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June 2023 (Vol. 24, Issue 6)

Sports Injuries
An Acupuncturist's Guide to Treating Tennis Elbow
How It Develops, What to Look for and the Best Ways to Treat It
Michael Zakko, LAc

Acupuncture & Acupressure
Before You Use Your Needles...
Kenton Sefcik, RAc, Dipl. Ac., Dipl. TCM

Herbal Medicine
The Perfect Fit for the Perfect Pattern
Two Patients With Cough – Which Formula Works for Each?
Craig Williams, LAc, AHG

Anti Aging / Healthy Aging  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Focus on Longevity: The V02 Max Test
Including Objective Findings From a V02 Max Test in Your TCM Diagnosis and Treatment Plan
Tara Kulikov, DACM, MSTOM, MA

Your Practice / Business
4 Reasons You Should Be Using SOAP Notes
Antonio Arias

Health Care / Public Health
Understanding the Challenges of U.S. Acupuncture Practice (Pt. 1)
Overview – Current Position and Primary Challenge
Dongcheng Li, AP, EdD, Dipl. OM; Karen Karp, EdD

Chinese & Asian Medicine
Extraordinary Circumstances: Cultivating Relationships With Chong Mai
Nicholas Sieben, LAc

Your Practice / Business
You Need a Business Plan! (Pt. 2)
Key Elements of a Working Plan
Nell Smircina, MBA, DAOM, LAc, Dipl. OM

Soft Tissue / Trigger Points
Trigger-Point Acupuncture for Posture Alignment (Pt. 1)
Christopher Chapleau, DAc, LAc, Dipl. Ac., AIT, IMT, MSHP, CES, HMS

Your Practice / Business
The Power of Effective Communication
Use It to Minimize Your Liability and Improve Patient Care
Brandon Hoffman

Acupuncture Techniques
Your Client Asked You to Do What? Exploring Scope of Practice
Pam Ferguson, Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM), AOBTA & GSD-CI, LMT

Women's Health  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Acupuncture for Women With Overactive Bladder
Editorial Staff

Patient Compliance  |  DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE
Treatment Compliance-Adherence in Acupuncture
Wei (Vivien) Zhang, LAc

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Your Practice / Business
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
Chinese & Asian Medicine
Exploring the Concept of Souls in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Exploring the Concept of Souls in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine and the Vedic traditions both offer rich frameworks for understanding human health, emphasizing the balance of physical, mental, and spiritual aspects. The concept of "souls" or spiritual components in TCM, namely Hun, Po, Shen, Yi, and Zhi, bears significant similarities to the yogic concept of koshas. Their similarities and differences provide insights into how these systems contribute to holistic health practices.

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Oksana Gryvnak, R. TCMP, RAc