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Acupuncture Marketing School

146 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratings

Ready to build a thriving, meaningful business? Learn how to market your acupuncture practice with confidence, serve more patients, and increase your income.

Hosted by Michelle Grasek, practicing acupuncturist and marketing coach, this podcast delivers practical marketing ideas to help you increase your visibility in your community and change more lives with the incredible power of acupuncture.

Visit michellegrasek.com for free marketing checklists and workbooks, and follow Michelle on Instagram @michellegrasek for even more marketing insights and ideas.

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Episodes

74 | Graphic Design, Content Creation, and Overcoming Fear of Marketing with Jeffrey Grossman

April 23, 2024 13:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

Today I'm speaking with the founder of Acupuncture Media Works, Jeffrey Grossman. Jeffrey first started creating content 20 years ago, way before it was trendy or a household phrase. You're probably familiar with Acupuncture Media Works, which began by providing print marketing materials for your acupuncture practice. Since then, they've evolved into a giant in the digital content space with Acu Downloads, a monthly content subscription offering over 1,200 pieces of acupuncture-specific co...

71 | Marketing as an Ecosystem with Mandy Gratzer

April 09, 2024 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MB

Today I’m joined by Mandy Gratzer, an acupuncturist and business coach in Australia. Mandy is the host of the Acupuncturists Biz Hub Podcast as well as the host of the Business of Practice conference, a marketing and practice management conference just for acupuncturists being held in person in Melbourne Australia this year.  In this episode we discuss: How to think about marketing if you’re afraid you’ll have to talk too much about yourself What marketing is working for Mandy’s marketing...

73 | Marketing as an Ecosystem with Mandy Gratzer

April 09, 2024 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MB

Today I’m joined by Mandy Gratzer, an acupuncturist and business coach in Australia. Mandy is the host of the Acupuncturists Biz Hub Podcast as well as the host of the Business of Practice conference, a marketing and practice management conference just for acupuncturists being held in person in Melbourne Australia this year.  In this episode we discuss: How to think about marketing if you’re afraid you’ll have to talk too much about yourself What marketing is working for Mandy’s marketing...

72 | Navigating AI for Acupuncture Marketing with Jon Morrison

March 29, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MB

This week I’m talking with AI expert Jon Morrison about how acupuncturists can use AI in their marketing. If AI makes you nervous, or you feel like you have no idea how to use it effectively for marketing, you’re in the right place! In this episode we talk about: What kind of ethical dilemmas are people usually worried about regarding AI? Why it helps to think of AI like a brilliant, helpful assistant How AI like ChatGPT is simply re-ordering and organizing ideas for fresh perspectives ...

71 | Get Creative: More Revenue for Less Effort with Jason Stein

March 19, 2024 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

Today I’m speaking with Jason Stein, an acupuncturist and business coach who's been in the coaching industry for over 25 years.  He works with acupuncturists and other wellness professionals to help them move the needle and build businesses that are aligned with their values and goals.  This is the FIFTH (!) time I’ve interviewed Jason in the last ten years, and he always shares practical ideas that you can implement right away. In this episode, Jason and I talk about:  Generating more r...

70 | Improve Your Local SEO to Get More Patients with Lex Lancaster

February 27, 2024 10:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MB

This week I'm talking with Lex Lancaster, physical therapist turned digital strategy expert for health and wellness entrepreneurs.  We talk in detail about search engine optimization for local wellness businesses.  I love SEO and I learned so much in this conversation. I even made some updates to my website based on advice that Lex shares. 🙌 Hope you find it equally useful! In this episode, we discuss:  How to decide on keywords for your local business Do local businesses need a blog fo...

69 | $200K in Her First Year in Practice with Gudrun Snyder

February 16, 2024 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

Today I’m talking with Gudrun Snyder, owner of Moon Rabbit Acupuncture in Chicago. She initially opened her doors in 2020 and made over $200,000 in her first year of practice. Yes, in a pandemic.  She has been featured on Business Insider, which is where I discovered her, as well as Forbes, Instyle, NBC Chicago, WGN Chicago, Web MD, Shape, Bustle, CBS Radio, Real Simple, and more. In this episode, we talk about:  Gudrun’s journey of opening and expanding her acupuncture practice in Chica...

69 | Leadership, Patient Memberships, and Expanding into Two Locations with Gudrun Snyder

February 16, 2024 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

Today I’m talking with Gudrun Snyder, owner of Moon Rabbit Acupuncture in Chicago. She initially opened her doors in 2020 and made over $200,000 in her first year of practice. Yes, in a pandemic.  She has been featured on Business Insider, which is where I discovered her, as well as Forbes, Instyle, NBC Chicago, WGN Chicago, Web MD, Shape, Bustle, CBS Radio, Real Simple, and more. In this episode, we talk about:  Gudrun’s journey of opening and expanding her acupuncture practice in Chica...

Passive Income Streams for Wellness Practitioners with Kayla Das

January 30, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

Welcome back! This week I’m interviewing therapist and business coach, Kayla Das. Have you always wanted to create an online course or other online revenue stream, but had no idea where to start? If that’s you, I think you’ll really enjoy this conversation with Kayla! I’m also a huge fan of both passive and active online income. I think harnessing the power of the internet to help supplement your brick-and-mortar revenue is always a great idea. In this episode, we talk about: Earned inco...

68 | Passive Income Streams for Wellness Practitioners with Kayla Das

January 30, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

Welcome back! This week I’m interviewing therapist and business coach, Kayla Das. Have you always wanted to create an online course or other online revenue stream, but had no idea where to start? If that’s you, I think you’ll really enjoy this conversation with Kayla! I’m also a huge fan of both passive and active online income. I think harnessing the power of the internet to help supplement your brick-and-mortar revenue is always a great idea. In this episode, we talk about: Earned inco...

67 | Surviving Slow Seasons, TV Appearances, and the Necessity of Community with Roxanne Francis

January 16, 2024 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

This week I'm chatting with Roxanne Francis, award-winning psychotherapist, business coach and owner of a busy group therapy practice in Toronto.  Roxanne is also the founder of the Therapists' Lounge, a conference providing community and support for solo practitioners. And she's frequently featured in local and national media outlets, including Canada's well-known Breakfast Television.  In this episode, we discuss the similarities between building an acupuncture practice and building a th...

From Solo Acupuncturist to Multidisciplinary Wellness Centers with Sarah Swanberg

December 08, 2023 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

This week I'm talking with Sarah Swanberg, acupuncturist and co-founder of Indigo Wellness Centers in Connecticut.  Sarah shares her journey of expanding from a solo practitioner into two multi-disciplinary wellness centers with 15 staff members.  In this episode, we talk about:  Creating a company culture that aligns with your values What marketing has worked for Sarah and what hasn't Email newsletters as a powerful marketing tool for staying top of mind with patients How books and me...

66 | From Solo Acupuncturist to Multidisciplinary Wellness Centers with Sarah Swanberg

December 08, 2023 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

This week I'm talking with Sarah Swanberg, acupuncturist and co-founder of Indigo Wellness Centers in Connecticut.  Sarah shares her journey of expanding from a solo practitioner into two multi-disciplinary wellness centers with 15 staff members.  In this episode, we talk about:  Creating a company culture that aligns with your values What marketing has worked for Sarah and what hasn't Email newsletters as a powerful marketing tool for staying top of mind with patients How books and me...

It's Never the Wrong Choice to Take Care of Yourself with Danielle Angela

November 22, 2023 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

This week I’m talking with Danielle Angela, a successful chiropractor, podcaster and business coach.  With over 15 years of experience with the ups and downs of running businesses and pivoting multiple times, she helps fellow wellness entrepreneurs build practices that are aligned with their values.  I’m sure you’ve noticed that the topic of alignment and preventing burnout has been coming up a ton lately with my guests, so let’s lean in! In this episode we talk about: How it’s never the...

65 | It's Never the Wrong Choice to Take Care of Yourself with Danielle Angela

November 22, 2023 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

This week I’m talking with Danielle Angela, a successful chiropractor, podcaster and business coach.  With over 15 years of experience with the ups and downs of running businesses and pivoting multiple times, she helps fellow wellness entrepreneurs build practices that are aligned with their values.  I’m sure you’ve noticed that the topic of alignment and preventing burnout has been coming up a ton lately with my guests, so let’s lean in! In this episode we talk about: How it’s never the...

64 | Clarify Your Marketing By Defining Your Lighthouse with East Phillips

October 30, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

Today I’m joined by Dr. East Phillips. East is an acupuncturist, business coach, and former long-time professor at Pacific College of Health Sciences. She’s committed to helping others actualize their greatest potential and live with passion and enthusiasm. In her business coaching, East helps fellow acupuncturists build practices that are aligned with their goals and that bring them joy instead of burnout. She also loves to help acupuncturists create online classes and other alternate st...

Clarify Your Marketing By Defining Your Lighthouse with East Phillips

October 30, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

Today I’m joined by Dr. East Phillips. East is an acupuncturist, business coach, and former long-time professor at Pacific College of Health Sciences. She’s committed to helping others actualize their greatest potential and live with passion and enthusiasm. In her business coaching, East helps fellow acupuncturists build practices that are aligned with their goals and that bring them joy instead of burnout. She also loves to help acupuncturists create online classes and other alternate st...

Marketing Ethics, Informed Consent, and Google Ads with Liane Wood

September 19, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

Today I’m speaking with Liane Wood, a psychotherapist practicing in Ontario, Canada, and the founder of Psychotherapy Mastermind, which is an organization dedicated to helping therapists navigate entrepreneurship and learn to build successful practices. Liane’s first career was in insurance, so she has a unique perspective on helping practitioners navigate risk as healthcare providers. In this episode we talk about some unique ideas, including what makes ethical marketing, what counts as ...

63 | Marketing Ethics, Informed Consent, and Google Ads with Liane Wood

September 19, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

Today I’m speaking with Liane Wood, a psychotherapist practicing in Ontario, Canada, and the founder of Psychotherapy Mastermind, which is an organization dedicated to helping therapists navigate entrepreneurship and learn to build successful practices. Liane’s first career was in insurance, so she has a unique perspective on helping practitioners navigate risk as healthcare providers. In this episode we talk about some unique ideas, including what makes ethical marketing, what counts as ...

The Natural Ups and Downs of Business and Building a Skincare Brand with Acupuncturists Tori Paide and Marla Peoples

August 02, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

This week on the Acupuncture Marketing School podcast I'm talking with acupuncturists Tori Paide and Marla Peoples, who co-founded the clean skincare brand, TOMA Skin Therapies. They've opened multiple practice locations and currently run the Stillpoint, a wellness center that offers acupuncture, massage, and skincare. And they teach fellow acupuncturists how to do facial gua sha and microneedling, both online and in-person. These classes are usually free and worth several NCCAOM PDA credi...

62 | The Natural Ups and Downs of Business and Building a Skincare Brand with Acupuncturists Tori Paide and Marla Peoples

August 02, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

This week on the Acupuncture Marketing School podcast I'm talking with acupuncturists Tori Paide and Marla Peoples, who co-founded the clean skincare brand, TOMA Skin Therapies. They've opened multiple practice locations and currently run the Stillpoint, a wellness center that offers acupuncture, massage, and skincare. And they teach fellow acupuncturists how to do facial gua sha and microneedling, both online and in-person. These classes are usually free and worth several NCCAOM PDA credi...

Community Acupuncture School with Michelle Hamilton

July 19, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

This week I’m talking with Michelle Hamilton, founder of the online program, Community Acupuncture School. Michelle and I talk about how she opened her very first community acupuncture clinic outside on a patio, despite people’s advice not to do it, and how it was one of the best decisions she ever made. We also talk about: How Michelle built that patio clinic into a successful multi-practitioner hybrid acupuncture practice with community acupuncture and one-on-one treatments that sees o...

61 | Community Acupuncture School with Michelle Hamilton

July 19, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

This week I’m talking with Michelle Hamilton, founder of the online program, Community Acupuncture School. Michelle and I talk about how she opened her very first community acupuncture clinic outside on a patio, despite people’s advice not to do it, and how it was one of the best decisions she ever made. We also talk about: How Michelle built that patio clinic into a successful multi-practitioner hybrid acupuncture practice with community acupuncture and one-on-one treatments that sees o...

Give Your Practice a TCM Treatment with Business Coach Julie Bear Don't Walk

July 05, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

This week I'm chatting with acupuncturist and business coach, Julie Bear Don't Walk. Julie has been a business coach in our industry for many years, as well as a successful practice owner. I really enjoy her approach to coaching - it's all about building a practice that fits your life. She focuses on systems, capacity, and scaling while avoiding burnout. Whether you're a solo practitioner looking to increase patient numbers, or you're ready to scale and hire more practitioners, Julie ...

60 | Give Your Practice a TCM Treatment with Business Coach Julie Bear Don't Walk

July 05, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

This week I'm chatting with acupuncturist and business coach, Julie Bear Don't Walk. Julie has been a business coach in our industry for many years, as well as a successful practice owner. I really enjoy her approach to coaching - it's all about building a practice that fits your life. She focuses on systems, capacity, and scaling while avoiding burnout. Whether you're a solo practitioner looking to increase patient numbers, or you're ready to scale and hire more practitioners, Julie ...

59 | What if You Could Go On Vacation and Still Get Paid? With Joanna Sapir

June 20, 2023 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

This week I'm talking with business strategist Joanna Sapir. Joanna works with holistic entrepreneurs (including plenty of acupuncturists) to help them set up structures and programs in their business that create more freedom for you, the practitioner. In this episode we dig in and talk about her unique way of helping wellness providers set up treatment programs that not only better support their patients, but also generate regular monthly income and stability. It's much more than crea...

What if You Could Go On Vacation and Still Get Paid? With Joanna Sapir

June 20, 2023 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

This week I'm talking with business strategist Joanna Sapir. Joanna works with holistic entrepreneurs (including plenty of acupuncturists) to help them set up structures and programs in their business that create more freedom for you, the practitioner. In this episode we dig in and talk about her unique way of helping wellness providers set up treatment programs that not only better support their patients, but also generate regular monthly income and stability. It's much more than crea...

YouTube Marketing, Imposter Syndrome, and Japanese Acupuncture with Maya Suzuki

June 06, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

This week I'm chatting with Maya Suzuki, acupuncturist, translator, and founder of the online program, ShinKyu University.  Maya trained in acupuncture in Japan and lived there for many years before returning home to the U.S. to open a private practice. She’s licensed to practice acupuncture in both Japan and the U.S. Inside SkinKyu University, Maya teaches fellow acupuncturists to improve their technical skills and clinical results through Japanese-style needling and moxibustion.  In thi...

58 | YouTube Marketing, Imposter Syndrome, and Japanese Acupuncture with Maya Suzuki

June 06, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

This week I'm chatting with Maya Suzuki, acupuncturist, translator, and founder of the online program, ShinKyu University.  Maya trained in acupuncture in Japan and lived there for many years before returning home to the U.S. to open a private practice. She’s licensed to practice acupuncture in both Japan and the U.S. Inside SkinKyu University, Maya teaches fellow acupuncturists to improve their technical skills and clinical results through Japanese-style needling and moxibustion.  In thi...

57 | 3 New Perspectives on Marketing

May 09, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

This week we’re talking about new perspectives on marketing to help you approach your marketing with enthusiasm and consistency so you can get more visible in your community and help more patients.  If you have trouble putting yourself or your business out there with marketing, then this episode is for you. I hope that one or more of these perspectives really resonates with you, feels energizing and provides new motivation for getting visible with your business! And this week, Acupunctur...

3 New Perspectives on Marketing

May 09, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

This week we’re talking about new perspectives on marketing to help you approach your marketing with enthusiasm and consistency so you can get more visible in your community and help more patients.  If you have trouble putting yourself or your business out there with marketing, then this episode is for you. I hope that one or more of these perspectives really resonates with you, feels energizing and provides new motivation for getting visible with your business! And this week, Acupunctur...

Design Your Acupuncture Practice on Your Own Terms with Jason Stein

April 25, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

Welcome! This week I'm talking with my friend, acupuncturist and business coach, Jason Stein.  Jason runs a private practice in Joseph, Oregon, and has a wide range of business and coaching experience in the last 25 years. Shortly after acupuncture school, he helped set up one of the first integrative medicine clinics in a Western hospital. He taught business classes at Oregon College of Oriental Medicine for over a decade. And he's offered both group and one-on-one coaching for many years...

56 | Design Your Acupuncture Practice on Your Own Terms with Jason Stein

April 25, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

Welcome! This week I'm talking with my friend, acupuncturist and business coach, Jason Stein.  Jason runs a private practice in Joseph, Oregon, and has a wide range of business and coaching experience in the last 25 years. Shortly after acupuncture school, he helped set up one of the first integrative medicine clinics in a Western hospital. He taught business classes at Oregon College of Oriental Medicine for over a decade. And he's offered both group and one-on-one coaching for many years...

55 | Is a Virtual Receptionist a Good Fit for Your Practice? Interview with Jenn Collins

April 13, 2023 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

This week I'm talking with Jenn Collins, founder of Acu Hub Virtual Receptionist services for acupuncturists.   *Sorry for the sound quality on this one! I'm editing the episodes myself and this was a little beyond my means to fix... but I didn't want you to miss on some great insights from Jenn!* If you're not familiar, having a virtual receptionist means that phone calls to your office are forwarded to your virtual receptionist in their home office. They have access to your cloud-based on...

Is a Virtual Receptionist a Good Fit for Your Practice? Interview with Jenn Collins

April 13, 2023 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

This week I'm talking with Jenn Collins, founder of Acu Hub Virtual Receptionist services for acupuncturists.   *Sorry for the sound quality on this one! I'm editing the episodes myself and this was a little beyond my means to fix... but I didn't want you to miss on some great insights from Jenn!* If you're not familiar, having a virtual receptionist means that phone calls to your office are forwarded to your virtual receptionist in their home office. They have access to your cloud-based on...

Use Your Unique Strengths to Grow Your Acupuncture Practice with Clara Cohen

March 28, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

Welcome! Today I’m thrilled to be talking with Clara Cohen, the founder of AcuPro Academy. You may be familiar with her – with a combined 300 thousand social media followers across multiple platforms, Clara is a proliferative and very dedicated content creator. But more than that, she’s both effervescent and inspiring. In her early 20s, Clara moved from France to Western Canada on her own, speaking little English. She was in the fitness industry for over a decade before her career change to...

54 | Use Your Unique Strengths to Grow Your Acupuncture Practice with Clara Cohen

March 28, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

Welcome! Today I’m thrilled to be talking with Clara Cohen, the founder of AcuPro Academy. You may be familiar with her – with a combined 300 thousand social media followers across multiple platforms, Clara is a proliferative and very dedicated content creator. But more than that, she’s both effervescent and inspiring. In her early 20s, Clara moved from France to Western Canada on her own, speaking little English. She was in the fitness industry for over a decade before her career change to...

Building a Legacy-Leaving Business with Maika Endo

March 14, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Welcome back! This week I’m talking with Maika Endo, business coach and former owner of an award-winning spa in Beijing, which she managed remotely from 4,000 miles away. Maika has so much experience as a small business owner and a unique approach to building a business that sustains you while healing others. Born in Japan, Maika is currently based in Turkey and has lived all over the world including China, France, and the US. She’s the host of the Business Clarity Podcast and the author ...

53 | Building a Legacy-Leaving Business with Maika Endo

March 14, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MB

Welcome back! This week I’m talking with Maika Endo, business coach and former owner of an award-winning spa in Beijing, which she managed remotely from 4,000 miles away. Maika has so much experience as a small business owner and a unique approach to building a business that sustains you while healing others. Born in Japan, Maika is currently based in Turkey and has lived all over the world including China, France, and the US. She’s the host of the Business Clarity Podcast and the author ...

52 | How to Use Reels for More Patients with Lindsey Thompson

February 16, 2023 19:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

Welcome back! Today I’m talking to acupuncturist Lindsey Thompson about making Instagram reels an effective and manageable marketing approach for your practice. I’ve been following Lindsey and her content creation online for a LONG time. At least 5 or 6 years. She runs multiple businesses, including a very successful private practice and an online nutrition program teaching patients how to integrate TCM dietary therapy into their lives. 🎉 And today I’m releasing a brand-new PDA course, t...

How to Use Reels for More Patients with Lindsey Thompson

February 16, 2023 19:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

Welcome back! Today I’m talking to acupuncturist Lindsey Thompson about making Instagram reels an effective and manageable marketing approach for your practice. I’ve been following Lindsey and her content creation online for a LONG time. At least 5 or 6 years. She runs multiple businesses, including a very successful private practice and an online nutrition program teaching patients how to integrate TCM dietary therapy into their lives. 🎉 And today I’m releasing a brand-new PDA course, t...

The Business of Practice with Mandy Gratzer

February 13, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MB

This week I'm chatting with acupuncturist and practice growth strategist Mandy Grazter, who's based in sunny Australia. This is our THIRD attempt at recording this episode, and I'm thrilled it worked out. Our first two interviews were disrupted by an impossibly bad internet connection and a serious house flood, so it's a relief and a pleasure to finally bring you Mandy! Mandy helps new acupuncturists in particular get set up to run and market their practices with confidence. In this epis...

51 | The Business of Practice with Mandy Gratzer

February 13, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MB

This week I'm chatting with acupuncturist and practice growth strategist Mandy Grazter, who's based in sunny Australia. This is our THIRD attempt at recording this episode, and I'm thrilled it worked out. Our first two interviews were disrupted by an impossibly bad internet connection and a serious house flood, so it's a relief and a pleasure to finally bring you Mandy! Mandy helps new acupuncturists in particular get set up to run and market their practices with confidence. In this epis...

Consistency an Authenticity on Instagram with Godfrey Fayne

January 24, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Today I’m talking with acupuncturist Godfrey Fayne all about Instagram. Godfrey recently graduated from the Pacific College of Health Sciences in California with his doctorate (congrats!) and in the last year of school, he decided to really lean into content creation for his Instagram account (@gtheapprentice), which is how I discovered his account. He shares fun and helpful Reels about Chinese medicine that resonate with patients and practitioners alike. Godfrey really shines in his abil...

Consistency and Authenticity on Instagram with Godfrey Fayne

January 24, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Today I’m talking with acupuncturist Godfrey Fayne all about Instagram. Godfrey recently graduated from the Pacific College of Health Sciences in California with his doctorate (congrats!) and in the last year of school, he decided to really lean into content creation for his Instagram account (@gtheapprentice), which is how I discovered his account. He shares fun and helpful Reels about Chinese medicine that resonate with patients and practitioners alike. Godfrey really shines in his abil...

50 | Consistency and Authenticity on Instagram with Godfrey Fayne

January 24, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Today I’m talking with acupuncturist Godfrey Fayne all about Instagram. Godfrey recently graduated from the Pacific College of Health Sciences in California with his doctorate (congrats!) and in the last year of school, he decided to really lean into content creation for his Instagram account (@gtheapprentice), which is how I discovered his account. He shares fun and helpful Reels about Chinese medicine that resonate with patients and practitioners alike. Godfrey really shines in his abil...

Clarity, Confidence and Advocacy in Your Acupuncture Career with Nell Smircina

January 12, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

Welcome back! Today I'm speaking with Nell Smircina, DAOM, an acupuncturist and advocate whose goal is to transform our industry. Dr. Nell is an advocate, practitioner and consultant. She's built and scaled her practice and is passionate about sharing lessons learned (and continued learning!). She's currently completing her Executive MBA, with the objective of continuing forward movement for our medicine in the healthcare delivery system. She's a columnist for Acupuncture Today, the Vice ...

49 | Clarity, Confidence and Advocacy in Your Acupuncture Career with Nell Smircina

January 12, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MB

Welcome back! Today I'm speaking with Nell Smircina, DAOM, an acupuncturist and advocate whose goal is to transform our industry. Dr. Nell is an advocate, practitioner and consultant. She's built and scaled her practice and is passionate about sharing lessons learned (and continued learning!). She's currently completing her Executive MBA, with the objective of continuing forward movement for our medicine in the healthcare delivery system. She's a columnist for Acupuncture Today, the Vice ...

48 | How to Get More Acupuncture Patient Referrals from MDs with Elie Cole

December 20, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

Happy Holidays! Today I'm talking with Ellie Cole, an acupuncturist in Oregon, about how to get more patient referrals from not just MDs, but all by biomedical professionals.  This is the third time I’ve interviewed Elie, and I'm always so grateful for how generous she is with her advice and suggestions on this topic. We really dig in deep in this episode and talk about: How to get in front of more MDs What kind of questions are they're likely to ask once you have the opportunity to spea...

How to Get More Acupuncture Patient Referrals from MDs with Elie Cole

December 20, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

Happy Holidays! Today I'm talking with Ellie Cole, an acupuncturist in Oregon, about how to get more patient referrals from not just MDs, but all by biomedical professionals.  This is the third time I’ve interviewed Elie, and I'm always so grateful for how generous she is with her advice and suggestions on this topic. We really dig in deep in this episode and talk about: How to get in front of more MDs What kind of questions are they're likely to ask once you have the opportunity to spea...

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