When Less is More - Re-discovering Acupuncture with Jeff Shearer S09 E13

About this episode

Marie interviews Jeff Shearer about his unique approach to acupuncture using only one needle and its impact on patients.

Jeff Shearer is an Acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist of 31 years clinical experience, currently practicing in Newcastle, Australia (NSW). He has inspired many practitioners through his teaching community, and in today's episode Marie interviews Jeff about why he now so often only uses one needle in practice. What lead to his journey of this type of practice, and how patients respond to this very different type of treatment in Australia. We also discuss important topics for new graduates and students of Acupuncture /herbal medicine programs about learning your craft, discovering the right style for you and so much more. It was my pleasure to have this chat with Jeff as he has so much to give to the Chinese medicine community. whether you are a patient of an acupuncturist, a Chinese medicine hobbyist learner, student of natural medicine or experienced practitioner there is something to be inspired about in this conversation. Jeff can be contacted about his clinic in Newcastle, NSW here: Evolve Natural Medicine: https://evolvenaturalmedicine.com.au/And for practitioners looking to join one of Jeff's courses, find out more here…

People in this episode

Hosts: Marie Hopkinson, Marie

Guest: Jeff Shearer

Topics covered

• Acupuncture
• Chinese herbal medicine
• patient treatment
• practitioner education

Keywords

• Chinese medicine
• natural medicine
• acupuncture training

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Evolve Natural Medicine

Books & works: a Master of International Health

Places: Newcastle, Australia, NSW, Perth, Bayswater, China

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