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Jenise Parris

Jenise Parris holds a Master's of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College, Master's of Arts in Dance from UCLA, and Masters of Science Exercise Physiology from United Sports Academy. She has also studied extensively in China and worked with world-renowned TCM practitioners and physicians over the past fifteen years, while building a thriving practice in New York City. Jenise also has advance certifications in aromatherapy and holistic skin care. She offers the latest advances in skin care rejuvenation with the automated device called the Rejuvapen, www.jeniseparris.com/rejuvapen/.

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Holistic Skin Care and Modern Technology
August 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 08)
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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
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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Oksana Gryvnak, R. TCMP, RAc