Kokin Healing Recipes
Welcome to our healing kitchen, where each recipe is a step toward wellness. At our center for acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, nutrition and massage therapy, we believe that true healing extends beyond adjustments—it starts with what you nourish your body with. Our monthly blog will feature simple, healing recipes designed to support your health journey, bringing balance and vitality from the inside out. Join us in cooking for healing and well-being!
Minted Citrus Quinoa Salad
Minted Citrus Quinoa Salad In holistic nutrition, seasonal transition is often viewed as a time to simplify meals and help the body adapt more smoothly to changes in temperature, activity level, and internal rhythms. Fresh ingredients can help support that process by...
Stewed Apples with Local Honey
Stewed Apples with Local Honey This simple recipe celebrates locally sourced ingredients while keeping your body in mind. Apples provide fiber and antioxidants, while local honey offers natural sweetness and immune support. Stewing the apples gently preserves...
Rosehip and Hawthorn Berry Tea
As we transition through seasonal shifts, it’s the perfect time to nourish the Heart -- physically and emotionally. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Heart governs not only circulation but also joy, connection, and mental clarity. This month’s featured tea...
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Bark
When most people think of heart health, dessert is rarely invited to the conversation. But dark chocolate -- especially when paired with antioxidant-rich raspberries -- can be part of a balanced, heart-supportive lifestyle. This Dark Chocolate Raspberry Bark is...
Slow-Simmered Vegetable Broth with Shiitake: A Cozy Reset in a Cup
After the rush of the holidays and the chill of colder days, your body often craves something warm, simple, and grounding. Enter slow-simmered vegetable broth with shiitake mushrooms – a humble yet powerful staple that supports digestion, hydration, immunity, and...
Warm Cardamom Oat Milk
Cold mornings call for something warm, comforting, and nourishing -- without the heaviness of cream or sugar-laden drinks. Enter Warm Cardamom Oat Milk: a dairy-free, soothing beverage that wakes you up gently while giving your digestion and immune system a gentle...
Warm Ginger–Pear Digestive Compote
When digestion feels sluggish or irritated, warm, gently cooked foods can be incredibly soothing. This Ginger–Pear Digestive Compote is a comforting, easy-to-digest recipe designed to calm the stomach, reduce bloating, and support healthy digestion — especially after...
Warm Apple-Cinnamon Digestive Spritzer
Looking for a delicious way to support digestion before holiday dinners? This cozy Warm Apple-Cinnamon Digestive Spritzer blends seasonal flavors with herbs that naturally ease bloating, warm the stomach, and help your body break down heavy meals. Perfect for sipping...
Warm Spiced Almond Milk with Nutmeg and Cinnamon: Cozy, Healing, and Nourishing
As the evenings get cooler and the air takes on a crisp, autumnal feel, nothing says comfort like a warm, spiced drink. One of our favorites at Kokin Healing Center is Warm Spiced Almond Milk infused with nutmeg and cinnamon—a naturally soothing, nourishing beverage...
Marin’s Curried Lentil Soup
This soup was first featured during my favorite culinary conference, Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives. It’s high in protein and fiber, and is perfect served hot or room temp! Make it spicy with extra red pepper flakes, or keep it mild! HINT: heating the aromatic spices...

Meet Marin L. Kokin, L.Ac.
Marin — acupuncturist, nutritionist, and owner of the Kokin Healing Center — is beloved by her patients. Read about patients that have found success at the Kokin Healing Center in Calabasas.