Established in 2000, ACU Well Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine was awarded seven consecutive years "Best of Warwick, RI acupuncture" Awards in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. In 2015, Dr. Alex Tatevian, DAOM (RI), MD (USSR), FACSc, and his practice, received recognition by the International Association of HealthCare professionals as "Worldwide Leader in HealthCare & Top Acupuncture in Rhode Island"; with the inclusion in the 2015-2016 edition of Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare.
Patient-centered care is the philosophy of our practice.
Whether the goal is to lessen pain, address medical problems, find an alternative to pharmaceuticals, or improve your quality of life, our integrative medicine approach lets you get the best of both worlds with safe and proven complementing therapies.
We provide a health care environment in which patients are empowered through education and involvement in their own care. We work with each patient individually by building a foundation of mutual understanding, trust and respect.
Dr. Alex Tatevian is a National Board Certified Diplomate in Acupuncture, Oriental Medicine and Chinese Herbology (NCCAOM) and a licensed Doctor of Acupuncture in the State of Rhode Island ( Lic. # DACM 00004).
He practices at at ACU WELL Acupuncture Integrative Medicine in Warwick, Rhode Island, which he established in 2000, and excels in expert treatment for back pain, headaches, neuromuscular and musculo-skeleton disorders which reflect his field of expertise and professional interest. ACU WELL Acupuncture Integrative Medicine has received Best of Warwick ACUPUNCTURE NATUROPATHIC PRACTITIONERS Award Issued by Us Commerce Association 8 consecutive years.
At this juncture of his professional journey Dr. Alex Tatevian does not accept BCBS insurance.
Alex Tatevian is President and the founder of the Foundation for Research in Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine (F.R.A.I.M.) and a member (FACSc,) of the Association of Clinical Scientists . He has served as President of the Rhode Island Society of Acupuncture. Dr. Tatevian became the first acupuncturist on staff at the Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, with clinical privileges and full appointment granted.
As a result of his outstanding performance in the field of acupuncture, in 2015, The International Association of HealthCare Professionals (IAHCP) has selected Alex Tatevian DA, MD, FACSc, to be featured in the premier publication of The Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare with the Worldwide Leader in HealthCare Top Acupuncture in Rhode Island Award. and was featured in FindaTopDoc in 2018 (See news release at Health News Today Esteemed Acupuncturist, Alex Tatevian, DA, MD, FACSc will be Featured in FindaTopDoc - Health News Today)
Alex Tatevian DA, MD, FACSc, is a well-versed doctor of acupuncture who diagnoses and treats patients at ACU WELL Acupuncture Integrative Medicine in Warwick, Rhode Island, which he established in 2000.
He has an impressive professional journey that spans thirty-six years and his areas of expertise cover integrative medicine, combining acupuncture, manual therapy and state of the art treatments including laser acupuncture. He provides expert treatment for back pain, headaches, neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders. Prior to his current endeavors, Dr. Tatevian has served as a physician for the Russian National Olympic Teams, and scientific Antarctic Expeditions. He practiced acupuncture in medical setting at North Main Primary Care Inc. in Providence, Rhode Island, and became the first acupuncturist on staff at the Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, with clinical privileges and full appointment granted. He has conducted extensive research on the effectiveness of alternative medical therapies, herbology formulations, and laser in conjunction with acupuncture medicine. He was a principal researcher conducting a clinical crossover trial at the Women’s Oncology Program. Moreover, he has served as President of the Rhode Island Society of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Dr. Tatevian is also President and Founder of the Foundation for Research in Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine (FRAIM) and is credited for methodical work on refining definition of acupuncture. For more information about Alex Tatevian DA, MD, FACSc, please visit http://acu-well.com/whatwedo.html.
Alex Tatevian DA, MD, FACSc, attended Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (RNRMU) in Moscow, Russia, and was awarded his Doctor of Medicine degree in 1978. He also holds a Doctor of Acupuncture degree from the Institute for Advanced Postgraduate Medical Education (1982). Dr. Tatevian received board certification in acupuncture, oriental medicine, and Chinese herbology from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and remains at the forefront of his challenging specialty via memberships and affiliations with prestigious professional societies and associations.
Moreover, he attained fellowship of the Fellow of Association of Clinical Scientists . As a result of his outstanding performance in the field of acupuncture, The International Association of HealthCare Professionals (IAHCP) has selected Alex Tatevian DA, MD, FACSc, to be featured in the premier publication of The Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare. He dedicates his spare time to spending time with his family and friends and being outdoors and feels that his success is primarily attributable to making his patients healthier, serving their needs, and delivering clinical results. friends and being outdoors and feels that his success is primarily attributable to making his patients healthier, serving their needs, and delivering clinical results. For more information about Alex Tatevian DA, MD, FACSc, please visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-tatevian-da-2803b87/.
Alex Tatevian, D.A.
ACUPUNCTURE RELATED RESEARCH PROJECTS
Kalons as inhibitors of cell proliferation, 1976-78.
Effect of Autohemotherapy protocols on performance for Biathlon; 1982.
Effect of Acupuncture on cardio-sympathetic innervation for treatment of spinal-related arythmia; 1982-83.
Applications of acupuncture on Antarctic polar stations Bellinsghausen (1983-84) and Drugnaya-2 (1984-85): statistical analysis; 1985.
Acupuncture for non-specific stimulation of immune system and incidence of bacterial and viral infection diseases upon exposure to urban environment among long term Antarctic expedition participants: 1985.
Comprehensive program for behavior modification and rehabilitation of children with asthma; 1985-87.
Design and clinical trial of new patented device for electropuncture "Elite -010" /with Research Institute for Space Radio Communication "NIIDAR"/; 1985-87. Clinical trial of low energy laser device for applications in acupuncture practice, 1987-90. Electropuncture diagnostic system "Ryodoraku": the application for training monitoring in professional sport; 1987-90.
Chinese Herbology formulas for professional athletes (bicycle and rowing); 1987-89. Electrical properties of acupuncture points: condenser vs. active resister, technical approach for instrumental measurement; 1988.
Electropuncture diagnostic system for "Ryodoraku" measurement with computer analysis and automatic calibration; 1989-1991.
Calibration of multi-channel device for synchronized "Ryodoraku" measurement; 1987. Infrared images of "active" acupuncture points for diagnostic purposes; 1988. Investigation of influence of embryonic tissue extracts on tumor growth; 1988-1991. Acupuncture devices for Double Blind Study Protocols in a randomized clinical trail, 1995-present.
Efficacy of acupuncture as an adjunct for alleviating nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy, 2000-2003.
Biomorphological rationale for laser stimulation of myofascial trigger points and acupuncture points, 2003-2004; Reported on 2004 Annual Conference of The Association of Clinical Scientists; Session C: Frontiers of Clinical Science; The University of Texas, Houston, Texas Published in Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Science; 2004; Vol.34, #3, p.360 Instrumental Modalities for Utilization of “Biologically Active Points”.
Presented at 138th Meeting of the Association of Clinical Scientists Houston, TX, May 16-19, 2018 Published in Annals of Clinical & Laboratory Science, Volume 48, Number 3; May – June 2018; ISSN 0091-7370.
Last updated: 8-August-2024
Antarctic Expeditions I worked as a primary care physician during the historic Soviet Antarctic expeditions that took place from 1983 to 1985.
Here are a few common facts about Antarctica:
It is the coldest continent.
Mean Temps: Winter: -40 to -94° (-40 to -70°C) Summer: -5 to -31° (-15 to -35°C)
Coldest Temp: -129° (-89°C) on July 21, 1983 at Vostok Station (World low temperature record.)
Iciest: The thickest ice found is in Wilkes Land, where it reaches a depth of 15,669 feet (4,776 meters). Antarctic ice has accumulated over millions of years. The ice is up to 3 miles deep and covers about 5.3 million square miles, or about 97.6 percent of the continent. This volume of ice amounts to about 6 million cubic miles - if it were returned to the oceans, it would raise global sea level about 200 feet. Antarctic ice represents 90 percent of all the world's ice and 70 percent of all the world's fresh water.
Highest: The average thickness of ice makes Antarctica the highest continent. Average elevation 8200 feet (2500 meters).
Windiest: Gales reach 200 mph on Commonwealth Bay, George V coast.
Driest: Average precipitation is less than 2 inches per year. 0.03% average humidity combined with the extreme cold makes the continental Antarctica the world's driest desert.
On the Polar Plateau solar radiation becomes zero as the sun dips below the horizon in March and isn't seen again until September.
