https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW-B8BpLQJE The American Acupuncture Council (AAC) is pleased to continue to contribute to the expansion and acceptance of traditional medicine as a first line of health care. At the recent G20 conference held in India. 3 representatives from the AAC Marilyn Allen, Sam Collins, and Brandon Hoffman were invited by Read more…
Since chronic pain has often been linked to depressive symptoms, research is looking at the impact of acupuncture for… Does acupuncture help patients suffering with mental health issues? Research is currently looking at mental health issues like depression and anxiety, especially in terms of how these issues affect overall health. Read more…
Here are 3 ways to maintain a thriving acupuncture practice. Are you experiencing inconsistency in the growth of your acupuncture practice? Here are 3 ways to maintain a thriving acupuncture practice. 1- Respect your acupuncture patient’s time. Everyone is busy, so providing the convenience of digital intake forms and online Read more…
Prepay plans may actually reduce a barrier to care. Learn what is required Disclaimer- the following is a live transcription of the video and has not been edited for spelling or syntax. Hey, greetings everyone. This is Sam Collins, your coding and billing expert for acupuncture and the American Read more…
4 key factors that could be affecting your social media engagement include… Is your social media page working for you? 4 key factors that could be affecting your social media engagement include: 1 – When was your last post? Posting consistently helps to stay in the mind with your audience. Read more…
According to a recent analysis of 2,000 scientific reviews of acupuncture therapies, the results supported acupuncture’s effectiveness for… Is acupuncture growing in popularity? Acupuncture therapy has been used by 1.5% of the US population and is available at many of the top academic medical centers in the United States. Research-backed Read more…
Pediatric acupuncture known as ‘shonishin’ is a form of acupuncture utilizing the practitioners’ hands and rounded tools to stimulate the acupoints of the child. Is acupuncture gaining popularity in pediatrics? Today more than ever, parents are seeking alternative methods of treatment for their children and are turning to acupuncture because Read more…
Acupuncture offers many benefits to seniors including providing aid to patients without the use of medications. Does acupuncture offer benefits for seniors? Acupuncture offers many benefits to seniors including providing aid to patients without the use of medications. 4 benefits of acupuncture for seniors include: 1-Drug-free acupuncture gives seniors relief Read more…
Research now supports the effectiveness of facial cosmetic acupuncture on facial elasticity. Does facial cosmetic acupuncture improve skin elasticity? Acupuncture for cosmetic purposes continues to gain in popularity worldwide. Facial cosmetic acupuncture is applied to the head, face, and neck as an intervention for skin rejuvenation. Research now supports the Read more…
Here are 3 things the informed consent process should include… Do you get an informed consent from each of your acupuncture patients? It is essential acupuncturists obtain informed consent from every patient before starting any treatment. Here are 3 things the informed consent process should include: 1- Explaining the procedure(s) Read more…