Some things in life just belong together—like baguette and cheese, or peanut butter and jam, so do the Back Shu and Front Mu acupuncture points. In Chinese Medicine, this is a dynamic duo you’ll want to master. In today’s video, we’ll explore why these points are such a powerful pair, and how you can use them to [...]
Today, let's explore 23 essential acupuncture points every student should know. If you've been following me for a while, you probably know that Stomach 40 is my favourite acupuncture point (YES, I do have a favourite - don't you?) It’s a staple in my treatments. But many students and new graduates tend to get confused about [...]
Today, we’re diving deep into one of the most powerful yet often overlooked aspects of acupuncture: extra acupuncture points. If you’re like me, you probably use Yin Tang all the time—it’s a staple in my treatments. But many students and new graduates tend to overlook the incredible potential of extra points, possibly because they don’t get [...]
As acupuncture students and practitioners, we know that emotions are not abstract—they live in the body and affect the movement of Qi and Blood. Among all emotions, anger is one of the most clinically common, yet it’s often misunderstood. Globally, 22% of adults report feeling angry most of the time, and studies show 65% of office [...]
Often I'm asked, 'Clara, what are the best acupuncture points combinations?' Let me ask you something I ask my students all the time: Have you ever felt totally stuck in a TCM diagnosis? Like, the patient’s symptoms don’t quite fit the textbook patterns, or their intake feels vague, or you're second-guessing yourself even after the tongue and [...]
Today, I want to talk about acupuncture points for anxiety, worry and overthinking in TCM. Let me ask you something I ask my students and patients all the time: Are you someone who has anxiety, or worries a lot or tends to overthink everything? If the answer is yes — welcome to the club, my friend. [...]
