Have you ever had a patient ask you, “I’m scheduled for surgery… can acupuncture help?” It’s one of those moments that can catch you off guard, because let’s be honest, most of us didn’t learn this in school. I definitely didn’t. So what do you say?Which points are safe?When should you treat: before surgery, after, or both? [...]
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, [...]
If you’ve ever wondered whether anemia and Blood Deficiency in Chinese Medicine are the same thing, you’re definitely not alone. This is one of the most common questions I get from acupuncture students and practitioners alike. While there can be overlap between the two, Blood Deficiency in TCM is far more nuanced than a single lab value [...]
I created these TCM Guides and PDF downloads to help you build confidence in clinic, simplify your workflow, and use them in your practice right away. Whether you are working with nutrition, patient intake, or treatment protocols, each resource helps you treat more effectively and grow a practice you truly love. Download the PDFs instantly on any device [...]
Carpal tunnel is one of those conditions I see all the time in clinic, especially in people who do repetitive wrist work, and noticeably more often in women. The numbers are eye-opening: risk peaks between ages 45–60, only about 10% of cases occur under 31, and women are 3–10 times more likely to develop CTS. This is [...]
Looking for effective acupuncture points for acute pain? This video is one of my very first YouTube LIVE classes, where I taught how practitioners and acupuncture students can confidently approach acute pain using acupuncture. While the tech in this video may feel a little outdated now, the clinical information I shared is timeless. Honestly, acute pain remains [...]
