AcuPro - The Wonders of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

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In this episode of The AcuPro Show, I sit down with Joanna Sapir, a business coach for wellness practitioners, to talk about something we definitely weren’t taught in acupuncture school: how to build a sustainable, successful practice without burning out.
We dive into the systems, mindset shifts, and practical strategies that help acupuncturists feel confident in both their clinical work and their business. 
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Why business systems are essential for growth, clarity, and avoiding burnout
How free consultations can strengthen patient relationships and set clear expectations
The importance of defining your ideal client and creating structured treatment plans
Smart marketing and prioritization strategies to support long-term financial and personal success
🎧 This episode is a must-listen if you want to feel more confident, organized, and supported as both a practitioner and a business owner.
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☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love:
The BEST ways to grow as a practitioner are NOT what you think! with Dr. Drew Jamieson
Cultivating Healthy Patient Boundaries and Clinic Expectations with Kenton Sefcik
Using The 5 Elements to Grow a Successful 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! 💜
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Today, we’re diving deep into one of the most clinically powerful channels in Chinese medicine: the Bladder Meridian. With 67 acupuncture points, this channel plays a central role in pain management, emotional health, nervous system regulation, and overall vitality.
In this episode, I break down the Bladder meridian pathway, share key clinical pearls, and walk you through how to actually use this channel in practice, whether you’re treating musculoskeletal pain, emotional patterns, or chronic conditions. I also touch on the emotional landscape tied to the Bladder–Kidney system, including fear and insecurity, and how that shows up in the body.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
The Bladder meridian pathway and why it’s one of the most versatile channels in clinic
Key Bladder points, combinations, and clinical pearls for pain, stress, and internal conditions
The emotional connections between the Bladder and Kidney systems, including fear and resilience
Practical tips, real-life examples, and treatment strategies for students and practitioners
🎧 Whether you’re reviewing for exams or refining your treatments, this episode will change the way you work with the Bladder meridian.
➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!
☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love:
Acupuncture Points of the Kidney Meridian
Acupuncture Points of the Lung Meridian
Acupuncture Points of the Large Intestine Meridian
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!
🩵 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!

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In this episode, I sit down with Allison Locke, a fellow Vancouver-based acupuncturist who’s passionate about empowering women through TCM and fertility care. Through her educational presence on TikTok and Instagram, Allison helps thousands better understand conditions like PCOS, endometriosis, and infertility, and our conversation was as heartfelt as it was clinically rich.
We dive into fertility from a whole-person perspective—addressing not just cycles and hormones, but emotions, relationships, and realistic clinical care. Allison also shares her personal journey with endometriosis, reminding us why compassionate, multidimensional care is essential in women’s health.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Why fertility care matters even if only one partner is receiving treatment
A whole-body TCM approach to endometriosis, including diet, lifestyle, emotions, and pain management
The importance of preconception care for cycle regulation, hormone balance, and emotional readiness
Advice for the next generation of practitioners: blending Western diagnostics with TCM foundations
🎧 This episode is a powerful reminder of why we do this work, and how Chinese medicine continues to transform women’s health, one patient at a time. 💗
➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!
☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love:
Fertility Acupuncture with Mike Berkley
Postpartum Healing with TCM with Emily Montague
Pelvic Health with Kim Vopni
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!
🩵 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!

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Today, we’re diving into a condition that affects 850 million people worldwide: insomnia. Whether your patients struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake up unrefreshed, this episode breaks down exactly how Chinese medicine understands and treats the root of restless nights.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
 • The global impact of insomnia, how it's classified, and why women experience it more often than men
 • Western treatments vs. the TCM approach, including the most common patterns behind insomnia
• Effective acupuncture points, herbal formulas, dietary guidance, and supplements to support healthy sleep
• Practical sleep-hygiene strategies and clinical tips you can start using with patients immediately
🎧 If treating insomnia feels complex, this episode will simplify your approach and strengthen your results. Let’s get your patients sleeping again.
➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!
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Treating Fear, Anxiety, Shock & Phobias
Treating Sadness, Grief & Broken Hearts
AcuPoints to Calm the Mind

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.
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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!