Clasina (Sina) Leslie Smith, MS, MA, LAc, MD, Dipl. Ac., FAAMA

Dr. Clasina “Sina” Leslie Smith is an international speaker, educator, activist, and physician-acupuncturist specializing in complex patients. She is the author of Demystifying Acupuncture: Modern Answers About Ancient Medicine, and is known for bridging Eastern and Western medical approaches in both clinical care and professional education. She is currently launching education courses for dentists in auricular acupressure and maintains an online learning platform. She serves on multiple national boards and maintains a private integrative medical practice in Chicago, Ill. Contact: DrSina@SinaSmithMD.com.

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The State of 21st Century Acupuncture in the U.S. (Pt. 6)
March 1, 2026 (Vol. 27, Issue 3)
The State of 21st Century Acupuncture in the U.S. (Pt. 5)
February 1, 2026 (Vol 27, Issue 2)
The State of 21st Century Acupuncture in the U.S. (Pt. 4)
December 1, 2025 (Vol 26, Issue 12)
The State of 21st Century Acupuncture in the U.S. (Pt. 3)
November 1, 2025 (Vol. 26, Issue 11)
The State of 21st Century Acupuncture in the U.S. (Pt. 2)
October 1, 2025 (Vol. 26, Issue 10)
The State of 21st Century Acupuncture in the U.S. (Pt. 1)
September 1, 2025 (Vol. 26, Issue 9)
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Craig Williams, LAc, AHG
Lasers & Tens
The Laser Learning Curve for Light-Based Fertility Treatments
The Laser Learning Curve for Light-Based Fertility Treatments

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Marcy White, LAc, Dipl. Ac., MAc, CFMP
Evidence / Research / Science
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TEAM Dietary and Herbal Therapies for Cancer Patients

“Integrating Traditional East Asian Medicine Dietary and Herbal Therapies for Supporting Cancer Treatment and Survivorship in the West,”published in Perspectives on Integrative Medicine (2025), provides a detailed exploration of how traditional East Asian medicine (TEAM) can support cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. This article summarizes findings from the two case reports included in the study.

John Chen, PhD, PharmD, OMD, LAc