Traditional Acupuncture Treatment is First Choice for Acupuncturist Recovering from Lower Back Surgery

Firstly, please read posts for November12 and 13, 2007   'I will keep you posted on the patient‚Äôs progress.This scenario is going down now in Arizona and it is altogether possible that this lady is undergoing surgery as I write this post. ' Today, I can happily confirm that my learned … [Read more...]

A Day in the Clinical Life of a Traditional Acupuncture Practitioner

G'Day Y'all, In clinic yesterday I saw an extremely diverse range of patients. I think the happiest was our IVF patient, after trying for several months she arrived in clinic yesterday to happily announce that she was indeed, pregnant. … [Read more...]

Traditional Acupuncturist Indulges in Luxurious Armchair Travelling

G'Day Y'all, A close friend sent me this email last night and I sure felt little guilty reading it from comfort of my plush office chair. As I reflected on her situation and how it might feel to be way out west whilst up the creek with nary a paddle insight, I was taken by the uniqueness of her … [Read more...]

Controversial Acupuncture Legislation Passed in New Jersey

Today, in New Jersey, the chiros managed to get their bill passed through the assembly committee. This is the bill that would allow them to practice acupuncture with the same abbreviated entry that MDs can (among any other things). The massage therapists also got a licensing bill passed through … [Read more...]

The Fine Art of Traditional Acupuncture

This was my favorite quote from Elisa Rossi‚Äôs workshop yesterday. What more can I say? Lingshu, ch.9 ‚ÄúWhen he needles, the doctor has to be in a state of deep calm, has to come and go only together with the shen, act as though he has doors and windows shut, hun and po are not dispersed, yi and … [Read more...]

The Fundamentals of Traditional Acupuncture Practice Management

An email to my colleague, Andy Rosenfarb from New Jersey. G'Day Andy, … [Read more...]

Apprehensive newbie patient reports on 2nd acupuncture treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome

Dear Alan: Thank you for your e-mail. Actually,on Monday, my acupuncture practitioner said something that was really important and relevant for both you and I. She was asking me how long I was having symptoms, and it turned I was having them for a long time without knowing what they were, i.e. a … [Read more...]

Meridian Based Acupuncture puts more Skilful Rock into my Clinical Role

A response to New Jersey Acupuncturist Andy Rosenfarb, www.acupuncturehealth.net G'Day Andy, I am absolutely delighted that you are enjoying videos. I think your viewing strategy is right on the money. Meeting Ikeda sensei rejuvenated my career, 12 years on and his skill, knowledge, … [Read more...]

New Jersey Acupuncturist’s Clinical Practice Benefits from Exceptional Traditional Acupuncture DVD’s

G'Day from Downunda, Here is some interesting feedback from my colleague Andy Rosenfarb, renowned TCM acupuncture practitioner specializing in treating patients suffering from eye disorders. I recently sent him 2 sets of Ikeda sensei's DVD's and as you will read he is reveling in the clinical … [Read more...]

As Practitioner’s of Traditional Acupuncture wev’e gotta know when to hold ‘em and know when to fold ‘em.

Even if I was next door not to mention an hours drive away, which is the distance to the aforementioned Korean practitioners clinic, I would ere on the side of caution in making any bold statements about my ability to bring about a satisfactory resolution to the serious medical dilemma described in … [Read more...]