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The Stomach, known as “the Official of rotting and ripening food and drink,” with its paired Official, the Spleen, represents the Earth Element within us. In the cycle of the seasons, Earth is associated with late summer — a time when growth has reached completion. The harvest is abundant, the…

The points used and selected were modified slightly during each successive treatment based on JA’s constitution at the time of the follow up consultations. The point formulas chosen were alternated back and front treatments every treatment, and occasionally, if there was time, both treatment formulas were performed.

On the main drag through West Hollywood, a stone’s throw from the famed Sunset Strip, sits Being Alive , a nonprofit organization that focuses on the health and wellness of people living with HIV and AIDS. The clinic offers an array of health care related modalities and services including chiropractic…

A new venture between Bastyr University and AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine has united the two schools. They are set to become the “AOMA College of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine,” within the University, after the final approval of the NWCCU and the Department of Education. This new partnership was…

The Trudy McAlister Foundation (TMF), a 501c3 non-profit corporation, has announced the recipients of the 2017 AOM scholarship awards. Five students have received scholarships totaling $11,000.

Recently, after I had finished teaching a class on ethics, I read a blog post on the AAAOM website regarding “gainful employment.” The published information made me reflect on what I had just discussed with the students — the acupuncturists’ ethical responsibility to the patient, the profession and the public.

If you haven’t heard of Doug Dearth (director and producer of the award winning film, 9000 Needles ), you’re about to ... when Doug’s younger brother Devin suffered a brain stem bleed, and subsequently a stroke, he was left partially paralyzed. After navigating through insurance coverage and trying to find…

The pathways in Chinese medicine are first presented in the Mawangdui medical texts that date to the warring states, a period of the Zhou dynasty (403 BC-221 BC). Hundreds of years later a more comprehensive and precise pathway syste

Long ago I had a patient that didn’t fill her herb prescription. I asked her why and she began to reply hesitantly. I stepped in and said, “I understand if you have concerns about products from China. Would you like to know more about why I trust my herbs?” She…

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As a Five Element acupuncturist who teaches facial acupuncture classes nationally, I was surprised to learn that one of the basic principles I was taught in school is unfamiliar to most acupuncturists.

“A” Isn’t Just for Acupuncture; In Memoriam: Dr. Ray Rubio.

As the winter months come to a close and warmer spring weather appears, patients may begin to present with new challenging pattern presentations. Spring is a time of reawakening and new growth, however this season can also be a time of allergies, colds, and respiratory issues.

Being in love is one the most beautiful and enjoyable experiences. Most of us are willing to pay almost any price to have that experience, and still often find it elusive or fleeting. Navigating the ups and downs of loving relationships are often challenging — even for the most psychologically…

If radial arteries could talk (and in my experience they can to some extent), they would say, “Step away from the smartphone.” At least that is the message I am receiving loud and clear as I feel the pulses of many patients.

Sometimes it may seem that you require a degree in medicine to understand hormones and how they function. Although there is plenty of information regarding the science of hormones, most of this information as well as conclusions from various studies, can be confusing and conflicting — even to experienced physicians.…

A couple years ago I had a case that showed me the importance of open communication between health practitioners. We need to show up with less fear, and let go of our judgments so we can do better for the patient.