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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, regulate emotions, and better support your patients.
Through personal stories, clinical insights, and easy-to-apply nutrition principles, you’ll learn how food therapy can become a powerful extension of your treatments.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• The Heart’s connection to Summer, Yang energy, joy, and the Shen in TCM
• Simple nutrition strategies for Heart Yin, Qi, and Blood Deficiency, plus Heart Fire patterns
• Which foods help calm the mind, nourish blood, tonify qi, and clear heat/phlegm
• Core TCM nutrition principles like eating seasonally, locally, and mindfully
If you want practical food therapy tools to better support emotional health, sleep, energy, and Heart-related patterns, this episode is packed with clinical pearls you can use right away. 💜
☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love:
Differentiating TCM Heart Symptoms for Proper Diagnosis
The BEST Acupuncture Points for Sadness, Grief & a Broken Heart
How to Use Acupuncture & TCM for Insomnia
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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 systems. From oncology support to externships and advocacy, this conversation is packed with insight for both students and seasoned practitioners.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• What integrative healthcare truly means, and how acupuncture fits into collaborative care
• How to better communicate TCM concepts to patients, doctors, and insurance providers
• Key considerations when supporting oncology patients, including dosing, safety, and treatment timing
• Why externships, advocacy, teaching, and business skills are essential for the future of TCM
If you want to become a more confident, adaptable, and impactful practitioner in today’s healthcare world, this episode is full of practical wisdom and inspiration 💜
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Being a Modern Acupuncturist in a Modern World: Key Points on How to Thrive Long-Term with Dr. Lixing Lao
How to Communicate with MDs to Get Referrals with Dr. Elie Cole
Bridging the Gap Between TCM and Western Medicine with Dr. Alex Dragan
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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.
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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 application. From the mind–body connection to how acupuncture shifts the nervous system, this episode will help you connect the dots between emotions, organs, and point selection.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How acupuncture supports mental health through the nervous system and TCM organ-emotion relationships
• Key points for anxiety, insomnia, depression, and overthinking (like SP6, HT7, PC6, Yin Tang, LV3)
• Powerful combinations like the “Buddha's Triangle” (LU9, HT7, PC6) for emotional balance
• Practical ways to communicate TCM concepts clearly to patients and apply them in clinic
If you want to feel more confident treating mental health and explaining your point choices, this episode will give you both clarity and clinical insight. 💜
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Top 15 Acupuncture Points to Calm the Mind
The BEST Acupuncture Points for Fear, Phobia, Anxiety and Shock
The Zang-Fu Organ Theory in Chinese Medicine
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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.
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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. 💜
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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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🩵 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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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. 💜
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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
➡️ 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!