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. 3D AGO

    #122 - How to Study for TCM Board Exams: Clara's Step-by-Step Strategy

    💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. Preparing for acupuncture board exams can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be chaotic. In this episode, I walk you through a smarter, more strategic way to study, drawing on my own board exam experience and my experience teaching future acupuncturists since 2008.  A little while back, I taught a live 90-minute masterclass on exactly how to approach your TCM and acupuncture exams. Strategically, what to prioritize, how to structure your study session, and how to practice for the exam. Today I'm giving you a 20-minute snippet from that class, plus real examples of pattern differentiation and a full case study to help you think like a practitioner under pressure. In this episode, you’ll learn:  • How to structure your study sessions and prioritize what actually matters for exams • Key pattern differentiation strategies (tongue, pulse, and symptom analysis made clear) • Common diagnostic traps and how to think through questions under exam conditions  • A full Bi syndrome case study with step-by-step reasoning from intake to diagnosis If you want to feel more confident, focused, and prepared walking into your exams, this episode will give you a clear path forward. 💜 ☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love: Study Acupuncture with Richard LaiStudy Tips for Acupuncture Exams, TCM views on Fasting, Treating Pain + Skin DisordersBeing a Modern Acupuncturist in a Modern World: Key Points on How to Thrive Long-Term with Dr. Lixing Lao➡️ 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. 🩵 This episode is brought to you by Jane, the practice management software I use in my clinic. It’s been a total game-changer for keeping scheduling, charting, and everything running smoothly. Check it out here, and use my code ACUPRO1MO for a one-month grace period on your new account! 💜 And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

    31 min

  2. APR 29

    #121 - Chinese Medicine Nutrition That Fits Real Life with Dr. Melissa Carr

    💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. What if the key to better patient outcomes isn’t restriction, but adding the right foods? In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Melissa Carr to explore Chinese medicine nutrition through a modern, practical lens. We discuss her book "Modern Chinese Medicine Food Cures" and how to bridge Eastern wisdom with Western nutrition, without overwhelming your patients. From improving compliance to making food therapy realistic and enjoyable, this conversation is full of insights you can immediately bring into clinic and everyday life. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How to improve patient compliance by focusing on adding foods—not restricting them • Why there’s no one perfect diet and how to tailor nutrition to the individual, season, and environment • Simple food strategies for Spleen Qi deficiency (think warm, nourishing meals like soups and roasted veggies) • The importance of mindful, enjoyable eating—slowing down, chewing, and reconnecting with your body If you’ve ever struggled to make nutrition advice stick, this episode will completely shift your approach. 💜 ☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love: Gut Health in Naturopathic Medicine & Chinese Medicine with Dr. Alex DraganHow to Customize TCM Nutrition for Optimal Healing with Tara Akuna & Sara WardBridging the Gap Between TCM and Western Medicine with Dr. Alex Dragan➡️ 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. 🩵 This episode is brought to you by Jane, the practice management software I use in my clinic. It’s been a total game-changer for keeping scheduling, charting, and everything running smoothly. Check it out here, and use my code ACUPRO1MO for a one-month grace period on your new account! 💜 And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

    46 min

  3. APR 22

    #120 - Everything You Need to Know About Moxibustion

    💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. Moxibustion is one of the oldest—and most powerful—tools in Chinese medicine, yet it’s often overlooked in modern practice. In this episode, I break down how moxa therapy works, when to use it, and why it may have even predated acupuncture in early Chinese medical history. From warming the meridians and strengthening Yang to treating menstrual pain and supporting breech presentation, this episode blends classical theory with practical, clinic-ready protocols—plus essential safety guidelines every practitioner needs to know. In this episode, you’ll learn: • What moxibustion is, its ancient origins, and why it’s essential in TCM • The different types of moxa and techniques (cones, sticks, ginger, salt, garlic, and more) • How to treat dysmenorrhea patterns (cold, qi stagnation, yang deficiency, cold-damp) and when to use BL67 for breech • Critical safety rules, ventilation tips, and pregnancy precautions If you want to confidently integrate moxa into your treatments and deepen your understanding of this powerful therapy, this episode is a must-listen 💜 ➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode! ☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love: How Cupping Therapy Can Support Your Acupuncture PatientsAcupuncture & TCM for Painful MensesHow Foot Reflexology is the Perfect Addition to Your Acupuncture Practice!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. 🩵 This episode is brought to you by Jane, the practice management software I use in my clinic. It’s been a total game-changer for keeping scheduling, charting, and everything running smoothly. Check it out here, and use my code ACUPRO1MO for a one-month grace period on your new account! 💜 And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

    37 min

  4. APR 15

    #119 - A Whole Body Approach on Treating Scoliosis with Dr. Mark Morningstar

    💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. What if scoliosis isn’t just a structural issue, but a whole-body, neurological adaptation? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mark Morningstar, a board-certified expert in chiropractic, functional, and naturopathic medicine, to explore scoliosis through a deeper, integrative lens.  From hormones and brain mapping to posture retraining and nutrition, this conversation reframes how we understand and treat spinal curvature. In this episode, you’ll learn:  • The different types of scoliosis (idiopathic, neuromuscular, degenerative) and when they typically develop • Why scoliosis may be driven by neurological patterns, hormones, stress, and whole-body imbalances  • The role of bone density, vitamin D3 + K2, and posture retraining in slowing progression • New insights on treatment, including laser acupuncture + Schroth therapy and functional medicine approaches If you’re ready to move beyond a purely structural view of scoliosis, this episode will expand how you assess and support your patients. 💜 ➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode! ☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love: The BEST Acupuncture Points for Lower Back Pain (Podcast)Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain with Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine (Podcast)Let’s Talk Balance Acupuncture with Dr. Sonia Tan (Podcast)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. 🩵 This episode is brought to you by Jane, the practice management software I use in my clinic. It’s been a total game-changer for keeping scheduling, charting, and everything running smoothly. Check it out here, and use my code ACUPRO1MO for a one-month grace period on your new account! 💜 And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

    56 min

  5. APR 8

    #118 - The BEST Acupuncture Points for Constipation

    💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. Constipation is one of the most common digestive complaints seen in clinic, driving over 2.5 million doctor visits each year in North America. In this episode, I break down how Chinese medicine approaches chronic constipation—and why accurate pattern diagnosis is essential for acupuncture to truly work. Let's explore how both TCM and Western contributors to constipation, from stress and emotional stagnation to sedentary lifestyles, diet, medications, and conditions like IBS or hypothyroidism.  I also share practical treatment strategies, including ear seeds, core acupuncture protocols, and lifestyle recommendations to support lasting relief. In this episode, you’ll learn:  • The major TCM patterns of constipation (Liver Qi stagnation, heat, food stagnation, and deficiency types) • Key acupuncture strategies like the Digestive Diamond (Ren 6, Ren 9, ST25) and ear points for digestion • Important pregnancy precautions and how to adjust treatment approaches • Lifestyle tips for patients, including movement, stress reduction, hydration, diet, and magnesium support If constipation is something you frequently see in clinic, this episode will help you refine your diagnosis and treatment approach for better patient outcomes. 💜 ➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode! ☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love: The Top 15 Acupuncture Points for Digestive Symptoms What Really Happens in a TCM Consultation (Live Case!) Spleen Qi Deficiency in Chinese Medicine: Symptoms, Causes, Acupuncture, Food and more! 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. 🩵 This episode is brought to you by Jane, the practice management software I use in my clinic. It’s been a total game-changer for keeping scheduling, charting, and everything running smoothly. Check it out here, and use my code ACUPRO1MO for a one-month grace period on your new account! 💜 And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

    31 min

  6. APR 1

    #117 - Facial Cupping is the New Anti-Aging Device with Sakina Di Pace

    💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. Cupping is so much more than round marks on the back. In this episode, we explore cupping as one of the most versatile tools in Chinese medicine as I sit down with acupuncturist Sakina Di Pace, aka the Facial Cupping Expert. Sakina shares how witnessing Bell’s palsy improve with acupuncture changed her career path—from economics to Chinese medicine. She explains how she began using silicone facial cups along cranial nerve pathways for Bell’s palsy and trigeminal neuralgia, later integrating them into cosmetic acupuncture for relaxation, lymphatic drainage, and skin health. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How facial cupping can support Bell’s palsy, trigeminal neuralgia, and cosmetic results  • Sakina’s six-step facial cupping protocol and safety tips (especially around eyes and lips) • The best oils to use (jojoba, rosehip, prickly pear) and how often to treat • How to build an authentic online presence—and turn Instagram into a real business 🎁 Special offer for listeners:  Get 10% off Sakina’s CE course and everything in her store mentioned in this episode. Use code ACUPRO10 at checkout!  ➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode! ☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love: This SKIN Expert Uses Science to Show the Benefits of Acupuncture with Marie Reynolds Study Tips for Acupuncture Exams, TCM views on Fasting, Treating Pain + Skin Disorders How Cupping Therapy Can Support Your Acupuncture Patients 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. 🩵 This episode is brought to you by Jane, the practice management software I use in my clinic. It’s been a total game-changer for keeping scheduling, charting, and everything running smoothly. Check it out here, and use my code ACUPRO1MO for a one-month grace period on your new account! 💜 And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

    37 min

  7. MAR 25

    #116 - Top 15 Extra Acupuncture Points You’ll Actually Use in Clinic

    💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. What if some of the most powerful acupuncture points you’ll ever use aren’t even on the 12 primary meridians? In this episode, we're exploring the power of extraordinary (empirical) acupuncture points—often under-taught in TCM school, yet absolute game changers in clinic.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  • Why extra points are clinically powerful—and when to use them  • 15 must-know extra points like Yin Tang, Tai Yang, An Mian, Zi Gong, Hua Tuo Jia Ji, and Dan Nang Xue  • Point combinations for sleep, pain, digestion, fertility, respiratory issues, and musculoskeletal conditions  • Practical safety tips, bleeding techniques (Shi Xuan), and ways to integrate these into everyday treatments If you want to expand beyond the meridians and sharpen your clinical edge, this episode is packed with pearls you can use immediately. 💜 ➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode! ☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love: The LUO Connecting Points in Acupuncture Combine Essential Oils with Acupuncture Points for Powerful Health Benefits How To Use The Xi-Cleft Acupoints For Better Results 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. 🩵 This episode is brought to you by Jane, the practice management software I use in my clinic. It’s been a total game-changer for keeping scheduling, charting, and everything running smoothly. Check it out here, and use my code ACUPRO1MO for a one-month grace period on your new account! 💜 And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

    35 min

  8. MAR 18

    #115 - From the "I Ching" To The Gene Keys with Claire Norman

    💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. What happens when the Gene Keys, the I Ching, and Chinese medicine intersect? In this episode, Clara sits down with Gene Keys guide Claire Norman to explore how the 64 archetypes of consciousness connect with acupuncture, shadow work, and personal transformation. Claire shares how the Gene Keys—created by Richard Rudd—reframe “shadows” as pathways to gifts and higher awareness.  In this episode, you’ll learn: • What the Gene Keys are and how they connect to the I Ching and TCM philosophy • How to generate your free profile and understand the Activation Sequence  • How shadow patterns transform into gifts, and why this mirrors Chinese medicine • How personal inner work creates a ripple effect in families, clinics, and communities If you’re curious about consciousness, ancient wisdom systems, and deeper layers of healing, this conversation will expand your perspective. 💜 ➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode! ☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love: Balancing Yin and Yang & Unlocking Feminine Energy with Dr. Irene Sanchez-CelisPsycho-Emotional Pain using the 8 Extra Vessels with Dr. Yvonne FarrellChinese Medicine meets the 7 Hermetic Principles with Positively AngelaAlso, 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. 🩵 This episode is brought to you by Jane, the practice management software I use in my clinic. It’s been a total game-changer for keeping scheduling, charting, and everything running smoothly. Check it out here, and use my code ACUPRO1MO for a one-month grace period on your new account! 💜 And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

    43 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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