for acupuncture students, alumni, faculty & friends — sponsored by AIMC Berkeley

Amy Shouse Bzerktown United States: Share

Blog Posts (5)
Discussions (14)
Events
Groups (2)
Photos (24)
Photo Albums (4)
Videos

Amy Shouse's Apps

Amy Shouse's Friends

View All

Gifts Received

Amy Shouse has not received any gifts yet

Give a Gift

Amy Shouse's Groups

Dr. Tan Method Study G...

24 members
Herb Garden Project

30 members

View All

Amy Shouse's Discussions

HIghly Recommended Medical Doctors??

Replied Apr 7

View All

the unifying matrix is where its at.

all the right things Nov 22

Latest Activity on The Acupuncture Channel

Amy Shouse commented on Tatyana Ryevzina's blog post 'Now is the time to have your voice heard about the First Professional Doctorate'

I deleted my initial post regarding this link b/c I was so floored by its content that my comment was probably a bit heated. So here I am to post it again after reigning in my initial reaction. I wasn't going to come back and comment, I felt that...

1 hour ago

Amy Shouse commented on Tatyana Ryevzina's blog post 'Now is the time to have your voice heard about the First Professional Doctorate'

Cris, Considering the broader context of the thread response written by the anonymous poster, I do not agree with your assessment of it being paternalistic or class-ist. It may be reactionary, but I find your cut and paste assessment a bit opport...

on Tuesday

Amy Shouse commented on Tatyana Ryevzina's blog post 'Now is the time to have your voice heard about the First Professional Doctorate'

Amen Sara! Amen Valerie! I appreciate such beautiful and articulate words from both of you. And I couldn't agree more. Ok, so I have perused this issue online quite a bit, including the FPD forum on AAAOM. I have read Mark Seems' open letter, I ...

on Monday

Amy Shouse commented on Tatyana Ryevzina's blog post 'Now is the time to have your voice heard about the First Professional Doctorate'

No, I would not be opposed to tiered licensing. Tiered licensing would enable potential practitioners with choice. Those who want an MS level would then be able build a practice on this knowledge base, and those who want a broader education could...

November 20

Profile Information

My status:

AIMC Berkeley Student

My Acupuncture School

AIMC Berkeley

My current state of mind:

its currently always changing

My Tagline:

the menu is not the meal

Acupuncture education/license level:

3rd Year Intern

My acupuncture story:

Successful treatments for pain and disharmony led me to think that my friend should take up acupuncture. I thought she would be good at it. Then it occurred to me that I was really enthusiastic about it because I loved it and why not study it myself? I come from a long line of physicians. Healing is in my blood. I have studied Eastern thought for a long time. It seemed a perfect melding of two systems for me. So here I am.

My favorite modality:

Haven't decided, don't know if I will...

About Me:

"Expectation is the dance partner of Disappointment. Willingness is the dance partner of Life." Carolyn Casey said this. If you get this than you are picking up what I'm putting down.

My second favorite Web site:

http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/index-flash.html

Amy Shouse's Blog

Kaiser Surgeon lying to patient about acupuncture risk!! OPinions please???

Here is an email I got from my friend today. She wrote to me and my sister (who is a nurse). Of course I fired back telling her about our sterilized needles, clean needle technique, risk of infection, etc...etc....

I need some help here though. any thoughts on this? Even if you just want to vent? It infuriates me so much that this surgeon is convincing his patient to stop acupuncture based on ignorance.

ugh.

Hi Girls,

I have to write and ask both of you about this situation with my dad… Continue

Posted on August 9, 2009 at 2:30pm — 5 Comments

My mom on the TV talkin' bout healthcare!

Hey y'all,

The first link is my mom on CBS morning show. The second is an LA times piece. The discussion on healthcare is on the table. We just need to get single payer on that table.

http://oxdown.firedoglake.com/diary/5620

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-medical-bankruptcy4-2009jun04,0,4193398.story

check 'em out. My mom has been crusading for single payer for a long time. She did a speaking tour with Michael Moore accross Ca for Sicko.

She occasionally gets solicited from the med… Continue

Posted on June 5, 2009 at 10:39am —

Got Statistical Literacy? What health statistics mean to you and your patients!

http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=knowing-your-chances

Please read the above article about health statistics. This is a very reader friendly article that clearly outlines such concepts in medical literature as absolute vs. relative risk, etc... Very insightful and a must read for anyone who plans on doing research or anyone who plans on reading anything regarding health...or anyone who reads...um, yeah...read it! Here are the key concepts of the article that I have copied here:

Key Con… Continue

Posted on April 7, 2009 at 11:30am — 3 Comments

bill moyers interviews michael pollan

http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/11282008/watch.html

Posted on December 1, 2008 at 4:18pm — 4 Comments

Think the pharmaceutical industry is screwed up? Oh...you have no idea!

Hello all,

I often watch Bill Moyer's Journal online for reliable and smart news coverage. Last night I was watching his video interview with Melody Peterson. She wrote a very well researched (8 yrs) book on the pharmaceutical industry.

I knew it was bad. I cringe whenever I see the reps in my Dr.'s office. I myself do believe that many pharmaceuticals are a valuable resource for those who need them. But the operative statement is "those who need them."

As health care practitioners we need to… Continue

Posted on June 29, 2008 at 9:09am — 1 Comment

Comment Wall (12 comments)

You need to be a member of The Acupuncture Channel to add comments!

Join this Ning Network

At 3:16pm on June 4, 2009, Shane B. said…: Amy, how much are classes at that taiji place you mentioned?

At 9:38am on December 7, 2008, Hannah Hogan said…: 847-0879 :)

At 6:01pm on November 23, 2008, Atsuki Maeda said…: ;-)

At 2:32pm on November 23, 2008, Crystal Paul said…: Hey thanks so much for the GI referral. I think I saw someone else in that same clinic, so perhaps I'll make the switch over :)

At 12:56pm on September 2, 2008, Kim Peirano said…: Just a reminder!... AIMC Summer Picnic is Sunday 9/14 from 12-4pm at Live Oak Park in Berkeley! More details when classes get started!

At 6:23pm on August 11, 2008, Erin said…: ahhh (deep breath)...i appreciate your reply to the post because i've been tripping about how to keep on money-making while in school, & you're on it, this is the time to fully devote to school...