Governor Gavin Newsom has retracted the proposed budget cuts to the Medi-Cal acupuncture program for low-income Californians for the 2024-2025 budget year. This decision marks a significant victory for health care providers and advocates who have long championed acupuncture as a vital component of comprehensive medical care.
Perry Nickelston, DC, FMS, SFMA
Dr. Perry Nickelston is a 1997 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic. He practices in Ramsey, N.J., serving as clinical director of the Pain Laser Center and focuses on performance enhancement, corrective exercise and metabolic fitness nutrition. Dr. Nickelston has been involved in the fitness industry for more than 20 years and is currently in the process of publishing several books on health, fitness and laser therapy.