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Don’t be Scared to Induce Labor
I frequently receive calls asking about ways to promote labor, and honestly, I was nervous about it at first. I thought to myself, when a baby is meant to come…
by ElieJan 28 No comments -
The Superhero Points
Ever wonder why some acupuncture points are used in almost every treatment? Why it is common to have a needle placed a little below your knee, on your wrist, in…
by ElieNov 4 1 comment -
Study Finds Acupuncture Can Treat Inflammatory Disease
A study conducted at Rutgers University found a connection between acupuncture and the physical processes that may treat sepsis, an infection with inflammation that causes 25,000 deaths each year in…
by ElieMar 3 1 comment -
Oregon Court of Appeals Rules Chiropractors Cannot Practice Dry Needling With Limited Training
Another win for licensed acupuncturists! The Oregon Court of Appeals recently overturned the May 2011 decision by the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners (OBCE) that allowed chiropractors in the state…
by ElieFeb 4 5 comments -
Win for Licensed Acupuncturists: New York Physical Therapy Association Will Not Pursue Dry Needling at This Time
The New York Physical Therapy Association advocates the use of dry needling by physical therapists in the state. The Association has spent the last several years developing a plan of…
by ElieDec 18 3 comments -
Beat the Winter Blues!
As the days get shorter and grayer, many people experience the blues. However, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can make the symptoms even more extreme. In the majority of cases, individuals…
by ElieNov 15 1 comment -
Acupuncture Fail: Arizona Allows Physical Therapists to Practice Dry Needling with Only 16 Hours of Training!
On October 22, 2013 the field of acupuncture took a major blow in Arizona. The state’s Board of Physical Therapy, which had been reviewing the use of dry needling, ruled…
by ElieOct 28 9 comments






