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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? [...]

#121 – Chinese Medicine Nutrition That Fits Real Life with Dr. Melissa Carr (Podcast)

By |2026-06-05T07:03:33-07:00April 29, 2026|Acupuncture & TCM, Chinese medicine food cures, Podcast|

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on YouTube Listen on Amazon Music 🔗 Links mentioned in this episode: 🌿💊Join the Integrative Guide to Vitamins & Nutrients Online Course!  🍏Get your free TCM Nutrition Made Easy PDF, created by yours truly! (It's FREE!) Modern Chinese food Cures by Dr. Melissa Car - Get Your Copy here! [...]

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, [...]

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