Guest Post by Amelia Meister: Trauma-Sensitive Yoga
Jan 13 2015
Trauma-sensitive yoga is a gentle, body-centered practice that helps people who have experienced trauma to reconnect with their bodies, while giving them a great opportunity […]
Do people really sleep?
Oct 13 2014
We hear this a lot. For some, the idea of strangers sleeping in the same room together is exceptionally weird. But the answer is Yes, […]
Q & A with Stephanie Cordes, our new practitioner!
Sep 24 2014
So Stef, you’re trained as a Naturopath. Why are you working at GCA? That’s a great question! I was originally interested in Naturopathic Medicine because […]
Why we’re grateful to Miriam Lee
Jun 03 2014
Miriam Lee, originally named Lee Chuan Djin (李传真), was born in Shandong province in 1926. She trained as a nurse and a midwife in China […]
Our first birthday!
Jan 27 2014
We turn one year old on February 2nd, 2014! We have given nearly 2300 affordable treatments in our first year. Thank you for trusting us, […]
On quitting smoking: what to expect from acupuncture
Dec 30 2013
Regular acupuncture while quitting smoking (at least once a week, possibly more) can significantly reduce cravings, ease anxiety and irritability, and help your body to expel toxins – and this will help you to feel much better and more likely to be able to quit.
Sliding scale, demystified.
Oct 21 2013
Most people have never encountered a sliding scale in the context of a clinic before. We get a lot of questions about how our sliding […]
When to stay home sick, and when to come for acupuncture
Aug 12 2013
There are some nasty bugs going around this month. We’re seeing lots of folks with head colds and miserable flus. We’re also getting quite a […]
We’ve made a video!
Jul 17 2013
It can be tricky to describe how group acupuncture treatment works. Common questions and concerns include “Do I have to take my clothes off in […]
Why free acupuncture on May Day?
Apr 22 2013
Free treatments on May 1st are a community acupuncture tradition. If you’re new to community acupuncture, or unfamiliar with the history of May Day, also known as International Worker’s Day, you might well be wondering why this is …