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The Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (CCAHM) recently appointed Jenny Lu, DACM, LAc, as the new member-at-large on the council’s executive committee. Dr. Lu is a longtime administrator at Southern California University of Health Sciences, currently serving as dean of the Eastern Medicine Department.
Editorial Staff
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In this series of articles, we will explore the factors contributing to our current state of “sick care,” the best practices for integrating holistic healing, and three case studies illustrating the evidence that a bridge between the worlds of traditional Eastern medicine and modern Western medicine is not only achievable,…
Leng Tang-Ritchie, DAOM, MSTOM, LAc; Amanda Azadian, BS
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Your Practice / Business
Part 1: Managing Expectations
In seven years of post-graduate practice, I have had the privilege to give 675 people their first acupuncture treatment (as of mid-2024, when I wrote this article). Not included in that number are the numerous clients who trusted me to try acupuncture again after an uncomfortable or impersonal session. My…
Shayla Thompson, MAOM, LAc, Dipl. OM
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Acupuncture & Acupressure
Feeling the temperature begin to change in the fall, even if ever so slightly in the intensely warm climate of Texas, always reminds me of how the human body is intimately connected to our environment. As the heat fades, moods begin to brighten, energy rises, and deeper sleep ensues. During…
Craig Williams, LAc, AHG
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When I was a young student of acupuncture, the channel system I was most intrigued with was the extraordinary vessels. Described as the foundation, I initially wanted to always treat with this channel system. As I matured, I came to see that the extraordinary vessels can be quite demanding. They…
Nicholas Sieben, LAc
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Chronic / Acute Conditions
Morton’s neuroma, a painful condition affecting the ball of the foot, particularly between the third and fourth metatarsal bones, is a common condition treated by acupuncturists, as well as podiatrists and orthopedists. Characterized by inflammation of the common digital plantar nerve leading to the toes, this condition can cause sharp,…
Bill Reddy, LAc, Dipl. Ac.
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When it comes to dietary supplements, there are thousands upon thousands of choices. So, why not choose one that can address pain and assist with mental health? A supplement that can address inflammation, while also preventing certain types of cancer. Fortunately, herbal ingredients offer multiple mechanisms of action, resulting in…
Lexi Loch, ND
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has taken significant steps in promoting the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in practice, recognizing its potential to address global challenges such as workforce shortages, patient safety, disease diagnosis, and routine health information systems management. But what does this mean for acupuncturists?
Brandon Hoffman, BA
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I am always surprised by the relatively low numbers of acupuncturists and Chinese medicine practitioners who practice qigong since it offers direct, lived experience of yinyang, the acupuncture points and channels, and more. It springs from the same roots as our medicine and enhances our ability to enjoy free flow,…
Peter Deadman
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The world seems to be abuzz these days with what some are calling the “psychedelic renaissance,” a veritable revival and reimagining of utilizing both natural and synthetic psychedelic compounds to encourage states of healing in its participants. As an acupuncturist and recent graduate of a psychedelic-assisted therapies and research certification…
Roxanne Nichols, DAc, LAc, RMT
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It’s time to discuss some “secrets in plain sight” that I believe will help acupuncturists increase their profitability. These observations were made while working in multidisciplinary clinics for over two decades in Long Island, New York, and four of the five boroughs of  New York City.
Lawrence Howard, DAc, LAc
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Make Sure You’re Gathering the Right Information to Avoid Errors
Before you go thinking that patient safety is only a hospital issue, think again. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have identified the types of clinical errors to include diagnostic errors. They define a diagnostic error as “the failure to establish an accurate and timely explanation of the…
Scott Munsterman, DC, FICC, CPCO
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You Could Be Missing the Root for the Branch in Your Treatment Approach
When a patient comes into your clinic with a chief complaint of chronic pain, there are arguably many viable approaches to treatment. But would you ask this patient about their emotional state and their satisfaction level with their family, personal and professional relationships, noting any temporal correlation between emotional shifts…
Heather Noemi, DACM, Dipl. OM, LAc
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In recent years, health care in the West has seen a significant paradigm shift as practitioners worldwide recognize the benefits of integrating traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with Western medicine. Let’s explore the potential of combining these two diverse medical systems to enhance patient care and improve health outcomes.
Regina Robles, LAc, DAOM

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