Jeff Rippey, L.Ac.Jan 13, 20238 minAcupuncture and Dry Needling – Part 4When 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...
Jeff Rippey, L.Ac.Jan 11, 20235 minAcupuncture and Dry Needling – Part 3If dry needling is acupuncture, why don’t we just call it acupuncture? Semantics or licensing – pick your poison. Today, in many...
Jeff Rippey, L.Ac.Jan 11, 20233 minAcupuncture and Dry Needling – Part 2On to acupuncture, what is it? Stated simply acupuncture is the insertion, manipulation, retention, and removal of fine filiform (solid)...
Jeff Rippey, L.Ac.Jan 11, 20233 minAcupuncture and Dry Needling – Part 1I don’t like wading into this discussion. It bothers me that this discussion even exists. Sometimes, though, we must do things we don’t...
Jeff Rippey, L.Ac.Jan 11, 20237 minRandomized 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...
Jeff Rippey, L.Ac.Jan 11, 20234 minSacred CowsAt 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...