It has been 20 years since the Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine (ESATM) was established. In our 20 years, the Eastern School family has grown and we are grateful for the present students, alumni, faculty, staff, board members and the broader traditional medicine community that have helped us arrive at this wonderful milestone.… Read More »
By Dr. Thomas Kouo, DAOM, L.Ac., Dipl.OM Academic Dean of the Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine Bloomfield, New Jersey “Give me something for the pain Give me something for the blues Give me something for the pain when I feel I’ve been danglin’ from a hang-man’s noose Give me something for the rain… Read More »
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine exist as historical counterparts intersecting often and combining to provide medicine that philosophically endows the basic principle of yin/yang. Acupuncture, using needles to puncture the skin to affect the internal processes of the body is balanced by the working of herbal medicine which improves health from the inside-out. Chinese herbal… Read More »
5 Traits in Transitioning from Acupuncture Student to Acupuncture Practitioner If you’re in acupuncture school working on building a career in contemporary medicine, you’ve taken the first step. As with most professions, one of the keys to a successful career in acupuncture is being a successful student before you start practicing. Self-starting. Those who set… Read More »
SPRING春 The three months of Spring are characterized by effusion and outreaching. Heaven and earth are both being engendered, and together engender life; the ten thousand things prosper at this time. [During Spring] one should sleep at night and wake up early; [a person] walks through the courtyard with long strides. Let the hair… Read More »
As seen on NJ.com courtesy of NJAAOM Photo courtesy of Jason Sargis President NJAAOM A Cedar Grove businessman pushed to protect the integrity of his industry and the safety of acupuncture patients. Jason Sargis, who has owned Total Acupuncture on Pompton Avenue in Cedar Grove since 2015, serves as president of the New Jersey Association… Read More »
Have you realized the power of Eastern medicine and decided to pursue a career in acupuncture? The first step is to turn your passion into knowledge with a solid education at a reputable acupuncture school. As you search for the institution that will guide you in your exploration of this ancient wisdom and holistic… Read More »
Article courtesy of Offbeat Oregon Settlers in John Day in the late 1800s learned the healer of Kam Wah Chung could cure diseases others couldn’t; all his patients survived the fatal Spanish Flu epidemic in 1919 The Kam Wah Chung building in John Day, as it appears today. (Image: Finetooth/Wikimedia) By Finn J.D. John —… Read More »
There are many things to consider when deciding on a career. Will it provide a sense of purpose, the opportunity for growth, and a sound income? Whether this will be your first job or you’re switching occupations, it’s up to you to find the right fit. Once you start to narrow down your… Read More »
On behalf of Jason Sargis, DAOM, Dipl. Ac., L.Ac. President New Jersey Association for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine “Accordingly you are advised that under the current statute, physical therapists are not authorized to engage in dry needling or intramuscular stimulation.” – NJ Attorney General These are words we have long awaited in NJ and… Read More »