Thai Yoga Massage & East Asian Healing Arts

04/01/2026

✨ Acupuncture, Tuina & Traditional Chinese Medicine: Supporting Healing ✨

Did you know therapies like acupuncture and Tuina are being used in integrative cancer care?

Research published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management highlights how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can help support people living with cancer by improving comfort and quality of life.

🌿 Reported benefits include:
• Relief from pain
• Reduced nausea & fatigue
• Lower stress and anxiety
• Better sleep and overall well-being

These therapies are not a replacement for medical treatment, but they can be powerful tools alongside conventional care, helping the body cope and recover more comfortably.

💡 TCM focuses on restoring balance and supporting the body as a whole, not just treating symptoms.

Whether you're managing a chronic condition or simply looking to feel your best, holistic care can make a meaningful difference. 🌱

Most cancer patients suffer from both the disease itself and symptoms induced by conventional treatment. Available literature on the clinical effects on cancer patients of acupuncture, Tuina, Tai Chi, Qigong, and Traditional Chinese Medicine Five-Element Music Therapy (TCM-FEMT) reports controversia...

11/04/2024

https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/black-belt-brain/202410/can-the-fighting-arts-promote-positive-personality-traits?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1A0eacOvM4JO7_ireytNCa9zPfDYns-jbFHssRijEFUHdSn2iJeH-3_r8_aem_Kkc7s7LpNn3viMEMCJ9VJg

With martial arts training, we likely need not fear fostering the Cobra Kai no-mercy mentality. Kung Fu Panda's agreeable and conscientious personality is a more probable outcome.

10/27/2023

24 Yang ☯️ Style Form - International Standard

09/27/2023

Sneak peek 😀 into my most recent published article. Read the full article, click on the link then click on the cover image of the fall issue 2023 to download for free.
https://www.medicinalrootsmagazine.com/current-issue.html

09/05/2023

Chinese medicine herbs have many health benefits. That said, it is always important to consult with a Chinese medicine practitioner to ensure it is a good fit for you.

Learn about superfoods and herbs for healthy aging. Discover science-backed benefits for holistic well-being and healthy aging.

02/28/2023

Qi cultivation and finding self expression in movement, and waves. Finding harmony in movement, balancing Yin and Yang.

Thanks to the guidance of my physio-stix created by the late SiGong Rob Moses 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

09/07/2022

Dr. Xiaotian Shen has been my main go to clinical supervisor at the AOMA clinics North since starting my clinical training at AOMA. He has been with AOMA since 1999. He has helped train me in his specialties with pain management, neurological disorders, neuropathy, long haul covid recovery, digestive health, emotional/mental health, internal medicine, and allergies. I tried to get him to smile here, not much luck 😆. He has been an amazing clinic supervisor to me. Dr. Shen also worked as a medical doctor and doctor of traditional Chinese medicine in China and Israel before coming to AOMA here in Austin, Texas. He is now a good friend and colleague, thank you Dr.Shen for all you have taught me 🙏🏼😊

06/27/2022

https://www.medicinalrootsmagazine.com/current-issue.html

Click on the link, head over to Medicinal Roots Magazine to subscribe, and download the digital copy of the summer issue now.

My article on acupuncture treatment for atopic eczema was written with the help and guidance of Dr. Zhenni Jin. It is now published and available for you to read.

If you are an Acupuncturist, TCMP, East Asian medicine practitioner, Naturopathic doctor, or student of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, or have ever experienced eczema in your life then you will enjoy and benefit from the read.

A special thank you to Medicinal Roots Magazine

And a big thank you to my loving and caring wife Daniella Lavian

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06/24/2022

My first published article on acupuncture will be available to read in the upcoming summer issue of Medicine Roots Magazine on June 27, 2022. You can subscribe for free and read the digital issue without any charge.

Although I cannot share a sneak peek of the article until it is released on June 27, I can say those who have an interest in the topic of eczema will be interested in my published work, reviewed by Dr. Zhenni Jin , and I could not have done it without the support of my loving wife Daniella Lavian.

06/03/2022

A master's degree in Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine is not for the faint. It is a 4 year intensive full time program that required thousands of hours of didactic and clinician training. Thereafter, in order to be eligible to become a licensed Acupuncturist, most States require passing the NCCAOM board exams that include up to 4 independent exams. Once passing all of those exams you are considered board certified and can then submit these certifications to your State in order to continue the application for licensing to practice acupuncture and traditional Asian medicine.

There are hundreds of points that need to be studied for the location, indications, and use for treatment.
Many of the points you see here can be used independently, but often are used in combination with other points that would be put together as a point prescription. The point prescription is often a holistic approach but also evidence based practice, that comes down to the educated discretion of the clinician. This is where education, experience, skills play a role and can differ from clinician to clinician. This is also what makes it a healing art, the techniques and foundations are essentially the same, but the way it is expressed comes out uniquely expressed from the practitioner, the clinician, the healer.

I believe there is a practitioner for everyone. If you have any questions on how best to go about looking for a Licensed Acupuncturist or practitioner of Asian medicine in your area. Please do not hesitate to send me a DM.

Photos from Acupuncture A Comprehensive Text, Shanghai College of TCM