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Carly Samish, MAcOM, LAc, LMT

Carly Samish is an acupuncturist, massage therapist, and educator based in Olympia, WA. She holds a Masters degree in Acupuncture from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine with a focus in Japanese meridian therapy and shiatsu. She has worked in hospice facilities, acute detox centers, and integrative healthcare clinics. Carly specializes in pain relief and wellness support, with an attentive and compassionate approach for any stage of health. She teaches continuing education workshops throughout the Pacific Northwest. Learn more at bluefirehealingarts.com.

Previous Articles

Professional Gua Sha Tools—Made by a Dcotor of Acupuncture
October 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 10)
Hospice Care & Acupuncture: Comfort Care for the End of Life
March 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 03)
Hiring Other Practitioners: How to Find the Right Candidate for Your Team
October 2018 (Vol. 19, Issue 10)
Working for Someone Else: Know the Rules of the Game
September 2018 (Vol. 19, Issue 09)
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Consequences for HIPAA violations can often be quite harsh. If someone has breached the HIPAA privacy regulations – even without any malicious intent, civil penalties are applicable: $100 per violation for unawareness, a minimum of $1,000 for reasonable cause, a minimum of $10,000 if willful neglect is present and then rectified, and finally, a minimum of $50,000 for individuals who act with willful neglect and ignore the issue.

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Nicholas Sieben, LAc
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Brandon Hoffman, BA