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Kathleen Leavy, RN, AP

Kathleen Leavy holds a Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine and has been in practice for 18 years. She has taught Oriental Medicine for 17 years. She is a co-founder of Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine with her teacher Dr. Leon Hammer. She teaches at Dragon Rises and supervises in the Student Clinic. Kathleen has worked for the last three years with a computer software developer testing and creating "Acupuncture Practice Management System" to solve her GMP compliance requirements. You can contact her at Kathleen.leavy@gmail.com. Visit kathleenleavy.com.

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The Wen Bing Theory Effective For Erlichia
August 2011 (Vol. 12, Issue 08)
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Common HIPAA Violations Every Acupuncturist Should Know
Common HIPAA Violations Every Acupuncturist Should Know

Consequences for HIPAA violations can often be quite harsh. If someone has breached the HIPAA privacy regulations – even without any malicious intent, civil penalties are applicable: $100 per violation for unawareness, a minimum of $1,000 for reasonable cause, a minimum of $10,000 if willful neglect is present and then rectified, and finally, a minimum of $50,000 for individuals who act with willful neglect and ignore the issue.

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David Bibbey, Dipl. Ac., LAc
Health & Wellness / Lifestyle
Understanding Mental Illness Through the Luo Vessels
Understanding Mental Illness Through the Luo Vessels

The luo vessels are important in the treatment of mental health issues. They are conduits of “ying qi”: blood and fluids. We believe that the shen is “housed” in the heart and circulated through the blood, making a channel system that “conducts” ying qi ideal for treatment of the mind and emotions.

Nicholas Sieben, LAc
Health Care / Public Health
A Collaborative Journey to Better Patient Outcomes: Critical Tools
A Collaborative Journey to Better Patient Outcomes: Critical Tools

As our health care ecosystem continues to evolve, I’ve found an increased emphasis being placed on an integrative approach to patient care. As an acupuncturist, you are an essential part of this collaborative system and health care team, cooperating with a range of other professionals including medical doctors, chiropractors, massage therapists, and others.

Brandon Hoffman, BA