Valerie Brown, L.Ac.
Acupuncture is one of the oldest and most widely used medicines in the world, and we still have misconceptions about it. At ERCA, one of our goals is to educate you about acupuncture. I am happy to debunk these myths, so that we can spread the word to even more people about just how useful … Read more
This time last year, COVID-19 had changed the world. The clinic was closed, and my mind overflowed with worries. Would the clinic survive? Will my landlord still expect rent? Should I spray bleach on my groceries? Baking sourdough bread, riding my bike, and doing jigsaw puzzles were not cutting it for stress relief. In an … Read more
Looking back on 2020, ERCA had its moments. Like most of you, we are still waiting for this rollercoaster of a year to actually end. My fifteen minutes of fame arrived when I received a call from CNN. They were doing a piece on the Pandemic and its effects on Main Street. https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/01/business/one-block-small-businesses-los-angeles/index.html **By the … Read more
I have found the perfect mix of ancient China and modern L.A. bling, after a 30-minute session on our new Amethyst (as in gemstone!) Far Infrared mat. F.I.R, as we’ll now call it, can come in the form of saunas, light therapy, and gemstone mats. The mat is the safest (and least sweaty) way to … Read more
Phone rings: “Uhh, yeah, do you guys have a program for detoxing? I mean, not like the detoxing from drugs or alcohol….just, like, ya know, from eating too much processed food: Gluten, Beer … Probably too much red meat too, come to think of it. Should I do that cleanse with the lemon juice and cayenne pepper for 6 … Read more
Does the idea of fasting sound like something you’d rather not try? Worried that you’ll faint, get a headache, slow down your already screwed-up-metabolism or miss out on the “essential” nutrients everyone needs? Well, if you want to see someone who has been experimenting with fasting since September 2017, look no further than your friendly … Read more
2017 has taken a toll on all of us. Not just emotionally, but physically too. Count on us to be at the ready to help you heal in 2018. Just find a comfortable recliner and kick back. 2017 was the year of sore feet and stress eating. Even with those new orthotics, which endeavored to … Read more