Tag: practice
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Reaction Without Thought: An Interview with Herman Kauz, Tai Chi Master
Categories: Research & ArticlesHerman Kauz has been a prominent teacher of tai chi for over 60 years. For the past 15 years, he has instructed the free Push-Hands class on the San Diego campus. In the 1970s, he trained with Cheng Man-ching, himself a student of Yang Chengfu, who was one of the most famous teachers of tai…
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Moods In the Clinic
Categories: Research & ArticlesThere is a rise in the incidence of mood disorders. Depression, anxiety, panic attacks, rage, eating disorders, substance abuse, and many more are becoming common. There are also moods secondary to complaints, such as the fear and anxiety that may accompany a diagnosis like cancer or infertility; the disappointment of training for an event, only…
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Are You The Marrying Kind of Acupuncturist?
Categories: Research & ArticlesWhat is a marriage? Two people joining together to be more than either one alone. Of course, that’s just one aspect of a marriage. In addition to the union of two people, we use the term “marriage” to describe other types of joining, such as a marriage of form and function, marriage of words and…
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Push-Hands and The Root of Healing
Categories: Research & ArticlesThis is written out of appreciation for a living treasure. Master Herman Kaus has been teaching martial arts for over 60 years. A former world competitor in Judo and Karate, Master Herman shifted his focus to Tai Ji and push-hands to reap the benefits of martial arts with less distraction. I was blessed to be…
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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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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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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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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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Are You in the Know? Recent Healthcare Documentaries to Check Out
Categories: Research & ArticlesIt’s election season and healthcare weighs heavy on voter’s minds. But regardless of which party you vote for, you can’t deny that our current healthcare system is undergoing change. The following documentaries have interviewed hundreds of doctors, alternative medicine practitioners, and patients alike to get an understanding of what the future may bring. As a…
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Get Your Name Out There! More Patients, More Healing
Categories: Research & ArticlesIf you’re an acupuncturist, you’ve come a long way. You’ve completed all your schooling, taken your boards, and received your license. You’re ready for your own practice! You may not want to hear this, but there’s still more to accomplish. Ever heard the phrase “if you build it, they will come”? Sadly, it isn’t that…