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Acupuncture Treatments for Insomnia

By |2026-06-16T12:01:19-07:00June 16, 2026|Acupuncture & TCM, Acupuncture Treatments|

Today, we’re diving into something that affects millions worldwide: insomnia. If you’ve ever struggled with sleep or supported patients who do, you know this goes far beyond just feeling tired. Insomnia impacts every layer of health: your energy, your emotional resilience, your hormonal balance, your digestion, and even your ability to heal. Over time, it can create [...]

The Chinese Medicine Nutrition Guide I Wish I Had In TCM School

By |2026-06-10T00:28:35-07:00June 10, 2026|Acupuncture & TCM, Chinese medicine food cures|

When I was studying TCM (back in 2000… boy, I'm old 🤪), nutrition was always presented as important, but no one really taught us how to actually use it in clinic. We learned patterns, points, and herbs, but when it came time to tell patients what to eat? I remember thinking: "Okay… but what do I actually [...]

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 [...]

Sedate or Tonify Needle Stimulation

By |2026-06-02T12:05:18-07:00June 2, 2026|Acupuncture & TCM, Acupuncture Treatments|

Have you ever opened an acupuncture textbook, looked at a treatment protocol online, or attended a seminar and suddenly thought, “Wait… am I supposed to tonify this point or sedate it?” If so, you are absolutely not alone. In fact, this is one of the most common questions I hear from both acupuncture students and practitioners. And [...]

How to Effectively Treat Musculoskeletal Pain

By |2026-05-27T08:37:42-07:00May 12, 2026|Acupuncture & TCM, Acupuncture Treatments|

Ready to elevate your practice and become a master in musculoskeletal acupuncture? Introducing our exclusive online course series, The Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Manual, led by renowned Dr. Rebecca Stephens.  Dive deep into musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology  Master a diverse range of needling techniques, from trigger point release to bone-pecking  Enhance your assessment skills for accurate diagnosis and treatment  Real-life [...]

Post Surgery Acupuncture For Faster Recovery

By |2026-05-05T12:03:20-07:00May 5, 2026|Acupuncture & TCM, Acupuncture Treatments|

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? [...]

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