Qiological Shoptalk

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In this Qiological Shoptalk podcast, we bring you roughly 20-25 minutes of practical clinical methods, perspectives, and advice on acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine that has its work boots on. In this short segment you’ll get a clinical gem of practical material that you can begin to investigate the next time that you walk into clinic. Roll up your sleeves. Let's get to work!

  1. 9 hr ago

    050 Kinetic Chains and Channel Pathways: Movement Is Medicine • Kim Fong

    Every body carries a history, and the practitioners who treat it well know how to read that history instead of just chasing the pain in front of them. In this episode, we sit down with Kim Fong, a physical therapist and licensed acupuncturist, to explore treating the body as an integrated whole. We unpack why observation and palpation come before diagnosis, why patients cling to labels like "bone on bone," and how old injuries quietly shape movement patterns showing up today. We also dig into the role of intuition alongside clinical training, and why getting a patient to eighty-five or ninety percent is often the honest, sustainable goal. Healing isn't about erasing every old injury, it's about helping a person understand how they got here, and giving them the tools to keep moving well.

  2. 16 Jul

    049 Acupuncture for Animal Sports Performance • Kathy Murphy

    Sports acupuncture isn't just for two-legged athletes, competition dogs need the same careful eye, just read through a different lens, and the signs often show up as quirks and behavior shifts long before anyone calls it an injury. In this episode, we sit down with Kathy Murphy, a veterinarian and certified veterinary acupuncturist, to explore treating canine athletes through Chinese medicine. We unpack qi versus blood deficiency, why aggression and food-pickiness can be diagnostic clues, and why pulse often reads truer than tongue once treats and training enter the picture. We also dig into the handler's role in recovery, what real rest looks like, and why setting expectations matters as much with four-legged patients as two. Getting a competition dog back to the work it loves isn't about one perfect needle, it's about reading the patterns and giving the process the time it needs.

  3. 2 Jul

    048 Normal Results, Real Pain: A Physiatrist's Case for Integrating Acupuncture • Chi Tang

    Acupuncture and Western medicine don't have to speak different languages. Practitioners who understand both can offer something neither tradition delivers on its own. In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Chi-Chi Tang — physiatrist, former St. Louis Rams team physician, and acupuncture practitioner — to explore what a sports medicine lens brings to needling work. We discuss why palpation is missing from most medical exams and what that costs clinicians, how myofascial chains may be doing the work that meridian theory has described all along, and what the fascia reveals about why acupuncture works. We also explore posture assessment, nerve anatomy, the Stecco family's fascial research, and why the greatest tension in the body is often far from where the patient feels pain. Finding the source isn't always obvious. Sometimes it takes learning to read the body in ways that Western training alone never quite teaches.

  4. 18 Jun

    047 Microcurrent Strategies: Beyond Injury Healing to Performance Enhancement • Laura Christensen

    Sports medicine isn’t just about elite athletes. Many of the same principles apply to everyday patients recovering from injuries, surgery, chronic pain, and repetitive strain. As practitioners, we’re always looking for ways to support healing while working with the body’s natural recovery processes. In this conversation, I sit down with Laura Christiansen to explore microcurrent therapy and its role in acupuncture practice. We discuss the differences between traditional electroacupuncture and microcurrent, why more stimulation isn’t always better, and how gentle electrical currents may support healing, tissue repair, and cellular energy production. We also explore the relationship between fascia, meridians, ATP production, injury recovery, and nervous system regulation, alongside practical strategies for integrating microcurrent into clinical care. Supporting recovery isn’t always about pushing harder. Sometimes it’s about giving the body the resources it needs to repair, restore, and return to function more effectively.

  5. 4 Jun

    046 Necessary Skills for a Successful Sports Medicine Acupuncture Practice • Whitfield Reaves

    Sports acupuncture isn’t about long treatment plans or complicated theory—it’s about precision, trust, and results athletes can feel quickly. True mastery comes through repetition, refining the fundamentals until assessment and treatment become second nature. In this Shoptalk, we sit down with Whitfield Reeves to explore what it really takes to work with athletes through a Chinese medicine lens. We unpack the importance of palpation, speaking anatomy instead of abstract theory, and creating immediate changes through movement, strength, and function. We also explore how trust is built through outcomes, why precision matters more than complexity, and how mastery requires focus, repetition, and letting go of distractions. Real progress isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing the fundamentals exceptionally well.

  6. 21 May

    045 Pregnancy and Acupuncture • Debra Betts

    Pregnancy care is often approached with caution, yet it reflects overall health—not something to fear or avoid. It’s not about rigid rules or avoiding certain points, but understanding the body and responding with intention. True care isn’t about doing less—it’s about using the right tools at the right time. In this Shoptalk, we sit down with Deborah Betts to explore pregnancy care through a Chinese medicine lens. We unpack the difference between foundational treatments and specialised care, and reframe “forbidden points” as tools for labour preparation—not limitations. Even simple treatments can offer meaningful relief for nausea, back pain, and reflux. We also explore the importance of palpation, individual diagnosis, and follow-up—building confidence through real outcomes, not just theory. Real progress isn’t about complexity—it’s about precision, supporting the body so it can do what it’s designed to do.

  7. 7 May

    044 Male Reproductive Health • Naomi Skoglund

    Male fertility is often overlooked, yet it reflects overall health—not just reproductive function. It’s not defined by a single test result, but by how well the body is functioning beneath the surface. True care isn’t about chasing numbers, but improving the environment that supports healthy sperm. In this Shoptalk, we sit down with Naomi Skoglund to explore male fertility through a Chinese medicine lens. We unpack why a “normal” semen analysis doesn’t always mean optimal fertility, and how factors like DNA integrity and cellular energy are often missed. Sperm health can also signal deeper issues like inflammation, metabolic imbalance, and lifestyle strain. We dive into daily influences—sleep, stress, alcohol, heat, and toxin exposure—and how small changes can make a meaningful difference. We also explore targeted treatments using acupuncture, herbs, and lifestyle adjustments. Real progress isn’t about doing more—it’s about addressing what matters most so the body can restore its natural balance.

  8. 16 Apr

    043 Sexual Vitality and Health in the Post Reproductive Years • Kath Berry

    Clinically, when we look at sexual health in the post-reproductive years, it becomes clear that hormonal change is only part of the picture. Tissue changes, reduced spontaneous desire, and discomfort often reflect a broader shift across biology, mindset, and environment. Effective care isn’t about restoring libido on demand, but supporting the body’s capacity to adapt as these systems change. In this conversation, we sit down with Kath Berry for a clinical discussion on sexual vitality and menopause through the lens of Chinese medicine. We explore how changes like vaginal dryness, loss of elasticity, and decreased desire are often interconnected, and why maintaining stimulation and circulation to the tissues—“use it or lose it”—can play a key role in long-term function. We also discuss how desire shifts from spontaneous to responsive, requiring intention, safety, and time rather than expectation. We also talk about the impact of environment. Stress, poor sleep, alcohol, and life pressures can deprioritise intimacy, making sexual health fall away unless it’s consciously supported. Alongside this, mindset and education help patients understand what’s happening and how to work with it. Supporting sexual wellbeing during menopause isn’t about pushing the body or chasing a younger state. It’s about working with what’s present, creating the conditions for connection, and helping the system remain functional, responsive, and engaged.

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In this Qiological Shoptalk podcast, we bring you roughly 20-25 minutes of practical clinical methods, perspectives, and advice on acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine that has its work boots on. In this short segment you’ll get a clinical gem of practical material that you can begin to investigate the next time that you walk into clinic. Roll up your sleeves. Let's get to work!

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  • Creator
    Qiological
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2026 Qiological
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