Planetary Research Department

Discover gentle ways to align with spring’s renewal. Learn how awareness and ritual can help your body move with the changing seasons.

Understand how the body expresses stress and how to soften its effects. Simple practices and herbal allies support steadiness through daily life.

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.

Discover what happens during your first acupuncture treatment at Mount Sunny—from our thorough consultation to the gentle placement of needles and the deeply relaxing "acupuncture bliss" that follows. Learn why first sessions take 90 minutes and how this ancient practice begins your journey toward balanced wellness.