My reading is that the inclusive, non-discriminatory language for CAM providers may open the way for insurance coverage of acupuncture. See this article on acupuncturetoday.com:

http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=32207

Feeling the Qi class is full! Five Elements Sounds for Healing starts June 29. Register for it now to save your space:

http://www.energymedicinechicago.com/classes/inner-gate-qigong

Only 2 spaces left! Please register now:

http://www.energymedicinechicago.com/classes/inner-gate-qigong

Just spreading the word on the availability and benefits of alternative medicine is a most positive way of creating change. You can talk about your own healing experience and it's easy to email information from many websites to your friends. I will be giving talks on the Chinese Way of Promoting Health & Longevity on three dates in May:

Many of you expressed interest in practicing Qigong with me so I am planning a class to start in June. Class will meet Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:00 pm at the Inner Gate office in Wilmette. Please contact me for details.

About the picture: I dusted off my Adobe Illustrator skills and created the graphic based on an early Han dynasty diagram unearthed at Mawangdui which depicts 44 Qigong movements. The figure I used is the 4th from the left on the top row. I will have Best Imaging Solutions make postcards from it.

http://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncturist/92326

A patient can expect noticeable improvements with each treatment and recovery of specific daily life abilities in the longer term.

http://www.energymedicinechicago.com/services/conditions/frozen-shoulder