Health & Wellness

Postpartum Care: When to get Acupuncture

The Postpartum Period is a very special time. In the words of my beloved father “it’s better not to overdue it and live to rue it.” Top Ten Reasons to Refer for Acupuncture during the Post-Partum period 1. Nursing challenges: lack of milk, let-down difficulties, mastitis Colicky/fussy baby 2. Anemia and or tiredness, lack of […]

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Amy Mager Discusses ‘The Dry Needling Controversy’ on WHMP

Amy Mager, Lic. Ac., M.S. Dipl. OM and co-founder of Wellness House Northampton was invited to speak on WHMP’s The Morning News segment this past June to share her insights on Dry Needling acupuncture and why it’s controversial. WHMP’s recap of the podcast (aired June 19, 2015) summarizes: “Northampton acupuncturist Amy Mager discusses the painful & controversial practice of […]

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Empower yourself to give birth

Empowering things you can do to prepare for your impending birth.1. Watch Funny Movies! Laughing opens and heals. This relaxes your jaw & your mouth which relaxes your pelvic muscles & the mouth of the cervix. Watch movies so funny they make you pee – relaxing is the goal and fun is a good thing. […]

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Empowering yourself as you prepare to give birth

Empowering things you can do to prepare for your impending birth.1. Watch Funny Movies! Laughing opens and heals. This relaxes your jaw & your mouth which relaxes your pelvic muscles & the mouth of the cervix. Watch movies so funny they make you pee – relaxing is the goal and fun is a good thing. […]

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