Author Archives: Miha Kim, Acupuncture Physician, Physical Therapist

Jin – Metal – Autumn The air is crisp, the gatherings of summer are long gone, the leaves are falling and it’s quieter, especially amidst a pandemic. The season of metal can be a time of reflection, appreciation, inspiration, and … Continue reading →

“In the spring, however, the grief, or fear, or joy is overtaken and colored by the sheer force of optimism and vitality which the season inspires.” ~Dr. J.R. Worsley How is your Wood element doing today? Are you feeling your … Continue reading →

“Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.”  – Lao Tzu Late Summer in Chinese medicine is the season of earth.  We have arrived.  Earth energy is sweet, circular, … Continue reading →

“Smile, breathe and go slowly.  The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.  Fear keeps us focused on the past or worried about the future. If we can acknowledge our fear, … Continue reading →

The energy of summer is equivalent to the fire element in Chinese medicine.  Fire can be warming like a campfire.  It can be explosive and as you might imagine, life threatening when out of control.  It can provide warmth and … Continue reading →

Wood  is the element of spring.  It bursts forth with energy and moves out in every direction.  Wood progresses forward with vision, clarity, assertiveness and discernment.  It is green and flexible like a bamboo shoot that grows 100 feet straight up into … Continue reading →