Classical Chinese medicine

The 13 Ghost Points of Sun Simiao

 The 13 Ghost Points of Sun Simiao

In Classical Chinese Medicine, the Ghost Points hold a special place, thanks to Sun Simiao, a renowned physician and herbalist during the Tang Dynasty of the 6th century. He developed the 13 Ghost Points to address what he saw as “spiritual possession” or heavy emotional and psychological disturbances- essentially, the “ghosts” that haunt us, like trauma, grief, and unresolved pain.

Welcome, Dr. Christina Velderman!

Welcome, Dr. Christina Velderman!

We are excited to welcome Dr. Christina Velderman to our team of acupuncturists! Dr. Velderman completed the Doctoral program from Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts in Asheville, NC. Her specialty is guiding people through reconceptualizing their pain or illness as a key that opens a doorway into transformational change.