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Practitioners from 33 U.S. states, Canada and China gathered to celebrate ASA’s 10th anniversary at the American Society of Acupuncturists 2025 annual live in-person conference on April 26-27, 2025, at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Arlington, Va. With the theme of “Cultivating Our Future Together,” practitioners shared practical…

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into health care has not only revolutionized conventional medical practices, but also opened new frontiers in alternative medicine such as acupuncture. AI's ability to analyze and interpret complex data can significantly enhance diagnostic accuracy, personalize treatment plans and optimize patient outcomes. This article explores…

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative movement disorder affecting nearly 1 million Americans. Current research confirms that PD is an incredibly complicated condition, and while researchers attempt to unravel the best pharmacological and surgical interventions for PD, there is strong evidence that a well-designed exercise program would be of…

Daoshing

Traditional Chinese medicine has been used for centuries to support fertility by improving egg quality, balancing hormones and enhancing overall vitality. Whether a patient is actively trying to conceive or simply looking to support long-term reproductive health, understanding these natural approaches can help them maintain wellness at any stage of…

Marla

Tori

The U.S. skincare industry has a significant regulatory gap – the FDA doesn’t regulate skincare ingredients, creating opportunities for deceptive marketing and information. Transparency with ingredients is essential to avoid the greenwashing effect. Practitioners performing skin rejuvenation services should understand product ingredients to not only lend to optimal results, but…

Katharina

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating condition characterized by persistent fatigue, autonomic dysfunction and diminished quality of life. While conventional treatments often focus on symptom management, acupuncture and moxibustion are gaining recognition for their potential to modulate autonomic function and improve clinical outcomes.

In my last article, I addressed treatment of hip osteoarthritis with acupuncture point protocols. In this installment, let’s discuss herbal patent medicines that are also effective in treating hip OA. This is a condition I treat extensively with both herbal medicines and acupuncture. While the focus of this article is…

In a perfect world, every patient relationship would be straightforward, with clear communication and no legal entanglements. However, for acupuncturists treating children of divorced parents, the reality is often far more complex. These situations can present unique challenges, ranging from parental consent disputes to billing complications, all of which can…

Carly

How much training in gua sha did you get in acupuncture school? If it was not much more than an introduction, now is the time to revisit this powerful healing modality. I’ve found gua sha to be one of my go-to skills to address myofascial dysfunction, all sorts of pain,…

As a teacher I always found it invaluable to ask students about their initial careers / training as a way of inspiring leads into a new path in Asian medicine and open a multi-dimensional view of the five elements to facilitate diagnoses. In short, to utilize the familiar as a…

For 2025 there is a substantial increase in value for the initial set of codes 97810 and 97813 for Medicare / the VA. The rates significantly increased in January 2025 due to increases in the relative value units (RVU) of 97810 and 97813. They roughly increased by 20% – the…

Yen-Nien (Jason)

Despite advances in cancer treatment, conventional therapies often come with significant side effects and are not always effective, leaving many patients searching for alternative or complementary approaches to improve their quality of life. One emerging solution lies in the integration of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). By combining the strengths of…

The latest “Rapid Recommendation” from the BMJ (formerly the British Medical Journal ) addresses “commonly used interventional procedures for non-cancer chronic spine pain.” 1 The recommendation, which applies to adults with chronic spine pain not caused by cancer or inflammatory arthropathy, and is based on a clinical practice guideline developed…