Audrey Greenfield, MD, LAc, Dipl. Ac.

Audrey Greenfield has extensive knowledge of both Western and Eastern medicine, and a background in scientific research. Her passion is to bring credibility to acupuncture by helping to build its evidence base. Dr. Greenfield has published in peer-reviewed journals, including the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Recently she conducted a pilot study to quantitate the effects of acupressure on health and wellbeing. To  learn more about Dr. Greenfield, please visit https://hamptonsacupuncture.com/about/audrey-greenfield/. For additional information about CFA and training programs, including Shellie's upcoming 100-hour Advanced Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture Mentorship & Certificate Training Program starting in October 2019, please visit https://hamptonsacupuncture.com/100-hour-post-grad/, or contact info@hamptonsacupuncture.com.

Previous Articles

Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture—More Than Skin Deep: An Interview With Shellie Goldstein
September 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 09)
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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