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💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. What if symptoms like IBS, fatigue, palpitations, or chronic tension weren’t just physical, but deeply connected to the nervous system and unresolved emotional patterns ? In this episode, I am joined by somatic healing practitioner Kristi McLeod to explore how trauma, stress, and subconscious...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. Okay, so today's a little bit different, and honestly, I'm a little bit nervous. In this episode, for the first time ever, I am discussing the biggest debates in the TCM world: dry needling vs acupuncture, cultural appropriation in Chinese medicine, and whether AI could replace prac...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. What happens when life forces you to rethink how you run your acupuncture practice? In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Hanfileti, founder of the Acupuncture Business Academy, to talk about building a more resilient business .  From unexpected financial stress and caregiving challenges to l...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. Happy Summer, rock stars! ☀️ Summer belongs to the Heart in Chinese medicine, and supporting the Heart goes far beyond emotions alone. For this episode, I found it fitting to talk about TCM nutrition for common Heart patterns , sharing practical food recommendations to help nourish the Shen,...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. What does it really mean to practice integrative medicine as an acupuncturist today? In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Haley Parker from the Virginia University of Integrative Medicine to explore how TCM practitioners can better communicate, collaborate, and thrive within modern healthcare...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. What if you could understand AND explain mental health in TCM with more clarity and confidence than ever before to your patients? In this episode, you go through a deep, conversational exploration of acupuncture points for mental health , bridging Chinese medicine theory with real-life applic...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. Glowing skin starts from within, but how do you combine internal balance with external results? In this episode, I am sitting down with skin expert and acupuncturist Stefanie Makagon to explore the world of cosmetic acupuncture and integrative skincare . From Microneedling and LED therapy to...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. The Gallbladder channel is one of the most clinically powerful (and often underutilized) channels in Chinese medicine. In this episode, I am breaking down the Gallbladder meridian and its 44 acupuncture points , exploring its role in decision-making, courage, musculoskeletal health, and Shaoy...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. What if AI could help you reach more patients, without replacing the heart of Chinese medicine? In this episode, I sit down with former fertility acupuncturist Kirsten Karchmer , founder of the Conceivable app, to explore how technology is expanding access to care. With over 20 years of exper...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. Preparing for acupuncture board exams can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be chaotic. In this episode, I walk you through a smarter, more strategic way to study, drawing on my own board exam experience and my experience teaching future acupuncturists since 2008.  A little while back...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. What if the key to better patient outcomes isn’t restriction, but adding the right foods ? In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Melissa Carr to explore Chinese medicine nutrition through a modern, practical lens. We discuss her book "Modern Chinese Medicine Food Cures" and how to bri...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. Moxibustion is one of the oldest—and most powerful—tools in Chinese medicine, yet it’s often overlooked in modern practice. In this episode, I break down how moxa therapy works, when to use it, and why it may have even predated acupuncture in early Chinese medical history. From warming the me...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. What if scoliosis isn’t just a structural issue, but a whole-body, neurological adaptation ? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mark Morningstar , a board-certified expert in chiropractic, functional, and naturopathic medicine, to explore scoliosis through a deeper, integrative lens.  From...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. Constipation is one of the most common digestive complaints seen in clinic, driving over 2.5 million doctor visits each year in North America . In this episode, I break down how Chinese medicine approaches chronic constipation—and why accurate pattern diagnosis is essential for acupuncture to...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. Cupping is so much more than round marks on the back. In this episode, we explore cupping as one of the most versatile tools in Chinese medicine as I sit down with acupuncturist Sakina Di Pace, aka the Facial Cupping Expert. Sakina shares how witnessing Bell’s palsy improve with acupuncture c...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. What if some of the most powerful acupuncture points you’ll ever use aren’t even on the 12 primary meridians? In this episode, we're exploring the power of extraordinary (empirical) acupuncture points —often under-taught in TCM school, yet absolute game changers in clinic.  In this episo...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. What happens when the Gene Keys, the I Ching, and Chinese medicine intersect? In this episode, Clara sits down with Gene Keys guide Claire Norman to explore how the 64 archetypes of consciousness connect with acupuncture, shadow work, and personal transformation. Claire shares how the Gene Ke...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! Happy Spring, rock stars! In Chinese medicine, Springtime is known as Liver time 🌸 Do you want to better support your patients who are dealing with Liver pattern issues? Well, a big component is Nutrition. In this episode, I discuss all things Liver. Get tools , recipes , and recommendations...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. Starting out in practice comes with excitement, uncertainty, and a steep learning curve—especially when technology and visibility are part of the equation.  In this episode, I welcome back Matt and Liga to reflect on their growth since their last episode and share what life really looks like...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. Acupuncture is only one piece of the Chinese medicine toolkit. In this episode, let's explore one of the most commonly used therapies in clinical practice: Cupping . Let's look at cupping therapy from both a Traditional Chinese Medicine and global historical perspective, breaking do...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. 2026 ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse : a time of speed, intensity, and powerful transformation. 🔥🐎 In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sonia Tan to unpack what this year can bring, where it can inspire momentum, and where it can challenge our nervous systems, health, and decision-maki...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. The Front-Mu and Back-Shu acupuncture points are some of the most powerful (and underused!) points in Chinese medicine. In this episode, I break down how to use these point pairings with confidence , clarity, and clinical precision to dramatically improve your treatment outcomes. We’ll cover...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. In this episode of The AcuPro Show, I sit down with Joanna Sapir, a business coach for wellness practitioners, to talk about something we definitely weren’t taught in acupuncture school: how to build a sustainable, successful practice without burning out . We dive into the systems, mindset sh...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. Today, we’re diving deep into one of the most clinically powerful channels in Chinese medicine: the Bladder Meridian. With 67 acupuncture points, this channel plays a central role in pain management, emotional health, nervous system regulation, and overall vitality. In this episode, I break d...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. In this episode, I sit down with Allison Locke, a fellow Vancouver-based acupuncturist who’s passionate about empowering women through TCM and fertility care . Through her educational presence on TikTok and Instagram, Allison helps thousands better understand conditions like PCOS, endometrios...