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Tuesday Wasserman, DACM, Dipl. OM (NCCAOM), LAc

Dr. Tuesday Wasserman received her Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine in 2010, and her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science  in 2017. Currently, she volunteers as chair of the insurance committee for the Acupuncture Association of Colorado, and chairs the Medicaid committee for the American Society of Acupuncturists. In addition to advocacy, she is passionate about creating jobs for acupuncturists and building bridges within the medical community; to that end, she has participated in education and lectures for continuing medical education, launched and continues to support the acupuncture team at the Birth Center of Boulder, and serves as the current program director for PCHS's transitional DACM department.

Previous Articles

On the Road to Medicaid Coverage: Advocacy and Collaboration Win the Day
September 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 09)
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Your Practice / Business
Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics in Acupuncture
Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics in Acupuncture

Acupuncture, a key pillar of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has been practiced for thousands of years to promote healing and restore balance within the body. However, with rapid technological advancements reshaping health care, acupuncture is entering a new era. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics is revolutionizing diagnostics, treatment precision, education, and research – enhancing patient outcomes like never before.

Aram Akopyan, MD, LAc
Acupuncture & Acupressure
Acupuncture and Neuroplasticity: A Promising Treatment for PTSD
Acupuncture and Neuroplasticity: A Promising Treatment for PTSD

Interestingly, although lots of attention has recently been given to the role psychedelic medicines employed in therapy could play in healing PTSD and trauma generally, new research has just been published showing acupuncture can also be of significant help in alleviating this widespread disorder, and may act similarly to psychedelics on a particular quality of our brains to heal and remodel themselves: neuroplasticity.

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Benjamin Hawes, DAcCHM, LAc, Dipl. OM
Chronic / Acute Conditions
The Emerging Role of Nicotine in the Integrative Treatment of Long COVID
The Emerging Role of Nicotine in the Integrative Treatment of Long COVID

Long COVID has challenged conventional medical paradigms. There is certainly a growing need for therapies that bridge traditional pharmacology with integrative strategies. Among the more unconventional options, nicotine – delivered via low-dose transdermal patches – has surfaced as a potential tool. While the idea may sound wacky, emerging evidence and clinical anecdotes suggest it warrants exploration.

Bill Reddy, LAc, Dipl. Ac.