#113 - From Classroom to Clinic: Entering the Real World of Acupuncture

About this episode

This episode discusses the transition from acupuncture education to practice, featuring insights from new acupuncturists and students.

💌 Sign up for my FREE weekly newsletter where I share exclusive content I don't share anywhere else. Starting out in practice comes with excitement, uncertainty, and a steep learning curve—especially when technology and visibility are part of the equation. In this episode, I welcome back Matt and Liga to reflect on their growth since their last episode and share what life really looks like as a new acupuncturist, and a senior acupuncture student. We talk candidly about the challenges of...

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Host: Clara Cohen

Guests: Matt, Liga

Topics covered

• acupuncture
• Chinese medicine
• new practitioners
• challenges in practice
• student experiences

Keywords

• acupuncture
• Chinese medicine
• new acupuncturist
• student challenges
• practice growth

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