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The Various Modalities of Chinese Medicine

Matthew Fellner, DACM, L.Ac. February 1, 2024 When most people think of Acupuncture, they tend to fixate exclusively on needles and the imagery that goes along with it.  They may have some idea of what Acupuncture is and what it can accomplish, but often they do not realize that Acupuncture is merely one facet of… Read More »

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The Anti-Migraine Experience

Dr. Matthew Fellner, DACM, L.Ac. A little way back, the Daily News ran a story about how the makers of Excedrin created a device that recreates a virtual migraine headache for anyone who wears it. They called it the “Migraine Experience” and even ran a commercial spot on prime time TV. It’s an interesting and… Read More »

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Prepping for Winter

Matthew Fellner DACM, L.Ac. Fall is a time of year for harvesting, preparation, and turning inward to prepare the body for the colder weather of winter.   It’s also a time of year when you are more prone to catch a virus.  Taking a few simple steps to ensure that we are prepared for the change… Read More »

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The Importance of Proper Herbal Training

Dr. Matthew Fellner, DACM, L.Ac. In the last blog I tried to explain why I think it is so crucial to develop a clear understanding of herbal principles along with the acupuncture when studying in school.  In this blog, I want to use 2 examples from my own clinical experience to further emphasize the importance… Read More »

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Why should I add herbal medicine to my acupuncture practice?

The Importance of Herbal Medicine Dr. Matthew Fellner DACM, L.Ac. In this blog I want to address students of Acupuncture and emphasize the importance of herbal medicine for professional development. When I began my training in TCM 20 years ago, I went in, like most students, bright eyed and bushy tailed ready to change the… Read More »

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How’s Your Energy?

Dr. Matthew Fellner, DACM, L.Ac. How’s your energy?  Are you full of energy?  Do you need more?  Do you have too much?  Our ability to exist in this world and be productive members of society depends on how we manage the energy we have.  Some people are always tired and need more energy.  Other people… Read More »

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Dry Needling: Is it Acupuncture?

By Dr. Matthew Fellner, DACM, L.Ac. Recently a colleague asked me if I do dry needling and proceeded to insist that dry needling is different somehow from Acupuncture.  I tried my best to educate her that dry needling is actually a type of acupuncture that is performed by people who have very little training in… Read More »

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How Long Does it Take to Feel the Effects of Acupuncture Treatments?

By Dr. Matthew Fellner, DACM, L.Ac. One of the most misunderstood aspects of receiving acupuncture treatments from a patient perspective that I have encountered in my 16 years in practice, is how long it should take to fix a problem.  Obviously, for any patient, getting better is the primary concern, and doing it as quickly… Read More »

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Once Upon a Point: 足三裏 Zusanli (ST-36)

Written by Janelle Krannich  If you’ve entered into the world of TCM, you’re bound to hear about the potent effectiveness of the 36th point along the stomach channel, ST-36. The Chinese name for this point is zusanli (zú sān lĭ), which translates into English as “Leg Three Miles” or “Three Miles of the Foot.” Classical… Read More »

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The Healing Benefits of Chinese Herbs

Dr. Matthew Fellner DACM, LAc Chinese Medicine has a long history of using herbs to treat any type of medical condition.  This history predates acupuncture and is closely related to the ancient shamanistic traditions of using the bounty of the Earth to both nourish and heal the body.  Many of the herbs that are so… Read More »

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