AcuPro - The Wonders of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! Are you a first-year TCM student? If so, this episode is for YOU! However, any TCM student or practitioner can benefit from this episode as we discuss the bigger picture of your practice and all things encompassing that. Key points in this episode: The importance of following your passion reg...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! Can you imagine uprooting your life in your 30s and pursuing a passion in a foreign language ? Well, that's exactly what I did!  You are in for a treat, my husband Craig is making his official debut on the AcuPro show and he's here to interview ME!  Key points in this episode: My TC...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! 😱You are not going to believe who I got to interview for the podcast...Dr. Eileen Li! She's the acupuncturist with over 1 Million followers (and that's just on Instagram!) She is a social media queen making international waves and sharing the benefits of Chinese Medicine with the w...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! I never imagined a simple Facebook page would transform my teaching into supporting a global community of TCM Rock Stars students AND practitioners! This year marks the 10-year anniversary of AcuPro Academy, and I am recounting the journey so far and taking you behind the scenes. Let's g...

 💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses strategies for supporting patients who have endured emotional traumas , including sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised. Please consider your well-being before listening, as the content may be triggering.  This episode is packed with great ad...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! Get out your notepad and download this episode because class is in session. We're taking a deep dive into the 4 vital substances, but in true AcuPro fashion, I'm making it easy to grasp and fun to learn. Let's go! 💫 Key points in this episode: Qi: the basics, its function, cla...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! I was so excited (and nervous!) to have today's guest on the show because Michael Max actually speaks Chinese! Michael is the brilliant mind behind the Qiological podcast, which has been a guiding light in the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine for over seven years. I can't wait...

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

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! Are you ready to transform your passion for acupuncture and Chinese medicine into a booming practice ? You do not want to miss this action-packed episode full of step-by-step tips . Get ready to take notes 📝 because my guest, Dr. Drew Jamieson is here to serve the tea! 🍵 Key points in this...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! How do we manage Rheumatoid Arthritis as Chinese Medicine practitioners? This chronic autoimmune condition that causes inflammation in the joints can be frustrating for patients to manage. Thankfully, TCM can help! Let's break down Arthritis and dive into how Chinese Medicine can help wi...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! There are no wrong treatments in Chinese medicine, only the wrong diagnosis . The key to having a successful outcome for all our patients starts with diagnosis, and that's probably the hardest part of Chinese medicine . Today we are breaking down Chinese Medicine Diagnosis , into 9 parts...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! Are you a student on your way to writing your acupuncture exams ? Do you want to improve your TCM diagnosis skills ? I have an episode for YOU, rock star!  I sat down with a TCM student who wondered about the same questions you have. Whether you are also a student or a seasoned practitioner,...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! Is 'marketing' a trigger word for you? It is often quickly noted and brushed over as you come to the end of the acupuncture program. Then, you enter the world as a practitioner, with only a few clues on how to find your patients and grow that dream practice. I'm thrilled to bri...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! Get ready to extinguish the FIRE 🔥I'm diving head first into excess Heat, deficiency Heat, and Yin deficiency! As practitioners, it's imperative to recognize different patterns , understand the underlying imbalances, and apply our knowledge to promote balance and cool the fire. Key...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! Did you know Chinese Medicine has a profound impact on those who are fighting and recovering from cancer? A staggering ~60% of cancer survivors have ongoing physical and emotional challenges. Join me for this special, two-part episode where we discuss this delicate, but vital topic. In the fi...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! Have you ever wondered why you feel energized at dawn? Or why do you thrive at night instead? According to TCM, the answer lies in the natural rhythms and cycles that surround us. In this episode, we explore these rhythms and how we can align with them to optimize our well-being and stay in h...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! Have you ever considered that your emotional well-being could be intricately linked to your digestive health? Dr. Alex Dragan is the master of Gut Health. She is a practicing Naturopathic Doctor, and she also practices acupuncture! This resulted in an intriguing conversation about Gut Health...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! Have you incorporated Feng Shui into your clinic space ? If you're not too familiar with Feng Shui, get ready to take some notes! 📝 I designed my clinic space using Feng Shui.  I created a flowing, healing, and inviting environment in which patients feel immediately welcomed and able to...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! Are you wondering how to bridge the connection between internal health and your patients' facial glow? I explored this subject with my friend and respected colleague, Dr. Rebecca Stephens, a TCM practitioner who advocates natural beauty through ancient practices . We dove head-first into...

💌 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! The feet hold a microsystem that reflects the whole body. As acupuncturists, we know the body has multiple microsystems, but sadly, most of us aren't taught foot reflexology in TCM school.  If you aren't familiar with today's guest, Suzanne Chilton (aka the Foot Guru) you are i...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! Do you agree that Spleen Qi Deficiency has become really prevalent in clinical practice? In this 10th episode, I explore this very common deficiency from all angles to give you and your patients the best tools for treatment.  Key points in this episode: Functions and responsibilities of the S...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! Do you ever get asked by friends, family, patients, and peers, "Is there any evidence-based acupuncture research?" If you haven't heard of today's guest, Sandro Graca, where have you been?  As a fellow of the Acupuncture & TCM Board of Reproductive Medicine, a Director...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! Today, I uncover the differences and similarities between two age-old healing systems: Ayurvedic medicine and Chinese medicine. Join me as we embark on a journey, where I share my unique experience of teaching Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis and pattern differentiation to a group...

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! Did you know, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, 70% or more of all chronic physical disorders originate from mental or emotional trauma? In this episode, I share the 15 best acupuncture points to calm the mind, and why we use them in clinical practice. I also share acupuncture points...