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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-making.
We explore the deeper meaning of the Fire Horse in Chinese astrology, how Yin and Yang may feel amplified, and why adaptability and grounding will be essential themes. 
Dr. Tan also shares practical strategies for practitioners and students that we can use to support both our patients (and ourselves!) through the rapid energetic shifts of the year ahead.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What the Year of the Fire Horse represents and why its energy can feel intense and fast-moving
How to prepare for 2026 using grounding practices and Yin–Yang balance
Why understanding your personal astrological chart and helpful elements can make the year smoother
Practical insights for supporting patients and preventing burnout during high-energy cycles
🔥 Whether you’re planning your clinic year, refining your self-care, or guiding patients through change, this episode offers grounded wisdom to help you move through 2026 with clarity, stability, and confidence.
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2025 – Year of the Wood Snake with Dr. Sonia Tan
Let’s Talk Balance Acupuncture with Dr. Sonia Tan
The 15 Best AcuPoints to Clear Heat
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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 the differences between Front-Mu and Back-Shu points, when to use each, how they guide diagnosis, and my favourite combinations that consistently deliver results. I’ll also walk you through mini case examples and share a simple hack to level up your point prescriptions instantly.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
The key differences between Front-Mu vs. Back-Shu points and how to use them clinically
How to apply these points for acute vs. chronic conditions
Diagnostic insights you can gain by palpating and observing Front-Mu and Back-Shu points
My favourite point combinations, treatment strategies, and clinical hacks (with real case examples)
🎧 If you want to sharpen your diagnosis, simplify your treatments, and get better results, this episode is a must-listen.
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The LUO Connecting Points in Acupuncture
How To Use The Xi-Cleft Acupuncture Points For Better Results
The Zang-Fu Organ Theory in Chinese Medicine
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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 shifts, and practical strategies that help acupuncturists feel confident in both their clinical work and their business. 
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Why business systems are essential for growth, clarity, and avoiding burnout
How free consultations can strengthen patient relationships and set clear expectations
The importance of defining your ideal client and creating structured treatment plans
Smart marketing and prioritization strategies to support long-term financial and personal success
🎧 This episode is a must-listen if you want to feel more confident, organized, and supported as both a practitioner and a business owner.
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The BEST ways to grow as a practitioner are NOT what you think! with Dr. Drew Jamieson
Cultivating Healthy Patient Boundaries and Clinic Expectations with Kenton Sefcik
Using The 5 Elements to Grow a Successful Practice
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.
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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 down the Bladder meridian pathway, share key clinical pearls, and walk you through how to actually use this channel in practice, whether you’re treating musculoskeletal pain, emotional patterns, or chronic conditions. I also touch on the emotional landscape tied to the Bladder–Kidney system, including fear and insecurity, and how that shows up in the body.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
The Bladder meridian pathway and why it’s one of the most versatile channels in clinic
Key Bladder points, combinations, and clinical pearls for pain, stress, and internal conditions
The emotional connections between the Bladder and Kidney systems, including fear and resilience
Practical tips, real-life examples, and treatment strategies for students and practitioners
🎧 Whether you’re reviewing for exams or refining your treatments, this episode will change the way you work with the Bladder meridian.
➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!
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Acupuncture Points of the Kidney Meridian
Acupuncture Points of the Lung Meridian
Acupuncture Points of the Large Intestine Meridian
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.
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🩵 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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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, endometriosis, and infertility, and our conversation was as heartfelt as it was clinically rich.
We dive into fertility from a whole-person perspective—addressing not just cycles and hormones, but emotions, relationships, and realistic clinical care. Allison also shares her personal journey with endometriosis, reminding us why compassionate, multidimensional care is essential in women’s health.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Why fertility care matters even if only one partner is receiving treatment
A whole-body TCM approach to endometriosis, including diet, lifestyle, emotions, and pain management
The importance of preconception care for cycle regulation, hormone balance, and emotional readiness
Advice for the next generation of practitioners: blending Western diagnostics with TCM foundations
🎧 This episode is a powerful reminder of why we do this work, and how Chinese medicine continues to transform women’s health, one patient at a time. 💗
➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!
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Fertility Acupuncture with Mike Berkley
Postpartum Healing with TCM with Emily Montague
Pelvic Health with Kim Vopni
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.
And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!
🩵 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!