Medicine. Custom Made.

05/19/2026

New in-office herbal support at 🌿

We are now carrying — available in-office for $30 (tax included).

This is one of the classic Chinese herbal formulas most specifically known for helping blood stasis-type fibroids.

In plain language, this formula tends to shine when fibroids present as:
• Firm, dense, or stubborn fibroids
• Fixed masses that do not shift or soften easily
• Fibroids associated with sharp, cramping, or stabbing pain
• Dark menstrual blood with clotting
• Pelvic fullness, pressure, or distention
• Symptoms that worsen before or during menstruation

These are the kinds of fibroid presentations Chinese medicine classically associates with impaired blood circulation or “blood stagnation.”

This formula is especially valued for fibroids that feel “stuck” rather than diffuse, soft, or deficiency-based.

What to expect:
Herbal medicine works gradually and cumulatively. Some people notice improvements in cramping, clotting, or pelvic discomfort within 1–2 cycles, while fibroid-related changes often take several months of consistent use. Longstanding fibroids typically require longer-term support and individualized care.

As always, Chinese herbal medicine works best when matched carefully to the individual. Ask during your next visit if this formula may be a good fit for your presentation 🌱

05/03/2026

See Pilates Promo in link in bio to get started at Body Language Pilates and enter the raffle!

Every class you take earns you entry into the raffle, plus that raffle sub may be used in June and July 2026 at Medicine Custom Made towards service ($2 per sub, not redeemable for cash, as long as appointments are available)

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04/30/2026

I began my Pilates journey while in my Master’s program for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Austin. School offered plenty of Tai Chi and Qi Gong, but I knew I needed something more strength-focused. I practiced Pilates mat consistently for over seven years—through my Master’s, my Doctorate, and into my early years in clinical practice. Although I had been active on and off in the past, this is where I mark my true health and fitness journey began. Pilates mat was a lot of fun and I was highly motivated, but it was not well individualized and I slightly mistrained my body for years.

When I moved to Milwaukee, I had fallen out of my routine, and I could feel it. I became sluggish and weak feeling. I found Body Language Pilates and went straight to the reformer. I’m so grateful I did. The level of attention to detail in body mechanics there became more important to me than I could have anticipated.

After about a year, I was stronger than I had ever been. Then I was a passenger in a car accident. My sternum is now permanently deformed, and the pain throughout my body was something I can’t fully put into words.

Even so, I’m deeply grateful I entered that moment strong and healthy. My blood pressure stayed regulated, and I was able to get myself out of the car. The doctors were shocked.

After months of difficult recovery, and once I was cleared to return, I was able to come back to a team at Body Language Pilates that was knowledgeable, attentive, and truly caring. Today, despite everything, I am strong again, stronger than I knew I could be—and proud of it. 

At the age of 41, I am far more active than I was at 21: I roller skate, backpack, canyoneer, and free climb.

It is never too late.

I carry this experience into my work every day. I know what it feels like to be a beginner, to feel strong, to lose that strength, and to begin again—over and over. And I’m here for folks at every point along that path.

03/21/2026

Last night's Spring Equinox Movement and Acupuncture Reset was awesome!

Sami brought some truly thoughtful mindful movement in her beautiful space. It was my honor to give acupuncture and guided meditation to a group of awesome community-oriented humans.

Thank you all who were there!

Does anyone know another studio who would host my Acupuncture events? Would you come?!

Please, comment and let me know! 👉

03/03/2026

Body Language Pilates and Medicine Custom Made is teaming up this Spring EQUINOX!

🌿 Feeling stuck, tense, or ready for a reset?

The Spring Equinox is nature’s reset button — a moment of balance between light and dark and the perfect time to realign your body and nervous system.

Join us for an evening designed to help you release winter tension and step into spring feeling clear, grounded, and renewed.

✨ Slow, guided moving meditation (not a workout — a reset)
✨ Acupuncture + meditation for nervous system balance
✨ Gentle grounding movement + tea + community connection

No experience needed. Just come as you are with comfortable clothing - please avoid parfums and fragrances.

🌱 Leave feeling lighter, calmer, and ready for the new season.

👉 Spots are limited — reserve yours through the link in bio.

02/16/2026

02/04/2026

I received an incredible gift today! A very kind artist made this for me!!! Thank you, sir!!!!

11/16/2025

Mondays: Afternoon/Evening
Tuesdays: Afternoon/Evening
Wednesdays: Afternoon/Evening
Thursdays: Mornings
Fridays - Sundays: by special request when available

10/25/2025

I'll be out of the office Oct 30 to Nov 10 - I will be returning to the Virgin Islands, but this time as First Mate! This will continue my training in sailing, preparing me to captain my own bareboat charter in December.

09/19/2025

Sorry, not sorry!
100% a patient's idea, I just threw it together!

We were talking about how I used to only give her cupping therapy, but that sold her on me and my skills, so now she trusts me with my full.scope of practice. We went from 20-minute focused sessions to an hour and a half, no holding back!

Cupping Therapy is such a great entry point for folks to the world of acupuncture and beyond and I love it! It doesn't get old!