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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Classification and Determination of TCM Constitution: China’s New National Standard
Classification and Determination of TCM Constitution

On April 1, 2026, China implemented a landmark national standard: Classification and Determination of TCM Constitution. Although designated as a recommended rather than mandatory standard, it represents a major step in modernizing traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) by converting traditional constitution theory into a clear, measurable and clinically practical framework. By clarifying the relationship between constitution, disease, and pattern differentiation, the standard strengthens professional credibility, supports research, and enhances patient-centered treatment.

Ann Y Wang, CMD (China), LAc
News / Profession
Profession at a Crossroads: What Must Change
Profession at a Crossroads: What Must Change

The field of acupuncture in the U.S. continues to grow in visibility, patient demand and clinical effectiveness. Yet behind the curtain, many acupuncturists are quietly struggling to keep their doors open. While the profession is rooted in centuries of healing tradition, modern economic pressures – particularly those driven by insurance limitations, low reimbursement rates and job-market saturation – are making it increasingly difficult for licensed acupuncturists to thrive.

Shabnam Pourhassani, LAc, QME, DACM
Acupuncture & Acupressure
It’s Time to Stop Prescribing Points
It's Time to Stop Prescribing Points

A student stands over a patient, needle poised. They have a “perfect” prescription: a textbook combination of points harvested from a lecture slide on chronic lower back pain. But as the needle meets the skin, the student hesitates - the symptom of a quiet habit that has taken hold of our profession. We routinely say we “prescribe” points. It sounds efficient. It echoes the authority of biomedical culture and fits neatly into the insurance field. But vocabulary is never neutral; repeated long enough, it dictates behavior.

Bruce W. Park, DACM