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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Classification and Determination of TCM Constitution: China’s New National Standard
Classification and Determination of TCM Constitution

On April 1, 2026, China implemented a landmark national standard: Classification and Determination of TCM Constitution. Although designated as a recommended rather than mandatory standard, it represents a major step in modernizing traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) by converting traditional constitution theory into a clear, measurable and clinically practical framework. By clarifying the relationship between constitution, disease, and pattern differentiation, the standard strengthens professional credibility, supports research, and enhances patient-centered treatment.

Ann Y Wang, CMD (China), LAc
News / Profession
Profession at a Crossroads: What Must Change
Profession at a Crossroads: What Must Change

The field of acupuncture in the U.S. continues to grow in visibility, patient demand and clinical effectiveness. Yet behind the curtain, many acupuncturists are quietly struggling to keep their doors open. While the profession is rooted in centuries of healing tradition, modern economic pressures – particularly those driven by insurance limitations, low reimbursement rates and job-market saturation – are making it increasingly difficult for licensed acupuncturists to thrive.

Shabnam Pourhassani, LAc, QME, DACM
Acupuncture & Acupressure
It’s Time to Stop Prescribing Points
It's Time to Stop Prescribing Points

A student stands over a patient, needle poised. They have a “perfect” prescription: a textbook combination of points harvested from a lecture slide on chronic lower back pain. But as the needle meets the skin, the student hesitates - the symptom of a quiet habit that has taken hold of our profession. We routinely say we “prescribe” points. It sounds efficient. It echoes the authority of biomedical culture and fits neatly into the insurance field. But vocabulary is never neutral; repeated long enough, it dictates behavior.

Bruce W. Park, DACM