Khanie Ha, LAc, Dipl. Ac., DACM, MSW

Khanie Ha is a licensed acupuncturist in California and Washington state. She has a doctorate of acupuncture and Chinese medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science, and a master's of science in traditional Chinese medicine from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences. Additionally she holds a master's in social work and a bachelor's in philosophy and political communication from the University of Washington. She currently practices at Crossover Health in the Bay Area; and creates TCM educational videos at www.youtube.com/khanieha. For more information, visit www.khanieha.com.

Previous Articles

The Negative Impact of Conflating TCM and Acupuncture – Especially During the Pandemic
December 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 12)
How to Stay Sane During the Elections: Understanding Through the Lens of Chinese Medicine
July 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 07)
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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.