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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 Gua Sha and Buccal massage, Stefanie shares how to create real, lasting results by treating both the body and the face.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• The difference between Cosmetic acupuncture vs Microneedling, and when to combine them

 • How tools like LED light, Gua Sha, and Buccal massage enhance results

• Why treating the root with TCM Diagnosis is essential before focusing on the face

• Simple, effective skincare: barrier repair, minimal products, and treating acne holistically
If you want to elevate your cosmetic treatments or better support patients struggling with skin issues, this episode blends TCM wisdom with modern skincare strategies. 💜
☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love:
Facial Cupping is the New Anti-Aging Device with Sakina Di Pace
This SKIN Expert Uses Science to Show the Benefits of Acupuncture with Marie Reynolds
Giving your Patients a Natural Option to Botox with Cosmetic Acupuncture with Dr. Rebecca Stephens
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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 Shaoyang dynamics. From its zigzagging pathway across the body to its deep connection with the Liver, this is your go-to clinical guide to mastering the GB channel.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
 • The key functions of the Gallbladder in TCM (qi movement, tendons/ligaments, bile, and emotional balance)
 • The full channel pathway, including branches to the ear, Dai Mai, and Liver connection via GB41
 • Must-know clinical points like GB34, GB37, GB40–41, and GB44 for pain, headaches, hormones, and more
 • How to treat common conditions like migraines, Bell’s palsy, TMJ, insomnia, hypertension, and when to use caution (e.g. GB21 in pregnancy)
If you want to sharpen your channel theory and elevate your point selection, this episode will make the Gallbladder meridian clinically clear and immediately usable. 💜
☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love:
How to Use the 11 Acupoints of the Lung Meridian
How to Use the 27 Acupoints of the Kidney Meridian
The LUO Connecting Points in Acupuncture
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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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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 experience and helping over 10,000 women in her clinical career, Kirsten is pioneering TCM Diagnosis into the digital world.
We discuss how AI can support and will not ever replace practitioners, and how tools like Conceivable are making fertility care more accessible for patients who can’t afford regular treatment.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How Kirsten transitioned from clinic to tech, and why accessibility in fertility care matters
• How the Conceivable app works, including AI diagnostics, tongue analysis, and personalized plans
• The role of AI in supporting TCM diagnosis and patient care
• Why practitioners should embrace both strong diagnostic skills and new technology
If you’re curious about the future of TCM, fertility care, and how AI fits into your practice, this episode will expand your perspective. 💜
☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love:
Empowering Women’s Health: Fertility & TCM with Allison Locke
Fertility Acupuncture with Mike Berkley
Postpartum Healing with Chinese Medicine with Emily Montague
➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!
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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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, I taught a live 90-minute masterclass on exactly how to approach your TCM and acupuncture exams. Strategically, what to prioritize, how to structure your study session, and how to practice for the exam.
Today I'm giving you a 20-minute snippet from that class, plus real examples of pattern differentiation and a full case study to help you think like a practitioner under pressure.
In this episode, you’ll learn:

 • How to structure your study sessions and prioritize what actually matters for exams

• Key pattern differentiation strategies (tongue, pulse, and symptom analysis made clear)

• Common diagnostic traps and how to think through questions under exam conditions

 • A full Bi syndrome case study with step-by-step reasoning from intake to diagnosis
If you want to feel more confident, focused, and prepared walking into your exams, this episode will give you a clear path forward. 💜
☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love:
Study Acupuncture with Richard Lai
Study Tips for Acupuncture Exams, TCM views on Fasting, Treating Pain + Skin Disorders
Being a Modern Acupuncturist in a Modern World: Key Points on How to Thrive Long-Term with Dr. Lixing Lao
➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!
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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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 bridge Eastern wisdom with Western nutrition, without overwhelming your patients.
From improving compliance to making food therapy realistic and enjoyable, this conversation is full of insights you can immediately bring into clinic and everyday life.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How to improve patient compliance by focusing on adding foods—not restricting them

• Why there’s no one perfect diet and how to tailor nutrition to the individual, season, and environment

• Simple food strategies for Spleen Qi deficiency (think warm, nourishing meals like soups and roasted veggies)

• The importance of mindful, enjoyable eating—slowing down, chewing, and reconnecting with your body
If you’ve ever struggled to make nutrition advice stick, this episode will completely shift your approach. 💜
☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love:
Gut Health in Naturopathic Medicine & Chinese Medicine with Dr. Alex Dragan
How to Customize TCM Nutrition for Optimal Healing with Tara Akuna & Sara Ward
Bridging the Gap Between TCM and Western Medicine with Dr. Alex Dragan
➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!
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!