Carlo St. Juste II, MAOM has a background in acupuncture with over 10 years of clinical experience, published author, and over 16 years in the Martial Arts. He has worked with various organizations to implement employee wellness programs and workshops including The City of West Covina, The City of Brea, Broadcom, University of Southern California (USC), American Suzuki, and Pomona College. He is dedicated to promoting integrative health and has seen the benefits of knowledge and implementation first hand.
Neck pain is a common ailment seen clinically for patients worldwide. Studies estimate that neck pain is prevalent in about 10% to 30% of the… Read More »Acupuncture After Neck Surgery: Help Patients Feel Better
Photo credit: Jessieheqi Urinary Bladder 13 (UB13, UB 13), also known as Feishu or Bladder 13 (Bl-13), is a commonly used acupuncture point, especially for… Read More »UB13 AcuPoint: Location, Practical Uses, and Benefits
The Dynamic Nature of Herbal Prescriptions First rule of thumb when prescribing herbs for patients: This formula is for the symptoms the patient currently has,… Read More »Prescribing Herbs With Safety and Effectiveness in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Acupuncture point GB34, known as Yanglingquan, or “Hill Spring”, is a significant point in the treatment of many conditions locally, along the channel, and within… Read More »GB34 Acupuncture Point Location, Practical uses and Benefits
Photo Credit: Michael Raab We’ve been discussing Tai Chi quite a bit, so let’s delve into Qigong. After reading this article you’ll have a better… Read More »What Is QiGong? Your Helpful Guide To Understanding This Time Tested Exercise
Photo credit: scott1346 wikicommons As an acupuncturist with extensive clinical experience and over 15 years of practicing Tai Chi, I want to discuss an important… Read More »Tai Chi for Seniors – A Safe and Effective Exercise
Recovering from knee surgery marks the beginning of a transformative journey towards restored mobility and well-being. Amidst this journey, acupuncture emerges as a beacon of… Read More »Acupuncture After Knee Surgery: Navigating Successful Recovery – 2/2
Part 2 of this article can be found here, Acupuncture After Knee Surgery: Navigating Successful Recovery As an acupuncturist with over 10 years of clinical… Read More »Can Acupuncture Prevent Knee Surgery? Part 1/2
Meridians are a fascinating concept in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture theory overall. There is no MRI showing that “meridians” exist per se, but… Read More »What Are Acupuncture Meridians? A 10 Min. Smart Informative Guide
Tai chi is a great exercise for improving flexibility and balance. I have taught tai chi for many years, and one of the key exercises… Read More »How Can Tai Chi Improve My Balance and Flexibility?