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Here is the latest acupuncture news and happenings from around the world to help you stay “on point” with the profession. This month there is exciting news from many of the acupuncture schools across the country. Expansions, promotions, events and more. Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine is now offering…

I spent eight months studying in Asia, at three different hospitals and several private clinics - all of which counted towards my license. I participated in the apprenticeship program, which has since been removed as an option. Instead of spending three to four years pursuing my Master’s degree in an…

Chronic and inflammatory diarrhea is a serious and debilitating symptom and is the often the main presenting complaint in a long list of Western medical conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, diverticulitis, Celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis to name but a few. While there are diverse etiologies behind…

Tung’s Acupuncture was originally a closely guarded oral tradition that was exclusively passed down within the Tung family. Master Tung Ching-Chang broke this tradition and accepted his first disciple outside the family in 1962 in Taipei, Taiwan, over 48 years ago. Since then, Master Tung’s system has gained a tremendous…

The Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine announced the first dual Master’s degree program in Traditional Chinese Medicine this month. Students can earn the Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree awarded by the school and also the Master of Acupuncture and Tui Na degree from Zhejiang Chinese Medical University…

As a healthcare provider, whether one bills health insurance companies directly or gives patients superbills, the practitioner is often drawn into the patient’s struggles to get their treatments paid for by their insurance. As an acupuncturist for nearly 17 years, I have had both positive and negative experiences with health…

The Ling Shu is considered the seminal text of acupuncture. It begins with a mission statement: “To preserve and protect acupuncture, so it won’t be forgotten, obliterated and lost.”

Hip pain due to osteoarthritis is a common condition related to “wear and tear” degeneration of the articular surface of the joint. I would like to discuss the diagnosis and assessment of pain due to hip joint arthritis and then outline a four-step approach to treat this condition with acupuncture.…

Buildings have them. Martial artists and Tai Chi practitioners also have them—a solid foundation on which to build. The foundation of any private practice is built upon a steady flow of new patients. To grow a thriving practice, you have to build and foster every single patient relationship in such…

Kids love acupuncture. I swear its true! Right now pediatric acupuncture is gaining momentum as many parents realize that acupuncture is a natural, safe and effective treatment not only for themselves, but for their children too. According to the 2007 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), acupuncture users increased by 1…

When the body is in free flow, with no blockage, there can be no imbalance, disharmony, or pain. It is only when the flow of qi , blood and fluids is compromised that a pattern of disharmony results. Thus, the goal for all acupuncture treatment is to restore the body…

I am spending a considerable amount of time with phone calls particularly with physicians whom I have referred or have been referred a patient. There are also instances that I may spend 15-30 minutes with a patient on the phone to discuss specific issues of their care or case. Am…

Pain is a sensation of discomfort, distress, or even agony that results from the stimulation (by heat, cold or pressure) of specialized nerve endings. Even though pain serves as a protective mechanism for the body, it may cause a tremendous amount of suffering. In such cases, pain must be managed…

Symmetry in form and movement is one of many aspects of Tai Ji and qi gong to be aware of through observation and feeling to identify imbalances and benefit health. Good qi circulation engenders good health. Uneven posture generates tension and blocks qi flow. In the practice of Tai Ji…

One of the greatest issues we face as clinicians is when a patient’s complaints don’t seem to make sense – or worse, seem to be fabricated. For a long time, if a diagnosis was not clear it was usually assumed that the patient was deliberately trying to mislead their doctor…

A group of about 20 volunteer acupuncturists from across Missouri - including Springfield, Kansas City, St. Louis, Fort Leonard Wood, Van Buren and Brixey along with Acupuncturists Without Borders provided 500 free acupuncture treatments to Joplin residents and relief workers immediately after the May 22 tornado that took more than…

When Mary Tagliaferri, MD, L.Ac. and Isaac Cohen, OMD, L.Ac. co-founded the Complementary and Alternative Medicine Program at the University of California, San Francisco’s Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center and opened the first traditional Chinese medicine clinic at UCSF, their plan was straight forward: employ state of the art…