LIST OF EPISODES:
Session 01: Starting an Acupuncture Practice with Dr. Jaz
January 1, 2021Dr Jaz talks about what it's like to start an acupuncture practice. We talk about how long it takes to start making money, networking, social media, insurance, and more.
Listen to episodeSession 02: Balance Method and Practicing During a Pandemic
January 12, 2021Lindsay Trottier talks about Balance Method, telehealth, running multiple treatment rooms, taking insurance, internet marketing, and social media.
Listen to episodeSession 03: Graduating from TCM School
January 19, 2021In 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.
Listen to episodeSession 04: From Massage to Acupuncture, with Gary Williams
January 26, 2021Gary 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.
Listen to episodeSession 05: First Year of Chinese Medicine School, with Malori
February 2, 2021Malori talks about what it's like going through her first year of Chinese medicine school. We discuss year-end comprehensive exams, study tips, the importance of talking to your student advisor, and more!
Listen to episodeSession 06: Practicing for Ten Years in CA, with Natalie Vail
February 9, 2021“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 combinations, and more!
Listen to episodeSession 07: Practicing Acupuncture in Kentucky, with Patrick Gittli
February 16, 2021For a bit of a different perspective, Patrick talks about what it's like to have practice in Kentucky, and how it's different from practicing in California.
Listen to episodeSession 08: Too Much Bourbon
March 2, 2021With no real theme or topic, Patrick and I continue drinking bourbon and discussing random topics in Chinese medicine.
Listen to episodeSession 09: Networking in the Community, with Karen Alladin
March 16, 2021Karen 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, giving dietary advice, and intuition.
Listen to episodeSession 10: Stories from Our Teachers, with Patrick Gittli
March 30, 2021Two 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.
Listen to episodeSession 11: Food Therapy, with Warren Sheir
April 14, 2021Warren Sheir, co-author of Ancient Wisdom Modern Kitchen, talks about food, getting patients to change their diet, and what it's like to publish a book.
Listen to episodeSession 12: White Russians and Spilled Bourbon
May 11, 2021Drunk 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.
Listen to episodeSession 13: Is Community Acupuncture Real Acupuncture, with Zachary
June 22, 2021n 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?
Listen to episodeSession 14: Evil Bone Water, with Mark T. Brinson
June 30, 2021Mark 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!
Listen to episodeSession 15: Medical Qi Gong, with Zachary Lui
July 7, 2021Zachary 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.
Listen to episodeSession 16: Protect Yourself from Your Patients, with Zachary Lui
January 17, 2022Whether 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.
Listen to episodeSession 17: Four-Point Needle technique, with Zachary Lui
January 12, 2023In 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.
Listen to episodeSession 18: Building a Practice the Introverted Way, with Chen Yen
February 7, 2023Most 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.
Listen to episodeSession 19: Artificial Intelligence in TCM, with Zachary Lui
July 20, 2023In this session, Zachary Lui talks about how he uses artificial intelligence to enhance his acupuncture practice.
Listen to episodeSession 20: Building a Successful Acupuncture Practice, with Patrick Gittli
November 15, 2023In this session, Patrick Gittli talks about building a successful acupuncture business.
Listen to episodeSession 21: Drunken Acupuncture, with Patrick Gittli
November 29, 2023In what is possible one of the worst episodes, Patrick and I talk about our unorthodox theories in Chinese medicine.
Listen to episodeSession 22: Building Rapport with Patients, with Zachary Lui
December 15, 2023Creating 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.
Listen to episodeSession 23: Tasting Herbs, with Boris Bernadsky
January 10, 2024In this session, we follow in the footsteps of Shen Nong tasting the hundred herbs. Boris Bernadsky talks about how we can learn about herbs and their effects by tasting them.
Listen to episodeSession 24: Dragon Blood Balm, with Boris Bernadsky
January 12, 2024In this session, we continue talking to Boris, but this time about topical application of herbs. What is Dragon Blood Balm, and what conditions can it be used for?
Listen to episodeSession 25: Building and Selling a Practice, with Mark T. Brinson
April 10, 2024Mark Brinson talks about the skills and strategies you need to start a successful practice, and one day sell it if you want to.
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