The Roots
Tupelo Pointe is named after the Tupelo tree, known for its strength and resilience. As a young student, Dr. Wang often found herself stopping at Tupelo Point on the Wellesley College campus after her runs around Lake Waban to ponder the course of her life. In times of difficulties, she always remembers her roots first grounded at Wellesley College upon the foundation of all the great women who came before.
Tupelo Pointe is a space that grew from the seeds of need. As a young physician, Dr. Wang saw the disconnect between conventional medicine & optimal outcomes. This prompted Dr. Wang to explore alternative treatment options and keep an open perspective regarding what it means to be human and how a healer best aids her patients in their pursuit of wellness.
Tupelo Pointe is a celebration of our love for all things in life that help us connect to our soul and our spirit. Our goal is to care for those around us to allow them to whole-heartedly pursue their vehicle for human expression and connection.
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On these pages you will find articles about Dr. Wang's background, how she developed her specific protocols, and more general info about the treatment of fascial disorders.
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Scientific Publications and Presentations by Tina J. Wang, MD
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Wang TJ. Chapter 15: Working Effectively with Healthcare Professionals Dance Injuries. In: Russel JA, eds. Reducing Risk and Maximizing Performance. 1st ed. Human Kinetics Publishers; 2022.
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Wang T, Stecco A. Fascial thickness and stiffness in hypermobile EDS. Am J Med Genet C Semin Med Genet. 2021 Dec. Awaiting publication.
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Laxity in Hypermobility Syndrome, Hypermobile Connective Tissue Disorders
What are Hypermobile disorders of connective tissue (HDCT) & EDS?
HDCT are a heterogenous collection of disorders of the connective tissue. Mutations affect collagen and the way it behaves resulting in tissue hyper-distensibility and joint laxity.
Specifically, mutations change the way collagen folds and organizes itself. Collagen has to form properly from DNA translation into RNA and transcription into protein structucture that must fold correctly to function properly. Mutations change the structure, folding, and function of collagen through changes in the collagen structures itself or the proteins that influence the cleavage, folding and, thus, behavior of collagen. The affected genes and the expression of these genes affect the degree of clinical signs and symptoms.
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Cranial Osteopathy
What is Cranial osteopathy?
Cranial Osteopathy official definition is "a system of diagnosis and treatment by an osteopathic physician using the primary respiratory mechanism and balanced membranous tension." It is the process by which we manipulate the cranial sutures as well as the involuntary movement of the CNS, termed primary respiration.
This motion pattern is related to the beveling of the sutures and the attachments of the dura and requires intimate knowledge of cranial anatomy.
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Ultrasound & Elastography
What is ultrasound?
Ultrasound imaging uses sound waves to produce pictures of muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints throughout the body. It is used to help diagnose sprains, strains, tears, and other soft tissue conditions. Ultrasound is safe, noninvasive, and does not use ionizing radiation.
