Everywhere you look in the acupuncture community, you will encounter the word, “Oriental.”  One of the diplomas on my wall, earned with blood, sweat, and tears, says that I am a Diplomate in “Oriental” Medicine.  Many acupuncture colleges around the cou… more »

by Malia Kirby There are only days left to sign a crucial petition to alert the Obama Administration to the fact that acupuncturists are not currently recognized as healthcare providers under the Social Security Act and, therefore, cannot get reimburse… more »

The statement of a treatment principle (zhi ze) is a standard step in the practice of professional Chinese medicine in China. These principles are written down right after the patient’s presenting patterns and before the treatment plan. As such, they ar… more »

by Honora Lee Wolfe A couple of weeks ago, I was visiting a number of the schools in Florida, speaking to students and meeting faculty and administration folks. At one of these events, a student asked me what did I think was the most important skill to… more »