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How to Address the Question, "Do You Accept Insurance?"
Do you ever dread getting asked the question, do you accept insurance—when you only accept cash, or when you are out-of-network? As part of my daily practice, mentoring acupuncturists to grow their practices faster and more effectively, I talk to a lot of practitioners.
Renying-Cunkuo Pulse: The Essential Pulse Method of the Ling Shu
The Ling Shu is a Han Dynasty classic book on the practice of Chinese medicine. It presents five main channel systems: Muscle Channels, Chapter 13; Luo Collaterals, Chapter 10 and others; The Main Channels, Chapter 10 and many more; Separate Channels (Divergent Channels) Chapter 11; and the Eight Extraordinary Channels, referenced in chapters throughout the book (there is very little theory).
Fighting Off Colds & the Flu With Essential Oils
We can't prevent colds and the flu from happening around us, but we can prevent them from spreading. Between clients who don't quite know they're coming down with something or co-workers with kids who are sick, we'll inevitably encounter an opportunity to come down with something this winter.
The Husband/Wife Imbalance
The Husband/Wife Imbalance, like Aggressive Energy, is an energetic block that will result in death, unless cleared, as its presence indicates that nature has given up the fight against the internal or external pathogenic factors that have assaulted the body/mind/spirit of the patient.
A New NCCIH Director ... One That Backs Acupuncture
The third time is a charm—the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), announced it's newest director, Dr. Helene Langevin.
Pregnancy Health: Looking at the Lower Extremities
When patients tell us they are pregnant, many times we focus on the obvious pregnancy signs and symptoms related to their current trimester of pregnancy, and the biomechanical impact on the spine and pelvis.
On Point: Acupuncture Theory & Discussion
Welcome to my new column for Acupuncture Today, which will focus exclusively on the theoretical discussion and clinical application of acupuncture theory and acupuncture points. One of the most common questions I encounter from novice to experienced practitioners is "how do I choose the correct acupuncture point?". I hope this column can help answer some of these questions.
Alligator Skin—Becoming a Business Owner Scale By Scale
I recently got an email from a past student that said she (and a few other therapists) had acquired a business with an existing space. Since I had owned a spa for 20 years, she wanted to know if I had any suggestions for them?
Kinesiology, A Pathway to Effective Therapy
I use kinesiology (in numerous ways) in my daily practice. A basic principle of Structural Energetic Therapy is to bring the structure of the body into support and balance to restore pain free function.
Placebos, Presence and the Zero Point
We spend a huge amount of time learning the techniques and methods of acupuncture and Chi-nese medicine, and are given professional licenses based on our ability to remember and accu-rately apply them.
With Sadness, But Respect: Leon Chaitow 1937-2018
After months of declining health Dr. Leon Chaitow—clinician, author, and teacher passed away on September 20, 2018. Earlier this year, at his request, Massage Today put pause to his long-time column, Integrated Bodywork.
Two Ways to Get a Logo You Love
Back in the 1980s I was a freelance copywriter in Orlando, Florida. My husband then, a guy named Roy, would go on to teach CranioSacral Therapy around the world. But at the time he was an art director at a local ad agency and he had a knack for creating killer logos.
Let's Talk About ... Collateral Ligaments of the Thumb
First let's remember the names of the two joints we are talking about. The Metacarpal Phalangeal or MP joint is the middle joint of the thumb and the Interphalangeal or IP joint is the distal joint of the thumb.
Building an Integrative Care Community
For the past 35 years, Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) has made an impact globally through its graduates (over 1,300 in the MAcOM program and over 120 in the DAOM program) and locally through its clinics.
Greetings From FinCon!
Personal finance on steroids for money nerds—that's the experience of being at FinCon#18, the annual conference for people who write, blog, teach, and make videos about personal finance.
A Moment of Silence for Dr. Leon Chaitow (1937-2018)
After months of declining health, Dr. Leon Chaitow – clinician, author and teacher – passed away on Sept. 20, 2018 at the age of 80.
An Effective Herb for Stress
We all know stress has become a significant factor in the increasing number of reported mental health disabilities and a contributor to various physical health conditions, such as ulcers, high blood pressure, heart disease, and so on.
World Acupuncture Day: A Meeting in Paris
World Acupuncture Day is an event organized by the World Acupuncture Day Organization (WADO) in response to the eighth anniversary that UNESCO has included acupuncture and moxibustion on it's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Paradise Lost: AWB Relief in Hawaii
In November, 2014, Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB) was hosting a training seminar on Oahu. A couple of us from the big island (aka "Hawaii" County) contacted AWB because the big island was in the middle of a crisis.
Client-Centered Outcomes: A Biopsychosocial Approach to Massage Practice
If your website or brochure contains a statement like: "massage improves..." then you are describing a massage outcome. Chances are that you selected the statement to reflect the needs and expectations of your client population.
Checking Your Posture: A Wholistic View From Head to Toe
As you begin reading this article, what position is your body in? Are you sitting down, standing up, lying down, or walking down the street perhaps? Whatever position you are in, stop and observe your posture.
Procuring a Place for the Future
As the acceptance of acupuncture continues to grow in the U.S. it is important that the profession be licensed in every state, and nationally board certified.
The Road to TCM, A Talk With Bob Doane
Bob Doane, a veteran acupuncturist, talks about his journey to TCM, the evolution of this medicine, and what he foresees in the future.
The NCCIH Seeks Participants for Acupuncture RCT
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) is seeking participants for a new Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA)—a Randomized Control Trial (RCT), which will evaluate the impact of, and strategies to best implement acupuncture treatment of older adults (65 years and older) with chronic low back pain (CLBP).
The Body's Role in Replacement Surgeries: How Joint Degradations Occur (Part 2)
In the first part of this article series I described time tested screening procedures and perspectives as indicators of when to encourage your clients to seek further medical evaluation.
Hiring Other Practitioners: Interviewing for the Right Candidate
How can we create great jobs for others in our field? How do we find the right people to employ in our clinics that will fit with our team and want to stay long term? I spoke with owners of two successful clinics that hire, and retain employees.
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