Anthony Kingston

Anthony Kingston studied acupuncture and herbal medicine in Sydney, completing a masters of Health Science. After extensive further study in Asia, he founded White Lotus Anti Aging. He is the author of the international best selling book, Holistic Microneedling and is the expert skin needling advisor to BABTAC, the largest beauty organization in Britain. Visit www.whitelotusantiaging.com to learn more.

Previous Articles

Scar Reduction With Acupuncture & Microneedling (Part 2)
February 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 02)
Scar Reduction With Acupuncture & Microneedling (Part 1)
January 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 01)
How Microneedling Can Improve Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation
March 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 03)
Adding Microneedling to Your Clinic for Results and Profit
August 2015 (Vol. 16, Issue 08)
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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.