Jennifer Blake-Holden, LAc, DAOM

Dr. Jennifer Blake-Holden had the privilege to study acupuncture and Chinese medicine concepts, as well as complete observation rounds, during her undergraduate years in Beijing, China, at the University of Economics and International Business Hospital She later received her master’s and doctorate degrees from Emperor’s College in Los Angeles. Before opening her own practice, Dr. Blake-Holden worked in hospital settings such as Venice Family Clinic (a subsidy of UCLA). Most recently, she completed a two-year residency with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, focusing on treating PTSD, substance abuse disorders and chronic pain. Currently, she holds hospitalist privileges at Providence Roy and Patricia Family Cancer Center.

Previous Articles

Bridging Paradigms: Integrating Acupuncture With Western Medicine 
March 1, 2026 (Vol. 27, Issue 3)
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Headaches & Migraines
Resolving Chronic Migraine With Ocular Complications: Case Study
Resolving Chronic Migraine With Ocular Complications

The sternocleidomastoid muscle, which connects the head, neck and upper spine, has direct neurological relationships with both the trigeminal system and upper cervical nerves. When irritated or tight, this muscle can mimic or drive migraine symptoms – headache, eye redness, drooping eyelids, and restricted neck movement. This case demonstrates how important it is to assess and treat the musculoskeletal system in patients whose migraines don’t respond to conventional care.

Chris DiStefano, LAc
Senior Health
TCM’s Potential in Preventing and Treating Cognitive Decline
TCM’s Potential in Preventing and Treating Cognitive Decline

In the U.S alone, approximately one in nine adults (11.1%) report experiencing subjective cognitive decline. A comparable percentage will go on to develop Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. As researchers and clinicians seek integrative solutions outside of conventional pharmacological approaches, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) emerges as a promising, multimodal strategy in the prevention and treatment of cognitive decline.

Regina Robles, LAc, DAOM
Chronic / Acute Conditions
Transformational Work With Anxiety (Pt. 2): Changing the Inner Story
Transformational Work With Anxiety

An anxious part of the self can be very persistent. It is a self-contained story with a pattern of somatic repercussions based on beliefs and coping strategies from life experiences that often start in childhood. The good news is that since anxiety presents with a repeatable pattern, we can start to recognize it as such and begin to question its validity in the moment. In the following case study, I outline three “heartmind” techniques that preceded acupuncture and took about 20 minutes.

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Kamala Quale, MSOM, LAc