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Kenton Sefcik, RAc, Dipl. Ac., Dipl. TCM

Kenton Sefcik graduated from the Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2007 with a diploma in acupuncture, and a diploma in Chinese medicine. He has taught for acupuncture colleges, acupuncture associations, and lectured for naturopathic doctor conferences across Canada. His goal is to give back to the community by helping recent graduates gain more confidence in the skills they went to school for. Kenton resides in Nova Scotia, Canada. For more information, visit kentonsefcik.com.

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Breathing, Posture and Stretching (Pt. 3)
June 1, 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 6)
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December 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 12)
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September 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 09)
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June 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 06)
Pulse: You Know More Than You Think
March 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 03)
Get the Initial Interview Right
December 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 12)
A Simpler Way to Use Confluent Pairs
September 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 09)
The Limitations of Tongue Diagnosis
June 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 06)
Sugar Causes Dampness ... Sort Of
March 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 03)
A Four-Step Approach to Building Effective Acupoint Prescriptions
December 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 12)
Old TCM Sayings: Treat the Front to Treat the Back
March 2015 (Vol. 16, Issue 03)
Treating Menopausal Women in Your Practice
December 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 12)
Stay the Course
January 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 01)
Something More Important Than the Tongue and Pulse
November 2013 (Vol. 14, Issue 11)
The Importance of Symptomatic Treatment
August 2013 (Vol. 14, Issue 08)
There Are No Secrets: Treating Complicated Conditions with TCM
June 2013 (Vol. 14, Issue 06)
What To Do When The Clinic Slows Down
April 2013 (Vol. 14, Issue 04)
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