Candace Quinn, LAc, Dipl. OM, MSAOM, PhD

Dr. Candace Quinn has a private acupuncture practice in Flint, Texas. She holds MS and PhD degrees in Materials Science and Engineering from Cornell University. Dr. Quinn worked for over 30 years in research and development for Corning Incorporated and Eastman Kodak, and holds 22 U.S. patents. She earned an MSAOM from Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at New York Chiropractic College, and was winner of the Shen Nong Herb Award for the class of 2008. Dr. Quinn can be reached at candace@ChinaRoseAcupuncture.com.

Previous Articles

Scattered Qi: Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder With Herbs – Case Study
February 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 02)
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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.