In TCM, the Five Element theory provides a holistic framework to understand how the different aspects of health—diet, movement, and emotions—are interconnected with nature. Each element corresponds to a season, organ system, and various bodily functions. Here’s a quick overview:

For over 30 years, I was trapped in the relentless cycle of dieting, struggling with the toxic influences of diet culture, negative body image, and the pressures of exercise culture. This trifecta led me into a whirlpool of disordered eating, which disrupted my natural ability to listen to my body’s needs and damaged my relationship with food and movement.

Have you ever caught yourself munching on a snack while checking emails or watching your favorite show? We’ve all been there, caught up in the whirlwind of life, trying to do a million things at once.

It's often said that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. In your journey toward healing and self-discovery, that single step is curiosity.