Dr. Catherine On Wellness

Stuck Energy, Spring Body: The Ancient Science of Moving

Feeling stuck, angry, or restless this spring? Chinese medicine calls it liver qi stagnation — and movement is your best medicine. Here's why.

How to Stay Grounded in a Hyper-Speed AI World

Feeling overstimulated by AI and screens? Dr. Catherine shares Chinese medicine wisdom and practical tools to reconnect with your body and calm your nervous system.

Understanding Cortisol: Why Your Stress Hormones Matter More After 40

You used to be able to handle stress. You could run on five hours of sleep, power through a brutal work week, manage the household, and still feel like yourself on Monday morning. Now? That same le...

Sauna & Cold Plunge: Your Nervous System’s Reset Ritual

Sometimes my nervous system feels like a hummingbird—skittish, rattled by the world’s unsteadiness (and yes, those 2 a.m. night sweats that so many of you are navigating, perimenopausal or not). I’...

Can’t Sleep Without Medications? Try This First

Let me guess—you've tried everything. Chamomile tea, white noise, magnesium, and still… you're staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m., wondering how you became the kind of woman who needs a pill to sleep...

How to Calm Your Racing Heart: Breathwork for Real Life Stress

What to Do When You Feel Like You're About to Jump Out of Your Skin Let me paint you a familiar picture. You're walking into a meeting, or sitting in your car outside your kid's school, or standing...

Ways to Shower Yourself with Love and Acceptance: A Self-Care Guide

In our busy lives, taking time for self-care isn't just a luxury—it's essential for our wellbeing. As someone who has spent two decades helping women navigate life's transitions, I've seen how tran...

Healing Trauma: A Holistic Approach to Reclaiming Your Life

In my 20 years as a Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, I've witnessed firsthand how trauma affects not just the mind, but the entire being. Trauma isn't merely psychological—it reverbera...

How to Meditate: Building a Mindful Habit

Meditation is a powerful practice that can help enhance mental clarity, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. Whether you're looking to improve your focus, manage anxiety, or simply find ...

How Regular Exercise Can Help Ease Your Anxiety

Exercise can be a powerful tool in calming anxiety by regulating hormones that control mood. Some of the most effective exercises for managing anxiety include cardio, nature walks, and yoga. While...

Exploring How Acupuncture Treats Emotional Trauma

  Acupuncture treats emotional trauma holistically by regulating the nervous system, releasing endorphins, and alleviating symptoms like anxiety and depression. This non-verbal therapy provides a s...

How Acupuncture Works to Relieve Stress and Anxiety in Women

When it comes to stress and anxiety, we all have a different threshold. But one thing is consistent, as women, we are prone to support, organize, accommodate, nurture, solve, coordinate, and bend ...