Distal points work by activating meridians, energy pathways that connect your whole body. It's one of the reasons community acupuncture is so effective, even while you stay fully clothed and comfortable.

Elizabeth started out teaching yoga in college and loved helping people move better and feel more at home in their bodies. She wanted to take that work deeper, so she trained in acupuncture and eventually opened Vital Qi.

Feeling congested or sluggish this fall? In Chinese medicine, mucus and brain fog are often signs of "Dampness" or "Phlegm"—patterns that respond well to warm, cooked foods and immune-supporting spices like ginger and garlic.