Wellness

Focus on what is in your control Part of what makes the coronavirus so scary is that we don’t know what to expect. Right now, we’re waiting to see how COVID-19 will affect the US and [...]

Chinese medicine is, at its core, a preventive medicine. Many Chinese medicine texts begin by giving guidelines on how to stay healthy before addressing how to treat disease. Here are some ideas [...]

I’m taking extra care to disinfect and safeguard my clinic environment. And while you can’t come in ill, you may want a preemptive immunity-boosting and anxiety-calming session.

Diet is an important aspect of maintaining your health in Chinese and Western medicine. Sometimes they have different ideas about how to accomplish that and often they overlap. Chinese medicine [...]

Did you know that Chinese medicine recommends consuming your vegetables as salad only in summer? We also put faster cooking methods, like blanching and stir-frying, in the same hot weather [...]

Happy New Year! Are you coming out of your holiday haze? Please drop by my new office this Saturday, January 11 from 9AM to noon for a Mindful Morning! We’ll help you recuperate from the [...]

You heard the rumblings. You’ve seen the paint swatches on social media. It’s time to announce that on October 15, 2019, Pure Joy Acupuncture has a new home! 750 Las Gallinas, Suite [...]

Please join me at wonderful no-cost events in the coming weeks! Mindful Morning this Thursday, October 3rd at 10AM. Mari of Modern Nutrition and Pilates will lead us through a short mat class. [...]

Join us for an inspiring night dedicated to simplifying your style, beauty, and wellness routines so you can enjoy your summer and feel incredible. Pure Joy Acupuncture – Katharine Chaney, [...]

Our first Mindful Morning was such a success that Sally Sauvignon of Beautycounter and I are excited to bring it back. Join us Thursday, March 7 at 11AM at a convenient San Rafael location [...]