Episodes

Hey podcast listeners, I’m putting an indefinite pause on Notes from Your Acupuncturist. This quick episode talks about why, or you can read the written update on Substack here . Thank you for listening! This is a public epis...

Patients have been asking my opinion on acupressure mats for years. I finally got tired of saying, “I don’t really know,” so I decided to try one out for myself. If you don’t know what an acupressure mat is…picture a …

Have you ever found yourself in a difficult and confusing phase of life, wishing you had a guide—someone to sit you down, pour you a cup of tea, help you make sense of it all and show you the way …

“I have recognized myself—as a professional, as a parent, as a partner—that the better I take care of myself, the more I can be present and connected to those that I care about.” -Jason Moskovitz, L.Ac. One of the things …

In recent weeks a news story has been making the rounds about a woman who suffered a double pneumothorax as a result of an acupuncture treatment. A pneumothorax is just a fancy way of saying a collapsed lung, and although …

Have you ever had more insomnia during a full moon? Have you ever felt more introspective or melancholy during a new moon? Have you ever wondered if the pull of the moon might be affecting your physical body, your emotional …

“China has had many epidemics over its thousands of years of existence, so Chinese Medicine developed an exquisitely complex and sophisticated understanding of disease, especially epidemics and infectious disease.” -Luriko Oz...

When 李道玲 Camellia Dao-Ling McDermott Lee contacted me about coming on the podcast as a guest, I knew that theirs was a perspective I wanted to hear and share. As a biracial member of the Asian diaspora, and a fifth-generation...

No, acupuncture is not “just a placebo.” Let’s talk about why. I can’t tell you how many times I and every other acupuncturist I know has been asked, “Isn’t acupuncture just a placebo??” Usually it’s by someone who’s keen to …

Chinese Medicine history, philosophy, and practical advice…all in one episode! What happens when you blend ancient wisdom with modern understanding? Jeffrey Schiffinelli, licensed acupuncturist and practitioner of Chinese med...

You know an herbal supplement is having a moment when it’s mentioned in a New York Times headline. I’m not on TikTok, so I had no idea berberine was a rising social media star until the attention-grabbing NYT headline landed …

At every stage of pregnancy, acupuncture benefits parents and babies, and offers natural, drug-free relief from common ailments in pregnancy. Back in episode 11, Jerusha DeGroote Stephens and I talked about the benefits of Ch...

Meridians. They’re where the qi flows, where the acupoints are located, and what we tap into with acupuncture needles… But like, what ARE they? Acupuncturists tend to use analogies to describe meridians. Meridians are like bl...

Recently my daily Google news alert for acupuncture has been blowing up with headlines about new research showing that acupuncture may help you lose weight. Can it really? Today’s episode of the podcast takes a closer look. A...

Can acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and simple self-care techniques can help you prevent, manage and even eliminate pain? Yes! Albert Vaca and I met literally on the first day of acupuncture school. We started as p...

Last episode was all about science! This one not so much. You might recall that last episode of the podcast explored the science of how acupuncture works. Research articles were cited, physiological processes were discussed, ...

Today on the podcast I’m answering another frequently asked question about acupuncture: How does it work? Now, I love talking about qi and meridians and Chinese Medicine theory, but today’s show is all about exploring the sci...

“After my first IVF patient got pregnant, I was so inspired by helping people grow their families. I was like, this feels like I’m really helping people, in a way that’s beyond placebo, beyond pain. It’s a continuation. It’s ...

Lots of good advice in today’s episode…courtesy of YOU! Become a paid subscriber! Visit https://notesfromyouracupuncturist.substack.com Recently I posted a question to my readers and listeners on Substack and social media: wh...

Can acupuncture help you love yourself more fully? For Dr. Natalie Kilheeney, the answer is a resounding yes. Become a paid subscriber! Visit https://notesfromyouracupuncturist.substack.com Dr. Natalie Kilheeney radiates posi...

It’s the most frequently asked of all the frequently asked questions about acupuncture…is it painful? Become a paid subscriber! Visit https://notesfromyouracupuncturist.substack.com Today’s episode of the podcast is a listene...

What’s a medical treatment for kids that’s safe, free from side effects, completely natural, and also remarkably effective? You guessed it…acupuncture. Become a paid subscriber! Visit https://notesfromyouracupuncturist.substa...

Become a paid subscriber! Visit https://notesfromyouracupuncturist.substack.com When Marc Ryan decided to specialize in working with people with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, little did he know that within just a few months, he hi...

Become a paid subscriber! Visit https://notesfromyouracupuncturist.substack.com T here’s no telling how many conversations Trey Brackman and I have had about acupuncture in the 10+ years we’ve been working together. Usually w...