Previous Articles

Healing with Dance Through 5Rhythms
April 2011 (Vol. 12, Issue 04)
The Science of Acupuncture
September 2006 (Vol. 07, Issue 09)
New Ideas for an OM Practice
May 2006 (Vol. 07, Issue 05)
A Closer Look at Integrative Medicine
August 2005 (Vol. 06, Issue 08)
Integrative Oncology: A Closer Look
May 2005 (Vol. 06, Issue 05)
Oriental Medicine: An Integral Part of Integrative Oncology, Part Two
October 2004 (Vol. 05, Issue 10)
Oriental Medicine: An Integral Part of Integrative Oncology, Part One
September 2004 (Vol. 05, Issue 09)
Balance
May 2004 (Vol. 05, Issue 05)
World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies and EUROTCM Update
December 2003 (Vol. 04, Issue 12)
Oriental Medicine in Hawaii
August 2003 (Vol. 04, Issue 08)
Explaining How Acupuncture Works
Co-Author: Joni Kroll
May 2003 (Vol. 04, Issue 05)
Create a Rewarding Cash-Based Practice
October 2002 (Vol. 03, Issue 10)
The Spirit of the Matter -- Ethics
July 2002 (Vol. 03, Issue 07)
The Heart of Healing - Patient Care
April 2002 (Vol. 03, Issue 04)
Key to a Balanced Practice: Qigong
July 2001 (Vol. 02, Issue 07)
Why Organize? Part One of a Two-Part Series!
January 2001 (Vol. 02, Issue 01)
Why Organize? Part Two of a Two-Part Series
February 2001 (Vol. 02, Issue 02)
Demystifying the NCCAOM
April 2001 (Vol. 02, Issue 04)
Volunteer Today
October 2000 (Vol. 01, Issue 10)
Reflections on Success in Your Practice
January 2000 (Vol. 01, Issue 01)
Reflections on Public Speaking
April 2000 (Vol. 01, Issue 04)
Trending
Billing / Fees / Insurance
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.