Dr. Catherine On Wellness

Your Summer Social Survival Guide: Finding A Balance

Summer always arrives like a whirlwind after so much anticipation—suddenly your calendar is bursting with dinners, weddings, beach trips, and impromptu gatherings that stretch late into those magic...

How To Glow from The Inside Out

Glowy skin is a universal dream—and as a women’s wellness acupuncturist with 20 years experience I've had the pleasure of guiding countless skin transformations—not just in how my patients feel abo...

Why Chocolate Soothes the Heart (And Sometimes Saves It)

Let me confess something up front: I didn’t fall in love with chocolate until my early 20s—after a heartbreak that left me sobbing over bowls of sashimi and shamefully large bars of dark chocolate....

Sleeping on Your Back Can Save Your Face—and Your Boobs

Let’s talk about beauty sleep. Specifically, the kind where you actually wake up looking more refreshed—not with a new wrinkle etched into your décolleté and a pillow crease stamped across your che...

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...

Eating to Support Your Microbiome During Perimenopause and Menopause

Perimenopause and menopause bring hormonal shifts that can affect many aspects of health – including your gut microbiome. The community of trillions of bacteria in your gut plays a vital role in di...

Transforming Your Narrative: How to Reframe From Victim to Strength

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a story where you're the victim? I know I have. As I've moved through different seasons of life, I've noticed how easy it is to slip into narratives that empha...

Sound as Medicine: Healing Vibrations for Body and Spirit

In our fast-paced modern world, where noise constantly bombards our senses, the intentional use of sound can become a profound source of healing and rejuvenation. As a practitioner with over two de...

The Liberation of Forgiveness: Understanding Anger's Trap and the Path to Heart Health

Anger is a powerful emotion that we all experience. Whether it's a momentary flash of irritation or a deep-seated grudge, anger can consume our thoughts, influence our actions, and ultimately impac...

The Holistic Approach to Protein: Options for Women that Aren't Meat

Introduction Protein is often misunderstood as merely a nutrient for bodybuilders and athletes, but it is, in fact, a fundamental building block of life. It forms everything from our DNA and skin t...

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...

Brown Fat, White Fat, and Hormones: Understanding the Connection for Better Health

Did you know that not all body fat is created equal? As women navigate the journey through perimenopause and menopause, understanding the intricate relationship between different types of body fat ...