Nicole Cutler, L.Ac., MTCM, Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)®

Nicole Cutler, L.Ac., MTCM is a long time advocate of integrating perspectives on health. With a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience from the University of Rochester and a Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches Institute, Nicole has been a licensed acupuncturist since 2000. She has gathered acupuncture licenses in the states of California and New York, is a certified specialist with the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association, has earned diplomat status with the National Commission of Chinese and Oriental Medicine in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology and is a member of the Society for Integrative Oncology. In addition to her acupuncture practice that focuses on stress and pain relief, digestion, immunity and oncology, Nicole contributes to the integration of healthcare by writing articles for professional massage therapists and people living with liver disease.

Here are my most recent posts:

Bodywork and Myofascial Pain Syndrome

October 12th, 2010

By releasing trigger point congestion, two styles of bodywork are particularly beneficial for those suffering from myofascial pain syndrome.

Two Proven Approaches to Help Osteoarthritic Knees

September 8th, 2010

Staying up-to-date on research involving your client’s condition is a great way to gain trust and make sure you are delivering the best treatment and advice possible. Because osteoarthritis of the knee is so prevalent, massage therapists should know about the two alternative approaches proven to help this kind of arthritis.

Bodyworkers Can Influence the Cranial Keystone

August 18th, 2010

Known as the cranial keystone, the sphenoid bone is one of the more mysterious parts of our anatomy. Connected with many common problems, a restricted sphenoid can be freed by cranial-sacral therapy.

Bodywork for Releasing Grief

July 27th, 2010

Complaints commonly encountered in massage therapy may be due to unresolved grief. By understanding and working with two popular systems of bodywork, massage therapists can help their clients release this stuck emotion.

Five Common Concerns of a First Time Massage Client

June 23rd, 2010

Being in tune with a first time client’s apprehension about massage can immediately escalate his or her comfort level during the massage therapy session.

Bodyworker’s Pearl: The Jaw and Hip Connection

June 22nd, 2010

Backed by a variety of medical traditions that confirm the hip and jaw’s connectivity, learn how bodyworkers can confidently utilize this knowledge for clients affected by pain in one of these regions.

Herpes Mandates Universal Precautions

May 20th, 2010

A large percentage of adults have genital herpes. While genital herpes is classified as a sexually transmitted disease, there is considerable confusion regarding its impact on a massage therapy practice.

Bodywork for Quitting Cocaine

April 29th, 2010

More and more bodyworkers are being recruited to work in a variety of health-inspired settings, including drug treatment programs. By being familiar with the plight of cocaine addiction and withdrawal, massage therapists are more qualified for the surprisingly rewarding job of helping people quit cocaine.

Crossing Over from Symptom Relief Into Holistic Healing

April 27th, 2010

By asking about physical woes and attempting to deliver symptom relief, many massage therapists practice just like allopathic doctors do. However, bodyworkers are in an ideal position to go beyond mere symptom relief by adding a holistic healing dimension to their work.

Arthritis Alert for Bodyworkers: Caution With Avascular Necrosis

March 31st, 2010

Although the pain and inflammation of arthritis can generally be helped with massage therapy, various types of bodywork can actually hurt someone with avascular necrosis, a serious condition that can lead to arthritis.