Denise Cicuto, LAc

Denise Cicuto is a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist, specializing in women's health and immunity. Denise has a private practice with offices in San Francisco and in Alameda, Calif. She can be reached at www.cicutoacupuncture.com.

Previous Articles

Helping Patients Through Pregnancy Loss
June 2013 (Vol. 14, Issue 06)
Continuing Education and You
August 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 08)
Finding The Acupuncture Community
July 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 07)
Ancient Medicine, Modern Gadgets: A Guide for Your Practice
February 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 02)
Communicating With Your Patients About Pain
November 2011 (Vol. 12, Issue 11)
Finding The Best Way To Practice
July 2011 (Vol. 12, Issue 07)
Creating Healthy Work Boundaries
February 2011 (Vol. 12, Issue 02)
Plotting Your Course
September 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 09)
Self Care for Acupuncturists
July 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 07)
Strategies for Marketing Your Practice
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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.