The Alexia Fall Workshop

Thursday, Oct. 23-Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025

Traditional Chinese Medicine says illness comes from imbalance, not invasion. Dr. Yang, an acupuncturist who trains in China before moving to New York, says most of her patients come after “Western doctors tell them there’s nothing else to try.” Today she treats Tony, who visits for long-term back and neck pain after years of office work. Photo by Sky Zhuang.

Traditional Chinese Medicine says illness comes from imbalance, not invasion. Dr. Yang, an acupuncturist who trains in China before moving to New York, says most of her patients come after “Western doctors tell them there’s nothing else to try.” Today she treats Tony, who visits for long-term back and neck pain after years of office work. Photo by Sky Zhuang.

THE PHILOSOPHY OF HEALING

By Shuyang (Sky) Zhuang

Published

Originally built in 1830, an old mill building by Skaneateles Creek has served a plethora of purposes, from a whiskey distillery to a sailboat factory. Since 2018, the old mill building has brewed a new product – beer. The Skaneateles Brewery pays homage to the rich history of the mill while offering a space for locals to gather away from the hustle and bustle of downtown.

Story Credits

Sky Zhuang

Shuyang (Sky)
Zhuang

    Coached by

    Linda Epstein

    Linda D.
    Epstein

      AJ Chavar

      A.J.
      Chavar