by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | Sep 1, 2026 | Author, Yana Symonenko, L.Ac, Mind & Body, Sep/Oct Issue 2026
Have you ever watched the Olympic Games and wondered about the mysterious circular marks on the backs and shoulders of elite athletes? One of my patients affectionately refers to them as “octopus kisses.” What may appear to be a modern wellness trend is actually an...
by Southern Utah Health and Wellness Magazine | May 19, 2026 | Author, Yana Symonenko, L.Ac, May/June 2026, Mind & Body
I have treated hundreds of patients whose primary or secondary goal is weight loss. Among them, I haven’t met a single person who described the process as easy. For most, it is stressful and often accompanied by guilt, shame, low self-worth, and emotional swings...
