Virginia Pham, MS, AP

Virginia Pham is a 2002 graduate of Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington, and has a certificate in Chinese herbology from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. Before pursuing a career in acupuncture, she received a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.

Virginia maintains an active practice in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, specializing in the treatment of the geriatric population. Much of her time is spent caring for patients in assisted living facilities, nursing homes and retirement centers.

Previous Articles

Peripheral Neuropathy: An Integrative Approach
December 2004 (Vol. 05, Issue 12)
Silver Locks With Empty Pockets
December 2003 (Vol. 04, Issue 12)
Considerations in Geriatric TCM
September 2003 (Vol. 04, Issue 09)
Sexuality and Aging With Traditional Chinese Medicine
June 2003 (Vol. 04, Issue 06)
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The State of 21st Century Acupuncture in the U.S. (Pt. 3)
The State of 21st Century Acupuncture in the U.S.

Whether you accept it, avoid it or live somewhere in between, insurance coverage has become a defining issue for our profession. Patients increasingly expect to use their benefits, practitioners want to be compensated fairly for their time and expertise, and the system itself remains – at best – fragmented. The encouraging news is that coverage has expanded in meaningful ways. The challenging news is that reimbursement, across the board, remains inadequate.

Clasina (Sina) Leslie Smith, MS, MA, LAc, MD, Dipl. Ac., FAAMA
Chinese & Asian Medicine
Vesicle Formation After Cupping: Clinical Insights & Management Considerations
Vesicle Formation After Cupping: Clinical Insights & Management Considerations

While the formation of erythema and ecchymosis is an anticipated skin response to cupping therapy, the appearance of post-treatment vesicles remains less discussed in clinical literature. This article presents a case study of vesicle formation following cupping therapy, explores underlying pathophysiology, and offers management guidelines to support practitioners in addressing this phenomenon safely and effectively.

Roman Slavinskiy, LAc
Acupuncture Techniques
Understanding Facial Spasms and Tics
Understanding Facial Spasms and Tics

Facial movements are essential for communication, expression and function. But when these movements become involuntary, they can lead to conditions that are not only physically uncomfortable, but also socially and emotionally distressing. Today, we’re taking a closer look at three common facial motor disorders – blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm and facial tics – and how both Western medicine and TCM view and treat them.

Michelle Gellis, AP, Dipl. Ac.