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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) acupuncture, tcm, Chinese medicine, herbs Nicholas Duchnowski https://storage.buzzsprout.com/h9fchod18yer0jr9gmnyci1nzt39?.jpg Drunken Acupuncture Podcast http://podcast.tcmstudy.net Session 29: Diabetes Q&A, with Patrick Gittli Session 29: Diabetes Q&A, with Patrick Gittli Patrick created an herbal formula for patients who want to lower their A1C. We made a course about it.

Some people took the course and then asked us some questions. These are answers to those questions.

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]]> Patrick created an herbal formula for patients who want to lower their A1C. We made a course about it.

Some people took the course and then asked us some questions. These are answers to those questions.

Want to learn more about this formula? Take the course:Β https://tcmstudy.teachable.com/p/an-herbal-formula-for-diabetic-patients

It's 4 CEU's for $30.

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]]> Nicholas Duchnowski Buzzsprout-18240217 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0800 2986 2 3 full false Session 28: Money Beliefs, with Chen Yen Session 28: Money Beliefs, with Chen Yen In this conversation, we talk to Chen Yen about limiting beliefs that many holistic healthcare practitioners, particularly acupuncturists, hold about money. They discuss how these beliefs can hinder practice growth and the importance of understanding the value of services provided.

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]]> In this conversation, we talk to Chen Yen about limiting beliefs that many holistic healthcare practitioners, particularly acupuncturists, hold about money. They discuss how these beliefs can hinder practice growth and the importance of understanding the value of services provided.

7 Days of Money, Manifestation, and Magic - Instant Access http://introvertedvisionary.com/7days
Promo Code: TCMSTUDY (to get the savings & bonus mentioned on the podcast)

6-Figure Accelerator Roadmap FREE Checklist: http://introvertedvisionary.com/6figureroadmap
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]]> Nicholas Duchnowski Buzzsprout-18108900 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0700 4931 2 2 full false Session 27: An Herbal Formula for Diabetic Patients Session 27: An Herbal Formula for Diabetic Patients Robert Gittli created an herbal formula that he gives to his diabetic and pre-diabetic patients who want to lower their A1c.

We did a deep dive into this formula and put it together into a Continuing Education course. It's been approved by the NCCAOM and the California Acupuncture Board for 4 CEUs/PDAs, and it's only $30!

This is the first section of the course where we go over how Robert created the formula, what patterns he uses it for, and what results he gets. This can give you an idea if purchasing this course is right for you.

If you want to watch the video version of this (or get more information on the course) go here:Β https://tcmstudy.teachable.com/p/an-herbal-formula-for-diabetic-patients



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]]> Robert Gittli created an herbal formula that he gives to his diabetic and pre-diabetic patients who want to lower their A1c.

We did a deep dive into this formula and put it together into a Continuing Education course. It's been approved by the NCCAOM and the California Acupuncture Board for 4 CEUs/PDAs, and it's only $30!

This is the first section of the course where we go over how Robert created the formula, what patterns he uses it for, and what results he gets. This can give you an idea if purchasing this course is right for you.

If you want to watch the video version of this (or get more information on the course) go here:Β https://tcmstudy.teachable.com/p/an-herbal-formula-for-diabetic-patients



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]]> Nicholas Duchnowski Buzzsprout-17945956 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0700 2715 2 1 full true Session 26: Six-Figure Roadmap, with Chen Yen Session 26: Six-Figure Roadmap, with Chen Yen Do you need fun, low-cost continuing education? Check out the Daily Acupuncture Facts PDA Course. 10 PDA points for $50!

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In this episode, Chen Yen talks about:

  • Why acupuncture schools are closing, and what this means for practitioners.
  • Is dry needling destroying our profession?
  • Can you be a general practitioner, or should you be a specialist?

Then she goes over her checklist for growing a practice. At each stage, you need to focus on the right things. Chen talks about what to focus on in order to grow.

πŸ‘‰ Get the 6-Figure Accelerator Roadmap Checklist:Β http://introvertedvisionary.com/6figureroadmap

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]]> Do you need fun, low-cost continuing education? Check out the Daily Acupuncture Facts PDA Course. 10 PDA points for $50!

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In this episode, Chen Yen talks about:

  • Why acupuncture schools are closing, and what this means for practitioners.
  • Is dry needling destroying our profession?
  • Can you be a general practitioner, or should you be a specialist?

Then she goes over her checklist for growing a practice. At each stage, you need to focus on the right things. Chen talks about what to focus on in order to grow.

πŸ‘‰ Get the 6-Figure Accelerator Roadmap Checklist:Β http://introvertedvisionary.com/6figureroadmap

πŸ‘‰ Get the 7-Figure Accelerator Roadmap Checklist: http://introvertedvisionary.com/7figureroadmap

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]]> Nicholas Duchnowski Buzzsprout-16729012 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0700 2874 1 26 full false Session 25: Building and Selling a Practice, with Mark T. Brinson Session 25: Building and Selling a Practice, with Mark T. Brinson Mark Brinson talks about building a practice the right way:Β 

  • What skills do you need to start a successful practice?Β 
  • How do you make sure patients come back?Β 
  • Should you sell package deals?Β 
  • What products can you sell to increase your revenue?

Then we talk about Mark's experience in selling his own practice.

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]]> Mark Brinson talks about building a practice the right way:Β 

  • What skills do you need to start a successful practice?Β 
  • How do you make sure patients come back?Β 
  • Should you sell package deals?Β 
  • What products can you sell to increase your revenue?

Then we talk about Mark's experience in selling his own practice.

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]]> Nicholas Duchnowski Buzzsprout-14861705 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0700 7629 1 25 full true Session 24: Dragon Blood Balm, with Boris Bernadsky Session 24: Dragon Blood Balm, with Boris Bernadsky In part 2 of our discussion with Boris, we switch to talking about topical applications of herbs. Here we talk about Dragon Blood Balm and Evil Bone Water -- how they're different, and how they can be used together.

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]]> In part 2 of our discussion with Boris, we switch to talking about topical applications of herbs. Here we talk about Dragon Blood Balm and Evil Bone Water -- how they're different, and how they can be used together.

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]]> Nicholas Duchnowski Buzzsprout-14250866 Fri, 12 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0800 2985 1 24 full false Session 23: Tasting Herbs, with Boris Bernadsky Session 23: Tasting Herbs, with Boris Bernadsky In this session we follow in the footsteps of Shen Nong and see what we can learn about herbs by tasting them.

Rather than just memorizing the functions and indications from Bensky, Boris and I sit down and taste some Huang Qi and Du Zhong and see if we can taste the tastes and feel the effects.

So follow along with us!

Or if you want to learn more about tasting herbs, check out these resources:

Single Herb Tasting - a free course where JulieAnn Nugent-Head guides you through the tasting of about 30 Chinese herbs

The Classical Herbalist - An online course with JulieAnn Nugent-Head about the flavors and natures of herbs

The Practical Herbalist - A followup in-person course with Andrew Nugent-Head in Asheville, NC

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]]> In this session we follow in the footsteps of Shen Nong and see what we can learn about herbs by tasting them.

Rather than just memorizing the functions and indications from Bensky, Boris and I sit down and taste some Huang Qi and Du Zhong and see if we can taste the tastes and feel the effects.

So follow along with us!

Or if you want to learn more about tasting herbs, check out these resources:

Single Herb Tasting - a free course where JulieAnn Nugent-Head guides you through the tasting of about 30 Chinese herbs

The Classical Herbalist - An online course with JulieAnn Nugent-Head about the flavors and natures of herbs

The Practical Herbalist - A followup in-person course with Andrew Nugent-Head in Asheville, NC

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]]> Nicholas Duchnowski Buzzsprout-14250729 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0800 3312 1 23 full false Session 22: Building Rapport with Patients, with Zachary Lui Session 22: Building Rapport with Patients, with Zachary Lui Creating a connection with your patients is an important part of getting people to come back. As a socially awkward engineer and computer programmer, I talk to Zachary Lui to see if dating advice can be applied to establishing patient rapport.

We also talk about building rapport while also maintaining appropriate boundaries and the ethics of a influencing people's behavior.

Zac cohosts the podcast Deeper Down the Rabbit Hole.
You can also find him at www.wujixuan.caΒ 

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]]> Creating a connection with your patients is an important part of getting people to come back. As a socially awkward engineer and computer programmer, I talk to Zachary Lui to see if dating advice can be applied to establishing patient rapport.

We also talk about building rapport while also maintaining appropriate boundaries and the ethics of a influencing people's behavior.

Zac cohosts the podcast Deeper Down the Rabbit Hole.
You can also find him at www.wujixuan.caΒ 

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]]> Nicholas Duchnowski Buzzsprout-14155274 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0800 4969 1 22 full true Session 21: Drunken Acupuncture, with Patrick Gittli Session 21: Drunken Acupuncture, with Patrick Gittli In possibly the worst podcast episode ever, Patrick and I continue drinking and discuss our unorthodox theories in Chinese medicine.
This includes:

  • The order of the six levels
  • Is the Liver on the left or right?
  • Is SP-21 a Shaoyang point?
  • Is dry needling going to destroy our profession?

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]]> In possibly the worst podcast episode ever, Patrick and I continue drinking and discuss our unorthodox theories in Chinese medicine.
This includes:

  • The order of the six levels
  • Is the Liver on the left or right?
  • Is SP-21 a Shaoyang point?
  • Is dry needling going to destroy our profession?

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]]> Nicholas Duchnowski Buzzsprout-14046638 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0800 4186 1 21 full true Session 20: Building a Successful Acupuncture Practice, with Patrick Gittli Session 20: Building a Successful Acupuncture Practice, with Patrick Gittli What it takes to build a successful acupuncture business and not be poor.

Patrick Gittli has been in practice for 12 years with his wife in Kentucky. Together, they have built a successful business, paid off their student loans, bought a house, bought their building, hired employees, and adopted a cat.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9pGjURjeAwI

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]]> What it takes to build a successful acupuncture business and not be poor.

Patrick Gittli has been in practice for 12 years with his wife in Kentucky. Together, they have built a successful business, paid off their student loans, bought a house, bought their building, hired employees, and adopted a cat.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9pGjURjeAwI

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]]> Nicholas Duchnowski Buzzsprout-13975946 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0800 3078 1 20 full true Session 19: Artificial Intelligence in TCM, with Zachary Lui Session 19: Artificial Intelligence in TCM, with Zachary Lui In this session, Zachary Lui talks about how he uses artificial intelligence to enhance his acupuncture practice.

We discuss the current technologies that are available to TCM practitioners, how those technologies can be used in a clinical setting, and is this "cheating?"

If you want to learn more about how YOU can add AI to your TCM practice, Zachary is running a workshop on August 12th. Use code TCMSTUDY at checkout for 15% off.
πŸ‘‰ https://wujixuan.ca/ai-tcm-workshop


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]]> In this session, Zachary Lui talks about how he uses artificial intelligence to enhance his acupuncture practice.

We discuss the current technologies that are available to TCM practitioners, how those technologies can be used in a clinical setting, and is this "cheating?"

If you want to learn more about how YOU can add AI to your TCM practice, Zachary is running a workshop on August 12th. Use code TCMSTUDY at checkout for 15% off.
πŸ‘‰ https://wujixuan.ca/ai-tcm-workshop


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]]> Nicholas Duchnowski Buzzsprout-13258275 Thu, 20 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0700 3349 full false Session 18: Building a Practice the Introverted Way, with Chen Yen Session 18: Building a Practice the Introverted Way, with Chen Yen Most marketing techniques are designed with extroverts in mind. Chen Yen talks about growing a 6- or 7-figure practice using strategies specifically designed for introverts.

Links:

Leverage Your Time: Virtual Speaking Strategies Working Now to Bring in a Consistent Flow of Patients FREE Masterclass: http://www.getbookedspeaking.com/virtual

If you like the idea of getting referrals from MDs & other providers:
Winning the Referral Game: How to Get 3-5 New Patients/Wk from Dr Referrals FREE Masterclass:Β  https://www.getmoremdreferrals.com

Find out how we can help you grow your practice faster:Β  http://introvertedvisionary.com

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]]> Most marketing techniques are designed with extroverts in mind. Chen Yen talks about growing a 6- or 7-figure practice using strategies specifically designed for introverts.

Links:

Leverage Your Time: Virtual Speaking Strategies Working Now to Bring in a Consistent Flow of Patients FREE Masterclass: http://www.getbookedspeaking.com/virtual

If you like the idea of getting referrals from MDs & other providers:
Winning the Referral Game: How to Get 3-5 New Patients/Wk from Dr Referrals FREE Masterclass:Β  https://www.getmoremdreferrals.com

Find out how we can help you grow your practice faster:Β  http://introvertedvisionary.com

Support the show

Need continuing education?

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]]> Nicholas Duchnowski Buzzsprout-12207287 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 16:00:00 -0800 4052 1 18 full false Session 17: Four-Point Needle Technique, with Zachary Lui Session 17: Four-Point Needle Technique, with Zachary Lui In this episode, we talk to Zachary Lui about using Korean Four-Point Needle Technique in the clinic. Where did this technique come from? When would you use it? How do you tonify/sedate? All this and more.

Watch the Four-Point Needle Technique YouTube Video
Listen to the "Deleted Scenes" on the Patreon Feed

Watch clips on YouTube:
History of Four Point Needle Technique

More about Zachary Lui:
instagram: @masterzacharylui
website: http://www.wujixuan.ca
https://queencitycurio.ca/

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]]> In this episode, we talk to Zachary Lui about using Korean Four-Point Needle Technique in the clinic. Where did this technique come from? When would you use it? How do you tonify/sedate? All this and more.

Watch the Four-Point Needle Technique YouTube Video
Listen to the "Deleted Scenes" on the Patreon Feed

Watch clips on YouTube:
History of Four Point Needle Technique

More about Zachary Lui:
instagram: @masterzacharylui
website: http://www.wujixuan.ca
https://queencitycurio.ca/

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]]> Nicholas Duchnowski Buzzsprout-12034262 Thu, 12 Jan 2023 18:00:00 -0800 2835 1 17 full true Session 16: Protecting Yourself from Your Patients, with Zachary Lui Session 16: Protecting Yourself from Your Patients, with Zachary Lui Whether you're dealing with emotional vampires, burnout, compassion fatigue, or just being constantly bombarded with evil qi, Zachary Lui talks about how to protect yourself from your patients.

Sign up for Zac's course Psychic Self Defense here: https://queencitycurio.ca

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]]> Whether you're dealing with emotional vampires, burnout, compassion fatigue, or just being constantly bombarded with evil qi, Zachary Lui talks about how to protect yourself from your patients.

Sign up for Zac's course Psychic Self Defense here: https://queencitycurio.ca

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]]> Nicholas Duchnowski Buzzsprout-9897266 Mon, 17 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0800 4211 1 16 full true Session15: Medical Qi Gong, with Zachary Lui Session15: Medical Qi Gong, with Zachary Lui Zachary Lui, a master of medical qi gong, talks about qi gong -- the benefits of having your own personal practice, prescribing qi gong to patients, and using medical qi gong as a method of treatment.

Zac cohosts the podcast Deeper Down the Rabbit Hole. You can also find him at www.wujixuan.ca and www.torontoqigong.com

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]]> Zachary Lui, a master of medical qi gong, talks about qi gong -- the benefits of having your own personal practice, prescribing qi gong to patients, and using medical qi gong as a method of treatment.

Zac cohosts the podcast Deeper Down the Rabbit Hole. You can also find him at www.wujixuan.ca and www.torontoqigong.com

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]]> Nicholas Duchnowski Buzzsprout-8826340 Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0700 3935 full false Session 14: Evil Bone Water, with Mark T. Brinson Session 14: Evil Bone Water, with Mark T. Brinson Mark tells us about his product Evil Bone Water, a high quality version of Zheng Gu Shui. We talk about how it's made,Β  what it can be used for, why it's better than imported Zheng Gu Shui, and more!

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]]> Mark tells us about his product Evil Bone Water, a high quality version of Zheng Gu Shui. We talk about how it's made,Β  what it can be used for, why it's better than imported Zheng Gu Shui, and more!

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]]> Nicholas Duchnowski Buzzsprout-8791841 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0700 4072 full false Session 13: Is Community Acupuncture Real Acupuncture, with Zachary Session 13: Is Community Acupuncture Real Acupuncture, with Zachary In this episode we talk to Zachary -- a student at POCA Tech -- about community acupuncture. Is community acupuncture real acupuncture? Is it watering down the medicine and destroying the profession? Or is this the future of TCM?

Be sure to check out Zachary's podcast, Steeped in the 10,000 Things on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/steeped-in-ten-thousand-things-research-digest-integrative/id1523672270

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]]> In this episode we talk to Zachary -- a student at POCA Tech -- about community acupuncture. Is community acupuncture real acupuncture? Is it watering down the medicine and destroying the profession? Or is this the future of TCM?

Be sure to check out Zachary's podcast, Steeped in the 10,000 Things on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/steeped-in-ten-thousand-things-research-digest-integrative/id1523672270

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]]> Nicholas Duchnowski Buzzsprout-8742566 Tue, 22 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0700 3223 full false Session 12: White Russians and Spilled Bourbon Session 12: White Russians and Spilled Bourbon Drunk and belligerent, Patrick and I discuss various topics such as using western diagnostics in TCM, transferring qi from patient to practitioner, treating patients who won't get better, and the best herbs for treating hangover.

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]]> Drunk and belligerent, Patrick and I discuss various topics such as using western diagnostics in TCM, transferring qi from patient to practitioner, treating patients who won't get better, and the best herbs for treating hangover.

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]]> Nicholas Duchnowski Buzzsprout-8495842 Tue, 11 May 2021 04:00:00 -0700 3023 full true Session 11: Food Therapy, with Warren Sheir Session 11: Food Therapy, with Warren Sheir Warren Sheir, co-author of Ancient Wisdom Modern Kitchen, talks about food, getting patients to change their diets, and what it's like to publish a book.

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]]> Warren Sheir, co-author of Ancient Wisdom Modern Kitchen, talks about food, getting patients to change their diets, and what it's like to publish a book.

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]]> Nicholas Duchnowski Buzzsprout-8336902 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0700 2692 full false Session 10: Stories from Our Teachers, with Patrick Gittli Session 10: Stories from Our Teachers, with Patrick Gittli Two pretentious acupuncturists talk about stories from their teachers and the lessons they learned from them. We also talk about why you should read Wang Ju-Yi's Applied Channel theory, the season of Spring, and faking it till you make it.

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]]> Two pretentious acupuncturists talk about stories from their teachers and the lessons they learned from them. We also talk about why you should read Wang Ju-Yi's Applied Channel theory, the season of Spring, and faking it till you make it.

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]]> Nicholas Duchnowski Buzzsprout-8243923 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 17:00:00 -0700 3198 full true Session 09: Networking in the Community, with Karen Alladin Session 09: Networking in the Community, with Karen Alladin Karen talks about building a practice by networking in the community -- how getting involved in yoga, the birthing community, and connecting with other practitioners brought new patients in the door. We also talk about treating long-haulers, giving dietary advice, and intuition.

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]]> Nicholas Duchnowski Buzzsprout-8161548 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0700 2484 full true Session 08: Too Much Bourbon Session 08: Too Much Bourbon With no real theme or topic, Patrick and I continue drinking bourbon and discussing random topics in Chinese medicine.

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]]> Nicholas Duchnowski Buzzsprout-8057926 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0800 3294 full true Session 07: Practicing Acupuncture in Kentucky, with Patrick Gittli Session 07: Practicing Acupuncture in Kentucky, with Patrick Gittli Up to now, we've been talking to practitioners in Southern California. In this session, Patrick Gittli tells us what's different about starting a business and running a practice NOT in California -- specifically Louisville, Kentucky.

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]]> Up to now, we've been talking to practitioners in Southern California. In this session, Patrick Gittli tells us what's different about starting a business and running a practice NOT in California -- specifically Louisville, Kentucky.

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]]> Nicholas Duchnowski Buzzsprout-7892929 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0800 3387 full false Session 06: Ten-Year Practice in CA, with Natalie Vail Session 06: Ten-Year Practice in CA, with Natalie Vail β€œThis is some shamanic shit that we’re doing... You are doing magic, everyday, on people." Natalie Vail talks astrology and the new year of the ox, what it's like practicing in California, is the market saturated, her favorite point combinations, and more!

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]]> β€œThis is some shamanic shit that we’re doing... You are doing magic, everyday, on people." Natalie Vail talks astrology and the new year of the ox, what it's like practicing in California, is the market saturated, her favorite point combinations, and more!

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]]> Nicholas Duchnowski Buzzsprout-7676623 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0800 3516 full false Session 05: First Year of Chinese Medicine School, with Malori Session 05: First Year of Chinese Medicine School, with Malori Malori talks about what it's like going through your first year of Chinese medicine school. We discuss year-end comprehensive exams, study tips, the importance of talking to your student advisor, and more!

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]]> Malori talks about what it's like going through your first year of Chinese medicine school. We discuss year-end comprehensive exams, study tips, the importance of talking to your student advisor, and more!

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]]> Nicholas Duchnowski Buzzsprout-7529506 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0800 3541 full false Session 04: From Massage to Acupuncture, with Gary Williams Session 04: From Massage to Acupuncture, with Gary Williams Gary talks about what it's like starting a massage practice and transitioning into an acupuncture practice. We also talk about ear seeds, affiliate income, marketing on Instagram, and more.

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]]> Gary talks about what it's like starting a massage practice and transitioning into an acupuncture practice. We also talk about ear seeds, affiliate income, marketing on Instagram, and more.

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]]> Nicholas Duchnowski Buzzsprout-7405489 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0800 3533 full false Session 03: Graduating from TCM School Session 03: Graduating from TCM School In this episode we talk to Holly, who just graduated from Pacific College. She talks about what it feels like to graduate from TCM school, what the journey was like, and her plans for the future.

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]]> In this episode we talk to Holly, who just graduated from Pacific College. She talks about what it feels like to graduate from TCM school, what the journey was like, and her plans for the future.

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]]> Nicholas Duchnowski Buzzsprout-7300591 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0800 1286 full false Session 02: Balance Method and Practicing During a Pandemic Session 02: Balance Method and Practicing During a Pandemic Lindsay Trottier practices Balance Method and does Ba Zi birth chart analysis. In this session we talk about what the Balance Method is, doing telehealth, what it's like to practice during a pandemic, and some general marketing advice.

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]]> Lindsay Trottier practices Balance Method and does Ba Zi birth chart analysis. In this session we talk about what the Balance Method is, doing telehealth, what it's like to practice during a pandemic, and some general marketing advice.

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]]> Nicholas Duchnowski Buzzsprout-7107226 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0800 3410 2 full true Session 01: Starting an Acupuncture Practice with Dr. Jaz Session 01: Starting an Acupuncture Practice with Dr. Jaz Dr Jaz talks about what it's like to start an acupuncture practice. We talk about how long it takes to start making money, networking, social media, insurance, and more.

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]]> Dr Jaz talks about what it's like to start an acupuncture practice. We talk about how long it takes to start making money, networking, social media, insurance, and more.

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