Download or read book Running a Safe and Successful Acupuncture Clinic written by Hong Zhen Zhu and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book informs the reader of the essential information for Running a Safe, Successful Acupuncture Clinic. Split into three sections cover Techniques and Safety (Risk Management), Ethics and Interpersonal Skills and Clinic Management, these three areas provide vital knowledge to any acupuncturist, regardless of whether a new practitioner or one already in practice with several years experience. Standing as an easy-to-use reference book as well as a comprehensive textbook this book is an essential read. - an excellent valuable addition for everyone associated with acupuncture and traditional chinese medicine - offers everything you need to know in an acupuncture clinic - chapters cover essential areas such as safety, risk, ethics and interpersonal skills and clinic management - written by a leading practitioner in the field with a considerable understanding of the particular needs and unique aspects of running an acupuncture clinic - aimed to be accessible to both the new and experienced practitoners

Download or read book Points for Profit written by Honora Lee Wolfe and published by Blue Poppy Enterprises, Inc.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are starting a practice for the first time or your existing practice needs a kick-start, this is the book/CD Rom package you need. It covers everything you need to know about the business of practicing acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Used by over 25 schools as a required text, the companion CD Rom alone is worth the price. * advice and stories from real practitioners all over the U.S. and Canada * scores of pages of downloadable forms, letters, work sheets, and templates on the CD Rom so you don't have to invent them yourself * a well-organized, easy-to-read, compact and humor-filled writing style * condensed "points to ponder" at the end of each chapter * hundreds or resources, websites, and tips to make your professional life easy * Many effective marketing ideas * New chapter on buying and selling a practice

Download or read book Foundations of Nursing Practice written by Chris Brooker and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-01-08 with total page 722 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second edition of Foundations of Nursing Practice has been revised and updated specifically to meet the needs of nursing students in all fields of practice The book explains how and why sensitive, safe, evidence-based holistic nursing care is carried out, including topics common to all fields of practice. Core nursing skills are emphasised to reflect the importance of clinical skills as well as the underpinning theory. Aids to learning in each chapter: Learning outcomes Interactive boxes for all age groups and fields of nursing practice Key words and phrases for literature searching Useful websites, references and further reading. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to nursing that will meet the needs of students, nurses returning to practice, mentors and other registered nurses. Relevant to all branches of nursing settings: infants, children, adults, pregnant women, older people and people with a learning disability or mental health problems Themes relevant to all stages and fields of nursing practice include safety, infection prevention and control, managing stress, communication, managing wounds and pressure ulcers, and dealing with loss Scenarios develop the skills of evidence-based practice, critical thinking, reflection and health promotion, and encourage further learning The areas of psychology, sociology, physiology and pathology are clearly related to nursing practice Key principles of health promotion, the law and ethics, the human lifespan and development are explained in earlier chapters, then applied in later chapters Cultural diversity information helps with understanding the needs of people from different backgrounds Person-centred approach encourages problem solving and application to practice Evidence-based practice is explicit throughout, and best-practice guidelines underpin exploration/explanation of nursing care. Easy-reference Glossary at the back of the book. Meets the requirements of the new pre-registration nursing curriculum including the NMC (2010) competencies and Essential Skills Clusters Greater emphasis on safeguarding vulnerable people, maternal health and first aid Self-test questions with answers available on accompanying website.

Download or read book Churchill Livingstone Medical Dictionary E Book written by Chris Brooker and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2008-06-04 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stay up to date on fast-changing areas of health care with the 75th anniversary edition of this trusted medical dictionary. Expanded coverage familiarizes you with the most current medical terminology in evolving areas such as genetics, complementary therapies, and sports rehabilitation, while detailed illustrations help clarify definitions and ensure confident understanding. Reliable, easy-to-read definitions for more than 12,000 terms. A full-color section that illustrates the body systems in vivid detail. An extensive array of appendices that provide quick access to important information. A concise, compact format that ensures portability and ease-of-use. More than 3,000 new entries present the latest terminology in radiography, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nutrition, optometry, paramedical terms, pharmacology, sports rehabilitation, anatomical terms, and more. Over 150 2-color illustrations visually reinforce definitions. A companion website includes: A spellchecker tool you can upload to your computer to ensure accuracy when typing medical terms. Full-color illustrations of the major body systems presented in labeled and unlabeled formats so you can test your identification skills and verify your knowledge. 30 additional color photographs that help you identify selected conditions. Basic Life Support (BLS) Algorithms that reflect the latest resuscitation guidelines Links to additional sources of information.

Download or read book Acupuncturists Mean Business A Guide to Creating a Profitable and Prospering Acupuncture Practice written by L. Ac Msom Faborm Katie Altneu and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-27 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part business book, part self-development and spiritual growth book, this is a rallying cry for acupuncturists to rise up and show the world that we mean business. Many acupuncturists don't get the business guidance they need to build prospering practices and as a result, many acupuncture clinics are struggling. But it doesn't have to be this way. Acupuncture is experiencing a huge increase in growth, acceptance, and demand and your practice can be as full as you'd like it to be. People need you! You just need to know how to reach and communicate with them. In this book, Katie Altneu shows you how. Katie is an acupuncturist and herbalist with a thriving clinic in Denver, CO and has taught the Clinical Business Management class to acupuncture students at the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine for years. She knows what it's like to be a passionate, driven, caring acupuncturist... but she also knows the challenges of starting and running a business, including the fears, overwhelm, confusion, and mindset blocks that acu-preneurs face. Based on her personal, tried-and-tested experience, she offers valuable guidance and powerful exercises to help you: -Get clear on your vision -Create your brand and vibe -Understand your potential patients, so you can truly resonate with them -Develop a marketing system that runs on autopilot -Move past the fears and doubts that can get in the way -Become a wildly successful acupuncturist -And so much more! With her warm wit and her tough love, this book provides honest, realistic, and practical tools to help you follow your heart, serve more patients, and build a thriving acupuncture practice.

Download or read book Making Acupuncture Pay written by L. Ac. Bauer and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2011-04 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although acupuncture is currently experiencing a great increase in acceptance and growth, many acupuncturists are failing to earn a living. Recent statistics suggest that nearly 9 out of 10 acupuncturists end-up in private practice but most of those are struggling to earn solid incomes. This book offers candid and comprehensive advice about what it really takes to manage a successful acupuncture practice in the West today. Readers will learn the unique combination of skills needed to make acupuncture services effective and affordable while still allowing practitioners to earn a comfortable living. Distilled from 25 years of full-time private practice this is real-world advice offered by one of the acupuncture profession's most experienced practitioners and authors. "Not strictly a clinical guide, or a business book, or a political treatise, but rather an original fusion of the most important aspects of all three, Making Acupuncture Pay should be required reading for every student of acupuncture, for any acupuncturist who's struggling to make a practice work, and well, for any acupuncturist...PERIOD " -Brent Ottley, L.Ac. "This book should be required reading before one enrolls in acupuncture school, as each chapter addresses the fundamental concepts and realistic prospects of the graduate earning a living as an acupuncturist." -Pamela Howard, acupuncture student Matthew Bauer began his practice in 1986 immediately after obtaining his State acupuncture license and as the sole source of support for his family of four. Learning how to manage his practice by trial and error, Matthew currently sees between 75-100 patients a week. In addition to his busy practice, Matthew also became involved with acupuncture organizations and as a consultant for the insurance industry helping to pioneer acupuncture HMO plans. He is the author of The Healing Power of Acupressure and Acupuncture, which explores the Taoist roots of Chinese medicine as a means of educating the public about acupuncture's benefits. With Making Acupuncture Pay, Matthew begins his efforts to help fellow acupuncturists achieve the level of practice success he has been blessed to enjoy.

Download or read book The British National Bibliography written by Arthur James Wells and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 1884 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Acupuncture Treatment of Pain written by Leon Chaitow and published by Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. This book was released on 1984-04 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are safe and effective drug-free methods of pain control for use by those in the healing professions. Includes treatment for chemical dependency.

Download or read book Acupuncture Business Success Book The Ultimate Step by Step Guide for Building and Growing a Profitable Acupuncture Practice written by Sandy Schwartz and published by . This book was released on 2020-03 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Medical Acupuncture written by Jacqueline Filshie and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-03-10 with total page 734 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensively revised and expanded with vital new content, the second edition of Medical Acupuncture continues to explore the realistic integration of acupuncture into conventional medicine. Advocating the Western medical acupuncture approach (WMA), this science-based compendium provides the trained practitioner with all the latest research on the effectiveness of WMA and its associated mechanisms, techniques, clinical practice and evidence. Medical Acupuncture demonstrates a variety of needling techniques and clinical applications within the context of WMA and its evolution from traditional Chinese acupuncture using current knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology alongside the principles of evidence-based medicine. Split into seven sections the book begins by establishing the roots of WMA in the Introduction and then progresses on to describe the mechanisms of action in Section 2, including peripheral components of stimulation and evidence from neuroimaging. Sections 3 and 4 cover clinical approaches (eg, superficial needling, electroacupuncture, safety of acupuncture) and techniques related to acupuncture (TENS, laser therapy). Section 5 takes a closer look at the difficulties faced by trials and reviews while Section 6 goes on to showcase 21 clinical uses of WMA, ranging from chronic pain, mental health, obstetrics and primary care to sports medicine, respiratory conditions and neurology. The final reference section contains dermatome/myotome maps, meridian/channel charts and standard international nomenclature. Comprehensive coverage of the scientific evidence and clinical application of acupuncture in medicine Balances the genuine benefits of acupuncture against unfounded claims Presents a wide range of treatable conditions from psychiatry and palliative care through to the pain clinic and veterinary medicine Clinical points boxes highlight key knowledge and learning Illustrated with over 130 drawings and photographs Content restructure and overhaul with contributions from over 40 world leading experts Individual chapters on the use of acupuncture for a wide range of medical conditions including gynaecology and infertility, cancer and palliative care, drug dependence, obesity, sports medicine, dentistry and veterinary practice Updated with the latest scientific evidence Expanded information on neuroanatomical and neurophysiological considerations in relation to the mechanisms of acupuncture

Download or read book Finding Effective Acupuncture Points written by Shudō Denmei and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author, one of the masters of the meridian therapy movement in Japan, has selected 160 of his favorite points. He describes how to use palpation to find the points and determine whether they are 'active.' He then identifies the particular conditions for which each point is best suited.

Download or read book Acupuncture IVF written by Lifang Liang and published by Blue Poppy Enterprises, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Increase your success rate with in vitro fertilization (IVF) by as much as 60% The information in this book can increase your success rate with in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technologies (ART) by as much as 60%. Research has shown that acupuncture alone can increase the success rate of IVF by 35%. By also adding Chinese herbal medicine, it is Dr. Lifang Liangs experience that you can almost double that increase. In this book, Dr. Liang describes her extremely successful step-by-step protocols for combining acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine with IVF. Whether you are a Western MD specializing in infertility, a Chinese medical practitioner, or a couple experiencing difficulties in conceiving, this book is sure to give you new hope and a new approach to dealing with this all too common and difficult condition.

Download or read book The Acupuncture Evidence Project written by John McDonald and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Acupuncture for New Practitioners written by John Hamwee and published by Singing Dragon. This book was released on 2012-05-15 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An invaluable guide for anyone beginning a career in acupuncture, this book offers a unique and supportive insight into the challenges and the pitfalls that the novice acupuncturist is likely to encounter, and provides encouragement and down-to-earth ideas for tackling them. Written in an easy-to-read conversational style with useful case studies throughout, this book will help newly-qualified acupuncturists to reflect on what kind of practitioner they want to be. It addresses styles of working, common mistakes, confidence with patients, becoming a better practitioner, and how to think about success and failure in the treatment room. The ultimate goal is to ensure that the practitioner ends the day refreshed and enlivened by the work and has confidence in the treatments given.

Download or read book Red or Green written by Dr. Suman Goyal, Dr. Krishan Kumar Goyal, Dr. Rohan Goyal and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2022-03-28 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Green or Red documents the breakthrough in treating colour blindness. It is a comprehensive guidebook for any individual looking for answers on colour vision deficiencies. The authors of this book are allopathic doctors and behavioural optometrists who have developed a successful treatment for colour blindness after rigorous research of 15 years. The treatment methods devised by them are shared in the book, keeping in mind the concerns of all people dealing with colour vision deficiency in day-to-day life. The book consists of progressive research findings of the authors that have proven to be a boon in treating thousands of patients. The authors have also shared real-life patient success stories from all walks of life which will prove to be valuable for colour- blind people who are unable to pursue their dreams. The authors strongly believe that their combination of treatment procedures applied to treat colour vision deficiency would be an eye-opener to many scientists and medical research enthusiasts.

Download or read book Mastering the Art of Abdominal Acupuncture written by Dave Shipsey and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-09 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An English Language First... (New Large book version) This Comprehensive Guide for students and practitioners is the ultimate path to understanding and using Abdominal Acupuncture .Mastering the Art of Abdominal Acupuncture is the first-of-its-kind to teach the powerful art of Abdominal Acupuncture (AA). One of the most revered and successful acupuncture systems in China, AA is relatively rarely or not as commonly used in the Western World. The reason for this is primarily due to an absence of professional knowledge and teaching expertise outside Asia. Now this book changes all that. Abdominal Acupuncture (Fu Zhen) is both a truly potent yet remarkably painless treatment, and in acquiring know-how and confidence in AA you will not only delight your clientele but gain an exceptional edge over your competition in the TCM field. With 15 years of clinical and teaching experience behind him, author Dave Shipsey offers you a unique insight into the history and rationale of this ancient medicinal art. By following the simple step-by-step chapters in this book, you will quickly and efficiently learn to treat even the most painful and complex conditions with success. Through this book you will: -Gain a deep comprehension of how this system works on many diverse levels-Be guided through the process of using Abdominal Acupuncture in a logical, easy to follow manner-Master a number of possible treatment options for a wide variety of painful conditions-Be taught to confidently locate AA points using two different methods-Benefit from real-world examples of how AA can be used to ameliorate pain and wow clients-Be given the tools and understanding to confidently formulate your own prescriptions-Learn from detailed descriptions and over 120 illustrations of points, prescriptions, functions and depths for best therapeutic results."I have come across a few books in my many journeys to China that focused on abdominal acupuncture, and by far this book surpasses those writings ... I can say professionally this is a must have book to help your medical practice and make your medical library complete" - Dr. Ryan Pedersen, DOM, L.Ac. CMTSo, don't delay - buy this book now! If you're an acupuncture student, practitioner or just genuinely interested in the culture of Traditional Chinese Medicine, you can either gain a new appreciation of this extraordinary system of acupuncture or use it to develop a unique selling point in your own clinical practice.

Download or read book PainFree 1 2 3 A Proven Method to Get You Pain Free Now written by Jacob Teitelbaum and published by Deva Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: