Benjamin Hawes, DAcCHM, LAc, Dipl. OM

Dr. Benjamin Hawes focuses his practice on aligning the body, soul, and mind to be greater than the sum of their parts through transformative work in multiple modalities including acupuncture, herbal medicine, craniosacral therapy, shamanism, and Zen meditation. He is the developer of the Backupuncture system of distal acupuncture spinal realignment, which he has taught to other acupuncturists as an NCCAOM continuing-education provider.

Prior to studying traditional East Asian medicine, Dr. Hawes graduated magna cum laude from Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies with honors. He completed his master's degree at the New England School of Acupuncture and his Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine degree from the Pacific College of Health Sciences. 

Previous Articles

Acupuncture and Neuroplasticity: A Promising Treatment for PTSD
May 1, 2025 (Vol. 26, Issue 5)
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Women's Health
A Harmonious Point Combination to Treat Constipation During Pregnancy
A Harmonious Point Combination to Treat Constipation During Pregnancy

Acupuncture can provide constipation relief while maintaining a healthy pregnancy. A combination of San Jiao 6 (Zhi Gou) and Stomach 36 (Zu San Li) is excellent for treating constipation during pregnancy. San Jiao 6 is the shu-stream and fire point of the San Jiao channel. It can regulate the qi of the three jiaos, unblock the qi of the fu organs, descend counterflow fire, open the orifices, activate the collaterals to disperse stagnation, and eliminate distention to stop pain.

Jacky Zhu, MAOM, LAc
Acupuncture Techniques
Acupuncture’s Role in Stimulating the Vagus Nerve
Acupuncture’s Role in Stimulating the Vagus Nerve

One of the longest nerves in the body is known as the vagus nerve (VN). The VN is the 10th pair of cranial nerves that originates at the brain stem in the medulla oblongata. This nerve is part of the parasympathetic nervous system, which is a part of the ANS. Research suggests ear acupuncture can activate the VN.

Amanda Archuleta, DAOM, LAc
Your Practice / Business
Putting Mitochondrial Health at the Center of Clinical Care
Putting Mitochondrial Health at the Center of Clinical Care

Mitochondria, the cell’s “powerhouses,” generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP), regulate oxidative stress, and coordinate vital cellular functions. When mitochondrial health declines, patients may experience widespread effects, from impaired muscle recovery to cognitive decline. The mitochondrial theory of aging even suggests progressive mitochondrial deterioration is a central mechanism in chronic disease and systemic frailty. Photobiomodulation (PBM), the therapeutic use of red and near-infrared light, directly targets mitochondria to restore energy metabolism.

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Phil Harrington, DC, CMLSO, FASLMS