AcuPro - The Wonders of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

Are you ready to reveal the magic of the Year of the Wood Snake? 🐍I brought a Chinese Astrology expert, TCM Doctor, licenced acupuncturist, and my good friend, Dr. Sonia Tan, to illuminate the pathway of Chinese Astrology and guide us through the 2025 Year of the Yin Wood Snake.Here is what you'll learn: The spirit of the 2025 Yin Wood Snake yearHow the transformative energy of the Snake can help bring your dreams to fruition Why you shouldn't fear the Snake and what it representsThe 4 Pillars (aka your Chinese Birth Chart)How Chinese astrology can supplement your TCM treatments➡️ Visit the show notes for the links mentioned in this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Have a message for Clara? Send it here!And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

Dysmenorrhea is a debilitating condition. Commonly known as menstruation cramps, it affects a lot of women. Today, I am breaking down painful menses and how we can transform this pain with Chinese medicine and acupuncture so you can start giving your patients relief, as soon as you're done listening to this episode.Here's what you'll learn:Dysmenorrhea's potential causes, TCM patterns and symptomsThe potential underlying causes according to TCMAcupuncture points, Herbal formulas, and dietary recommendationsA personal story of how I experienced dysmenorrhea as a teenager and how Chinese medicine gave me my life back➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.Have a message for Clara? Send it here!And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

After listening to the episode, your practice growth will reach new heights.Do you want to grow your practice, but the idea of talking with other practitioners to get patient referrals scares you? 🫢Look no further; Dr. Elie Cole is in the house and here to give you a masterclass on how we can educate, communicate, and reach MDs so you can get referrals and grow your practice. You do not want to skip this episode.Here's what you'll learn:Fresh and innovative options you can integrate into forming professional connections that can grow your patient rosterHow to get confident explaining HOW acupuncture works to a room full of medical doctors and health care professionalsFool-proof methods of approach for building rapport for introverts and extroverts!Dr. Elie's program can set you up for success: your customizable blueprints, slide deck, handouts and one-on-one with Dr. Elie tailored specifically to your needs to help you GROW! 🌱➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.Have a message for Clara? Send it here!And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

Did you know that over 540 million people worldwide are living with diabetes? In the U.S. alone, this condition affects about 38 million people—11% of the population! Chances are, you’re already seeing patients with diabetes in your practice.In this episode, we’re diving deep into diabetes and exploring how we acupuncturists and Chinese medicine practitioners, can support those living with this condition.Here’s what you’ll learn:A breakdown of the different types of diabetes, including the Western medicine perspective.Key risk factors and the potential complications of untreated diabetes.Effective TCM treatments: acupuncture (including auricular), essential acupuncture points, foods, and herbal formulas.Supplements and nutritional strategies to enhance patient care.➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.Have a message for Clara? Send it here!And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

Happy 2025, and happy new year to you! ✨I hope 2025 brings you everything you wish for and so much more.Today, I want to share what is coming in 2025 for you at Acupro Academy and recap everything 2024 and all the amazing things that happened in the past year.If you want to know what to expect from AcuPro in 2025, you do not want to skip this episode! 💜Key points in this episode:What I do each year for New Years 🌊How I set intentions for the year to come (and how you can, too!) 🪵Everything amazing that happened in 2024 at AcuPro Academy 💎How I'm going to continue to support you, whether you're an acupuncture student or a seasoned practitioner 🌎All the exciting things and collaborations I'm bringing to AcuPro in 2025🔥➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.Have a message for Clara? Send it here!And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

Happy Holidays, wherever you are in the world! ✨ I am so grateful for each guest I've had this year on the show💜 It has truly been an honour to share their stories and expertise with my audience. Their passion, wisdom, and dedication have inspired my listeners and me personally. They have made this year of the AcuPro Show unforgettable.I am excited to present the most popular guest episodes of the AcuPro Show (so far!) I hope you join me in listening to some of the podcast's most powerful and educating moments. Key points in this episode:The pivotal role of the Chong Mai explained by Dr. Yvonne FarrellThe gut's connection to the brain, overall health and ideal bowel movements with Dr. Alex DraganWhy Cosmetic Acupuncture is a great alternative to Botox and optimal health with Dr. Rebecca StephensEducating, working and guiding thyroid health patients with Dr. Jeda BoughtonHow you can use evidence-based acupuncture research to reinforce the effectiveness and credibility of our profession with Sandro GracaI can’t wait to bring you brand-new weekly episodes every Wednesday in the new year! 🎉Thank you again for listening and being part of this amazing journey. Happy New Year, and I’ll see you in 2025! 🥰➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.Have a message for Clara? Send it here!And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

I am in awe of what has happened this year 💜 I started this podcast in January, and it has grown beyond my wildest dreams. Your excitement, enthusiasm, and support have made this show a success and it has truly blown me away.  As we approach the end of 2024, I am excited to present the most popular solo episodes of the AcuPro Show (so far!) I hope you join me in listening to some of the podcast's most powerful moments. Key points in this episode:How to differentiate symptoms for TCM DiagnosisLearn how to approach and treat food allergies, and mental healthAll about Spleen Qi Deficiency & Liver Qi Stagnation (symptoms, causes, acupuncture, food and more!)How to use the 5 Elements to grow a successful practice➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.Have a message for Clara? Send it here!And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

Did you know that 8 out of 10 people worldwide will experience lower back pain at one point in their lives? That's 80 percent of the population! That is a staggering number. Today we are talking all about how acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help bring those people relief. Key points in this episode:The risk factors and causes of lower back pain, including Western disordersAcute versus chronic lower back painTCM treatment options and acupoint protocols for lower back pain A patient story you will love (it completely changed his view on acupuncture!)➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.Have a message for Clara? Send it here!And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

Winter is coming, rock stars! In Chinese medicine, Winter is known as Kidney time ❄️Do you want to better support your patients who deal with Kidney pattern issues? Well, a big component is Nutrition.In this episode, I discuss all things Kidney. Get tools, meal inspiration, and recommendations to elevate your practice and your patients' nutrition, while addressing those all-too-common Kidney patterns. Let's go!Key points covered in this episode:TCM Nutrition for the 4 most common TCM Kidney PatternsHow you can align with Winter and this transitional periodFood recommendations for each Kidney patternA personal story on how being born prematurely gave me low Kidney Essence and what I'm doing about it BONUS: Address symptoms, emotions, and nutrition recommendations for harmonizing all five-year organ patterns with my FREE TCM Nutrition Guide. Get yours in less than a minute right now👇🏻➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.Have a message for Clara? Send it here!And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

After listening to this episode, your patient's home care will never be the same.As practitioners, we know food is medicine, and our digestion is a key to our health. Meet Tara Akuna & Sara Ward, two acupuncturists on a mission to bring TCM Nutrition into the 21st century. They're here to simplify food cures, so you can share customized plans with your patients (and for yourself!) for optimal healing. Are you hungry for knowledge? Let's go!Key points in this episode:How TCM Diagnosis and Nutrition are intricately linked Why educating and guiding your patients with nutrition is empoweringSimple recipes you can incorporate into your patients' day-to-day starting todayAn easy go-to guide you and your patients can reference, specific to their patterns that only requires basic ingredients found at your local grocer  ➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.Have a message for Clara? Send it here!And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

Do you feel that the 8 extraordinary vessels are not taught enough in depth in TCM school? Have you been wondering how you can use them in clinical practice? You're in the right place. I've attended many seminars and read books on this subject. Today I'm giving YOU a masterclass and sharing the knowledge I've learned over the years. Tapping into the eight extra vessels is something I love to do in my clinic and after listening to this episode, I hope you will, too.Key points in this episode:Each vessel, how they function and how you can use them in clinical practiceHow to connect meridians to extraordinary vesselsLearn the ways the vessels are connected and can influence genetics, reproduction and combat the effects of agingHow you can address the physical, emotional, intergenerational and childhood traumas using the 8 extraordinary vessels➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.Have a message for Clara? Send it here!And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

Today's guest made me cry. I didn't expect that at all. You are going to be blown away because my guest today is Yvonne Farrell! 😱 She is my idol. She gave a masterclass on psycho-emotional pain using the 8 Extra Vessels.Key points in this episode:A deep dive into the 8 extraordinary vesselsTheir vital role in addressing psycho-emotional pain The Chong Mai and Dai Mai, how they can address emotional trauma, intergenerational trauma, and existential crises.Why intention is key in your practice, and how to stay balanced while working with complex and sensitive casesYou do NOT want to miss this MASTERCLASS! 🎓➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.Have a message for Clara? Send it here!And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

The LUO connecting points are one of the trickier concepts in Chinese medicine that often leave students scratching their heads. But today, I’m here to change that. I’m breaking them down pair by pair in a way that’s easy to grasp and fun to learn. Let’s go! Key points in this episode:The endless debate of the 15 or 16 collaterals The functions of the 16 LUO connecting points and use in clinical practiceLearn to connect specific disorders with the right paired pointsHow the LUO pairs can affect the emotional and physical, both internal and external➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.Have a message for Clara? Send it here!And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

How can Qi and cause and effect elevate your practice and transform your patient's view of health? Meet today’s guest, Angela Nurse from Positively Angela.During Angela's study of Chinese Medicine, she discovered her true passion in the 7 Hermetic Principles. Our conversation, while philosophical, holds the potential to take your practice to the next level. ✨You do not want to miss this episode.Key points in this episode:The Origins of the Hermetic Principles: Learn where these ancient principles come from, dating back to the Greek gods!The 7 Principles Explained: What they are and how you can use them in your daily life.How TCM and the Hermetic Principles Connect: See how these two systems work together for better health for your patients.The Hermetic Principles in Everyday Life: Understand how these principles apply to everything you do, every day.➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.Have a message for Clara? Send it here!And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

Individually, we all process sadness, grief, and a broken heart differently. It is an unavoidable, reoccurring theme that happens in our lives. Whether the loss is fresh, or long-standing, we can educate your patients on how acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help them heal, and support their healing journeys❤️‍🩹Key points in this episode: A personal story I've never shared online beforeEmotions and how they connect to specific organsCommon TCM patterns of sadness, grief, and lossKey acupuncture points and treatment protocols that are vital for healing3 acupuncture points you must use every single time whether for grief, sadness, or a broken heart➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.Have a message for Clara? Send it here!And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

Finally, finally, finally, it's HERE! By popular demand, you can now invest in the Balance System Acupuncture Online Course with AcuPro Academy!But, wait, what exactly is Balance System Acupuncture? 🤔 I brought my friend, colleague, and instructor, Dr. Sonia Tan to talk all things Balance Acupuncture. Let's go!Key points in this episode:The History of Balance Acupuncture, dating all the way to the ClassicsHow Balance Acupuncture works and why your patients will love itThe 5-Step Approach in balancing a blocked channelSingle Balance, which focuses on musculoskeletal, range of motion and painScalp Acupuncture & the 8 Extraordinary VesselsI LOVE this stuff and I know you will too 😍➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.Have a message for Clara? Send it here!And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

Are you sure you're asking your patients the right questions and making the right diagnosis? In TCM there is no wrong treatment, only the wrong diagnosis. Diagnosis has to be the hardest part of Chinese medicine. This episode is a step-by-step guide to help YOU improve your Diagnosis skills. Let's go!Key points in this episode:The right questions to ask about energy, sleep, sweat, and painHow to approach urination, digestion, and heat and coldDifferent pathways of questions to take based on the answers you receiveHow to differentiate to make the right diagnosis, and choose the right points➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.Have a message for Clara? Send it here!And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

Do you ever feel like appointment length and cost limit your ability to truly help people? That’s exactly how my guest today, Michelle Hamilton, felt. I sat down with her to ask all the important questions on how YOU can support your community while maintaining a sustainable practice through community acupuncture. Key points in this episode:The breakdown, benefits, and advantages of Community AcupunctureWhy you should consider having a hybrid private + community practiceLunar acupuncture, its connection to meridians, and how it affects patients' symptoms & patternsMichelle's online courses on how to start your own Community Acupuncture Clinic & use Lunar Acupuncture➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.Have a message for Clara? Send it here!And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

Happy Fall, rock stars! In Chinese medicine, Autumn is known as Lung time 🍂Do you want to better support your patients who deal with Lung pattern issues? Well, a big component is Nutrition.In this episode, I discuss all things Lung (and a bit of Large Intestine!) Get tools, meal inspiration, and recommendations to elevate your practice and your patients' nutrition, while addressing those all-too-common Lung patterns. Let's go!Key points covered in this episode:TCM Nutrition for the 4  most common TCM Lung PatternsHow you can align with Fall and this transitional periodFood recommendations for each Lung patternA personal story on how my life path affects my Lung QiBONUS: Address symptoms, emotions, and nutrition recommendations for harmonizing all five-year organ patterns with my FREE TCM Nutrition Guide. Get yours in less than a minute right now👇🏻➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.Have a message for Clara? Send it here!And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

Imagine seeing the powerful impact of acupuncture through microscopic live blood analysis, just by focusing on the Four Gates points! That's exactly what today's guest, Marie Reynolds did. She took it a step further and shared it on socials, and not surprisingly, it went viral!Marie Reynolds is a skincare expert, acupuncturist, Bowen therapist, and quantum energetic healer. This conversation with Marie blew my mind; I have no doubt yours will be too.Key points in this episode: How acupuncture affects the body at the cellular levelAdvanced therapies that marry ancient TCM wisdom and modern technologySkincare and its surprising connection to gut healthColonic hydrotherapy and why everyone should be doing itQuantum energy and how it's interlinked to acupuncture➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. So many fantastic episodes are coming your way! If you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.Have a message for Clara? Send it here!And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!