April Palmer, LAc 

 For 10 years I have been a practicing Licensed Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist in Monroe, WA (Snohomish County) specializing in pain management, addictions, emotional wellness and internal medicine complaints. I accept most forms of insurance including but not limited to Regence Blue Shield, Premera Blue Cross, Aetna, LifeWise, Uniform Medical, United Health Care and more.

Now I practice acupuncture and herbal medicine out of two locations, Monroe Chiropractic and Alternative Medicine Center with Dr. Kelly Sudore, DC (monroechiropracticcenter.com) and The Natural Path To Healing in Woodinville (thenaturalpathtohealing.com). The Natural Path To Healing is a "green" natural medicine clinic I helped build from the ground up with my partner, Naturopath Dr. Rhian Young, ND. We have naturopathic primary care, acupuncture and herbal medicine, including supplements, deep tissue massage and chiropractic style spinal manipulations done by three Naturopaths, and weight loss packages.

We now offer weight loss packages in Woodinville! Ask about Acupuncture for Weight Loss! We also have weight loss packages with or without hCG. 

We now have a Massage therapist and Naturopath who are Regence Providers at The Natural Path To Healing in Woodinville! Regence is available for Acupuncture too! Call our Woodinville Natural Medicine clinic to schedule today- (425)489-5900. 

Seasonal Thoughts

 In Traditional Chinese Medicine we celebrate changing of the seasons. We believe in the natural order of things and know that as humans, we are a part of nature and not separate from it. 

According to the five element cycle, which corresponds to the seasonal changes, Summer is associated with the element Fire. 

The color associated with summer (fire) is red. All elements correspond to organ systems and the heart and small intestine are the "fire" organs. The flavor is bitter. The negative emotion associated with the element fire is maniaand the positive emotion is joy.

Bitter foods can mildly tonify the fire element, so this time of the year bitter leafy green vegetables, such as collard greens, or romaine lettuce are choices.

The Heart/Small Intestine govern many systems in the body according to TCM theory. They are the actual heart and small intestine organs, but also the element fire governs sleep, the ability to experience and feel joy and happiness, the ability to sort information and process it, the ability to use language, memory and more.

Some examples of weak or overactive "fire"  energy in your body would be mania or sadness, irregular heartbeat or palpitations, poor memory, inability to express thoughts verbally, anxiety or depression, inflammation and more. 

Du Zhong" ecommia bark-

There are many more herbs as well as acupuncture and nutritional remedies for weak or overactive fire element. Come see me in Monroe or Woodinville and we will discuss the best approach to your health and wellbeing.

Seasonal Recipe

One of my latest discoveries is Klesick Family Farms. They deliver a locally grown organic produce box to me every two weeks. This last box included my favorite blood tonifying food- kale. Kale is good for everyone, but especially people who are "blood deficient" (dizzy, tired, thinning, brittle hair and nails, can lead to insomnia, dry skin and more) or vegetarians.

Southern Greens-

Finely chop two pieces of organic bacon (yes, only organic will do) and saute in a deep saucepan. For vegetarians, use 2 T olive oil. Add 1/2 chopped onion when the fat renders and cook until soft. Add salt to taste and 2 bunches of chopped kale (or collard greens). Stir to coat the greens in the fat and onions. Cook over medium heat until the greens are wilted. Add 2 T balsamic vinegar, 1/2 tsp sugar, honey or maple syrup, and 1/2 chicken or veg stock. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes until the greens are tender. Uncover, add 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, stir and eat! These greens are like candy and irresistable!

Check out klesickfamilyfarm.com for more info!

Call Or E-mail Today With Questions

Most people find relief from many symptoms when they receive acupuncture or take prescribed herbal medicine. The most common complaints seen by April Palmer, LAc are :

Chronic Back pain

Pain from Motor Vehicle accidents

Neck, shoulder, hip, knee or shoulder pain

Emotional issues such as stress, anxiety, or depression

Weight loss

Asthma, allergies or sinus problems

Headaches and Migraines

Children- ADD, ADHD, ear infections, allergies, asthma etc

Picture of one of my patients receiving acupuncture. Children love acupuncture!

Hormonal imbalances such as PMS, menopause, infertility etc

Addictions, including smoking 

Digestive complaints and many more!

*Acupuncture now available in Monroe,WA and Woodinville, WA. In Woodinville, WA, we also have Naturopathic, massage, and chiropractic.

 I am also an auto injury treatment specialist! Please call to see how I can help you today!