Acupuncture In Seattle

Michele Halfhill, L.ac.

Are you looking for a path to healing?  Acupuncture is one of the most respected alternative medicine therapies in the United States.  Throughout history, more people have likely been treated by Oriental Medicine than by any other form of health care.  With either specific health complaints or desiring greater balance of body and mind, Americans are discovering that acupuncture is effective and free of the side-effects common to modern medicine.

Please explore this website to learn more about acupuncture and my practice.  Arrange your appointment by contacting me at my office, over the phone, or via email.  Start on your path to health!

Meridian Point: Large Intestine 4

Published May 18, 2020

Large Intestine 4 is one of the most important and influential acupoints in the entire body. The Chinese name for Large Intestine 4 is “He Gu” meaning union valley or converging valley. The point is located on the hand in the web between the thumb and index finger, also described as the depression where the index finger and

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Germ Theory: 101

Why do some people always catch a cold, and others don’t?
Viruses, germs, and bacteria are everywhere. They are in the food we eat, the air we breathe and the water we drink, but not all of them are bad or harmful.

Think of the immune system as your body’s security detail. The cells, tissues, and

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Acupuncture: The Original Biohack for Migraines

Having recurring migraines is similar to parenting a temperamental toddler. When they go from being annoying to actively disruptive and mildly infuriating, there is often little one can do but grit your teeth and persevere. The helpful suggestions for managing this occurrence involved a mixture of expert opinion, anecdotal hearsay, individual tinkering and a big dose of patience. So

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