Dustin Dillberg, DACM, LAc, PAS

Dustin Dillberg is a graduate of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. Dustin lives and works on the island of Kauai where he runs the Pain Free Kauai clinic. He is a speaker and consultant to many healthcare professionals on integrating posture-based exercise and functional medicine into practice. You can visit his website at www.painfreekauai.com.

Previous Articles

Modulating the Gut-Brain Axis With Low-Level Laser Therapy (Pt. 2)
June 1, 2025 (Vol. 26, Issue 6)
Modulating the Gut-Brain Axis With Low-Level Laser Therapy (Pt. 1)
May 1, 2025 (Vol. 26, Issue 5)
Demystifying the Use of Laser Therapy in TCM Clinics
January 1, 2025 (Vol. 26, Issue 1)
Key Treatment and Consultation Considerations in Times of Uncertainty
October 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 10)
When the Pain Won't Go Away: Tips for Treating Difficult Pain Cases
April 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 04)
Vagal Nerve Toning: Clinical Pearls for Pain, Stress, Trauma & Much More (Pt. 2)
February 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 02)
Vagal Nerve Toning: Clinical Pearls for Pain, Stress, Trauma & Much More (Pt. 1)
January 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 01)
Bringing the Body Back to Its Whole: Help Your Patients See the "Big Picture" in Pain Management
October 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 10)
Emotions, Stress, and Pain
August 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 08)
Chemistry & Pain: Understanding the Perfect Storm
May 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 05)
What If We're Looking at Pain the Wrong Way? Pain Management in Our Healthcare System
March 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 03)
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