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The following is a recent case study from my clinic showcasing the often dramatic positive results of acupuncture for acute health challenges. This patient is a 44-year-old female suffering from acute eye inflammation with concomitant eye pain with headache. Upon visit to her allopathic physician, after examination, the patient was…

Coercive control, also known as mind control, thought reform, undue influence, or colloquially referred to as a “cult,” is a growing and concerning phenomenon, especially in the United States. In essence, coercive control is pervasive, underscoring the importance for health care practitioners to be keenly aware of this issue, and…

Part 1 of this article discussed the nighttime hours of what I call the Tan Cycle 24-Hour Clock, which is meant to be an evolution of the TCM clock. The shift proposed by this evolution is based on current, modern physiological understanding and observation. Part 2 explores the daytime hours.

Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes are the codes that describe the services provided to your patient from exams, therapy, X-ray, etc. Some years can have a pronounced change, like in 2021, when there was a complete revamp of evaluation and management services (E&M). Let’s take a look at the 2024…

A randomized clinical trial suggests auricular acupuncture is effective for reducing symptoms of depression. The study, conducted at four university research centers in Brazil and involving adults (ages 18-50) diagnosed with moderate or moderately severe depression, randomized patients to one of two treatment groups for comparison, featuring a six-week intervention…

Whether you already have a website up and running or are in the early stages of planning, you should think about how robust you want the site to be. Here are three tips to help you optimize your site and in doing so, build your practice. These tips will help…

There is no concept more confused and slandered in popular culture than the idea of physical hunger. And yet, understanding the role of hunger in the health of our patients is a critical skill for the superior physician.

Rotator-cuff injuries are a common cause of shoulder pain and functional impairment. Various treatment modalities are available to manage these injuries, with class 4 laser therapy emerging as a promising non-invasive option. This case study explores the application of class 4 laser therapy in the rehabilitation of a patient with…

For solo practitioners, balancing the complex and diverse demands of being both a clinician and business operator can be overwhelming. Tasks including managing patient communication, collecting payments, and scheduling appointments are critical, but take up valuable time that could be reserved for treating patients. It may seem daunting to add…

Kyle

After hiring someone, I doubled my practice by the next year to around 40 patients per week. I didn’t have to use my time on things I didn’t like doing: collecting money (I want to be the “good guy,” not the “bad guy”), calling patients when they’re running late or…

Part 1 of this article (January 2024 issue) discussed considerations when choosing a microneedling pen, including pen size, diameter, cartridges, and materials. In this installment, let's discuss other things to consider including battery life, storage case, warranty, serums and more.

One of the most important topics I discuss with patients on a weekly basis during the winter months is the importance of seasonal nutrition. During the colder months, I teach patients creative ways to use food and spices to warm the body, stimulate digestion, promote blood circulation, and nourish /…

In the ever-evolving landscape of migraine management, where diverse strategies from pharmaceutical interventions to integrative therapies come into play, a recent addition to the repertoire is capturing attention: CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) agonist drugs. This article delves into a comparative exploration of these cutting-edge “biologics” with acupuncture.

This is not the first time I have discussed goals and what we must do if we are truly engaged in advancing this profession. With a new year underway, let’s take a fresh perspective for 2024. It’s the Year of the Dragon; this year brings energy, strength and sometimes, breeze…

“My back is killing me!” Haven’t we all heard that countless times? And not just in our clinical practice, classrooms, at dinner parties, out shopping, or during phone calls with friends and family. How many of us stop in our tracks to offer help on the spot?

Reader Question: I have had some success billing insurance, and accept some very-well-paying plans. However, several plans do not seem to work well, so I have avoided them as you suggested in a previous article. I have been getting random denials and hope you have a list of common errors…

The Acupuncture National Discipline Database (ANDD) offers a free, one-stop search engine that captures and publishes state and national public information on all discipline matters pertaining specifically to licensed and certified acupuncturists in the U.S.

Tina

The other mainstream medical professions all have very strong organizations that can represent them to serve their practitioners’ interests, including, for example, the American Medical Association (AMA), the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Acupuncture has multiple national associations, but none of them…