Brandon LaGreca, LAc

Brandon LaGreca, LAc is a 2005 graduate of the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, a certified acupuncturist in the state of Wisconsin, and nationally certified in the practice of Oriental medicine (NCCAOM). He lives and works in East Troy, Wisconsin where he directs an integrative medical clinic. Brandon is a thought leader in the synthesis of traditional and functional medicine, authoring numerous articles on the subject. You can visit his blog at www.empoweredpatientblog.com.

Previous Articles

The Positive "Side Effect" of Acupuncture: Immobilization Without Fear
June 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 06)
Best Practices in SOAP Notation
June 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 06)
Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity and the Science of EMFs
February 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 02)
The Raw Food Debate: Practitioners Discuss Nutrition & TCM
December 2018 (Vol. 19, Issue 12)
Does Dairy Cause Dampness?
August 2018 (Vol. 19, Issue 08)
A Novel Treatment for Aggressive Energy
April 2018 (Vol. 19, Issue 04)
The Qigong Master: Talking to Your Patients About Care
February 2018 (Vol. 19, Issue 02)
An Algorithm for Lower Back Pain: Treating the Simple and Complicated Issues
November 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 11)
Apps for the Modern Acupuncturist: The Digital Resources Patient-Centered Care Requires
September 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 09)
Heat or Cold? Choosing the Best Option for Pain
June 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 06)
Treating the Terrain of Chronic Sinus Infections
April 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 04)
Flirting With Alternative Therapies
February 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 02)
A Simple Protocol for Holiday Stress
December 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 12)
Distal Style Treatment of Neurogenic Pain
August 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 08)
The Name Game
April 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 04)
Trending
Billing / Fees / Insurance
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.