I believe that there is a subtle magnetism in Nature, which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us aright. ~ Henry David Thoreau

Welcome to Living Element! For over 3,500 years, ancient Chinese Medicine has guided us in observing nature’s subtle cues. In today’s busy world, however, we not only forget to stop and smell the roses–it seems we have forgotten how to stop altogether. The philosophy of Living Element is based on the interconnectedness of our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health and how we interact in the world around us.

The main goal of Living Element is simple: to offer resources and a community for people to learn about health, healing and happiness. A big part of healing is actually learning how to heal, whether that is through acupuncture, Chinese herbs, nutrition, or meditation and self-awareness. By using ancient healing techniques and principles, Living Element can help open the door to finding health, happiness, and balance in your modern life.

How is Five Element Acupuncture different? Five Element Acupuncture is a poetic and elegant approach to the healing on all levels: mind, body, heart and spirit. The theory is simple, yet so profound. The structure of the cosmos mirrors the five elements of nature: Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood. These natural elements correlate to our seasons: Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring.  Just as we pass through seasons in the year, we pass through seasons in a day, in a week, in a lifetime.

Five Element Acupuncture observes this cycle of natural order and how each element manifests in each of us. When we embody these five elements in a balanced and harmonious way, we experience health, happiness, and vibrant living. When out of balance, we can experience unhappiness, detachment and disease. This style of acupuncture believes that in most cases, the cause of physical, mental and spiritual distress resides internally rather than as a result of external circumstances. By treating a person at the levels of the body, mind, heart and spirit, Five Element Acupuncture restores balance and helps us realize our full potential in health and in life.