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What is De Qi in acupuncture and why does it matter? 🤔In this episode, Dr Carl Clarkson explores one of the most important concepts in acupuncture practice, De Qi, and explains why understanding this sensation can help clinicians improve their acupuncture treatment approach. De Qi is often described as a collection of sensations experienced during acupuncture, but knowing what it feels like, how...

💪 Essential Sports Massage Techniques You NeedGet an exclusive insight into the core sports massage techniques we teach on our courses! In this video, we demonstrate practical, hands-on methods every therapist should master to improve client outcomes, pre- and post-event recovery, and overall performance. In this video, we cover:✅ Effleurage✅ Petrissage✅ Tapotement✅ Frictions✅ Pre- and Post-...

There are 12 distal acupuncture points that every practitioner should know! In this week's podcast episode, Dr Carl Clarkson explains why distal acupuncture points are an essential part of effective treatment planning and how choosing the right one can improve your clinical reasoning and patient outcomes. In this episode, we discuss:✅ What distal acupuncture points are✅ Why distal points are...

Can acupuncture help with period pain? 🤔Many people experience significant discomfort every month, impacting work, exercise, sleep, and day-to-day activities. In this week's podcast episode, Dr Carl Clarkson shares a simple acupuncture protocol that can be used to support people experiencing period pain (dysmenorrhoea).We explore:✅ The role of acupuncture in managing period pain✅ A simple 4...

What are the most important acupuncture points every clinician should know? In this week's podcast episode, Dr Carl Clarkson shares his personal list of the 8 acupuncture points that appear in almost every clinical recipe and explains why they are so valuable in practice. In this episode, we discuss:✅ Large Intestine 4, the classic pain-relief point✅ Heart 7 for stress, anxiety, sleep and em...

Can acupuncture help people with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)? 🤔In this week's podcast episode, Dr Carl explores one of the most frequently asked questions from our acupuncture community: How should clinicians approach Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in practice? FND presents a unique challenge because symptoms can vary significantly between individuals and often include move...

Why do clients stop coming back to your clinic? 🤔In this week’s podcast episode, Dr Carl breaks down the top 10 common reasons therapists lose clients — and what you can do to improve client retention, patient trust, and long-term clinic success. In this episode, we discuss:✅ Setting realistic treatment expectations✅ Why clients need short-term wins✅ The dangers of being “one-dimensional” as a...

Are your acupuncture or dry needling treatments not getting the results you expected?⚠️ If you haven't watched our previous episode '7 Mistakes New Acupuncture Practitioners Make (And How to Fix Them)' go watch it now and then come back hereIn this week's episode, Dr Carl Clarkson shares his practical strategies to help clinicians maximise the effectiveness of acupuncture treatment...

These are the 7 most common mistakes Carl still sees new acupuncture practitioners make — and they’re all surprisingly easy to fix. In this week's podcast episode, we break down the key dosage principles that can dramatically improve acupuncture outcomes, patient response, and treatment consistency. You’ll learn:✅ Why accurate acupuncture point selection matters (0:50)✅ How many needles you...

Can acupuncture help with seasonal allergies like hay fever, and sinus congestion? 🤔In this episode, we break down the acupuncture points and clinical reasoning behind treating:✅ Hay fever✅ Sinus pressure✅ Nasal congestion✅ Allergy-related headachesThis is a practical, clinic-focused episode where we combine:⚡ Western anatomical reasoning⚡ Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles⚡ Loc...

Are your patients struggling to see their progress—even when treatment is working? 🤔In this episode, we break down how simple outcome measures can transform your clinical practice by improving patient buy-in, trust, and long-term engagement. Whether you’re an acupuncture & dry needling practitioner, physiotherapist, chiropractor, or healthcare professional, using the right outcome measures ca...

Why do so many people turn to acupuncture and dry needling? 🤔In this episode, we break down the TOP 10 real reasons patients choose acupuncture and dry needling, based on over 15 years of clinical experience and working with thousands of patients. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a clinic owner, or someone considering treatment, this video gives you valuable insight into what drives pati...

Are Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western acupuncture actually the same thing? And where does dry needling fit into all of this? In this episode, we break down the key differences between TCM acupuncture and Western-based acupuncture, clearing up some of the most common misconceptions we hear from clinicians and students. You’ll learn how both approaches often use similar acupuncture poin...

Are you wondering how acupuncture fits into your existing therapy practice? 🤔In this quick-fire episode, we break down exactly how to integrate acupuncture alongside treatments like massage, reflexology, sports therapy, and more—and why it can dramatically improve your client results. We discuss:✅ How to combine acupuncture with massage and reflexology✅ When to use acupuncture before, during, o...

You asked the questions and we delivered! In today's episode Claire Gregory and Briea Denney answer questions all about Sports Massage in this quick fire Q&A!We Discuss:✅ What is Sports Massage?✅ Who can do sports massage?✅ How to set up your buisness✅ What do we cover on our courses✅ How to book your course& SO MUCH MORE! If you're thinking about adding sports massage to your...

In this episode, we break down how acupuncture and dry needling can help manage osteoarthritis pain—and more importantly, when you should (and shouldn’t) use it. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions, affecting people of all ages—not just older adults. But despite how widespread it is, there’s still a lot of confusion around how best to treat it.👉 In this video, Dr C...

Welcome to episode 2 in our Pregnancy series...In this episode, we explore how acupuncture and acupressure can support common pregnancy symptoms, giving you practical, clinic-ready techniques you can start using straight away. We cover 4 key conditions frequently seen during pregnancy:✅ Nausea & vomiting✅ Pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PGP)✅ Reflux & heartburn✅ Sleep disturbance...

Is acupuncture safe during pregnancy? 🤔In this episode, we explore one of the most common questions practitioners ask when learning acupuncture: can acupuncture be used safely with pregnant patients? We break down the research evidence, common misconceptions, and clinical considerations around acupuncture in pregnancy, including discussion around so-called “forbidden points.” This episode is part...

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and in this episode we take a deep dive into how acupuncture may support endometriosis from both a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western medical perspective 💛In this whistle-stop clinical walkthrough, we explore:✅ The difference between TCM and Western approaches to endometriosis✅ The current evidence base for acupuncture in endometriosis✅ Key a...

Get an inside look at what we cover in our Sports Massage courses. In this episode, we share an insight into the core skills and knowledge taught on our courses — including anatomy and physiology, massage techniques, range of movement assessment, and special tests used in clinical practice. This is just a small preview of the practical and evidence-based learning our delegates experience during ou...

In this episode, we take a deep dive into dry needling — one of the most common questions we get asked by clinicians and course participants. We break down the key differences between dry needling and acupuncture, explain what may be happening physiologically when we needle, and share practical clinical insights on when (and when not) to use dry needling in practice. You’ll learn:✅ The difference...

In this episode, we welcome Aly back for Part 2 of her journey into holistic therapy — this time exploring the power of acupuncture and how it works alongside reflexology to support health, recovery, and wellbeing. After experiencing the benefits herself while managing an autoimmune condition, Aly shares how acupuncture helped reduce symptoms, improve balance in the body, and shaped her career pat...

In this episode, we sit down with Aly, to explore what reflexology really is, how it works, and why it has such a powerful effect on stress, the nervous system, and overall wellbeing. Aly shares her personal story of being diagnosed with an autoimmune condition, exploring holistic and complementary therapies alongside Western medicine, and ultimately making a bold career change from running a chil...

Sleep disturbances and insomnia affect millions of people — but can acupuncture really help? In this episode, we explore how acupuncture may support sleep, why so many people report their best night’s sleep after treatment, and what the research actually says about acupuncture for insomnia. We break down:✅Why people often fall asleep during acupuncture treatments✅What the evidence says about acu...

In celebration of International Day of Education (January 24), this episode takes a step back to ask a fundamental question: Why do we educate? From formal schooling and university to experiential learning and Continuing Professional Development (CPD), education shapes not just careers — but how we think, question, and adapt to the world around us. In this episode, Dr Carl reflects on his own jour...