Hongru Wei, LAc, DACM

Dr. Hongru Wei is a New York State- and New Jersey State-licensed Acupuncturist and a board-certified herbalist. She graduated from PCOM (now PCHS) with a Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine and a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. She also graduated from Heidelberg University (Tiffin, Ohio) with a Master of Arts in Education. Dr. Wei specializes in pain management, headaches, allergies, sleep disturbances and digestive problems. She is extremely interested in treating patients with neurological and psychological issues.

Previous Articles

Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang: Clinical Applications and Case Reports
January 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 1)
Clinical Applications of Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang: Case Reports
October 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 10)
Clinical Application and Differentiation Diagnosis of Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
January 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 01)
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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.