I create Chinese medicine & acupuncture content, for students and practitioners making it easy to grasp and fun to learn!

I provide tons of free TCM resources, online continuing education courses, "Made Easy" TCM books and PDFs.
➡️ You can access it all on my website: acuproacademy.com/

My aim is to educate, inspire and entertain acupuncture practitioners and students, by providing great online content, including blog posts, videos, books, online courses and so much more!

I am honoured that my content has reached acupuncture & TCM Rock Stars all over the world, making an impact with their patients! ☯️

The feedback for each of my 3 books has blown me away! ⬇️
Here's what Michelle says: "I don't go to work without my AcuPoints Made Easy & Chinese Medicine Made Easy Books on my desk. This third one Chinese Medicine Treatments Made Easy will take centre stage!"



AcuPro Academy

Last chance to SAVE! Only $217 until May26th, 11:55 pm (PST)
Save $80 - that’s 25% off. After that, the price will goes up to $297

Most of us didn’t get enough hands-on Musculoskeletal training in school, and that gap shows up fast in the treatment room.

Stop guessing! Learn how to assess, needle, and treat the shoulder, chest, and upper arm with clarity and precision. Join Dr. Rebecca Stephens in her Part 3 of the Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Manual Online course. 

✔ Recorded Training with Close-Up DEMOS
✔ 6 CEUs - Certificate
✔ 7 day money back guarantee

These 3 Bonuses are included:
🎁 BONUS 1: A Full Extra Hour of Content on the shoulder ($50)
🎁 BONUS 2: Advanced Bone Pecking Techniques ($79)
🎁 BONUS 3: Cheat Sheet Infographic ($60)

"I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this course to anyone looking to integrate MSK needling into their practice, definitely an asset!" ~ Dr. Ashley Bilodeau

💥 Final Hours: Save 25% – Only $217
After May 26th, the sale ends and the price go up to $297.

Missed Parts 1 & 2 (lower body)?
👉 Save $140 on the full 3-course bundle, available until May 26 only

Click below to join now before it’s too late:
www.acuproacademy.ca/the-acupuncture-musculoskelet…

#MSK #musculoskeletalpain #frozenshoulder #acupuncture #mskacupuncture #onlinecourse

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Saturday Quiz Yourself 💫 A patient with Dampness and Phlegm has tinnitus that feels like her ears are clogged. What is your treatment? Check out my video on the TOP AcuPoints for Damp and Phlegm here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Fgwi...

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😴 Somnolence in TCM
When a patient feels a constant need to sleep even after long hours of rest, we’re not just looking at fatigue, but a deeper imbalance affecting the Shen and Qi dynamics.

🌿 Definition:
Persistent drowsiness which ranges from low energy to more severe states like narcolepsy, where sleep does not restore vitality.

⚖️ Common Causes:
- Alcohol or drug use
- Trauma
- Chronic illness
- Hypothyroidism
- Overeating / poor diet → Spleen dysfunction

👉 Often linked to SP Qi deficiency, Dampness, or KD deficiency failing to support alertness

🎯 Treatment Options:
👂 Ear acupuncture points HT, SP, KD & Endocrine

💡 Clinical tip: Differentiate between deficiency (Qi/Yang Xu) vs. excess (Damp/Phlegm obstructing clear Yang). This is key to restoring mental clarity and energy.

🌱 If you enjoy these clear, clinical pearls, check out my Chinese Medicine Treatments Made Easy, an illustrated guide to over 160 common syndromes:
👉 acupro-academy.mykajabi.com/chinese-medicine-Treat…

#TCMDiagnosis #Somnolence #SpleenQiDeficiency #Dampness #AcupunctureStudents #ChineseMedicineMadeEasy #AcuProAcademy

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💚The Gallbladder channel is one of the most clinically powerful (and often underutilized) channels in Chinese medicine.
In this episode, I am breaking down the Gallbladder meridian and its 44 acupuncture points, exploring its role in decision-making, courage, musculoskeletal health, and Shaoyang dynamics.
From its zigzagging pathway across the body to its deep connection with the Liver, this is your go-to clinical guide to mastering the GB channel.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• The key functions of the Gallbladder in TCM (qi movement, tendons/ligaments, bile, and emotional balance)
• The full channel pathway, including branches to the ear, Dai Mai, and Liver connection via GB41
• Must-know clinical points like GB34, GB37, GB40–41, and GB44 for pain, headaches, hormones, and more
• How to treat common conditions like migraines, Bell’s palsy, TMJ, insomnia, hypertension, and when to use caution (e.g. GB21 in pregnancy)
If you want to sharpen your channel theory and elevate your point selection, this episode will make the Gallbladder meridian clinically clear and immediately usable.
Listen this on-the-go class all on the Gallbladder meridian in your earbuds here: acuproacademy.com/124-gallbladder-acupoints-meridi…
#gallbladdermeridian #gallbladderchannel #acupuncturestudent #bellspalsy #insomnia #pregnancy

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LV 2 – Your go-to point for calming that fiery Liver energy! 🔥

📍 Location: On the dorsum of the foot, between the 1st and 2nd toes, just on the web margin.

✨ Functions & Indications:
• Drains Liver Fire – for anger, irritability, stress-related insomnia, red eyes, bitter taste, and temporal headaches
• Cools the Blood – helpful in heavy or flooding menstruation
• Extinguishes Internal Wind – used in tremors, dizziness, convulsions, or epilepsy
• Regulates the Lower Jiao – for bladder infections, painful urination, or urine retention

💡 Tip: Combine with LV 3 for a powerful Liver Qi moving and cooling combo (perfect for stress, PMS, or heat symptoms).

🌱If you enjoyed my graphics, check out my "AcuPoints Made Easy" PDF (an illustrated guide for acupuncture points) here: acupro-academy.mykajabi.com/acupoints-made-easy-di…

#LV2 #LiverFire #StressRelief #AcupuncturePoints #TCM

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Feeling unsure when needling the shoulder?

You’re not alone. Most of us didn’t get enough hands-on MSK training in school—and that gap shows up fast in the treatment room.

That’s exactly why my friend and colleague Dr. Rebecca Stephens created part 3 of her
 Acupuncture Musculoskeletal Manual online course

This training focuses on the shoulder, chest, and upper arm using a clear, practical, and clinically grounded approach you can actually apply.
What You’ll Walk Away With:

✔️ Bone-pecking and trigger point techniques, made safe and simple
✔️ Clear posture, ROM, and palpation assessments that guide your treatments
✔️ A blend of TCM + MSK anatomy that finally makes sense
✔️ Step-by-step, close-up video demos you can follow with confidence
✔️ Cheat sheet infographic for quick clinical reference
✔️ 6 CEUs + lifetime access

Whether you’re a student or a practitioner…This course helps you move from: “I think this might work…” to “I know exactly what to do”.

The videos are short, clear, and highly visual, so you can start applying what you learn right away in clinic.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“This is exactly what I was looking for… an excellent course with so much practical value.”
~ Angela, ND

6 CE hours | Lifetime access | 7-day money-back guarantee
💰 25% off during launch — $217 USD (save $80)
⏳ Ends May 26, 2026

Missed Parts 1 & 2 (lower body)?
👉 Save $140 on the full 3-course bundle, available until May 26 only

If musculoskeletal cases, especially the shoulder, have ever felt challenging…
this is the training that helps it finally click.

👉 Learn more and enroll here:
 www.acuproacademy.ca/the-acupuncture-musculoskelet…

#MSK #musculoskeletalpain #frozenshoulder #acupuncture #mskacupuncture #onlinecourse

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Saturday Quiz Yourself 💫 According to TCM, which of the following food choices best supports a patient with Blood Deficiency? Check out my 2 colourful guides on TCM nutrition here: acupro-academy.mykajabi.com/offers/sFGMHzr8/checko…

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Do you lack the confidence to treat pregnancy patients?

Do you want to integrate safe and effective treatment and support for pregnant patients?

I’ve got you covered! Everything from the first to fourth trimester, and more.
Get 6 CEU credits, lifetime access, and support🌹

You'll learn:
🤰 Safety and role of acupuncture during pregnancy from TCM and Western views.

🤰TCM approaches for common pregnancy issues like morning sickness and anxiety.

🤰 Managing complex conditions like sciatica, gestational diabetes, and thyroid issues.

🤰 Pre-birth prep and post-childbirth care, including breech babies and postpartum recovery.


👉 Sign up now and start learning TODAY:
acupro-academy.mykajabi.com/the-complete-pregnancy…

#pregnancysupport #cervicalripening #labourinduction #pregnancycare #onlinecourse #chinesemedicine #acupuncture

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GB 15 💚

📍 Location
2.25 cun lateral to the midline, 0.5 cun within the anterior hairline, directly above the pupil

✨ TCM Actions & Uses
• Clears the nose for sinusitis, rhinitis & congestion
• Brightens the eyes for headache, lacrimation & vertigo
• Expels Wind affecting the head and sensory orifices

🧠 Clinical Pearl
A key local point for sinus + eye symptoms, especially when Wind disrupts the head.

🌱If you enjoyed my graphics, check out my "AcuPoints Made Easy" PDF (an illustrated guide for acupuncture points) here: acupro-academy.mykajabi.com/acupoints-made-easy-di…

#Acupuncture #ChineseMedicine #GallbladderMeridian #TCM

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Saturday Quiz Yourself 💫 Which point is most specifically indicated for occipital headaches due to Tai Yang channel involvement?

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