The understanding of the myofascial network has increased in the past decade and is showing such an important bridge for understanding how acupuncture works. Fascia is a type of connective tissue that wraps around all muscles, bones, and organs to provide support and stability to the body. These fascial networks form a web of connective tissue that provides structural stability, flexibility, communication, and coordination between all parts of the body. This article explains the importance of the fascia and how to utilize this knowledge within your acupuncture practice.
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Curating Your Travel Acupuncture Kit
This article goes through the necessities for a travel acupuncture kit. Travel kits are great to have on hand in the case of home visits, on-site sessions for corporate lunches, yoga classes, or even events. Make sure your malpractice insurance covers you outside of your office!
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Working as Acupuncturists or healthcare practitioners, we are expected to know the answer to a plethora of things at our fingertips, especially if the question is as basic as how does this work. This article dives into various theories and mechanisms of action behind Acupuncture and will hopefully equip you with a few talking points when confronted with this question.
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Acupuncture is not as respected as it should be within the realm of Medical Professions. With weak and inconsistent legislation national wide, the profession faces challenges to move forward and gain the recognition it deserves. This article hopes to shed light on some of the ways you can support the profession, whether a practitioner or general supporter.
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Starting a new business right out of school is not for everyone. Many practitioners new to the field of acupuncture, and holistic health want to discover who they are as a practitioner and get some real treatment time under their belts before worrying about the nuances of running a small business. Getting a job at a health clinic or acupuncture office is a great way to get more experience, and these positions will come either in the form of being an employee or an independent contractor.
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