Acupuncture and chiropractic care are two complementary therapies rooted in vastly different traditions but with a shared goal of restoring balance and promoting the body’s natural ability to heal. While acupuncture has its origins in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), focusing on the flow of energy through meridians, chiropractic care stems from Western practices that emphasize spinal alignment and nervous system health. When combined, these two modalities create a powerful synergy, addressing pain and dysfunction from multiple angles.continue reading »
Acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years, originating in ancient China as a method to restore the body’s balance and promote healing. While the fundamental premise — stimulating specific points on the body to affect energy flow or “qi”— remains consistent, practitioners have developed varying techniques, including shallow and deep needling. Each method has its own strengths, applications, and limitations. Understanding the pros and cons of both approaches can help you understand which might be better suited for your needs.continue reading »
Bellingham Health and Movement Collective Presents: Dancing With the Dead: Red Pine and the Art of Translation Movie Screening
Special Guest Spring Cheng!
Friday March 7
7 PM
1405 Fraser St, STE 101 Bellingham 98229
Limited snacks provided, feel free to bring your own
$5-10 SuggestedDonation: Cash or Venmo @Matt-VanDyke-3 (Donations will go towards performers, BHAMCollective, and/or local good causes)
ABOUT THE FILM
The film tells the adventurous and sometimes comical adventures of Bill Porter (Red Pine), a world-renowned translator of ancient Chinese poetry, who ignited a movement in China to seek inner peace through poetry and mountain solitude. In these fraught times of political and economic relations with China, Bill is a living bridge between the two cultures, a bridge that is supported by ancient poetry and understanding.
Spring Cheng
Spring Cheng brings her incredible artistry to the film through her singing of many of the ancient poems in the film. Spring was born in China and came to the U.S. in her early twenties. Her childhood was very difficult. “I was born during the Cultural Revolution, one of the darkest hours of China’s modern history. The whole nation was in a state of chaotic fractions, brutal divides, and wanton self-destruction.” By the age of eight, she was praying for a way out of the personal and collective deprivation and abandonment she found herself drowning in. Then she discovered ancient Chinese poetry. “Chinese classic poetry kept me alive as I grew up in China, literally feeding my body and soul at a time when both food and beauty were scarce.” Ward was searching for a singer for the film but had given up after nearly a year with no results. Then he met Spring at a dance retreat when she stood up and sang an ancient Chinese poem. He had found the film’s singer. “As if directed by an unseen hand, Ward’s artistry of movie-making and my musical expression matched each other in a loving embrace. everything happened as if being orchestrated by an invisible hand weaving threads of mystery.”
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Restaurants that have revolving seasonal menus have gained in popularity in recent years. The concept of seasonal eating has deep roots. Before the advent of modern agriculture and global trade, people naturally consumed foods that were locally available during specific times of the year. But today, the convenience of supermarkets allows us to eat almost any fruit or vegetable year-round. While this accessibility is convenient, it disconnects us from the natural cycles of food and may not always be the healthiest or most sustainable choice. Let’s delve into the benefits of eating for the seasons and how it can transform your health, environment, and culinary experience.continue reading »
Matt is a compassionate healer and truly cares for his patients. He’s thorough to figure out the issues affecting you and goes out of his way to provide the best treatment at each session. He communicates well to understand the underlying issues. He helped me with my Covid vaccine side effects and helped my body to recover. I appreciate all that he’s done for me. It’s too bad that I am leaving B’ham and I hope to find another healer
I have been seeing Matt for a couple of months now , since my episode with COVID-19. I have been working on a strange side-effect that had to do with the movement of my right foot. Every visit has been uplifting with progress that I’m sure wouldn’t have been as obvious as it is when I get home after a treatment with Matt. I never knew that acupuncture could yield such dramatic results. Matt is very personable in his approach
Matt combines knowledge, experience, professionalism, humility and genuine caring to greatly assist in the restoration and maintenance of health. His clinic is orderly, comfortable and clean! Matt doesn’t rush anything, asking thoughtful questions and he listens with his full focus. Matt is gentle in technique and spirit, and interacting with him is, in itself, calming. His acupuncture treatments have helped my chronic low back pain a lot!
Doug – Ferndale, WA
I feel fortunate to have found Matt and his services. He is very knowledgeable and caring. I see him for acupuncture and herbal support. I have had 2 surgeries in the last year and felt pretty out of whack. Since the treatments started I can sleep 6-7 hours without waking up…which is kind of a miracle for me, especially since one of the reasons for waking up after 3 or so hours was bladder urge. It feels like things are
After years of struggling with significant and debilitating lack of energy and trying what felt like everything under the sun with little success, I am back not only to my old self, but to my younger self as well! This after only a little more than a month receiving acupuncture treatments and recently starting Golden Shield Qigong. Matt applies his deep knowledge of Chinese medicine with skill and most importantly, from the heart – a true healer! I am grateful
