Editor’s Note: Part 1 of this article appeared in the November issue. The he-sea points relate to the bowels, which is the area where the Divergent Channels are thought to diverge. The shu-stream ...

According to a study published in JAMA Network Open, the percentage of adult low back pain (LBP) patients with one or more insurance claims filed for acupuncture increased from 0.9% as of 2010 to 1.6% ...

The pelvis serves as the foundation or root of the body. When acupuncturists treat the pelvis, we can create a catalyst for healing the whole body. The physical anatomy of the pelvis and the ...

Krystal Lynn Couture is a holistic PT and acupuncturist . She received her Master of Science in Acupuncture from the Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture; and her Doctorate of Physical ...

One of the things that makes acupuncture so difficult to measure is that the medicine actually does contain some esoteric aspects. There have been numerous studies that demonstrate the neurochemical ...

These are the first international, multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed recommendations for the safe practice of acupuncture in integrative oncology. They are the result of a two-year collaboration of 15 ...

Whether the patient pays cash and you give them a superbill or the patient sends the bill in to their insurance company, documentation is always required. Have you looked at your history / examination ...

Strong patient relationships are built on trust, education, and communication. Effective engagement can improve outcomes, satisfaction, and retention. Here are eight strategies to strengthen patient ...

Editor’s Note: Part 1 of this article appeared in the November issue. As modern medical standardization continues, the field of traditional Chinese medicine has the advantage of comprehensive ...

As Chinese medicine practitioners, we know that traditional Chinese medicine offers a unique, holistic approach to PCOS. This opens up enormous opportunities for our profession to fill the gap and ...

It doesn’t occur to many health practitioners that ageism can be as offensive as racism or sexism. Equally offensive is the practitioner who ignores the client and aims questions at a relative or ...