As integrative medicine continues to gain recognition and support, it is imperative that we identify models and best practices, as well as challenges and opportunities for growth in integrative healthcare. Pacific College works with the Academic Collaborative for Integrative Health to educate our communities about advancements, trends, and best practices in pluralistic healthcare. Alumni who …
November 30, 2022 Dr. David R. Sol, DAc, LAc, LMT, CFMP, the Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Pacific College of Health and Science’s Chicago campus, was extensively cited in a recent article by Lauren David, writing on post-workout massage for Verywell Fit, an award-winning resource for nutrition and exercise information. Most people know that stretching …
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July 13, 2022 Pacific College graduate Dr. Shari Auth, DACM, LAc, LMT, was recently featured in SHAPE magazine, a digital fitness, health, and beauty publication! Shari covered exactly what to expect from cupping therapy, treatment benefits, and potential side effects. Shari also co-founded WTHN, a wellness studio in New York. “Cupping therapy is a healing …
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May 6, 2022 Dr. David R. Sol, Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Pacific College of Health and Science’s Chicago campus, was recently cited by U.S. News & World Report in an article on treating muscle knots. If you overwork a particular muscular area of the body, whether through exercise, stress, or injury, your body “protects …
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By Kiera Nagle, MA, LMT Are you a parent or considering parenthood? As we grow through our 20s, 30s, and 40s, the question of parenthood often crosses our minds and becomes part of our conversations, whether we are partnered or not. While there are undoubtedly innumerable joys that come from parenting, one of the major …
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September 27, 2021 Elizabeth Blasi, writing for Oxygen magazine, talked to Kiera Nagle about the differences between and benefits of the types of massage you’re most likely to find on offer at a typical spa. Kiera Nagle, MA, LMT, CPMT, is the Director of the Asian Holistic Health and Massage Therapy program at our New …
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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 seem counterintuitive to you? It often seems to me as though many of us lack solid boundaries because we don’t want to …
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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 pandemic? Massage therapy enthusiasts are understandably worried about the potential for infection. The good news? With proper precautions, it’s still possible to enjoy a safe massage and …
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Many people appreciate the benefits of an expert massage, but what they may not know is that massage therapy is a medical practice with a growing number of practitioners and patients. When implemented as part of an overall wellness plan, massage therapy can reduce inflammation and pain, decrease problems with mood and depression, and help patients achieve a …
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July 31, 2020 Dr. David R. Sol, Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Pacific College of Health and Science’s Chicago campus, was recently published on eCampusNews, a locus for resources on innovation in higher education. “Lessons from teaching touch-based therapies remotely” discusses the skeptical reactions that Dr. Sol received from both faculty and students when he …
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