We will be holding a workshop on Monday Feb.9th at 6:30 at the clinic discussing the benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Mayan Abdominal Massage during  peri-menopause and menopause.

 Traditional medicine has been treating menopause for thousands of years and in many cultures it is seen as a time of wisdom and reflection and many women go through this transition with very little discomfort.

 Lifestyle is one of the most important factors in the peri-menopausal and menopausal years. It is so importnt to lead a balanced life, having time to relax and calm the mind, spend time with friends and family, laugh, exercise. These will all contribute to less discomfort during menopause.

 There have been several medical studies showing the benefits of acupuncture in reducing hot flushes and helping with insomnia and anxiety, however we feel it is best to “treat” menopause before any of these discomforts occur. Taking care of yourself during the perei-menopausal years will have a profound effect on how you manage menopause. The first place to look is your menstrual cycle, is the blood colour brown or purple, do you suffer from PMS, insomnia that is worse during the menstural cycle, headaches with menstruation, heavy bleeding? All these discomforts are giving clues as to subltle imbalances within the body that can be reduced or eliminated with some self care such as, changes in lifestyle,  healthy diet, stress reduction,  personalized herbal formula, massage and acupuncture.  Adopting these self care changes in the peri-menopausal years will dramatically reduce the discomforts of menopause.

 We will be discussing how to prepare for menopause and enjoy your wisdom years. If you would like to come to our seminar or book a consultation please contact the clinic at 250-334-3630.

POSTED January 28th, 2009 By Michelle Hughes

 On Monday January 19th, Dr.Michelle Hughes and Clare Blanchflower will be hosting an evening workshop on how to optimize your reproductive health with Traditional Chinese Medicine and Mayan Abdominal Massage.

 Come join us at Comox Valley Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic 949 Fitzgerlad Ave. Courtenay for an informative talk on how you can improve your fertility naturally. This talk is for men and women who are trying to conceive naturally, interested in pre-conception care or who have been suffering from infertility.

 Topics discussed include:

- dietary and lifestyle suggestions to improve fertility

-benifits of acupuncture and herbal medicine for fertility

-benefits of mayan abdominal massage on fertility

-charting your menstrual cycle and most fertile time

 The workshop begins at 6:30. Please RSVP 250-334-3630 or call for  more information.

POSTED January 14th, 2009 By Michelle Hughes

Happy New Year and all the best in 2009!

 I am very excited to be announcing all the changes at Comox Valley Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine for 2009. 

 Jennie Bridgman has joined our clinic. Jennie is a Professional Counsellor who has a special interest in treating women. I think Jennie is an important component of our team at Comox Valley Acupuncture as we are creating a space for women to come and learn some strategies and techniques for better health and wellness.

We will be hosting monthly workshops on women’s health and wellness. Our first talk is scheduled for Monday January 19th on How to Optimize your Fertility.  Join Clare Blanchflower and Michelle Hughes who will speaking on ways to optimize fertility through Mayan Abdominal Massage. diet, lifestyle ,the benefits of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for regulating the menstrual cycle and preparing for conception.

 Please call the clinic at 250-334-3630 to reserve your seat.

POSTED January 7th, 2009 By Michelle Hughes