Benefits of Advertising in The American Acupuncturist
and the Qi-Unity Report
Greetings AOM Members and Colleagues:
The AOM field keeps growing, and we all participate in that growth. One indicator of this trend is the
increased web traffic on the AAAOM web site, something you can read about in this issue of the
Qi-Unity
Report. Take a moment also to consider the perspectives of Tracy
Rudnicki and Jason Wright, two practitioners charting very different courses in the profession:
a contrast that is a tribute to the diversity of paths available. Jason balances his academic
pursuits by getting his hands dirty, planting herbs on university grounds in New York, while
Tracy spends her time high in the Sierra mountains, pioneering her practice in a small town setting.
Meanwhile, Will Morris reports from Texas on the successful licensure of Juliana Cumbo.
Marcy Newman looks into periodontal qi. The AAAOM-SO discusses preparations
for the Chicago conference. As usual, we offer you our tossed salad of useful links, both
international and national, on the web. John Weeks continues to provide the latest on the
integrative medicine front.
Once again we extend our appreciation to Golden Flower, Kan Herb, and Mayway for choosing
to sponsor the Qi-Unity
Report. If you are one of our business partners, wouldn’t you
like to join them? Your continued support invigorates the AAAOM and serves to remind us that
the AOM profession is, in many ways, the sum of our collective efforts as a community.
Thank you, sponsors, for your support. We ask our practitioner members to continually
patronize those businesses that have put themselves forward to support your profession.
We hope this edition of the Qi-Unity
Report has you thriving in the heat of the summer, and also
anticipating the forthcoming Summer '08 volume of The American
Acupuncturist.
The AAAOM is interested in your feedback. We invite you to use our General
Feedback page to let us know your opinions and insights.
Physician referral requirement removed from the Indiana Practice Act
Jennifer Meador-Stone, Legislative Committee Chair of the IAAOM, reports news of concrete progress vis-à-vis the physician referral requirement in Indiana.
The Qi-Unity
Report interviews Jason Wright, LAc
Many AAAOM members have gone through life-changing experiences that led them to acupuncture as a career.
Jason Wright, LAc, articulates some of the experience he had along the way and also the current challenges
he faces as a practitioner and educator in New York.
Visually Disabled Juliana Cumbo Granted a Provisional License
Will Morris, President of AOMA and President Emeritus of the AAAOM, has been working with others in Austin
and elsewhere who expressed concern about the status of blind acupuncturist Juliana Cumbo’s license. We
explored the issues surrounding her licensure in a previous
Qi-Unity
Report interview you may find here.
In this announcement, Will provides an update on how this story has concluded and elucidates the terms and
broader ramifications of Cumbo’s licensure.
Integrator Blog News & Reports
As an on-going monthly feature, the Qi-Unity
Report. continues to feature articles of interest from the Integrator, edited by
John Weeks. The articles for June include: an interview with a next generation MD leader in
“integrative medicine” on the expansion of that field; data from a Deloitte survey of consumers and
healthcare which features thoughtful analysis relative to alternative medicine use; a review of a
balanced textbook on positive and negative herb-drug interactions; and notes from a conference where
complementary healthcare researchers and educators encountered large employers.
In addition, this issue also includes May links to: a great resource for clinicians who care about
outcomes research; a new recognition of the organization representing ND students by that representing
conventional medical students; an exploration of opportunities for integration amidst rising drug prices;
some reflections in healthcare “integration” stimulated by Barack Obama’s speech on race; and a close look
at the way chiropractors are successfully integrating into Veteran’s Health Administration facilities.
Hanging the Acupuncture Shingle in a Small Mountain Town
Building an acupuncture practice can be challenging in an urban setting, so what does it take to set up a
successful practice at the edge of the grid? Tracy Rudnicki, LAc, portrays the lay of the landscape for
establishing oneself in a far-flung place.
Tips for a Secure Retirement
Many practitioners run their own business and therefore have to consider how to approach retirement without
the help that comes from working within a larger company. Bill Reddy explores the terms involved and potential solutions.
AAAOM Storefront Goes Live
Manage all your AAAOM needs in one location: the AAAOM store. Have a look
at the storefront and learn how this latest AAAOM asset will save you time
and money.
AAAOM Website Reaches Unprecedented Benchmark: 12,000 Individual Host Visits
Complimentary medicine is moving closer to the mainstream every day. Even so, what concrete measures of
progress do we have on this account? AAAOM program manager Douglas Newton reports on one such barometer:
individual host web traffic experienced on the AAAOM site.
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