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Sometimes we must enter a room through one door and not another, even though they both lead into the same space. I am talking now of the recent cachet with the concept of “resilience” regarding health, chronic pain and longevity. More largely, those qualities that can be learned that teach…

Cases are built within boundaries. Such bounds may be a program, event, activity or individuals. In this instance, a medical case has boundaries that include clinical interactions that are comprised of history, signs, symptoms, diagnoses, treatment plans and treatments.

The Zurich Dojo was scattered with toy ducks, dolls, trains, exercise balls and teddy bears during my recent pediatric workshop. Participants, ABTs and LAcs, many of whom were also physical therapists and psychologists, were eager to gain fresh insights for their young clients. We had fun with the props.

The existence of a cross-cultural acupuncture profession in the United States, one that is legalized, licensed, supported by formalized, academic training and inclusive of non-Asian practitioners, is an important part of the medical landscape in this country and is responsible for improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans.

This interview is with Anna Cocliovo, a light researcher and Acupuncturist in Arizona. During my own research in light, I came across the article she published for the American Journal of Acupuncture and sought her out as a result. Anna’s journey in medicine and healing began as a physician’s assistant…

Colleagues from the Network of Researchers in Public Health in CAM recently published an article of interest to our Traditional Asian Medicine community. Their article describes best practices used in creating and sustaining successful integrative health services from hospital and community-based programs in Australia.

In my now prolonged dialogue with physicians, one question emerges with enough regularity to deserve mention and naming: what is a discipline? In medicine, a discipline must include and involve the professional in certain steps or a certain process. This process is nothing neither more nor less than the process…

When the AAAOM first formed in 2007, their mission was clear: to support the profession through education, resources and legislative advocacy. The first years of the organization were filled with promise and hope. There were more than 40 state associations on board and members were gearing up to move the…

Four years, ago I was diagnosed with a labral tear in my hip that was excruciating and “required surgery” according to an orthopedic surgeon. I tried everything and although the symptoms had mostly abated, I had to give up Yoga practice and everything that could exacerbate the tear. Patti Serrao,…

Qigong is an ancient form of exercise and meditation used to promote longevity and health. This practice has traditionally been used by adults to balance the body through mindfulness, focused breathing and gentle movements. We can teach these basic principles of Qigong to our youth, to enhance their confidence and…

As a practitioner and instructor of facial rejuvenation acupuncture I have gotten many calls over the past 10 years from individuals seeking help for various conditions affecting the facial muscles, nerves, and overall function of the face.

Our world is so full of over stimulation and constant information. We live in a fast paced, ever-changing society. If you seek you will receive. This is exactly why it is important for us as practitioners to stay focused and communicate to our patients on following through with their treatments…

If you went to the same kind of medical school I did and took the same kind of licensing exam I took, you were trained to seek out and expect to find primary deficiencies here in the U.S. However, after several years out of school, I and many of my…

The evaluation and management of craniofacial pain is a complex endeavor, which often encompasses the presence of temporomandibular joint disorders. There has been much confusion in regard to the differential diagnosis of a TMJ Disorder; however, this confusion can be easily clarified. The need for clarity is necessary for any…

One of the most important national activities currently taking place in relation to the development of the field of acupuncture and Oriental medicine profession (AOM) is the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) revision of the 2010 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. This revision only occurs every eight…

A constant question for us in the clinic is when to make adjustments and when to stay the course. A patient comes in and says, “Things are the same as last week.” How do you determine if you need to change your treatment or continue with what you started the…

As the world experiences unprecedented population growth and ever-increasing ecological pressures, the topic of preserving Chinese medicine’s natural resources has attracted steadily increasing attention from practitioners. The holistic nature of Chinese medicine tends to attract people with a passion for ecological sustainability to begin with, and the constant stream of…

When you first meet Anthony Giovanniello, you realize he’s a humble practitioner, yet is bursting with a type of dedication that you can’t help but be overwhelmingly inspired by. Anthony is the founder of Acupuncture Ambassadors, a large-scale humanitarian effort that has been directly bringing Oriental medicine to the global…

Pedram Shojai describes his venture into Traditional Chinese Medicine as a journey led by various “mystical experiences.” Shojai decided to change the course of his career when he looked deeper into the basics of TCM. Since receiving his Master’s in Oriental Medicine from Emperor’s College and OMD from PanAmerican University,…

The Bladder Official is known as the Official Who Controls the Storage of Water. In Western medical terms, this organ collects the urine excreted by the kidneys. During urination, the muscles of the bladder contract, opening the sphincter to allow the urine to flow out via the urethra. Excess water,…