AcuPro - The Wonders of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

Author: Clara Cohen

Welcome to AcuPro, a show dedicated to making Chinese medicine & acupuncture easy to grasp and fun to learn.Hi, Im your host, Clara Cohen. I support practitioners & students like you in changing the world one patient at a time. My goal is to share my passion for TCM and empower YOU to achieve superior patient care.I love to showcase the amazing benefits of Acupuncture, because after all, Chinese medicine ROCKS!I created FREE Chinese medicine treatment protocols, Acupuncture case studies, free online TCM courses, and over 500 educational videos on my website resource page. You can access it all at AcuProAcademy.comThis podcast is an extension of all my other content creation! You'll listen to amazing Chinese medicine guests (and beyond!) through fun and educational interviews. And you'll listen to my solo episodes where I share my 20 years of experience as a licensed acupuncturist and 15 years of teaching future practitioners! Follow the show and leave a rating or a review, so other people can discover this podcast as well.Connect with me! I also create daily content on all my social media at @AcuProAcademy 
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#130 - TCM's Biggest Debates: Dry Needling, Cultural Appropriation & AI
Wednesday, 1 July, 2026

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else.Okay, so today's a little bit different, and honestly, I'm a little bit nervous.In this episode, for the first time ever, I am discussing the biggest debates in the TCM world: dry needling vs acupuncture, cultural appropriation in Chinese medicine, and whether AI could replace practitioners. My goal is not to tell you what to think. My goal is to just get us talking and understand each other behind these debates while encouraging thoughtful, open-minded dialogue.In this episode, you’ll learn: • The key differences between dry needling and acupuncture, including training, philosophy, and treatment approach • Why treating the whole person matters beyond symptom relief and trigger points • A thoughtful perspective on cultural appropriation, respect, and honouring TCM’s Chinese roots • How AI tools can support research, learning, and clinic systems, without replacing human connection and clinical reasoningWhether you strongly agree, disagree, or are still forming your opinion, this episode invites deeper reflection on the future of Chinese medicine and modern practice 💜☯️ More AcuPro Episodes you'll love:The Future of Fertility with Kirsten KarchmerCultivating Healthy Patient Boundaries and Clinic Expectations with Kenton SefcikThe BEST ways to grow as a practitioner are NOT what you think! with Dr. Drew Jamieson➡️ Visit the show notes for all the links mentioned in this episode!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! 💜And connect with @AcuProAcademy on all social media!