The Journal

Matcha 101

matcha is green tea, but green tea isn’t matcha Matcha is finely milled Japanese green tea powder made from shade grown tea leaves called tencha. I...

The 5th Season: Late Summer

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), there is a concept called the “5th season.” It’s a transitional period that falls between summer and autumn...

Skincare Glossary

Navigating the world of skincare can sometimes feel like learning a new language, at home, alone. With so many terms, ingredients, and techniques ...

Take a Deep Breath

Simple, but often unconscious and overlooked, deep breathing can be highly potent and beneficial for physical and mental health. The benefits of de...

Reiki at Boketto

Reiki works with the universal life force energy that flows through all living things. This energy, known as "Ki" or "Chi," is believed to be vital...

College Ready

Know someone headed to college this fall? The excitement about this new chapter in their life can get mixed up with big emotions. Especially for p...

Late-Summer Skin Optimization

Late summer is here, and on the east coast, with it comes especially warm days, sticky nights, spending more time outside, staying up lat...

Let’s Talk Bacne

When compared to facial acne, there are more external factors to consider when trying to get rid of back acne. Bacne, refers to acne that, *s...

Keeping Pets Safe on July 4th

The Fourth of July is a time for celebration, but for our pets, it can be a source of stress and anxiety. Fireworks, while beautiful and exciting f...

Stay Sexy… And Don't Get Sunburned

The sun can be a gift to our moods, our bodies, and our mental health. But don’t let the sun’s rays catch you on your heels! Rather, proceed with c...

After the Fall: Concussion & Wound Care

Don’t worry. She’s okay. But Boketto Founder and Acupuncturist, Jelena Nikolajevic, took a nasty fall this weekend while mountain biking. Thankfull...

Dietary Dos and Don’ts for Summer According to TCM

Gao Lian was a 16th century poet and medical scholar who was an ardent proponent of the art of nourishing life. His four presentations on the seas...