Acupuncture and Dry Needling – Part 4
When I started, I didn’t think I was going to go this long. If you’re still with me, thank you for reading. If you’re a licensed...
top of page
Jeff Rippey, L.Ac.
Jan 11, 20235 min
Acupuncture and Dry Needling – Part 3
If dry needling is acupuncture, why don’t we just call it acupuncture? Semantics or licensing – pick your poison. Today, in many...
60 views0 comments
Jeff Rippey, L.Ac.
Jan 11, 20233 min
Acupuncture and Dry Needling – Part 2
On to acupuncture, what is it? Stated simply acupuncture is the insertion, manipulation, retention, and removal of fine filiform (solid)...
47 views0 comments
Jeff Rippey, L.Ac.
Jan 11, 20233 min
Acupuncture and Dry Needling – Part 1
I don’t like wading into this discussion. It bothers me that this discussion even exists. Sometimes, though, we must do things we don’t...
75 views0 comments
Jeff Rippey, L.Ac.
Jan 11, 20237 min
Randomized Controlled Trials: I do not think that means what you think it means.
We’ve talked about the philosophy of science, cognitive bias, cognitive dissonance and material-reductionism. All of these things impact...
13 views0 comments
Jeff Rippey, L.Ac.
Jan 11, 20234 min
Sacred Cows
At this point you may be wondering why I’m writing about these subjects. You’re probably thinking ‘Jeff, why do I need to know about...
16 views0 comments
Jeff Rippey, L.Ac.
Jan 11, 20236 min
Cognitive Bias and Cognitive Dissonance
I seriously debated with myself about the inclusion of this post. On the one hand, this is good information for people trying to make...
18 views0 comments
Jeff Rippey, L.Ac.
Jan 11, 20238 min
How Do We Know That We Know What We Know?
It’s important to note that I am not a philosopher. Some of what we’re about to delve into is pretty heady. I’ve done my best to...
13 views0 comments
Jeff Rippey, L.Ac.
Jan 1, 20234 min
Introduction
The next few blog posts were initially made on an older version of my site. I've decided to port them here in case anyone is interested....
10 views0 comments
Jeff Rippey, L.Ac.
Nov 25, 201911 min
The Placebo Question
Is acupuncture placebo? Let's examine the evidence.
79 views0 comments
Jeff Rippey, L.Ac.
Oct 19, 201914 min
East-West: Low Back Pain
For those who may not know, I’m currently working on my doctorate in acupuncture. The program I chose is through the Pacific College of...
72 views0 comments
bottom of page