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. 2D AGO

    #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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. MAR 11

    #114 - Liver Health in TCM: Nutritional Strategies for Harmony

    💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else! Happy Spring, rock stars! In Chinese medicine, Springtime is known as Liver time🌸 Do you want to better support your patients who are dealing with Liver pattern issues? Well, a big component is Nutrition. In this episode, I discuss all things Liver. Get tools, recipes, and recommendations to elevate your practice and your patients' nutrition, while addressing those all-too-common Liver patterns. Let's go! Key points covered in this episode: TCM Nutrition and its relation to the 4  most common TCM Liver PatternsLiver Qi Stagnation, Liver Yang Rising, Liver Yin Deficiency & Liver Blood DeficiencyFood recommendations (and even a recipe!) for each Liver patternThe Importance of Tailoring TCM Nutrition to Individual PatientsBONUS: 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! ☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love: Heart Health in TCM: Nutritional Strategies to Balance Body & Mind Lung Health in TCM: Nutritional Strategies for Transitioning & Letting Go How to Stay Warm This Winter and Protect the TCM Kidneys 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. And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!

    29 min

  5. MAR 4

    #113 - From Classroom to Clinic: Entering the Real World of Acupuncture

    💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. Starting out in practice comes with excitement, uncertainty, and a steep learning curve—especially when technology and visibility are part of the equation.  In this episode, I welcome back Matt and Liga to reflect on their growth since their last episode and share what life really looks like as a new acupuncturist, and a senior acupuncture student. We talk candidly about the challenges of building confidence, managing social media and websites, connecting authentically with patients, and balancing business growth with great clinical care.  I also share practical guidance on using technology as a tool, not a burden, and how small, consistent actions can create momentum over time. In this episode, we explore: The real challenges new practitioners face with social media, websites, and visibilityHow repetition, consistency, and simple content build trust and attract patientsManaging client expectations, homework, and patient complianceMaking acupuncture more accessible and exploring integration with Western medicineWe also touch on organic growth vs. paid ads, affordability in practice, and how staying aligned with your values helps you build a sustainable, patient-centered clinic. 🌱 If you’re a student, recent graduate, or practitioner navigating the early stages of practice or social media, this episode offers reassurance, clarity, and actionable insights to help you move forward with confidence. ➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode! ☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love: You Asked, I Answered: Real Questions from TCM Rock Stars How to Attract NEW Patients Through Social Media with Molly Cahill Being a Modern Acupuncturist in a Modern World: Key Points on How to Thrive Long-Term with Dr. Lixing Lao 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

  6. FEB 25

    #112 - How Cupping Therapy Can Support Your Acupuncture Patients

    💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. Acupuncture is only one piece of the Chinese medicine toolkit. In this episode, let's explore one of the most commonly used therapies in clinical practice: Cupping. Let's look at cupping therapy from both a Traditional Chinese Medicine and global historical perspective, breaking down how and when to use it, what the different techniques actually do, and how to apply it safely and confidently in practice. I also share personal clinical experiences that highlight both the benefits and the learning curves that come with cupping. This episode is designed to help practitioners and students integrate cupping more effectively while strengthening patient trust through education and clear communication. In this episode, you’ll learn: The different types of cups and cupping techniques, and when to use eachKey indications, functions, and safety considerations for cupping therapyHow cupping has been used across cultures and throughout historyWhy patient education and communication are essential for successful cupping treatments💥 Whether you’re new to cupping or refining your technique, this episode offers practical guidance to help you use this therapy safely, effectively, and with intention. ➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode! ☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love: Your Go-To Protocol for Frozen Shoulder DURING Menopause The BEST Acupuncture Points for Lower Back Pain Acupuncture & TCM for Painful Menses 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!

    26 min

  7. FEB 18

    #111 - The Year of the Fire Horse with Dr. Sonia Tan

    💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. 2026 ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse: a time of speed, intensity, and powerful transformation. 🔥🐎 In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sonia Tan to unpack what this year can bring, where it can inspire momentum, and where it can challenge our nervous systems, health, and decision-making. We explore the deeper meaning of the Fire Horse in Chinese astrology, how Yin and Yang may feel amplified, and why adaptability and grounding will be essential themes.  Dr. Tan also shares practical strategies for practitioners and students that we can use to support both our patients (and ourselves!) through the rapid energetic shifts of the year ahead. In this episode, you’ll learn: What the Year of the Fire Horse represents and why its energy can feel intense and fast-movingHow to prepare for 2026 using grounding practices and Yin–Yang balanceWhy understanding your personal astrological chart and helpful elements can make the year smootherPractical insights for supporting patients and preventing burnout during high-energy cycles🔥 Whether you’re planning your clinic year, refining your self-care, or guiding patients through change, this episode offers grounded wisdom to help you move through 2026 with clarity, stability, and confidence. ➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode! ☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love: 2025 – Year of the Wood Snake with Dr. Sonia Tan Let’s Talk Balance Acupuncture with Dr. Sonia Tan The 15 Best AcuPoints to Clear Heat 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!

    42 min

  8. FEB 11

    #110 - How to Effectively Use the Back-Shu & Front-Mu Acupuncture Points

    💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. The Front-Mu and Back-Shu acupuncture points are some of the most powerful (and underused!) points in Chinese medicine. In this episode, I break down how to use these point pairings with confidence, clarity, and clinical precision to dramatically improve your treatment outcomes. We’ll cover the differences between Front-Mu and Back-Shu points, when to use each, how they guide diagnosis, and my favourite combinations that consistently deliver results. I’ll also walk you through mini case examples and share a simple hack to level up your point prescriptions instantly. Here’s what you’ll learn: The key differences between Front-Mu vs. Back-Shu points and how to use them clinicallyHow to apply these points for acute vs. chronic conditionsDiagnostic insights you can gain by palpating and observing Front-Mu and Back-Shu pointsMy favourite point combinations, treatment strategies, and clinical hacks (with real case examples)🎧 If you want to sharpen your diagnosis, simplify your treatments, and get better results, this episode is a must-listen. ➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode! ☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love: The LUO Connecting Points in Acupuncture How To Use The Xi-Cleft Acupuncture Points For Better Results The Zang-Fu Organ Theory in Chinese Medicine 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!

    24 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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