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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 hormones and brain mapping to posture retraining and nutrition, this conversation reframes how we understand and treat spinal curvature.
In this episode, you’ll learn:

 • The different types of scoliosis (idiopathic, neuromuscular, degenerative) and when they typically develop

• Why scoliosis may be driven by neurological patterns, hormones, stress, and whole-body imbalances

 • The role of bone density, vitamin D3 + K2, and posture retraining in slowing progression

• New insights on treatment, including laser acupuncture + Schroth therapy and functional medicine approaches
If you’re ready to move beyond a purely structural view of scoliosis, this episode will expand how you assess and support your patients. 💜

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☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love:
The BEST Acupuncture Points for Lower Back Pain (Podcast)
Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain with Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine (Podcast)
Let’s Talk Balance Acupuncture with Dr. Sonia Tan (Podcast)
Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.
🩵 This episode is brought to you by Jane, the practice management software I use in my clinic. It’s been a total game-changer for keeping scheduling, charting, and everything running smoothly.
Check it out here, and use my code ACUPRO1MO for a one-month grace period on your new account! 💜
And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

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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 truly work.
Let's explore how both TCM and Western contributors to constipation, from stress and emotional stagnation to sedentary lifestyles, diet, medications, and conditions like IBS or hypothyroidism. 
I also share practical treatment strategies, including ear seeds, core acupuncture protocols, and lifestyle recommendations to support lasting relief.
In this episode, you’ll learn:

 • The major TCM patterns of constipation (Liver Qi stagnation, heat, food stagnation, and deficiency types)

• Key acupuncture strategies like the Digestive Diamond (Ren 6, Ren 9, ST25) and ear points for digestion

• Important pregnancy precautions and how to adjust treatment approaches

• Lifestyle tips for patients, including movement, stress reduction, hydration, diet, and magnesium support
If constipation is something you frequently see in clinic, this episode will help you refine your diagnosis and treatment approach for better patient outcomes. 💜
➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!
☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love:
The Top 15 Acupuncture Points for Digestive Symptoms
What Really Happens in a TCM Consultation (Live Case!)
Spleen Qi Deficiency in Chinese Medicine: Symptoms, Causes, Acupuncture, Food and more!
Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.
🩵 This episode is brought to you by Jane, the practice management software I use in my clinic. It’s been a total game-changer for keeping scheduling, charting, and everything running smoothly.
Check it out here, and use my code ACUPRO1MO for a one-month grace period on your new account! 💜
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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 changed her career path—from economics to Chinese medicine. She explains how she began using silicone facial cups along cranial nerve pathways for Bell’s palsy and trigeminal neuralgia, later integrating them into cosmetic acupuncture for relaxation, lymphatic drainage, and skin health.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How facial cupping can support Bell’s palsy, trigeminal neuralgia, and cosmetic results

 • Sakina’s six-step facial cupping protocol and safety tips (especially around eyes and lips)

• The best oils to use (jojoba, rosehip, prickly pear) and how often to treat

• How to build an authentic online presence—and turn Instagram into a real business
🎁 Special offer for listeners:
 Get 10% off Sakina’s CE course and everything in her store mentioned in this episode. Use code ACUPRO10 at checkout! 
➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!
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This SKIN Expert Uses Science to Show the Benefits of Acupuncture with Marie Reynolds
Study Tips for Acupuncture Exams, TCM views on Fasting, Treating Pain + Skin Disorders
How Cupping Therapy Can Support Your Acupuncture Patients
Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.
🩵 This episode is brought to you by Jane, the practice management software I use in my clinic. It’s been a total game-changer for keeping scheduling, charting, and everything running smoothly.
Check it out here, and use my code ACUPRO1MO for a one-month grace period on your new account! 💜
And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

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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 episode, you’ll learn:
 • Why extra points are clinically powerful—and when to use them
 • 15 must-know extra points like Yin Tang, Tai Yang, An Mian, Zi Gong, Hua Tuo Jia Ji, and Dan Nang Xue
 • Point combinations for sleep, pain, digestion, fertility, respiratory issues, and musculoskeletal conditions
 • Practical safety tips, bleeding techniques (Shi Xuan), and ways to integrate these into everyday treatments
If you want to expand beyond the meridians and sharpen your clinical edge, this episode is packed with pearls you can use immediately. 💜
➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!
☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love:
The LUO Connecting Points in Acupuncture
Combine Essential Oils with Acupuncture Points for Powerful Health Benefits
How To Use The Xi-Cleft Acupoints For Better Results
Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.
🩵 This episode is brought to you by Jane, the practice management software I use in my clinic. It’s been a total game-changer for keeping scheduling, charting, and everything running smoothly.
Check it out here, and use my code ACUPRO1MO for a one-month grace period on your new account! 💜
And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

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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 Keys—created by Richard Rudd—reframe “shadows” as pathways to gifts and higher awareness. 
In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What the Gene Keys are and how they connect to the I Ching and TCM philosophy

• How to generate your free profile and understand the Activation Sequence

 • How shadow patterns transform into gifts, and why this mirrors Chinese medicine

• How personal inner work creates a ripple effect in families, clinics, and communities
If you’re curious about consciousness, ancient wisdom systems, and deeper layers of healing, this conversation will expand your perspective. 💜
➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!
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Balancing Yin and Yang & Unlocking Feminine Energy with Dr. Irene Sanchez-Celis
Psycho-Emotional Pain using the 8 Extra Vessels with Dr. Yvonne Farrell
Chinese Medicine meets the 7 Hermetic Principles with Positively Angela
Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.
🩵 This episode is brought to you by Jane, the practice management software I use in my clinic. It’s been a total game-changer for keeping scheduling, charting, and everything running smoothly.
Check it out here, and use my code ACUPRO1MO for a one-month grace period on your new account! 💜
And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!