Shellie Rosen, DOM, LAc

Dr. Shellie L. Rosen is a doctor of Oriental medicine (NM), state-licensed acupuncturist (NM, TX), and nationally board certified (NCCAOM) diplomate of Oriental Medicine. She works with industry members, practitioners, and patients advocating for Chinese herbal medicine and East Asian wellness models of care.

Previous Articles

Translating Electrocardiogram Findings in TCM Pulse Description
November 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 11)
Personalized Medicine Using Synergistic Dui Yao Blends
September 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 09)
The Experiential Dozen: 12 Formulas for In-Clinic Tea
July 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 07)
Nightshades in Chinese Herbal Medicine, Pro or Con?
May 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 05)
Distracted and Influenced—Side Effects From Social Media
March 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 03)
TCHM Sustainability: Protecting Medicines That Protect Health
October 2018 (Vol. 19, Issue 10)
The Certified Practitioner
August 2018 (Vol. 19, Issue 08)
In the Unlikely Event of an FDA Recall ... No News Has Been Good News
June 2018 (Vol. 19, Issue 06)
Chinese Herbs & Allergens: Labeling With Caution
February 2018 (Vol. 19, Issue 02)
Ethical Herb Practices: Prescribing Custom Formulas
October 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 10)
AHPA is Taking the Lead: A Proactive Approach to Herbal Safety
August 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 08)
Herbal Education: What You & Your Patient Need to Know
June 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 06)
Integrative Cardiology: The Heart of TCM & Western Medicine
April 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 04)
Clinical Outcomes & Safety for TCHM
January 2017 (Vol. 18, Issue 01)
Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine in Taiwan Hospitals
October 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 10)
Building Bridges with Discipline
August 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 08)
Herbal Medicine Continues to Evolve
June 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 06)
Changing the Cultural View of Medicine, Part 2
April 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 04)
Changing the Cultural View of Medicine
February 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 02)
Chinese Herbs Debut at the Cleveland Clinic
May 2014 (Vol. 15, Issue 05)
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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