Wu Xing ~ Five Element Wisdom Practices

Five elements theory is a diagnostic and treatment method in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It looks at how earth, fire, water, metal and wood each correlate with specific organs, colors, seasons, physical and emotional characteristics and health patterns.

The five element framework provides a template for discerning how to understand and respond to the body’s unique need for balance. In Taoist thought, cultivating awareness of these five cycles of growth and development gives an opportunity to move with the natural creative flow of life.

Five element theory began by observing the inter-relationship of patterns in nature, realizing that the human body is a microcosm of the natural environment that supports and sustains us. Just as different climates and environments have their own unique attributes, individuals have their own unique health and personality traits.

The nature of a particular environment tells us a lot about how it will respond to change. A thunderstorm in the hot dry desert will have a very different affect than a similar amount of rainfall in an equatorial rain forest. Similarly, illnesses may be identical, but each person’s response to them will vary according to their elemental nature.

Lisa uses this wisdom to help her patients restore harmony in their lives.

Connecting with your unique nature gives you permission to be yourself.

Lisa will be your guide for exploring your internal landscape and what it needs to flourish physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Living in balance with your natural blueprint will allow you to access your unique potential and deepest well-being.

Benefits include:

• stronger health and immunity
• decreased allergies and inflammatory conditions
• deeper sense of peace and harmony
• enhanced self-awareness and connectedness

Acupuncture and prevention-based modalities sessions:

• five element focused acupuncture attunements
• power foods – how and why you need them
• best exercises to optimize your metabolic type
• breathing and mindful movements tailored to your needs
• sleep hygiene for the ultimate good night’s sleep
• seasonal treatments for increased immunity and energy

Personalized one-on-one coaching and support sessions:

• in-depth assessment to help understand strengths, identify blind spots and increase effectiveness
• tools and practices to access during times of stress and transition
• learning how to trust personal rhythms and needs
• development of deep appreciation for the diversity and complexity of human relationships
• five element cultivation practices for personal and spiritual growth

Individuals (in person and distance learning)

• in person support offering acupuncture and lifestyle attunement
• in depth assessments for a deep dive into your natural gifts and talents
• coaching support as a tool for navigating times of stress and transition

Couples and families

• address personal and interpersonal conflict using the five element wheel of change
• receive relationship support; deepen mutual appreciation and respect
• receive support for your child’s unique physical and emotional needs and learning styles

Groups and organizations

• five element assessments: foster appreciation of differences and support team building
• five element fundamentals training: solution-based exploration tailored to your specific cohort focus
• group trainings and workshops: take a deep dive into five element practices to support the creative process