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Abbye Silverstein, LAc

Abbye Silverstein, LAc, is a Colorado licensed acupuncturist practicing for more than 15 years. For eight years she was an associate professor and clinical supervisor at Southwest Acupuncture in Boulder, teaching the integration of Five Element Acupuncture and Eight Principle Theory (TCM). She is completing her first book, a manual integrating Five Element and TCM theories. You can contact her at abbye.silverstein@gmail.com.

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A Well-Kept Secret: 5 Element Acupuncture, Part II
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Five Element Acupuncture Can Enhance Your Practice
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