Four PCHS Faculty Present at the 2021 AHNA Conference
Our PCHS faculty has represented us well at the AHNA conference this year! Here are the abstracts of what they presented: Cannabis Care: The Holistic Nurse’s Role Carey S. Clark, Ph.D., R.N., AHN-BC,...
View ArticleMassage Therapy During the Pandemic: Is It Safe?
Living through a pandemic is stressful. The stress relief benefits of a massage are anecdotally well known—and gaining traction in scientific study—but is it still safe to pursue treatment during a...
View ArticleComposting and Human Digestion: the Interdependency of Microbiome Systems
Qihui Jin, LAc, Kimberlie Wilson, LAc, DACM,,and Yichao Rui, PhD Classical Chinese medicine (CCM) perceives the body through a paradigm of the rot-and-ripen function of the stomach, the...
View ArticleVibrational Acupuncture: Integrating Tuning Forks with Needles
By Mary Elizabeth Wakefield, LAc, MS, MM, and MichelAngelo, MFA, CTM This article, based upon our book Vibrational Acupuncture: Integrating Tuning Forks with Needles, published by Singing Dragon UK in...
View ArticleIs Holistic Nursing Right for Me?
The nursing profession encompasses many specialties and philosophies. At the heart of this field, however, lies a strong desire to provide patients with a high standard of care and limit suffering....
View ArticleThe Science Behind Acupuncture
A Quick Breakdown: The Science Behind Acupuncture Acupuncture treatments use thin needles to activate areas on the body that are connected to pain and discomfort. While this treatment modality is...
View ArticleGetting Your Holistic Nursing Certificate
How to Get a Holistic Nursing Certificate Online Holistic nursing is one of the most promising health care specialties. Its rise is made possible by passionate individuals and organizations that work...
View ArticleOn-Campus COVID-19 Safety Updates
Masks are still required. Following the guidance of the CDC and the State of California for healthcare settings, masks are still required indoors regardless of vaccination status. Surgical masks or...
View ArticleHow Do You Treat Post-Traumatic Stress in Your Clinic?
This article was slightly edited from one published as a Clinical Pearl in The Journal of the American Society of Acupuncturists, Vol 6, No 2, Spring 2019. By Alaine D. Duncan, MAc, DiplAc Chinese...
View ArticlePeak Performance is for Everyone!
By Todd Luger Imagine three days in sunny San Diego fully dedicated to exploring the path to peak performance for yourself and your clients. Learn more about yourself, exceed your own perceived...
View ArticleGroundbreaking FDA-Approved Study: Mushrooms and Chinese Herbs for COVID-19
HOT TOPIC! COVID RESEARCH: MACH-19 | Mushrooms and Chinese Herbs for COVID-19 Top researchers at the University of California have launched a groundbreaking FDA-approved clinical trial to study natural...
View ArticleDiscover the Yogic Sciences
By Dr. Adam Meyer, DACM, E-RYT 500 For many people today, the word “yoga” conjures up images of colorful mats, flexible bodies, and tight clothing. While these images may be great for posting on social...
View ArticlePractice Passion: 6 Strategies to Establish Solid Boundaries
By Dr. East Phillips, DAOM, LAc According to one of my favorite thought leaders, Brené Brown, people with strong boundaries are the most compassionate[1]. What do you think of that statement? Does it...
View ArticleTraditional Medicine in the Era of Telehealth
By Galina V. Roofener LAc, AP, DiplAc (NCCAOM), DiplCH (NCCAOM) Thousands of years ago, during the time of the Yellow Emperor, the most advanced diagnostic technologies available to physicians were...
View ArticleAcupressure for Beauty and Health
By Shellie Goldstein, DACM, AP, LAc Acupressure is a safe and noninvasive method of stimulating the same key points as acupuncture. While acupuncture uses fine needles to stimulate specific points on...
View ArticleThe Maternal Tradition of “Sitting the Month”: Traditional Chinese Medicine...
By Dr. Lily Yeh Gillespie Growing up with my family in Taiwan, consuming herbal foods was part of our daily life. When my menstrual cycle started at the age of fourteen, my mother began cooking herbal...
View ArticleA Brief History of the Department of Professionalism
Panel Discussions available on PCHS YouTube Channel Fall 2020: Professionalism and How It Influences Your Success Winter 2021: Embodying Core Values at Pacific College and Beyond Spring 2021: Influence...
View Article8 Clever Ways to Style Your Scrubs this Halloween
Whether you are looking for something to wear as a nurse or healthcare professional or want to put an old pair of scrubs to good use, they make an excellent base for many spooky and just plain cool...
View Article12 Skills You Need to be A Successful Yoga Teacher
A yoga instructor has a number of functions and obligations that range from preparing lessons for classes and demonstrating poses to less glamorous ones like cleaning the studio. Of course, good...
View Article5 Reasons Holistic Nursing is the Future of Healthcare
Holistic nursing is about more than just looking at a patient’s mental and physical health. It’s a philosophy that promotes building a better relationship with your patients, resulting in an overall...
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