View or Download the full PDF HereHow movement, minerals, and morning light recalibrate the body and mind.What if the first 15 minutes of your day could set your nervous system up for calm, clarity, andresilience? ✨ Why These 3 Habits Matter ✨ Your nervous system sets the tone for your entire day. Before you reach…
We’re excited to share that Jonathan Olcott, owner and lead acupuncturist at Intuitive Acupuncture, was recently featured in Canvas Rebel for an in-depth interview about his unique approach to healing chronic pain and his journey from extreme sports enthusiast to holistic healthcare provider. “Movement is the Best Medicine” In the interview, Jonathan shares his core…
-During a first and every acupuncture treatment, at Intuitive Acupuncture’s San Luis Obispo clinic you can expect to be welcomed by a practitioner who takes a patient-centered approach to your care. This means that the practitioner will take the time: Acupuncture is a core practice used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is one of…
Even though menopause is a natural rite of life, it does arrive with a range of uncomfortable symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, mood changes, weight gain, reduced libido, vaginal dryness and aches and pains. There is evidence that acupuncture can significantly reduce the symptoms and Jonathan Olcott, the principal acupuncturist at San Luis…
Herbal formulas, tinctures, and topical treatments like liniments and pain patches that are composed of a variety of traditional Chinese medicinal herbs can be highly beneficial for healing and wellness. At Intuitive Acupuncture San Luis Obispo, customized herbal formulas are frequently recommended to help patients heal and achieve balance and a sense of well-being. Herbal…
Both emotional and physical pain can be crippling to experience. It can interfere with our everyday lives, making it hard to work, socialize, and even relax and restore our bodies. Acute pain is likely endured by every person at one point or another in their lives. This can likely be easily addressed with the right…
The quick answer to this question is “Yes, acupuncture can help.” And, when acupuncture is applied as part of the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) patient-centered, integrated approach, patients of the Intuitive Acupuncture clinic in San Luis Obispo experience relief from pain, and discomfort and report an improved quality of life. Those who suffer from fibromyalgia…
-Low back pain is one of the leading causes of missed work and one of the most common pain complaints. The causes of low back pain are many, including injury, wear and tear on the body, and certain medical conditions. The acupuncture team from Intuitive Acupuncture, San Luis Obispo recently released a report summarizing the…
-Acupuncture is an ancient healing practice that was first documented in China during the Ming Dynasty. Some anthropologists believe there is evidence that a form of primitive acupuncture was used during Neolithic times. Despite, or maybe because of, its ancient roots, the effectiveness of modern-day acupuncture is being supported by scientific research. Intuitive Acupuncture in…
By MaryKate Smith, Functional Nutritionist As fall approaches, many external changes follow. This may be a slowing down or speeding up of a job, school resuming, the weather cooling down, and even nature beginning to change colors. Just as we see these changes externally, we may also notice internal shifts. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM),…