Acupuncture, Wellness & News from St. Augustine
Acupuncture & Wellness
How acupuncture and Chinese medicine help with stress, sleep, pain and everyday balance.
16 Reasons to Try Acupuncture Today
From pain relief and better sleep to a happier gut and more energy, here are my top 16 reasons to try acupuncture [...]
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12 Surprising Facts About Acupuncture
From a 5,000-year-old Iceman to the FDA, the U.S. military and Olympic swimmers, here are some of my favorite surprising facts about [...]
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The Healing Power of Summer: How Acupuncture Supports Seasonal Balance
Acupuncture works by regulating the body’s internal energy, or Qi, helping you stay grounded and centered during intense seasons.
Read moreInteresting Acupuncture Points
The points I use every day, what they do and how you can find some of them yourself.
Yintang – The “Third Eye” Point for Peace & Clarity
One of the most fascinating (and favorite!) acupuncture points is Yintang (印堂) — affectionately known as the “Third Eye” point.
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GB 41, “Foot Overlooking Tears”
GB 41, Foot Overlooking Tears, is an acupuncture point used for headache, dizziness, vertigo, eye pain, breast distention, irregular menstruation, and knee [...]
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Interesting Herbs
Chinese herbs and healing plants, and the stories behind them.
He Shou Wu – The Longevity Tonic of Chinese Medicine
In the world of Chinese herbal medicine, some herbs carry almost mystical reputations - and He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum), also known [...]
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Hawthorn (Shan Zha)
Hawthorn berry, or Shan Zha, has long been considered one of the best Chinese herbs for strengthening the Spleen, regulating appetite, promoting [...]
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Reishi Mushroom (Ling Zhi)
Ling Zhi, also known as Reishi mushroom, is the symbol of immortality in China and among the rarest and most precious herbs [...]
Read moreInteresting Recipes
Simple, nourishing recipes based on Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Hawthorn Chamomile Tea
A simple hawthorn chamomile tea recipe to go with our herb of the month, hawthorn berry. Enjoy!
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Healing Congee (Chinese Rice Porridge)
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, congee is a nourishing, easy-to-make rice porridge that is very gentle and beneficial for your digestive system.
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Cough Syrup
Cold and cough season is here! If you’re suffering from a sore throat, come see me before it drops into your lungs. [...]
Read moreBook of the Silenced & In the News
Awards, events, interviews and news from Phoenix Rises Acupuncture and my award-winning memoir.
Book of the Silenced Is a 2026 Best Book Awards Finalist
Book of the Silenced by Dr. Gordana Smith has been honored as a Finalist in the Multicultural Nonfiction category of the 2026 [...]
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From Silenced to Bestseller: My Conversation at La Casa Studios
Every voice deserves to be heard.
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Book of the Silenced Named a 2026 Hollywood Book Awards Finalist
Book of the Silenced has been named a Finalist for Best Non Fiction in the 2026 Hollywood Book Awards!
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