AcuPro - The Wonders of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

Clara Cohen
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Welcome to AcuPro, a show dedicated to making Chinese medicine & acupuncture easy to grasp and fun to learn. Hi, I’m your host, Clara Cohen. I support practitioners & students like you in changing the world one patient at a time. My goal is to share my passion for TCM and empower YOU to achieve superior patient care. I love to showcase the amazing benefits of Acupuncture, because after all, Chinese medicine ROCKS!I created FREE Chinese medicine treatment protocols, Acupuncture case studies, free online TCM courses, and over 500 educational videos on my website resource page. You can access it all at AcuProAcademy.com This podcast is an extension of all my other content creation! You'll listen to amazing Chinese medicine guests (and beyond!) through fun and educational interviews. And you'll listen to my solo episodes where I share my 20+ years of experience as a licensed acupuncturist and 15 years of teaching future practitioners!➡️ Follow the show and leave a rating or a review, so other people can discover this podcast as well. Connect with me! I also create daily content on all my social media at @AcuProAcademy 

  1. 4D AGO

    #105 - What's Coming For YOU at AcuPro Academy in 2026

    💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. It’s a brand new year, rock stars! We’re kicking things off with intention. In this special New Year’s episode of The AcuPro Show, I’m reflecting on the milestones we hit in 2025 and sharing all the exciting things coming for 2026. From podcast growth to new courses, international translations, and a whole lot of gratitude for this community… this episode sets the tone for our best year yet. Here’s what you’ll learn: • The biggest wins of 2025—from 150,000 podcast downloads to new courses, masterclasses, all to make TCM learning easier • Why the 2026 theme word is optimization and how it will shape new content, systems, and support for students and practitioners  • A preview of what’s coming: an ear acupuncture course, live masterclasses, a new herbs-and-formulas book and more international expansions of AcuPro 🎧 Tune in, choose your own word for 2026, and join me for another year of learning, growth, and bringing Chinese medicine to the world. 💜 ➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode! ☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love: Gut Health in TCM & Western Medicine with Dr. Alex Dragan Clara's Advice for a 1st Year Student Psycho-Emotional Pain & the 8 Extras with Dr. Yvonne Farrell 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. And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

    17 min

  2. 12/31/2025

    #104 - The Best Guest Episodes of 2025

    💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else I can’t believe it’s the last day of 2025. This year flew by! I’m so grateful for every guest who joined me on the show 💜 It has truly been an honour to share their stories, expertise, and passion with our TCM Rock Stars. Each guest has brought insight, inspiration, and wisdom that elevated not just the show—but all of us. They’ve made this year of the AcuPro Show unforgettable. To celebrate, I’m excited to share the most popular guest episodes of the year. These conversations sparked big breakthroughs, new perspectives, and some of the most powerful learning moments on the podcast. Here’s who’s waiting for you: • Mike Berkley — women’s & men’s fertility: Western approaches, TCM strategies, and blended treatment options • Dr. Catherine Clinton — quantum biology, fascia, and modern science confirming the physical existence of meridians • Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — pelvic floor myths, dysfunction, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause • Dr. Shivani Gupta — the science of turmeric and why research shows it can outperform NSAIDs for pain (and much more) • Britta Stalling — Zhineng Qigong and the rise of medicine-less hospital centers worldwide • Irene Sanchez-Celis — masculine & feminine energies, their connection to Yin/Yang, and how modern culture impacts postpartum healing  I 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 2026! 🥰 ➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode! ☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love: TCM + Yogic Wisdom with Dr. Gurudatta Postpartum Healing with Emily Montague Live TCM Consult 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. And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

    55 min

  3. 12/24/2025

    #103 - The Best Solo Episodes of 2025

    💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! Happy Holidays, wherever you are in the world! ✨ I can hardly believe it—the AcuPro Show is officially two years old! What started as a simple way to share my love of Chinese medicine has grown into something far bigger than I ever imagined. Your enthusiasm, support, and passion for learning are the reasons this podcast continues to thrive, and I’m endlessly grateful 💜 As we wrap up 2025, I’m excited to revisit the most downloaded and talked-about solo episodes of the year—the episodes YOU loved the most. Whether you're catching up or re-listening for deeper insights, these moments truly represent the heart of the AcuPro community.  Here is what's waiting for you: The three most powerful acupoints for worry and overthinkingFive body types and how they elevate your observation skillsThe most common Liver patterns and exactly how to differentiate them in real timeAn easy-to-digest breakdown of the Zang-Fu TheoryThe TCM perspective on Diabetes, including treatments for Type 1 & Type 2A clear explanation of the Six Stages and how they show up in your patients➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode! ☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love: Reading the Body's Signals Zang-Fu Organ Theory 6 Stages & 4 Levels 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. And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

    57 min

  4. 12/17/2025

    #102 - The Seven Most Effective Acupuncture Points Combos

    💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! Ever had a patient whose symptoms don’t fit neatly into one pattern? In this episode, I’m sharing seven acupuncture point combinations that deliver results fast—especially when patterns overlap or details are missing. From pain and digestion to hormones, fatigue, and anxiety, these combos are tried, true, and easy to remember. Here’s what you’ll learn: My go-to point combos for pain, PMS, and hormonal balanceHow to differentiate damp vs. phlegm and treat each effectivelyThe digestive diamond and when to use Ren 12 versus Ren 9Emotional and energy-balancing sets like Buddha’s Triangle and the Yin Xi-Cleft trio🎧 Tune in for practical reasoning, safety reminders, and technique tips to boost your confidence and get reliable results in clinic. ➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode! ☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love: Top 15 AcuPoints to Calm the Mind Combine AcuPoints with Essential Oils Top 15 Acupoints for Digestion 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.  And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

    19 min

  5. 12/10/2025

    #101 - How to Stay Warm This Winter and Protect the TCM Kidneys

    💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! Winter is coming, rock stars! In Chinese medicine, Winter is known as Kidney time ❄️ Do you want to better support your patients dealing with Kidney pattern imbalances? One of the most powerful (and often overlooked) tools in your TCM toolkit is nutrition.  In this episode, we’re talking all things Kidney. From food therapy to seasonal alignment, so you can help your patients build deeper, long-lasting vitality.  Here’s what you’ll learn: TCM nutrition strategies for the four most common Kidney patternsHow to align your diet and lifestyle with Winter energy and its transitionsFood recommendations to tonify, warm, and nourish Kidney Qi, Yin, and YangMy personal experience with low Kidney Essence—and what I’m doing about it🎁My FREE gift to you: 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.  And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

    27 min

  6. 12/03/2025

    #100 - Bridging Cultures: Chinese Medicine and the Wisdom of Yoga with Dr. Gurudatta

    💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! What if faster healing isn’t about more force—but better rhythm? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Gurudatta, a naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist and friend from Bangalore, India.  We discuss how culture shapes healing, discipline, and patient outcomes. We talk about the powerful intersection of acupuncture, yoga, and meditation, and why Indian practitioners may see faster results than their North American counterparts. Here’s what you’ll learn: How naturopathic medicine and acupuncture differ between India and North AmericaThe concept of Panchakosha (the 5 layers of human existence in Yoga) and how to work with them to find homeostasisHow Indian culture’s approach to patient compliance impacts resultsWhy treatment frequency and consistency in India might just be the secret behind faster healing🎧 This episode is a must-listen if you’re curious about global approaches to TCM, cultural discipline, and the deeper connection between mind, body, and energy. ➡️ 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. And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

    48 min

  7. 11/26/2025

    #99 - How to Use the 27 Acupuncture Points of the Kidney Meridian

    💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! Today, we’re exploring a vital channel in Chinese medicine: the Kidney Meridian. With 27 points that rule over vitality, aging, fertility, and overall constitutional strength, understanding the Kidney channel is key for every acupuncture student and practitioner. Together, we’ll review each point’s location, function, and clinical use—plus how this meridian anchors Yin, stores Essence, and supports the body’s deepest reserves of energy. Think of this as your go-to Kidney meridian review—clear, grounded, and packed with clinical pearls. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why the Kidney channel is most active between 5–7 pm and how that connects to rest, regeneration, and longevityThe Kidney pathway: starting beneath the small toe, flowing up the inner leg and abdomen, and connecting to the Bladder, Liver, Lung, and HeartKey acupuncture points like KD 1 for grounding, KD 3 for vitality, KD 6 for Yin nourishment, and KD 10 for balance of Water element energyHow the Kidney meridian influences aging, fertility, bone health, hormonal balance, and emotional resilience🎧 Whether you’re reviewing for exams or refining your clinical depth, this episode will make the Kidney meridian unforgettable. ➡️ 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. And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

    37 min

  8. 11/19/2025

    #98 - Educating the World About TCM with Dr. Alex Heyne

    💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! What if the answer to years of digestive issues wasn’t another prescription, but a 900-year-old herbal formula—and a better way to understand your body? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Alex Heyne, herbalist, author, and YouTuber known for his educational content on Traditional Chinese Medicine. We talk about how his personal health struggles led him to TCM, why Chinese herbs remain unmatched for chronic conditions, and how small daily choices can make a huge difference for your patients’ health. Here’s what you’ll learn: Dr. Heyne’s powerful health journey that led him to his life’s calling in Chinese medicineEverything you need to know about Chinese herbs and their role in internal medicineWhy you might want to ditch smoothies and cold breakfasts for better digestionDr. Heyne’s best advice for new practitioners who doubt themselves but want to succeed🎧 This episode is packed with inspiration, practical wisdom, and reminders of why we fell in love with Chinese medicine in the first place. ➡️ 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.  And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

    45 min
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Welcome to AcuPro, a show dedicated to making Chinese medicine & acupuncture easy to grasp and fun to learn. Hi, I’m your host, Clara Cohen. I support practitioners & students like you in changing the world one patient at a time. My goal is to share my passion for TCM and empower YOU to achieve superior patient care. I love to showcase the amazing benefits of Acupuncture, because after all, Chinese medicine ROCKS!I created FREE Chinese medicine treatment protocols, Acupuncture case studies, free online TCM courses, and over 500 educational videos on my website resource page. You can access it all at AcuProAcademy.com This podcast is an extension of all my other content creation! You'll listen to amazing Chinese medicine guests (and beyond!) through fun and educational interviews. And you'll listen to my solo episodes where I share my 20+ years of experience as a licensed acupuncturist and 15 years of teaching future practitioners!➡️ Follow the show and leave a rating or a review, so other people can discover this podcast as well. Connect with me! I also create daily content on all my social media at @AcuProAcademy 

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