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Eva Levy Englander, LAc, MSOM

Eva Levy Englander has a BA in psychology from Skidmore College in N.Y. (2009). She graduated from Southwest Acupuncture College in 2012 with her master's in acupuncture. After graduation she worked with Dr. Daisy Dong in China. Upon arrival back into the U.S. Eva worked for a wellness center in Denver, and then established her own clinic. She has worked at Kaiser Permanente since 2015, and specializes in anxiety disorders, chronic pain, sciatica, digestive disorders, female infertility, menopause symptoms, and sleep related problems. Englander is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

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Acupuncture: More Effective in an Integrated Health Care System?
January 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 01)
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Pain Relief / Prevention
Acupuncture for Pelvic Pain and Dysfunction
Acupuncture for Pelvic Pain and Dysfunction

Pelvic pain has a prevalence of >25% in women and >15% in men, and up to 50% of cases are undiagnosed, demonstrating that there is a definite need for pelvic care awareness among health care practitioners. As holistic practitioners, acupuncturists offer a safe space for clients and are often the practitioners clients seek out when nothing else has worked. Thus, acupuncturists are presented with an opportunity to serve an underserved population.

Krystal Lynn Couture, PT, LAc
Health Care / Public Health
A Return-on-Health Framework for Whole-Person Care (Pt. 2)
A Return-on-Health Framework for Whole-Person Care

Though the creation of a financially sustainable, health-promoting model feels far away today, we are casting a vision for a full return on health, believing that this compels us to keep one foot firmly rooted in caring for the sick and the other foot firmly founded in maintaining health. Shifting from a fee-for-service model to value-based care using a phased approach is paramount.

Leng Tang-Ritchie, DAOM, MSTOM, LAc; Amanda Azadian, BS
Chinese & Asian Medicine
Exploring the Concept of Souls in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Exploring the Concept of Souls in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine and the Vedic traditions both offer rich frameworks for understanding human health, emphasizing the balance of physical, mental, and spiritual aspects. The concept of "souls" or spiritual components in TCM, namely Hun, Po, Shen, Yi, and Zhi, bears significant similarities to the yogic concept of koshas. Their similarities and differences provide insights into how these systems contribute to holistic health practices.

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