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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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.