did” List
By Chia Chia Cheng, Dip. NCCAOM, CNFM, L.Ac. In past week I've come across some interesting facts. Did you know? On February 20, 2020 the Chinese Government declared TCM (Traditional Chinese…