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How Stress Appears in Your Upper Body According to Traditional Chinese Medicine

How Stress Appears in Your Upper Body According to Traditional Chinese Medicine

by admin | Dec 14, 2025 | Acupuncture, Blog, Health, Holistic, MSK, Neck Pain, Prevention, TCM, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Urban Wellness, Wellness

By Dee Dorrance, R.Ac, CNP   How Stress Appears in Your Upper Body According to Traditional Chinese Medicine   Have you ever woken up and realized your shoulders are practically touching your ears? Or felt that familiar tight band across the tops of your...

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“We are in unprecedented times.” People are repo “We are in unprecedented times.” People are reporting feeling more depressed and anxious than they used to. I perceive a lot of existential dread in my practice, and I wanted to speak to this directly. All these issues feel overwhelming. I like to speak about the positive aspects of anxiety with clients, to help them appreciate that anxiety is a primal function to aid our lives. Want to learn more? Book a 15-min complimentary psychotherapy session with Jordan Lewis today.
Dr. Kristen Mark, ND is launching a website refres Dr. Kristen Mark, ND is launching a website refresh! From Dr. Mark: The new look is a much needed update, and reflects a more specific view of my current practice, including a new FAQ section to help you understand what I do, how you can access services and more! If your friends or loved ones are looking for support, I would so appreciate you sending them over to check out the new site to see if we’d make a good team. I offer free Meet & Greet sessions to help folks build the confidence they need to get started working together. As always, your feedback is most welcome - check out the site, and let me know what you think! info@kristenmarknd.com
In our most recent newsletter, we interviewed the In our most recent newsletter, we interviewed the incredible Indu about her Somatic Movement practise. We learned what she loves about her job, any misconceptions that often arise and advice she’d give her past self. Curious to learn more? Indu can be reached for both virtual and in-clinic sessions at Urban Wellness. Link in Bio
As the days grow longer and the weather warms, man As the days grow longer and the weather warms, many of us start to notice shifts in our energy, digestion, sleep, and mood. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, seasonal transitions are seen as powerful times to support the body before imbalance develops. In a recent blog post, Registered Acupuncturist Dee Dorrance shares five gentle TCM-inspired ways to help your body transition smoothly into summer. Link to Blog in Bio
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