Good morning and Happy Winter Solstice! Today in the Northern Hemisphere we enter our longest night and shortest daylight as the Earth tilts its farthest away from the Sun. We are offered the opportunity of being reminded of the power of both light and dark as each is...

Wintertime is ruled by the Water Element, hence the ocean wave emoji in the heading :). We can look at the ocean or any body of water and see its nature as a reflection for our own minds and human condition.  The ocean waves can be seen as emotional turbulence;...

Stepping outside in unseasonably warm weather might seem confusing, but you can't miss the bright yellows and reds of the changing leaves on the trees , not to mention  the crinkly ones beneath your feet.  Autumn is here and even with the interesting weather, it is...

The weather patterns keep getting more and more intense and leaving devastation in its wake. It is truly heartbreaking and for any of you who have been personally impacted by Hurricane Helene my heart goes out to you and your loved ones. What each of us does each...

The Fall equinox is one of the few times a year where Nature presents a perfect balance of light and dark and invites us into it's environment of balance.  Right now, we have an opportunity to pause and mimic Nature, and to allow it to empower us to achieve a balanced...

Self Care is so important these days. Especially when life gets busy, daily schedules fill up to the brim, big transitions leave you feeling like you need space to catch up and/or world events leave you feeling overwhelmed and stressed out. During the Fall Season, if...

This summer has been scorching in Maryland, with relentless 100-degree days under a blazing, cloudless sky. Just as excess heat can burn the grass and dry the earth, it can also affect our bodies, emotions, and overall well-being. The intense heat can leave us feeling...

For nearly two decades, I have dedicated myself to studying alternative, natural, and complementary healing methods. After Chinese Medicine helped me heal from a life-altering but undiagnosable digestive disorder, I went to graduate school to delve deeper. My passion...

Here in Maryland it is gorgeous today-- I would say possibly the perfect day weather wise- the Sun is shining, it is not too hot or humid, and there is a nice cool breeze in the Air. There is something about being outside and feeling the Sun on your face and the Wind...

Water is the Element that rules to Winter time. Water holds the gifts of Wisdom, Strength, Power, Clarity, and Peace.  As we all are made up of all the elements, being aligned with them is a great tool (to say the least!) in helping us stay balanced, move through life...

The Art of Wintering Wintertime is a time when most animals slow down their activity, conserve their energy, and sleep longer. This is a natural rhythm of the season that us humans should also follow for a balanced approach to Healthy Living. Wintertime, though it can...

Happy New Year!  I often feel perplexed as to why we celebrate a New Year in January, do you too? The first new years ever recorded was in the Mesopotamia time period around 2000 BC and it was celebrated right at the Spring Equinox in mid-March. To me this makes sense...

"In the past I have been a cloud, a river, and the air. And I was a rock. I was the minerals in the water. This is not a question of belief in reincarnation. This is history of life on Earth." - Thich Nhat Hanh As humans living on this Planet and being made of the...

Malama Honua is a Hawaiian expression, meaning to take care of the Earth and all of her inhabitants.  Hawaii, and specifically the island of Maui has held my heart for many decades. The culture, language, terrain, vibration, and serene beauty have long called to me...

Lately,  I feel I have really grasped the experience that is all too familiar in our culture, of being inundated with so many outside messages, marketers...voices. This awareness left me wondering how we got to this place as a society, why has it irked me and...

I would love to officially invite you to a beautiful and transformative 90 minute- 2 hour workshop co-hosted by myself and Rua, a talented Breath work Guide and simply joyous person to be around, on the artful practice of opening, healing, and balancing the Heart. To...

Malama Honua Healing has been featured in Potomac Lifestyle Magazine for their January 2023 Health and Wellness Issue! Check out the full article here and share if you feel called to!...

The Energy of Winter and What it Means Winter energetics are amongst us and what does that mean? The energy of Winter is enveloped in the Water Element and the Water Element within us can manifest as issues in our Bladder and Kidneys, our Adrenal Health, Fatigue,...

Holiday Season is just around the corner! My teacher used to always use this Thanksgiving analogy for health: Our energy pathways are like all the family & guests that come to sit at our Thanksgiving Table.  Some pathways are quieter, some are very loud, some can...

The Fall brings with it a thinning of the veil between the past, present and future. Because of this Intuition and spiritual connection can feel very strong at this time. I encourage you to spend time outdoors, breathe in the fresh air deep into your belly, look up at...

This time of year is referred to as The Harvest and holds the theme of Reciprocity. Reciprocity is defined as the practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit. This is THE time in Nature of experiencing the reciprocity from the Land in theAbundance of...

"Summer is at a close and it is time to reap what we have sown. As the Sun sets earlier and the wind and rain blow the leaves from the trees, we are reminded that it is time to let go. We are at a gateway to a new season, a new cycle - in the Circle of Life. Let us...

Here is what Moxibustion is and how it helps;