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Frank Driano, DC, DCBCN

Dr. Frank Driano is a chiropractic physician practicing functional medicine for 30-plus years. He holds a diplomate in nutrition through the Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition, in addition to advanced studies and certification in applied kinesiology. He is a former faculty member of Sherman College of Chiropractic, where he was an instructor of courses in physical examination, clinical diagnosis, case studies and orthopedic/neurology. Dr. Driano is presently working as director of research with Professional Co-op Laboratory Services (https://professionalco-op.com/).

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New Blood Biomarkers for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, MS and Traumatic Brain Injury
December 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 12)
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Your Practice / Business
Ensuring Success With First-Time Clients
Ensuring Success With First-Time Clients

As modern medical standardization continues, the field of traditional Chinese medicine has the advantage of comprehensive personalization. For rare or complex cases, deeper consideration of constitution is invaluable. Proper constitutional assessment, especially with first-time clients, can guide desirable and predictable outcomes. This leads to a higher rate of return, and greater trust between you and your patient. 

Shayla Thompson, MAOM, LAc, Dipl. OM
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
Your Practice / Business
Demystifying the Use of Laser Therapy in TCM Clinics
Demystifying the Use of Laser Therapy in TCM Clinics

Laser therapy has emerged as a powerful tool in the realm of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). This new modality fits beautifully into the toolbox of the modern acupuncturist, as it can be used as a hybrid form of stimulation to acupuncture points, meridians, organs, nerves, and symptomatic areas in a new way that blends both moxa and energetic needle-like responses.

Dustin Dillberg, DACM, LAc, PAS