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Top 5 Spleen Acupuncture Points YOU Need to Use in Practice!

By |2026-08-12T07:26:27-07:00August 11, 2026|Acupuncture & TCM, acupuncture points|

The Spleen channel has 21 acupuncture points, and every single one has its place in clinical practice. But if I had to choose five Spleen acupuncture points that I think are particularly powerful and versatile, these are the ones I wouldn't want to practice without. These points can help address everything from digestive problems and dampness to [...]

The Most Powerful Distal Points in Acupuncture

By |2026-07-14T12:10:45-07:00July 14, 2026|Acupuncture & TCM, acupuncture points|

Have you ever wondered why you can needle a point near the ankle and completely relieve neck pain? Or why treating the hand can improve a toothache or sinus congestion? If you've ever been amazed by how distal acupuncture points work, you're not alone. In fact, they're some of my favorite tools to use in clinic because [...]

The Acupuncture Cheat Sheet I Wish I Had in TCM School

By |2026-06-08T08:10:52-07:00June 5, 2026|Acupuncture & TCM, acupuncture points, Acupuncture Treatments, Tips & Tricks|

When I was studying TCM (back in 2000, boy, I'm old 🤪), there was no internet. No YouTube. No AcuPro Academy (obviously!) and no cute colour-coded guides. Just massive textbooks, handwritten notes, and a lot of staring at the ceiling, hoping the information would magically stick in my brain. And when I first started practicing? I wish [...]

How to Differentiate These 9 Acupuncture Points

By |2026-05-15T14:22:29-07:00April 21, 2026|Acupuncture & TCM, acupuncture points|

Today, I want to talk about something that every acupuncture student and practitioner has struggled with at some point… 👉 How do you differentiate acupuncture points that seem to do the exact same thing? Because let’s be honest, when you’re studying (or even in clinic), it can feel like: “Wait… don’t all of these treat stress, pain, [...]

Ear Acupuncture for Digestive Disorders

By |2026-03-11T08:55:47-07:00March 3, 2026|Acupuncture & TCM, acupuncture points, Acupuncture Treatments|

Today, we’re diving into one of my all-time favourite microsystems: auricular therapy, also known as ear acupuncture. If you’re anything like me, ear acupuncture wasn’t deeply covered during your TCM schooling. I remember learning a handful of points, flipping through multiple charts, and feeling confused about which system was “correct.” It left me uncertain about applying it [...]

My Top 12 Go-To Acupuncture Points for Dampness & Phlegm

By |2026-02-03T12:01:00-08:00February 3, 2026|Acupuncture & TCM, acupuncture points, Acupuncture Treatments|

Do your patients struggle with symptoms like a foggy head, heavy limbs, bloating, loose stools, or that sticky feeling that just won’t go away? Chances are, you’re dealing with dampness or phlegm. These patterns show up constantly in clinic, yet they’re often underestimated because the symptoms can feel vague, chronic, or hard to pin down. Today, I [...]

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