AcuPro - The Wonders of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

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Do your patients struggle with bloating, brain fog, mucus, edema, loose stools, or that heavy “stuck” feeling? 
In Chinese medicine, these are classic signs of Dampness and Phlegm—and today, I’m breaking down my go-to acupuncture points and combinations to treat them effectively.
In this episode, I explain the TCM foundations of Dampness and Phlegm, how different organs contribute to fluid metabolism, and the point combinations I use most often in clinic to resolve these stubborn patterns.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• The difference between Dampness and Phlegm in TCM and the most common symptoms associated with each
• How the Spleen, Lungs, Kidneys, Liver, Gallbladder, and San Jiao influence water metabolism and fluid accumulation
• My top acupuncture points and combinations for dampness, phlegm, edema, damp-heat, brain fog, sinus congestion, nausea, anxiety, and PMOS
• Key nutrition and lifestyle strategies to help patients resolve Dampness faster, including foods to avoid and foods that help dry dampness
If Dampness and Phlegm patterns confuse you, this episode will help make point selection and treatment strategies much clearer💜
☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love:
The 15 Best AcuPoints to Clear Heat
Top 15 Acupuncture Points You’ll Actually Use in Clinic
Top 15 Acupuncture Points to Calm the Mind
Note: This episode was recorded before the official renaming announcement of PCOS to PMOS.
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What if symptoms like IBS, fatigue, palpitations, or chronic tension weren’t just physical, but deeply connected to the nervous system and unresolved emotional patterns?
In this episode, I am joined by somatic healing practitioner Kristi McLeod to explore how trauma, stress, and subconscious imprinting shape the body.
Together, we discuss nervous system regulation, somatic cues practitioners should notice in clinic, and how emotional patterns can become physical symptoms over time.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How trauma and chronic stress can manifest as digestive issues, fatigue, anxiety, and nervous system dysregulation
• Subtle body cues practitioners can observe in patients (and themselves)
• Simple self-regulation tools like movement, tapping, and nervous system mapping to reduce burnout
• The SIT Method (Subconscious Imprinting Technique) and how subconscious beliefs may influence healing patterns and why it can level up our acupuncture practices
If you’re curious about the connection between the body, emotions, trauma, and healing, this episode offers a fascinating perspective for both practitioners and patients 💜
☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love:
Psycho-Emotional Pain using the 8 Extra Vessels with Dr. Yvonne Farrell
Supporting Emotional Trauma Patients through TCM & Acupuncture
They Don’t Teach You THIS in Acupuncture School
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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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Okay, so today's a little bit different, and honestly, I'm a little bit nervous.
In this episode, for the first time ever, I am discussing the biggest debates in the TCM world: dry needling vs acupuncture, cultural appropriation in Chinese medicine, and whether AI could replace practitioners. 
My goal is not to tell you what to think. My goal is to just get us talking and understand each other behind these debates while encouraging thoughtful, open-minded dialogue.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• The key differences between dry needling and acupuncture, including training, philosophy, and treatment approach
• Why treating the whole person matters beyond symptom relief and trigger points
• A thoughtful perspective on cultural appropriation, respect, and honouring TCM’s Chinese roots
• How AI tools can support research, learning, and clinic systems, without replacing human connection and clinical reasoning
Whether you strongly agree, disagree, or are still forming your opinion, this episode invites deeper reflection on the future of Chinese medicine and modern practice 💜
☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love:
The Future of Fertility with Kirsten Karchmer
Cultivating Healthy Patient Boundaries and Clinic Expectations with Kenton Sefcik
The BEST ways to grow as a practitioner are NOT what you think! with Dr. Drew Jamieson
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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 happens when life forces you to rethink how you run your acupuncture practice?
In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Hanfileti, founder of the Acupuncture Business Academy, to talk about building a more resilient business. 
From unexpected financial stress and caregiving challenges to learning marketing from scratch, Lisa shares how creating an online presence transformed her practice and why so many acupuncturists struggle simply because business was never taught in school.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why relying only on in-person treatments can leave practitioners financially vulnerable
• The difference between a simple website vs a true online platform
• Essential website and marketing skills every acupuncturist should learn
• How lead magnets, funnels, and email lists can help create multiple income streams and attract ideal patients
If you want to build a more sustainable, flexible, and profitable acupuncture practice without burning out, this episode is packed with practical business wisdom. 💜
☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love:
You Asked, I Answered: Real Questions from TCM Rock Stars
Marketing Your Acupuncture Practice with Michelle Grasek
How to Attract NEW Patients Through Social Media with Molly Cahill
➡️ 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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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
➡️ 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!