Matthew Bauer, LAc

Matthew Bauer began studying Taoist history, philosophy, and spirituality under Taoist Master Hua-Ching Ni in 1978 and became a Licensed Acupuncturist in 1986. In addition to managing a successful practice, Matthew worked with various acupuncture organizations, as a consultant to the insurance industry, and as an expert witness for the California Acupuncture Board and in private cases. His book "The Healing Power of Acupressure and Acupuncture" explores the roots of acupuncture and Chinese medicine theory including how the point/meridian system came to be organized. His latest book "Making Acupuncture Pay" is the cornerstone of Matthew's efforts to help acupuncturists build successful practices. For more information please see his websites at www.MakingAcupuncturePay.com or www.MatthewDBauer.com or email Matthew at wlmailhtml:acu.guy@verizon.net.

Previous Articles

An Update From the Acupuncture Now Foundation
September 2018 (Vol. 19, Issue 09)
Expanding the Reach of Acupuncture: The Documentary Series That Will Propel the Profession
April 2018 (Vol. 19, Issue 04)
The Acupuncture Now Foundation: What Our Profession Needs
December 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 12)
The Middle Way Model
January 2013 (Vol. 14, Issue 01)
Making Private Practice Work: Money Matters
November 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 11)
Making Private Practice Work: Part IV
August 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 08)
Making Private Practice Work: Part III
June 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 06)
Managing a Natural Healing Service Business
May 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 05)
Real Acupuncture or Real World Acupuncture?
April 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 04)
Making Private Practice Work
January 2012 (Vol. 13, Issue 01)
Writing About Acupressure and Acupuncture: Educating the Public for the Good of the AOM Profession
The Role of Taoist Spirituality in Chinese Medicine, Part Two: Indefinable Oneness
May 2006 (Vol. 07, Issue 05)
The Role of Taoist Spirituality in Chinese Medicine, Part One: The Gate of All Wonders
February 2006 (Vol. 07, Issue 02)
An Interview With Dr. Paul Unschuld, Part Two
August 2004 (Vol. 05, Issue 08)
An Interview With Dr. Paul Unschuld
July 2004 (Vol. 05, Issue 07)
Matthew Bauer, LAc, Issues Response to California Acupuncture Board Letter
June 2004 (Vol. 05, Issue 06)
California Acupuncture Board Responds to Matthew Bauer Article
May 2004 (Vol. 05, Issue 05)
Will California LAcs Be Required to Undergo Additional Training and Testing?
April 2004 (Vol. 05, Issue 04)
A Quack among Skeptics
October 2002 (Vol. 03, Issue 10)
Treating the Elderly
September 2002 (Vol. 03, Issue 09)
Acupuncture, Rest, and Time -- A Powerful Healing Combination
June 2002 (Vol. 03, Issue 06)
The California Debate: A Crossroad for the Ages
April 2002 (Vol. 03, Issue 04)
When Less Equals More
February 2002 (Vol. 03, Issue 02)
Managed Care and the Acupuncture Profession
February 2001 (Vol. 02, Issue 02)
Getting More Opportunities to Heal
December 2001 (Vol. 02, Issue 12)
Managed Care: Friend or Foe of the Acupuncturist?
January 2000 (Vol. 01, Issue 01)
Managed Care and Private Practice
February 2000 (Vol. 01, Issue 02)
The Hidden Obstacles of Managed Care Networks
April 2000 (Vol. 01, Issue 04)
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Acupuncture & Acupressure
Open the Orifices: Point Combinations for Allergy Presentations
Open the Orifices: Point Combinations for Allergy Presentations

Acupuncture can be highly effective in cases of nasal congestion so common in allergy presentations; so much so that I often treat such issues using acupuncture protocols alone. In cases of seasonal allergies with highly predictable causes such as obvious elevations of environmental allergens, I use a skeleton acupuncture prescription that can easily be fleshed out to target potential underlying patterns and effectively customized to the patient.

Craig Williams, LAc, AHG
Lasers & Tens
The Laser Learning Curve for Light-Based Fertility Treatments
The Laser Learning Curve for Light-Based Fertility Treatments

Low-level laser therapy is having a moment in acupuncture circles for good reason. With a growing body of research supporting its role in reducing inflammation, enhancing circulation and stimulating mitochondrial activity, more practitioners are exploring its application in fertility care. But in the nearly 20 years I’ve used laser therapy in clinical practice, I’ve seen a wide range of outcomes. It’s not because laser therapy doesn’t work. It’s because many of us don’t realize how much the details matter.

Marcy White, LAc, Dipl. Ac., MAc, CFMP
Evidence / Research / Science
TEAM Dietary and Herbal Therapies for Cancer Patients
TEAM Dietary and Herbal Therapies for Cancer Patients

“Integrating Traditional East Asian Medicine Dietary and Herbal Therapies for Supporting Cancer Treatment and Survivorship in the West,”published in Perspectives on Integrative Medicine (2025), provides a detailed exploration of how traditional East Asian medicine (TEAM) can support cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. This article summarizes findings from the two case reports included in the study.

John Chen, PhD, PharmD, OMD, LAc