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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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.