Road To Wellness

In this Episode, you'll hear: - How endurance sport builds the mental agility that leadership demands- Why reframing your internal narrative is more powerful than chasing external milestones- What it means to be a female leader in a region where the path isn't always clearly marked- How physical training becomes a masterclass in resilience, consistency, and self-trust- Why your worst train...

Being an entrepreneur is hard and finding the right group to work with and why you should consider joining an accelerator is highlighted here in the benefits and discussions with my dear friend, Levi Reed at Startup425 in Seattle, WA. Cohort 4 of the Startup425 Accelerator will be starting January 26th. Applications open November 18, 2025. Go to  startup425.org/accelerator  to learn more, sign up...

Recommendations to your health and wellness should be coming from evidence based research. Often, the studies designed may not be all inclusive which means what is recommended to you, may not have been studied in people who share some of your makeup. On this episode, Amy Truong, DTCM, MPH thoughtfully discussed with Danika Kelly, CEO and founder of My Normative. My Normative is a health research a...

Join us for a powerful conversation with psycho oncology specialists Laura Tanner, Dr. Corina Lopez and Dr. Olivia Pointer three mental health professionals with over 20 years of combined experience in oncology care together, they unpack how to show up as your authentic self throughout the cancer journey while embracing vulnerability building, self-worth, and practicing radical self-care. We dive...

In the realm of traditional Chinese medicine, there are many different types of styles and one of the most popular is Japanese acupuncture. Here you’ll get a snippet of what Japanese acupuncture is and how the gentle approach may be a good fit for you!

A common question I get is why a MPH (Master's in Public Health) as an acupuncturist? There are some complexities within healthcare that impacts our patients significantly. This is just my take on why it is important or the application that is available to me with a MPH.

Acupuncture improves circulation in the reproductive organs and have shown to be effective by more than 50% in fertility patient and chronic pain, including pelvic pain, and pain associated with endometriosis, period pain, and the like. But don't just hear it from me. Listen in to Allison Locke, an acupuncturist and integrative health practitioner based out of Vancouver, British Columbia. She is a...

There are many different types of care providers, occupational therapists are one of them. Occupational therapist are found in various settings of healthcare and has an integral part in sharing the recovery, healing, and wellbeing of a patient. As an acupuncturist, I share many patients with occupational therapists. A few questions Mr. Batstone Raja, an occupational therapist in Los Angeles, CA wi...

A perspective on why you need to set realistic expectations on your recovery. Here's a quick reminder what that means. www.road-to-wellness.com

Sometimes we forget the most important person in the room. That person is you. Autoimmune conditions can arise from external factors like stress and other external factors. Hear about Melinda’s experience and how The Five Element theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine can explain the reasoning of the interrelationship of digestive health issues, respiratory issues, stress, chronic fatigue, pain, e...

Ever wonder why people use red light, blue light, or green light on their face? What about laser?  How are any of these light sources helpful in your beauty and pain management? Our office utilizes light therapy in conjunction with acupuncture and microneedling to help with various concerns like cystic acne, pain and inflammation, to learn more visit our website at www.road-to-wellness.com. L...

A blurb of what this podcast intends to be about: A podcast meant to help you be:  Healthier happier and pain free. Where you’ll be learning ways to connect with others and to yourself so you can live a more fulfilled life.  You will gain knowledge of acupuncture and other modalities in health care to help you take better care of yourself and your loved ones. A platform for you to ask qu...

Meditation can be challenging and if you're new to it, this is for you. Your mind may wander and you may lose sight of what you're doing and why you're doing it. I'll guide you through the process in this intro to meditation focusing on self love . As you know, you'll never be able to give and receive love, if you are not loving yourself. A recording from our 8 AM PST Monday Guided Meditation clas...

Heard a lot about "Complementary Alternative Medicine, Alternative Medicine, Functional Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Integrative Medicine" and the whole gamut...but not sure what it means? Been told what to do your whole life and now you can't decide what to do with your health? Or, you're being thrown in different directions and not sure what you're supposed to do next in your healing process?&nb...

You don't need to know why they left. Loneliness has skyrocketed this past year and continues to be a huge epidemic in our society. Those of you who have taken the road less traveled know very well how lonely it can be when people don't know what you have gone through, sacrifices you have made, and you losing any relationships you may have can be heart wrenching. Here is an episode providing you a...

New Year's resolutions are great to get you pumped for the new year. We all want a clean slate and new beginnings and this is a great way for us to set the tone. So many people fall off the wagon before they make a dent in their goal - but why? This episodes talk about the three most common problems. And how to set SMART goals that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time Bound with a...

Are you struggling to set boundaries and taking care of yourself because you’re an empath and you want to be a “good” person? This episode is for you! Your happiness is in your control and when you are noticing you’re more sad than usual because you’ve been feeling too much - it is time to check in and make a change! Some things, people, companies are not worth your time and recognizing when it is...

FREE - Mindset meditation course on Mondays 11/30-12/31 8AM PST. Sign up by sending an email to staff@road-to-wellness.com—-It’s easy for us to get lost in the busyness of the world and sometimes we just need to quiet our mind and really be one with the present time and ultimately be ourselves. Here in this episode I point out that meditation is becoming more of a main stream and people have a mis...

A lot of us want to feel free. We want the freedom in our heart, mind, and soul to do as we please. Some of us are better at it than others. One of my favorite books, The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz is a great read to gain insight on how to lose the attachments and gain our independence and freedom of living. In this episode we discuss some of the most common emotional turmoils my pati...

Ever feel like you’re just not understood? Sometimes you’re just on your own so much you don’t really know if you’re lonely or are you just comfortable being alone? In this episode we break down the 7 different types of loneliness and how to get over them. Remember, you’re never alone. Let’s stay connected on instagram: road.to.wellness, amyhtruong.com or road-to-wellness.com

Do you notice that you can't make decisions and let others do it for you? This episode is encouraging you to take control of your decision making when it comes to your health and wellbeing. Don't give that power away! Of course, be educated. Learn, and respectfully listen to the professional. They went through a lot of school and training to get to where they are to help you. Maybe they might know...

A #1 concern for all of us and rightfully so. You don't want to keep getting treatments if you're not seeing progress, so how will you know? Treatment planning! This is a conversation you need to have with your provider and I'll explain how you can go about it and why it is important to have one. Don't forget to support us with 5 star ratings and sharing it with your family and friends! Connect In...

Great question from a listener who wanted to know how receptive are hospital systems and patients to acupuncture. With big hospital systems like Kaiser Permanente, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, and big universities all around like, UCLA, Stanford, UCSF, and Cleveland Clinic, Stroger Hospital (to name a few)...Acupuncture is definitely a lot more accepted now than ever before.  The standoff-is...

This episode is a huge brain fart to respond to a common struggle from patients who have been coming into the office. We all want to be loved. We all want to be accepted for who we are. We all want to be appreciated. Sometimes we want something so much that we don't get what we want and we get stuck. This is a message, a perspective, to remind you - you're great as you are. Being yourself is the b...

Having depression and anxiety can lead us to dark places in various times. Panic attacks can lead us to an elevated feeling of impending doom. Those who have never experienced it may not understand the severity and discomfort it has upon the depressed or anxious. This episode is to share a story of a young male, Eytan, in Silicon Valley, opening up to what tools and resources he used to help me ma...