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Phil Harrington, DC, CMLSO, FASLMS

Dr. Phil Harrington is a 1996 Palmer College of Chiropractic graduate and also holds a bachelor's degree in physics. He is the medical director, clinical manager and laser safety officer for Summus Medical Laser ([url=http://www.summuslaser.com]http://www.summuslaser.com[/url]).

Previous Articles

Class 4 Laser Therapy for Ankle Sprain: Case Study
April 1, 2025 (Vol. 25, Issue 4)
Class 4 Laser Therapy for Low Back Pain
April 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 4)
Class 4 Laser Therapy for a Rotator-Cuff Injury: Case Study
February 2024 (Vol. 25, Issue 2)
Review of PBM Contraindications (Pt. 2)
January 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 01)
Review of PBM Contraindications
December 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 12)
Case Report: Nonivasive Treatment of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
October 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 10)
Ankle Sprains: Clinical Do's & Don'ts
April 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 04)
Laser Therapy and Immune Function
July 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 07)
Lasers in Practice: Photobiomodulation for Neuropathy
April 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 04)
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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