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As the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) continues to modernize how veterans access care, a growing collaboration between the National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM) and the American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) is helping ensure NCBAHM nationally board-certified acupuncturists are well-positioned to serve within the VA…

For 2026, relative value units (RVUs) for acupuncture services have increased under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS). These changes result in higher reimbursement potential for acupuncture procedures and extend beyond traditional Medicare. You must bill the higher rate to receive the increased payment. Failing to update your fee schedule…

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The recently published white paper “The State of 21st Century Acupuncture in the United States” represents a landmark effort to synthesize decades of disparate information into a unified, evidence-based reference that defines who we are as a profession, what we do and where we’re headed. This installment highlights one of…

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Chinese medical theory details each meridian’s functions and associations, which can be extrapolated for metaphorical significance. For example, the Large Intestine (LI) meridian expels physical and emotional waste, supporting systemic purification and renewal. Its anatomical trajectory, which traverses the index finger, upper extremity, shoulder, neck, and terminates at the contralateral…

An anxious part of the self can be very persistent. It is a self-contained story with a pattern of somatic repercussions based on beliefs and coping strategies from life experiences that often start in childhood. The good news is that since anxiety presents with a repeatable pattern, we can start…

Although often overlooked, the reflexes required to maintain proper eye alignment during head movements while walking or running involve highly intricate processes. Enhancing balance in older adults with cognitive impairment is particularly important, as research indicates these individuals are five times more likely to experience falls compared to cognitively healthy…

Education is the currency of access. It determines which practitioners are trusted in hospital credentialing, which programs qualify for federal loan forgiveness, which providers are recognized by insurers, and which voices shape policy. As the healthcare system expands coverage for nonpharmacologic therapies, acupuncturists must be ready to step into those…

Bradley

Why mercury and metal? To start, both mercury and metal are minerals, but the associations go deeper in function and include the planet as well. The metal element and mercurial energy dissolve and release, helping us to communicate with spirit to free the body-mind-soul – transforming and evolving into the…

Diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) causes chronic diarrhea and abdominal discomfort that significantly impacts quality of life. Current pharmaceutical treatments have limited efficacy. Recent research highlights the role of gut microbiota in IBS-D development and recovery. This study compared how acupuncture and moxibustion at a single acupoint perform against pharmaceutical…

Ann

I have spent the past decade honing my craft and learning how to run a successful acupuncture practice. Having survived the pandemic and found several niches for myself, I have turned back to my first love, teaching. As I have developed more curricula I continue to ask the same question:…

During the colder months of the year it is extremely common to encounter both acute and chronic upper respiratory challenges in the clinic. I often find practitioners worry about such issues, despite the fact that Chinese medicine is extremely effective as a first-line treatment and defense. With that said, let’s…