Do you need fun, low-cost continuing education? Check out the Daily Acupuncture Facts PDA Course. 10 PDA points for $50!---In this episode, Ch...

Mark Brinson talks about building a practice the right way: What skills do you need to start a successful practice? How do you make sure patients come back? Should you sell package deals? <...

In part 2 of our discussion with Boris, we switch to talking about topical applications of herbs. Here we talk about Dragon Blood Balm and Evil Bone Water -- how they're different, and how they can be used together.

In this session we follow in the footsteps of Shen Nong and see what we can learn about herbs by tasting them.Rather than just memorizing the functions and indications from Bensky, Boris and I sit down and taste some Huang Qi and Du Zho...

Creating a connection with your patients is an important part of getting people to come back. As a socially awkward engineer and computer programmer, I talk to Zachary Lui to see if dating advice can be applied to establishing patient rapport.<...

In possibly the worst podcast episode ever, Patrick and I continue drinking and discuss our unorthodox theories in Chinese medicine.This includes:The order of the six levelsIs the Liver on the left or right?Is ...

What it takes to build a successful acupuncture business and not be poor.Patrick Gittli has been in practice for 12 years with his wife in Kentucky. Together, they have built a successful business, paid off their student loans, bought a...

In this session, Zachary Lui talks about how he uses artificial intelligence to enhance his acupuncture practice. We discuss the current technologies that are available to TCM practitioners, how those technologies can be used in a clini...

Most marketing techniques are designed with extroverts in mind. Chen Yen talks about growing a 6- or 7-figure practice using strategies specifically designed for introverts.Links:Leverage Your Time: Virtual Speaking Strategies W...

In this episode, we talk to Zachary Lui about using Korean Four-Point Needle Technique in the clinic. Where did this technique come from? When would you use it? How do you tonify/sedate? All this and more.

Whether you're dealing with emotional vampires, burnout, compassion fatigue, or just being constantly bombarded with evil qi, Zachary Lui talks about how to protect yourself from your patients.Sign up for Zac's course Psychic Self Defen...

Zachary Lui, a master of medical qi gong, talks about qi gong -- the benefits of having your own personal practice, prescribing qi gong to patients, and using medical qi gong as a method of treatment.Zac cohosts the podcast Deeper Down ...

Mark tells us about his product Evil Bone Water, a high quality version of Zheng Gu Shui. We talk about how it's made,  what it can be used for, why it's better than imported Zheng Gu Shui, and more!

In this episode we talk to Zachary -- a student at POCA Tech -- about community acupuncture. Is community acupuncture real acupuncture? Is it watering down the medicine and destroying the profession? Or is this the future of TCM?Be sure...

Drunk and belligerent, Patrick and I discuss various topics such as using western diagnostics in TCM, transferring qi from patient to practitioner, treating patients who won't get better, and the best herbs for treating hangover.

Warren Sheir, co-author of Ancient Wisdom Modern Kitchen, talks about food, getting patients to change their diets, and what it's like to publish a book.For some sample recipes, check out the blog: http://www.ancientwisdomcooki...

Two pretentious acupuncturists talk about stories from their teachers and the lessons they learned from them. We also talk about why you should read Wang Ju-Yi's Applied Channel theory, the season of Spring, and faking it till you make it.<...

Karen talks about building a practice by networking in the community -- how getting involved in yoga, the birthing community, and connecting with other practitioners brought new patients in the door. We also talk about treating long-haulers, gi...

With no real theme or topic, Patrick and I continue drinking bourbon and discussing random topics in Chinese medicine.

Up to now, we've been talking to practitioners in Southern California. In this session, Patrick Gittli tells us what's different about starting a business and running a practice NOT in California -- specifically Louisville, Kentucky.

“This is some shamanic shit that we’re doing... You are doing magic, everyday, on people." Natalie Vail talks astrology and the new year of the ox, what it's like practicing in California, is the market saturated, her favorite point combination...

Malori talks about what it's like going through your first year of Chinese medicine school. We discuss year-end comprehensive exams, study tips, the importance of talking to your student advisor, and more!

Gary talks about what it's like starting a massage practice and transitioning into an acupuncture practice. We also talk about ear seeds, affiliate income, marketing on Instagram, and more.

In this episode we talk to Holly, who just graduated from Pacific College. She talks about what it feels like to graduate from TCM school, what the journey was like, and her plans for the future.

Lindsay Trottier practices Balance Method and does Ba Zi birth chart analysis. In this session we talk about what the Balance Method is, doing telehealth, what it's like to practice during a pandemic, and some general marketing advice.