Planetary Research Department

At Mount Sunny, we apply the scientifically-backed principles of "set and setting" first developed by Harvard researchers Timothy Leary and Richard Alpert to enhance your wellness journey. By thoughtfully crafting both the physical environment and helping you prepare mentally for treatment, we create optimal conditions for healing. Our approach includes curated ambient soundscapes featuring artists like Brian Eno and Nils Frahm, intentional lighting, and a carefully designed space that supports your body's natural healing abilities.

Discover how your body naturally responds to spring's arrival and learn gentle ways to support this seasonal transition. Explore how our Open Journal can help you track personal patterns and build awareness of your unique seasonal rhythms.

Learn to recognize how your body communicates stress through physical sensations and discover gentle ways to restore balance. Explore how Happy Tree herbal formula can support emotional steadiness alongside practical approaches for sustainable wellbeing.

Discover the Traditional Chinese Medicine principles behind Evil Bone Water, our bestselling herbal liniment. This centuries-old formula combines powerful botanicals to address muscular tension naturally, supporting the body's innate healing wisdom through seasonal transitions.

Traditional Chinese Medicine views wellness through five elemental energies—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Learn about each element's characteristics, how they manifest in your constitution, and how understanding your elemental nature guides our personalized approach to your treatment at Mount Sunny.

Explore how cupping therapy works alongside acupuncture to release stagnant energy and promote healing. Learn about the therapeutic sensation of release, what those circular marks actually mean, and how this ancient practice supports your body's natural flow and balance in our modern world.