ABOUT

acupuncturist, herbalist, & STEAM THERAPIST 

My passion & speciality ~ Women’s Health

I work with INDIVIDUALS of all ages & at all stages of life. Uncovering the root of your health concerns to assist you in restoring your inner balance.

I am passionate about women’s health because I understand first hand the challenges that can arise during our fertile years and beyond.

Here’s a little backstory about my history and path with Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Around the age of 23, while deeply immersed in wild nature in a remote valley on the NaPali Coast of Kauai, it became clear to me that it was time to stop taking the hormonal birth control pill. At first I didn’t really notice any major issues or changes to my health. Then a few years later I started to experience major health issues stemming from a hormonal imbalance and it was affecting every area of life.

I was either bleeding two weeks out of every month OR if I did have a shorter bleed, which at the time was 7-8 days long, I would bleed again two weeks later.

Essentially I was losing A LOT of blood that came with such intense stabbing pain I would be in fetal position unable to move for hours at a time. During the other, non bleeding, phases of my cycle I would experience fatigue, lack of motivation, skin issues, and back pain. This health crisis was a turning point for me, my quality of life had greatly diminished and something had to change. I followed my intuition to seek out an Acupuncturist who also practiced Herbalism to support me in balancing my hormones & regaining my life force energy. It took time and commitment on my part: I learned to do Moxa at home for myself, brewed huge batches of Chinese Herbs, learned which formulas to take through the different phases of my cycle to support my hormonal balance, made changed to my diet, and was receiving Acupuncture regularly.

I started noticing shifts, slowly at first but as time went on and my hormones balanced I noticed a dramatic shift for the better in my cycle and overall well being. It was life changing and I was curious to learn more about how and why Chinese Medicine worked. The more I learned the more I wanted to learn and help others who were needlessly suffering like I had been. It would be 6 more years before I enrolled in The Traditional Chinese Medical College of Hawaii, life had other plans for the next leg in my journey… I was feeling better than ever and became pregnant with my daughter, Amber Moon Rose. I had a healthy pregnancy and beautiful home birth. This was possible because I had prepared my body for pregnancy with Acupuncture and herbs in those years leading to it. I am an embodied example and testament to this medicine, having gone from one end of the spectrum where I could barely care for myself when I had those heavy cycles to becoming a mother and the healer that I am today.

philosophy

I believe life is choice and the choices we make today shape who we are tomorrow.  We have the ability to constantly shift our focus to one that supports our growth, in turn helping us heal from past traumas and imbalances. Ultimately lifting us to the best possible version of ourselves one breath at a time.  I provide a safe space to communicate and explore what is that the root of the imbalances and pains we all experience in our own unique ways.  I encourage you to be open to new ways of healing and feeling within yourselves. To reconnect you to your inner nature knowing you are a reflection of the world around you.  I am here to support you in living an Intention~full life and finding your balance within.

education & Trainings

Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine

Peristeam Facilitator

Cranial Sacral Therapy

Acupuncture Steam Therapist

HEART BASED SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING

Chi Nei Tsang/Abdominal Organ Massage

Acutonics/Sonopuncture/Vibrational Healing

Current Peristeam HydrotheArapist in training

Somatic Womb path mentorship with womb school

womb shaman apprentice guided by Debs stanley of deva pathways

balance Within Acupuncture

The name Balance Within Acupuncture was chosen as an expression of the relationship & inner strength I have found by immersing myself in Chinese Medicine. It was through this knowledge that I found a place within myself that feeds my life purpose.  It is my gift to share & to be of service to others so you too can experience your full potential & joy that is you.

wombwell

Wombwell is my coaching program & mentorship that I birthed into being in 2020. It is centered around pelvic steaming with principals of Chinese Medicine woven into the steam plan. This may include the addition of all or a blend of the following self care modalities : acupressure, Moxa, chinese dietetics and food therapy, lifestyle: mediation, journaling, qi gong, daily rituals, steaming, & proper period care (for those who bleed). For those here on Kauai I add on Acupuncture when needed & for those not on Kauai I may refer them out to their local Acupuncturist for support. It’s a comprehensive approach to healing that focuses on empowering you with tools and support to reactivate your bodies own innate ability to heal with minimal interventions and medications.

Michael E. Thomson

my partner in life and creativity