Integrative Pain Perspectives

Dustin Dillberg, DACM, LAc, PAS

Dustin Dillberg is a graduate of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. Dustin lives and works on the island of Kauai where he runs the Pain Free Kauai clinic. He is a speaker and consultant to many healthcare professionals on integrating posture-based exercise and functional medicine into practice. You can visit his website at www.painfreekauai.com.

Previous Articles

Modulating the Gut-Brain Axis With Low-Level Laser Therapy (Pt. 2)
June 1, 2025 (Vol. 26, Issue 6)
Modulating the Gut-Brain Axis With Low-Level Laser Therapy (Pt. 1)
May 1, 2025 (Vol. 26, Issue 5)
Demystifying the Use of Laser Therapy in TCM Clinics
January 1, 2025 (Vol. 26, Issue 1)
Key Treatment and Consultation Considerations in Times of Uncertainty
October 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 10)
When the Pain Won't Go Away: Tips for Treating Difficult Pain Cases
April 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 04)
Vagal Nerve Toning: Clinical Pearls for Pain, Stress, Trauma & Much More (Pt. 2)
February 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 02)
Vagal Nerve Toning: Clinical Pearls for Pain, Stress, Trauma & Much More (Pt. 1)
January 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 01)
Bringing the Body Back to Its Whole: Help Your Patients See the "Big Picture" in Pain Management
October 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 10)
Emotions, Stress, and Pain
August 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 08)
Chemistry & Pain: Understanding the Perfect Storm
May 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 05)
What If We're Looking at Pain the Wrong Way? Pain Management in Our Healthcare System
March 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 03)
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The State of 21st Century Acupuncture in the U.S. (Pt. 3)
The State of 21st Century Acupuncture in the U.S.

Whether you accept it, avoid it or live somewhere in between, insurance coverage has become a defining issue for our profession. Patients increasingly expect to use their benefits, practitioners want to be compensated fairly for their time and expertise, and the system itself remains – at best – fragmented. The encouraging news is that coverage has expanded in meaningful ways. The challenging news is that reimbursement, across the board, remains inadequate.

Clasina (Sina) Leslie Smith, MS, MA, LAc, MD, Dipl. Ac., FAAMA
Chinese & Asian Medicine
Vesicle Formation After Cupping: Clinical Insights & Management Considerations
Vesicle Formation After Cupping: Clinical Insights & Management Considerations

While the formation of erythema and ecchymosis is an anticipated skin response to cupping therapy, the appearance of post-treatment vesicles remains less discussed in clinical literature. This article presents a case study of vesicle formation following cupping therapy, explores underlying pathophysiology, and offers management guidelines to support practitioners in addressing this phenomenon safely and effectively.

Roman Slavinskiy, LAc
Acupuncture Techniques
Understanding Facial Spasms and Tics
Understanding Facial Spasms and Tics

Facial movements are essential for communication, expression and function. But when these movements become involuntary, they can lead to conditions that are not only physically uncomfortable, but also socially and emotionally distressing. Today, we’re taking a closer look at three common facial motor disorders – blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm and facial tics – and how both Western medicine and TCM view and treat them.

Michelle Gellis, AP, Dipl. Ac.