The Deep Blue Celestial Stone

Posted by Nandy Wentzel Mar 21, 2023 Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs

Traditional Chinese Medicine may be best known for acupuncture but includes many other powerful healing modalities such as herbal medicine, tui na massage, cupping, moxibustion, dietary therapy, tai chi and qi gong practices, and geomancy and feng shui. Less well known, stone medicine has also been an integral part of Chinese medicine since its development […]

Miso Magic

Posted by Nandy Wentzel Sep 21, 2022 Acupuncture, Nutrition

There is a Japanese proverb that states “味噌汁は不老長寿の薬” (miso shiru wa furou chouju no kusuri), which means “miso soup is medicine for eternal youth and longevity.” That’s pretty intriguing–who doesn’t want that? 🙂 This warm and nourishing soup has been treasured for over 1800 years in Japanese cuisine and healing traditions (traditional Okinawans, who are […]

They found me… what is seeking you?

Posted by Nandy Wentzel Jul 27, 2022 Acupuncture

How I came to be an acupuncturist and move to a small mountain town in Colorado … I have been practicing acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 20 years and have been fortunate to call Nederland home since 2018. These two pieces of my life have been my greatest blessings and joys (other than […]

Time to Fortify Your Immune System!

Posted by Nandy Wentzel Sep 27, 2020 Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs

It’s coming! The leaves are beginning to reveal shades of gold, the sky is unmistakably a deeper blue, the nights are a little cooler and vibrant pumpkins and mums are smiling in front of every market. Hi Fall, we love you! But it’s not just easier to get a pumpkin latte—it will get easier to […]