Session 07: Practicing Acupuncture in Kentucky, with Patrick Gittli

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.

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 0:26 The Year of the Ox
• 3:12 What is it like to practice in KY? Pro's and Con's
• 13:45 Integrative Medicine and Getting Referrals from MDs
• 18:35 Getting New Patients
• 21:55 Protecting Your Own Qi
• 29:31 Advertising, Social Media, Health Fairs, etc.
• 30:29 How long does it take to get a practice off the ground?
• 39:47 Making Money and Treating It Like a Business
• 48:15 Getting Your Patients to Take Herbs
• 53:37 Advice for New Practitioners