Amy Ayla Wolf, DAOM, LAc

Amy Ayla Wolf (formerly Moll), LAc, DOM, DAOM,specializes in neurological disorders, chronic pain, and concussion recovery at her private practice. She's also a faculty member of the Carrick Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation. For more information visit amy@acupunctureneurology.com.

Previous Articles

Neuroimmunology and Herbal Medicine: Connecting the Dots
November 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 11)
A New Mechanism for Pain? Acupuncture and the Endocannabinoid System
August 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 08)
A Deeper Look at the Parietal Lobe
May 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 05)
Tracking the Wind: Examining the Secret Life of the Cerebellum (Pt. 2)
December 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 12)
Tracking the Wind: Examining the Secret Life of the Cerebellum (Pt. 1)
November 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 11)
Insights on Frontal Lobe Assessments—the How and Why
July 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 07)
Neurological Exams to Inform Point Prescriptions
March 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 03)
Dysautonomia: After a Concussion
February 2018 (Vol. 19, Issue 02)
Lessons from Functional Neurology
October 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 10)
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Classification and Determination of TCM Constitution: China’s New National Standard
Classification and Determination of TCM Constitution

On April 1, 2026, China implemented a landmark national standard: Classification and Determination of TCM Constitution. Although designated as a recommended rather than mandatory standard, it represents a major step in modernizing traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) by converting traditional constitution theory into a clear, measurable and clinically practical framework. By clarifying the relationship between constitution, disease, and pattern differentiation, the standard strengthens professional credibility, supports research, and enhances patient-centered treatment.

Ann Y Wang, CMD (China), LAc
News / Profession
Profession at a Crossroads: What Must Change
Profession at a Crossroads: What Must Change

The field of acupuncture in the U.S. continues to grow in visibility, patient demand and clinical effectiveness. Yet behind the curtain, many acupuncturists are quietly struggling to keep their doors open. While the profession is rooted in centuries of healing tradition, modern economic pressures – particularly those driven by insurance limitations, low reimbursement rates and job-market saturation – are making it increasingly difficult for licensed acupuncturists to thrive.

Shabnam Pourhassani, LAc, QME, DACM
Acupuncture & Acupressure
It’s Time to Stop Prescribing Points
It's Time to Stop Prescribing Points

A student stands over a patient, needle poised. They have a “perfect” prescription: a textbook combination of points harvested from a lecture slide on chronic lower back pain. But as the needle meets the skin, the student hesitates - the symptom of a quiet habit that has taken hold of our profession. We routinely say we “prescribe” points. It sounds efficient. It echoes the authority of biomedical culture and fits neatly into the insurance field. But vocabulary is never neutral; repeated long enough, it dictates behavior.

Bruce W. Park, DACM