by karmazenacupuncture | Aug 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
Moxa, cupping, Gua Sha, or Tui Na? That’s a tough question for an acupuncturist because each of these therapies has its own unique benefits and place within Traditional East Asian Medicine. But if Dr. Katrina had to choose just one, there would be no hesitation:...
by karmazenacupuncture | Aug 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Meet the Acupuncturist: What Did Dr. Katrina Do Before Becoming an Acupuncturist? Before—and even during the early years of her career as an acupuncturist—Dr. Katrina wore many hats. She worked as a pet sitter and house sitter, taught math and tutored students, worked...
by karmazenacupuncture | Aug 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you had to choose between herbs and acupuncture needles, which would you pick? At Karma Zen Acupuncture, both have an important place in Traditional East Asian Medicine. Sometimes herbs are the better tool. Sometimes acupuncture is the better choice. And sometimes...
by karmazenacupuncture | Aug 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Most Important Phrase We Share With Patients at Karma Zen Acupuncture: “If you don’t make time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness.”— Commonly attributed to author and educator Joyce Sunada If you’ve been a...
by karmazenacupuncture | Aug 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Meet the Acupuncturist: Dr. Katrina Giangarra, DACM, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M. Every August, acupuncturists across the country celebrate #MeetTheAcupuncturist, a campaign created by a fellow acupuncturist to help educate the public about acupuncture, herbal medicine, and...
