Author: Pacific College
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PCOM Staff, Faculty and Alumni Giving Back to Veterans
Categories: Research & ArticlesThe heart of a healer is filled with compassion and the desire to serve. The heart of a warrior is filled with honor and the desire to serve. These two worlds come together at PCOM. Some of our current students, alumni, and staff are veterans themselves. Giving back to the community is not just about…
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Building a Practice on a Budget: Getting Started
Categories: Research & ArticlesReal-life tips from Pacific College Alumna and Founder/President of Pink Image Breast Thermography Clinic Wendy Sellens, LAc Congratulations, you’ve graduated! You have your acupuncture and/or massage license, and you’re ready to start your private practice. Looking at the monetary costs can be overwhelming, but don’t be discouraged; it can be done. My first and most…
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What Does Apple Cider Vinegar NOT Do?
Categories: Research & ArticlesApple cider vinegar (ACV) is a major multi-tasker. This powerful liquid can improve your health from the inside out, from digestive improvements to skin and hair growth. There are numerous advantages to taking a daily small dose of ACV. What’s more, this natural remedy can work wonders on your home, pets, and cooking as well!…
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What is Massage Therapy Used For? Consider How Massage Can Heal
Categories: Research & ArticlesAre you interested in becoming a massage therapist? Massage is a sought-after form of relaxation and is often thought to be a luxury. At Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM), we teach more than massage for relaxation. We know that massage is good for the body as well as the mind. With our ancient Asian…
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Self Care Tips for Massage Therapists: You Take Care of Others’ Pain, Be Sure to Prevent Your Own
Categories: Research & ArticlesMassage therapists are naturally nurturing, intuitive individuals. They dedicate their careers to helping others release pain and get their bodies back into balance. However, if a massage therapist doesn’t take great care to avoid it, they may be on a path toward the opposite effect on their own health. Remember, you best serve your clients…
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Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Massage: Share These Ideas with Your Patients for a Healing Massage Experience
Categories: Research & Articles“Always say “yes” to the present moment. Surrender to what is. Say “yes” to life — and see how life suddenly starts working for you rather than against you.” ― Eckhart Tolle A quality massage is a wonder to experience. A massage patient can feel lighter, uplifted, and more energetic for days after a great…
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Graduate to Greatness Series Part 1: You’ve Graduated! First Steps to Setting up Shop
Categories: Research & ArticlesYou graduate with your acupuncture or massage therapy degree and are ready to take on the world. You are skilled and enthusiastic to make a name (and some money) for yourself in a career that helps people to feel great. But how do you put your education into practice? What steps do you need to…
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Pacific College Serving Others Through Global Health
Categories: Research & ArticlesIntroduction by: Stacy Gomes, Ed.D., with special interview by: Christine Dionese, LAc, featuring the founder of Acupuncture Ambassadors The increasing interest in grassroots global healthcare organizations has grown over the years. Pacific College students, faculty, and alumni continue to search out opportunities to serve others during their class term breaks. Opportunities abound among volunteer organizations,…
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Lower Your Blood Pressure, Extend Your Life
Categories: Research & ArticlesTraditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a unique perspective on high blood pressure. In TCM, it is believed that the body desires balance. A healthy body is our natural state and any illness or health issue is attributed to something in the body being out of balance. Chinese medicine strives to bring each patient back into…
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Quad Partners and Pacific College Partnership
Categories: Research & ArticlesIn 2008, Pacific College entered into a partnership with Quad Partners. This has sparked a lot of interest, as well as questions from Pacific’s holistic health community. To answer some of these questions, we sat down with Pacific College President Jack Miller and Quad Partners General Partner Daniel Neuwirth to explore the result of the…