Wei (Vivien) Zhang, LAc

Wei (Vivien) Zhang, licensed acupuncturist and certified Chinese herbalist, is the first acupuncturist at the Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine of Mass. General Hospital; and also serves as a medical staff member of Emerson Hospital. As her new endeavor, she is working on integrative treatments for autism and other brain development-related conditions with Dr. Martha Herbert, a pediatric neurologist and brain development researcher, and Dr. June Kong, a primary care physician. Wei was a professor of New England School of Acupuncture from 1999-2008 before dedicating herself to full-time clinical care. She received her medical degree from Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and master's degree in nutrition and health promotion from Simmons College.

Previous Articles

The Anatomy of Acupuncture Meridians
November 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 11)
Treatment Compliance-Adherence in Acupuncture
June 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 06)
Simultaneous Stimulation of Dual Acupoints
February 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 02)
Case Report on Chronic LBP (Pt. 2)
December 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 12)
Case Report on Chronic Low Back Pain (Pt. 1)
November 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 11)
Acupuncture and Dementia: A Scalp Acupuncture, Neuroimaging-Based Protocol
July 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 07)
Wei Qi and Mast Cells
April 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 04)
Acupuncture Points and Mast Cells (Pt. 1)
March 2022 (Vol. 23, Issue 03)
Acupuncture & Adjunctive Treatments for Ramsay Hunt Syndrome: Case Report (Pt. 2)
December 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 12)
Acupuncture & Adjunctive Treatments for Ramsay Hunt Syndrome: Case Report
November 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 11)
Treating Angioedema With Acupuncture
April 2021 (Vol. 22, Issue 04)
Scalp Acupuncture (Pt. 2)
September 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 09)
Scalp Acupuncture (Pt. 1)
August 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 08)
Appreciating the Importance of De Qi
April 2020 (Vol. 21, Issue 04)
Differentiating Qi Under the Needle (Part 2)
February 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 02)
Differentiating Qi Under the Needle
January 2019 (Vol. 20, Issue 01)
Trending
Women's Health
A Harmonious Point Combination to Treat Constipation During Pregnancy
A Harmonious Point Combination to Treat Constipation During Pregnancy

Acupuncture can provide constipation relief while maintaining a healthy pregnancy. A combination of San Jiao 6 (Zhi Gou) and Stomach 36 (Zu San Li) is excellent for treating constipation during pregnancy. San Jiao 6 is the shu-stream and fire point of the San Jiao channel. It can regulate the qi of the three jiaos, unblock the qi of the fu organs, descend counterflow fire, open the orifices, activate the collaterals to disperse stagnation, and eliminate distention to stop pain.

Jacky Zhu, MAOM, LAc
Acupuncture Techniques
Acupuncture’s Role in Stimulating the Vagus Nerve
Acupuncture’s Role in Stimulating the Vagus Nerve

One of the longest nerves in the body is known as the vagus nerve (VN). The VN is the 10th pair of cranial nerves that originates at the brain stem in the medulla oblongata. This nerve is part of the parasympathetic nervous system, which is a part of the ANS. Research suggests ear acupuncture can activate the VN.

Amanda Archuleta, DAOM, LAc
Your Practice / Business
Putting Mitochondrial Health at the Center of Clinical Care
Putting Mitochondrial Health at the Center of Clinical Care

Mitochondria, the cell’s “powerhouses,” generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP), regulate oxidative stress, and coordinate vital cellular functions. When mitochondrial health declines, patients may experience widespread effects, from impaired muscle recovery to cognitive decline. The mitochondrial theory of aging even suggests progressive mitochondrial deterioration is a central mechanism in chronic disease and systemic frailty. Photobiomodulation (PBM), the therapeutic use of red and near-infrared light, directly targets mitochondria to restore energy metabolism.

 |  Digital Exclusive
Phil Harrington, DC, CMLSO, FASLMS