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Nadiya Melnyk, DAOM, LAc

Dr. Nadiya Melnyk has a master's in Oriental Medicine and bachelor's in Nutrition from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine. She obtained her Doctorate degree from Yo San University of TCM. Dr. Melnyk specializes in women's health and cosmetic acupuncture. She also treats clients for pain therapy and rehabilitation.

Previous Articles

TCM for IBS (Pt. 2)
October 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 10)
TCM for IBS (Pt. 1)
September 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 09)
Fear of Illness: A TCM Perspective
May 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 05)
Treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder With TCM
February 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 02)
CBD Makes Cannabis Sense
December 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 12)
Secondary Traumatic Stress and Compassion Fatigue in TCM Practitioners
February 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 02)
An Integrative Approach to Treating Fibromyalgia
September 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 09)
The Role of TCM When Treating Psychological Disorders
May 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 05)
The Role of TCM When Treating Mental Illnesses
February 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 02)
The Acupuncturist and the Opioid Crisis: Conquering Pain & Addiction in the U.S.
July 2018 (Vol. 19, Issue 07)
Women's Hormones: A Guide to the Cycle and Infertility (Part 2)
October 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 10)
Women's Hormones: A Guide to the Cycle & Infertility (Part 1)
September 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 09)
The Yang of Stress & Fat: Hormones Worth Monitoring in Your Patients
August 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 08)
Sex & Estrogen
July 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 07)
Women's Hormones: A Western & Eastern Perspective
May 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 05)
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Women's Health
TCM for Women’s Health: Menstruum, Fertility, and Menopause
TCM for Women’s Health: Menstruum, Fertility, and Menopause

Because traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) views the human body as an interconnected network of energy (qi) and seeks to restore balance and harmony, ensuring the smooth flow of qi and blood is crucial to nourish and regulate the reproductive system. TCM treatment aims to regulate menstruation, reduce anovulatory menstruation, help ovulation, improve egg quality, stabilize progesterone, and provide a good endometrium environment for successful implantation and pregnancy.

Christine Chang, DAOM, LAc, Dipl. OM
Politics / Government / Legislation
Let's Help Make Acupuncturists Medicare Providers
Acupuncture in Medicare: Critical Legislation Reintroduced

U.S. Representatives Judy Chu (D-Calif.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) have reintroduced the Acupuncture for Our Seniors Act (now H.R. 1667) in the 119th Congress. As with previous iterations of the legislation, H.R. 1667 would authorize the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to recognize qualified acupuncturists as Medicare providers. The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) both weigh in on the importance of the legislation.

Editorial Staff
Your Practice / Business
Foundations of Patient Success: OPQRST(L)
Foundations of Patient Success: OPQRST(L)

What’s the single most important thing to ensure your patient gets better? The key is patient education and scheduling appropriately. But how do you do that in a clinically relevant way that is representative of a medical professional? The answer lies in the most fundamental aspect of our intakes: OPQRST(L).

John Rybak, DAc