Category: Research & Articles

COVID-19 and Telemedicine: adapting your acupuncture and Chinese medicine practice to the age of social distancing In this Master Class, Dr. Jill Blakeway, DACM, LAc, shares her experience of moving a three-site, 28-practitioner Chinese medicine practice, YinOva, online to practice telemedicine. Dr. Blakeway describes the therapies that can be most commonly and effectively used with …

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COVID-19 and TCM Case Study: Treating early stage COVID-19 infections (two cases) In this fascinating presentation, Dr. Jake Fratkin, OMD, LAc, presents two early COVID-19 and TCM case studies along with a wealth of information about Chinese herbs formulas for treatment, as well as resource links to additional information. There are smart questions and brilliant …

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In this Master Class, Dr. Dillberg presents a case of Traditional Chinese Medicine for shoulder pain complicated by postural imbalances, as well as sleep disorders. He offers therapeutic approaches that range from acupuncture and herbs to laser, postural exercises and much more. Dr. Dillberg generously addresses many of the audience’s well-informed questions and opinions about …

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Dear Pacific students, It’s been at least a few days since I’ve sent an update to you on important topics, tho’ it seems like a year. It’s amazing how fast one loses connection to the days and weeks when they’re not anchored by our workweek routines and those now sorely-missed weekends. Ah, the things I …

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Join master herbalist Mazin Al-Khafaji, one of the leading clinicians and teachers in the field of dermatology and Tradtional Chinese Medicine (TCM), as he reviews internal and external applications of Chinese herbs for psoriasis. During this presentation, multiple treatment phases and reassessments are reviewed, as well as questions about Western medicine interactions and other considerations. …

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By Susan West Qigong is a wellness practice from China whose roots trace back to healing practices of ancient Asia [1], with many different branches and methods. While they have different emphases, all share three main elements: training the body, mind, and breath. Breath training exercises can include different ways of inhaling, exhaling, and holding …

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Dear students at all campuses and online, I know that these are unprecedented times, and we are all working hard to provide you with the best financial options to complete your education. This email is largely to address the questions I have received from a number of students who do not yet utilize federal financial aid. For …

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Dear San Diego, New York and Chicago on-ground and online students and faculty, What a week, right?! Yikes. Friday’s just not what it used to be with all our favorite restaurants, movies, and more closed for business. To help, I’m sending you something very special to brighten your day and enrich your knowledge of Chinese …

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In this powerful webinar that was deleted by YouTube from our channel after almost 15000 views, our featured guest, Dr. John Chen, PhD, PharmD, OMD, LAc, from Evergreen Herbs, discusses how coronavirus (Covid-19) is currently being treated with Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. Dr. Chen provides a brief discussion on the pathology and treatment from …

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6 Suggestions for Massage Therapy with Highly Sensitive People By Bracha K. Sharp Until I came to massage therapy school and found out that there were at least three or four other HSPs in the world, and in just one school, no less, I had thought that they were thin on the ground. But then …

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