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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Diagnosis
That Nagging Qi Stagnation Between the Shoulder Blades (Pt. 2)
That Nagging Qi Stagnation Between the Shoulder Blades

After a thorough examination to rule out the cervical and thoracic spine, what you have left is sharp, localized qi stagnation of the soft tissues causing the “rhomboid pain.” If it’s not the C or T spine causing the problem, then what could be causing this tissue issue? It can be a bunch of different reasons such as dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, poor posture, muscle imbalances, trauma, deconditioning, overuse, etc.

Christopher Chapleau, DAc, LAc, Dipl. Ac., AIT, IMT, MSHP, CES, HMS
Herbal Medicine
TCM for GERD, Gluten Intolerance
TCM for GERD, Gluten Intolerance

The patterns expressed under the umbrella of a GERD diagnosis typically include various combinations of liver qi stagnation (potentially with depressive heat), spleen qi deficiency, rebellious stomach qi, stomach fire, food stagnation, and stomach yin deficiency. In long-term cases of GERD, it is not uncommon for three to four patterns to overlap at the same time.

Craig Williams, LAc, AHG
Your Practice / Business
The Benefits of Building a Referral Culture in Acupuncture
The Benefits of Building a Referral Culture in Acupuncture

As licensed acupuncturists with the ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat using a variety of modalities, including herbal medicine, we are entrusted with a high level of clinical responsibility. Yet in an age of professional forums, online groups and social media communities, there is a growing trend of practitioners asking for case-specific treatment advice instead of referring the patient in question to a trusted colleague.

Shabnam Pourhassani, LAc, QME, DACM