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

Putting Mitochondrial Health at the Center of Clinical Care
April 1, 2026 (Vol. 27, Issue 4)
Class 4 Laser Therapy for Ankle Sprain: Case Study
April 1, 2025 (Vol. 26, 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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Acupuncture & Acupressure
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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