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Vladislav Korostyshevskiy, LAc, MS, MEd

Vladislav Korostyshevskiy is a graduate of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM). He lives and practices in Brooklyn, New York. Articles by him have appeared in publications in the U.S. and abroad. His book, "Secret Techniques for Controlling Sadness, Anger, Fear, Anxiety, and Other Emotions" is sold worldwide under his pen name, Vlad Koros.

Previous Articles

Acupuncture for Neuropathic Pain
January 1, 2025 (Vol. 26, Issue 1)
The Best Way to Learn Accurate Pulse Diagnosis: Start With Your Own
November 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 11)
Acupuncture for Carpal Tunnel
April 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 04)
Breathing Techniques To Resolve Patient Issues
December 2013 (Vol. 14, Issue 12)
Do Emotions Really Originate in the Zang Organs?
December 2010 (Vol. 11, Issue 12)
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Ensuring Success With First-Time Clients
Ensuring Success With First-Time Clients

As modern medical standardization continues, the field of traditional Chinese medicine has the advantage of comprehensive personalization. For rare or complex cases, deeper consideration of constitution is invaluable. Proper constitutional assessment, especially with first-time clients, can guide desirable and predictable outcomes. This leads to a higher rate of return, and greater trust between you and your patient. 

Shayla Thompson, MAOM, LAc, Dipl. OM
Health Care / Public Health
A Return-on-Health Framework for Whole-Person Care (Pt. 2)
A Return-on-Health Framework for Whole-Person Care

Though the creation of a financially sustainable, health-promoting model feels far away today, we are casting a vision for a full return on health, believing that this compels us to keep one foot firmly rooted in caring for the sick and the other foot firmly founded in maintaining health. Shifting from a fee-for-service model to value-based care using a phased approach is paramount.

Leng Tang-Ritchie, DAOM, MSTOM, LAc; Amanda Azadian, BS
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Demystifying the Use of Laser Therapy in TCM Clinics
Demystifying the Use of Laser Therapy in TCM Clinics

Laser therapy has emerged as a powerful tool in the realm of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). This new modality fits beautifully into the toolbox of the modern acupuncturist, as it can be used as a hybrid form of stimulation to acupuncture points, meridians, organs, nerves, and symptomatic areas in a new way that blends both moxa and energetic needle-like responses.

Dustin Dillberg, DACM, LAc, PAS