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  http://www.chinesemedicinethatworks.com/registration-for-motor-points-feb-2 https://www.facebook.com/DanDominguezL.Ac/ Dan Dominguez, L.Ac. received his Bachelor degree in Exercise Physiology and Strength and Conditioning from Saginaw Valley State University, and a Masters of Science in Acupuncture from Finger Lakes school of Acupuncture and Oriental medicine. His past experiences working with high level athletes including Olympic athletes and NFL players during their preparation for the NFL combine and tryouts. Today Dan works for the Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He started the program for the orthopedic department and is now the center’s first full time acupuncturist. Dan utilizes traditional styles of Acupuncture along with more recently developed motor and trigger points, and includes rehabilitation, orthopedic assessment, and sports medicine in his practice. In his spare time, Dan volunteers his acupuncture skills by treating at marathons, triathlons and major Crossfit events.

On this episode AJ sits down with Dr Krista Burns from the American Posture Institute. She introduces the Posture Neurologist Certificate Program. The program can be a great way get better results, build business and help with care plans.    POSTURE NEUROLOGIST COURSE SIGN UP

Disclaimer: By interviewing Michael I am in no way saying I am for or against vaccines. The intentions of this interview was to get knowledge for all of us acupuncturists so when a patients asks us what their options are or where can they get more information we are prepared for that. 

On this episode AJ sits down with Cheryl Janis who runs a design company strictly to help health and wellness offices increase revenue. Cheryl shares 5 easy tips for health care offices and treatment rooms to increase Revenue.   http://cheryljanisdesigns.com/

In this podcast, AJ sits down with Neil Maki to discuss how acupuncture can affect sports performance.  Neil walks us through his extensive literature research on how acupuncture is currently being applied to sports performance.  While his doctorate capstone project focused on the effects of acupuncture on pitching in baseball, he has extended this knowledge in a small proof-of-principle study for improving athletic performance with promising results. He generously shares the protocol he has used for his study and discusses theories about the mechanism of action for the effect of acupuncture in sports performance. The information that Neil presents in this podcast highlights a virtually untapped area for the use of acupuncture in sports that goes beyond injury treatment and recovery.   About Neil:  Dr. Neil Maki is an Exercise Physiologist and Chinese Medical Practitioner out of Marina Del Rey, CA.  Neil began his career with a Master’s degree in Exercise Science from Oakland University in Rochester Hills, MI.  He went on to complete both his Masters and Doctoral education in Chinese Medicine from Emperor’s College in Santa Monica, CA.  He is a member of a team of practitioners out of Los Angeles area who offer a unique, concierge-style service of Chinese Medicine. This allows him to go directly to the athletes he works with and delivery quality care in situ.   Contact Neil at: Neil71360@aol.com http://lamobileacu.com/   Or on Facebook/Messenger: Neil Maki in Marina Del Rey, CA   Find Articles by Neil including the original literature review here: http://www.alternativesforhealing.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Athletic-Performance-Effect-of-Acupuncture-_-Baseball-Pitching.pdf   http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=32820

In this podcast, AJ speaks with the very prolific Brad Whisnant about the theory behind distal needling utilized by Master Tung and Dr Richard Tan.  Brad gives us a taster of how Tung/Tan points can be integrated into current clinical practice to enhance treatment.  Brad also sneaks in some practice management and mindset gems that round out the interview nicely.   About Brad Whisnant, DOAM  Brad Whisnant graduated from OCOM in 2007 and finished his doctoral studies at Emperors College in 2011. After graduation he spent two years traveling and volunteering while he honed his skills.  In 2009, Brad and his wife opened Pin Point Acupuncture in St. Helens, OR, and he, also, runs the nonprofit organization Acupuncture Volunteer. When not in the clinic, Brad travels the world teaching Master Tung/Richard Tan theory and application in his completely relatable style.  In addition to seminars, Brad is the author of 6 books on Tung point theory and application focusing mainly on pain management to help boost the revenue of the reader’s acupuncture clinic.  He has recently shifted his focus from writing to producing online seminars that are full of information that can be used in your clinic today.  The even better news is that they are very reasonably priced and include free information on needling techniques for Tung points and clinic hacks.    For more information on Brad, visit: http://www.pinpointclinic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/BradWhisnantSeminars/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-whisnant-2b27b971 https://twitter.com/bradwhisnant?lang=en    Find Brad’s books here: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Brad-Whisnant/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ABrad%20Whisnant   For access to Brad’s online seminars, visit: http://bradwhisnant.com/?_ga=1.2125424.1911207241.1480444122 http://www.elotus.org/bio/brad-whisnant-daom-lac   For more information about Brad’s nonprofit, Acupuncture Volunteer, contact him: bradwhisnant@hotmail.com

In this episode, AJ sits down with Dr. Sara Poldmae.  Sara is a successful practioner with 18 years of experience as a holistic healer to her name.  One of her goals in creating an acupuncture practice was to be able to employ other acupuncturists.  Sara speaks with AJ about how she was able to build a practice that supports two additional acupuncturists.  She emphasizes the need for understanding what your end goal is and knowing how to create productive boundaries in creating your dream practice.  In addition, Sara talks about her business coaching practice.  She outlines her unique style which focuses on business analytics and strategizing how best to move her clients’ practices to the next level.   About Dr Sara Poldmae:   Sara is the owner of Meadow Hill Wellness, located in Annapolis, MD.  She has been practicing acupuncture and holistic healing for 18 years and recently returned to studies to complete her Doctorate at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego.  In order to help other practioners and promote Chinese medicine, she began Acupuncture Business Coach in 2015.   To learn more about Sara, visit: http://www.meadowhillwellness.com/   Find out more about her Business Coaching: http://www.acupuncturebusinesscoach.com/

In this episode, AJ sits down with Whitfield Reaves, a pioneer in the field of Acupuncture Sports Medicine. During his interview, Whitfield provides insight into the techniques he has used to build his successful practice and marketing strategies that have worked for him throughout his career.  The hints he offers provide a unique approach to attracting both athletes and the general public to your practice with an emphasis on specialization and education.   About Whitfield Reaves: For 35 years Whitfield has run a successful practice focusing on integrating traditional acupuncture with Western orthopedics.  He has worked with some of the most elite athletes in the world using this combination of anatomical assessment and Eastern treatment protocols.  He brings his distinctive style to his students in seminars held around the world and through the Acupuncture Sports Medicine Apprenticeship program in Oakland and in Maui. In addition to his extensive teaching schedule, Whitfield provides his unique treatment protocols in his book, The Acupuncture Handbook for Sports Injury and Pain.   Learn more about Whitfield including his seminars and the Acupuncture Sports Medicine Apprenticeship Program: http://www.whitfieldreaves.com/ http://www.theacupuncturehandbook.com   Short CEU webinars featuring Whitfield through Eastern Currents: http://www.easterncurrents.ca/learning/earn-ceus/recorded-courses/acupuncture-sports-medicine-webinar-series   Purchase Whitfield’s book, The Acupuncture Handbook for Sports Injury and Pain: http://whitfieldreaves.com/publications/purchase/  

In this podcast, AJ talks with Lorne Brown about the keys to hiring an associate.  Lorne gives us some valuable hints on how to find the right associate that fits your practice and ideology.  He provides some great insight on his initial mistakes in hiring associates, and outlines how to not repeat his errors. As a bonus, Lorne is hiring at his Canadian clinic, Acubalance.  Listen for a call for applicants at the end of the podcast!!   Learn more abouth Lorne’s clinic, Acubalance Wellness Center: http://www.acubalance.ca/   Find a vast amount of CEU (Prod Seminars) and free seminars (Medigogy) at: http://www.prodseminars.net/ http://www.medigogy.com/                                                 If you haven’t already picked up Lorne’s amazing book, “Missing the Point: What Acupuncturists Fail…and What They Need to Know to Succeed”, find it here: http://missingthepointbook.com/   About Lorne: Dr. Lorne Brown is the Clinical Director of Acubalance Wellness Centre, and the Founder of Pro D Seminars, Medigogy and the Integrative Fertility Symposium. After a career as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Lorne received his Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Vancouver’s International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Lorne has extensive postgraduate training in gynecology, obstetrics, and reproductive medicine. Internationally known for his ground-breaking work as an educator and advocate for integrated fertility care, Lorne was the first Canadian to be a certified fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM). Dr. Brown has successfully integrated his entrepreneurial skills and background as a CPA with his passion for Chinese Medicine, establishing a very successful fertility practice (Acubalance.ca) and pioneering online continuing education through Pro D Seminars and Medigogy.com for the continued success of Chinese Medicine Practitioners world-wide.

In today’s podcast, AJ sits down for a second time with Michelle McGlade to talk about moving through fear as you transition from employee to business owner.  Michelle addresses the fears associated with becoming a business owner.  She stresses the ultimate need to know your “why”--your ultimate vision.  When you know the “why” and your mission, your decisions become less rooted in fear and, everything is easier.  Michelle began her wellness career as a licensed acupuncturist and has moved her entrepreneurial skills to an online marketplace and business coaching for wellness entrepreneurs.  She walked the path of successful clinic owner and is happy to share her experience in becoming a business owner.  Ultimately, she made a choice to close down her practice to launch her online community.  She continues to help wellness practitioners find their footing with her online business coaching platform and her book, "Unstoppable:  Strategies to Launch and Grow your Holistic Practice".   Connect with Michelle at: www.michellemcglade.com   For information to start and grow your holistic practice, Michelle’s book “Unstoppable” is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Unstoppable-Strategies-Launch-Holistic-Practice-ebook/dp/B016V5W6UO#nav-subnav

In this episode, AJ speaks with Dr. Anthony Lombardi, a chiropractor, licensed acupuncturist, and owner of Hamilton Back Clinic, an integrative clinic in Ontario, Canada.  He received his training in medical acupuncture at MacMasters University where he now is a senior instructor.  Anthony introduces us to his musculoskeletal assessment system, Exstore.  With this system, the practitioner is able to improve musculoskeletal function within minutes by focusing on the girdle stabilizers and releasing motor inhibition at the neuromuscular junctions. Exstore provides a standardized system that produces consistent results quickly and efficiently.   For more information on Dr. Anthony Lombardi and the Exstore assessment system, visit:   www.exstore.ca www.acupuncturemotorpoints.com www.hamiltonbackclinic.com   You can contact Anthony directly at: exstore@USA.com

In this episode, AJ sits down with Kirsten Hurder-Karchmer. Kirsten is the Founder and CEO of an innovative herb company called Conceivable. Her herbal line approaches a women’s constitution during each phase of her cycle, allowing a more targeted approach to addressing the patient’s underlying make-up, regulating her cycle, and promoting fertility.  In addition, Kirstin and her team spent a year developing a powerful conception app based on Chinese Medicine. This unique platform offers a customized constitutional diagnosis for each phase of a woman’s cycle, menu plans, behavior modification tools, and other features that promote a healthy cycle and improve fertility. Recent data has shown that 30% of women who used the Conceivable platform plus the appropriate herbs for 90 days became pregnant.  For clinicians, Kirsten has also created a subscription plan where clinics can use the Conceivable platform for a small monthly payment and get a referral fee for Conceivable herbs prescribed to their patients.   At the end of the podcast, Kirsten makes a call to action to acupuncturists.  Her thought provoking exercise will extend you past your comfort zone and help you grow exponentially as a practitioner and person while you are able to help so many more patients.   To find out more about Kirsten and Conceivable, visit: www.conceivable.com   Or email her at (make sure you let her know you heard her on AOF!): Kirsten@conceivable.com   To order from the Conceivable herbal line, go to: www.shop.conceivable.com   In addition, Kirsten will be offering a free online seminar with Medigogy.com within the next month, where she will discuss the ins and outs of hiring, firing, and managing an associate. Sign up with Medigogy for the most current updates. www.Medigogy.com

In this podcast, AJ sits down with Nicholas Haines, a 35 year veteran of Chinese Medicine. Nick has a successful complementary health center in Nottingham (UK), is the co-founder of the Northern College of Acupuncture in York, and the founder of the Five Institute, which offers webinars and practice development based on individual 5 element profiles.  Nick explains how he formed a 6mo-2yr waiting list without traditional marketing.  He shows listeners a different way of non-marketing that involves creating your personal “Legend” as a platform to attracting your ideal client.    To learn more about Nick Haines, visit the following sites: www.nicholas-haines.com www.fiveinstitute.com

On this episode AJ sits down with Dimitri Boules an acupuncturist from Queens, New York. Dimitri recently authored and released a clinic manual called the Oak Point Method. He shares his clinic secrets that has helped him build a very successful pain management and sports injury clinic. He goes through step by step processes from assessments to treatments of different sports injuries.  Grab your copy here - http://www.amazon.com/Oak-Point-Method-R-T-Successful/dp/0692600876/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461452834&sr=8-1&keywords=the+oak+point+method

On this episode AJ sits down with Jeffrey Schifanelli. An acupuncturist from Savannah, Ga. He had built a thriving business in St. Augustine Fl but recently relocated and is in his rebuilding stage.Jeffrey and AJ talk about his methods of how he built his successful business in St Aug and his ideas and strategies going into his new business.    http://clinic-physique.com/    

On this Episode AJ sits down with Ginger Reed. She is a Doctor of Veterinary medicine who has devoted her entire practice to TCVM. She own Equipuncture located in Austin, Texas. She shares her education, and how she fell in love with acupuncture and why she treats animals with Chinese Medicine. She mentions where vets learn about TCVM, and what she treats on a daily day.  Ginger has been a fan of AOF for a while and connected with AJ through social media. If you want to share your story and knowledge please reach out to AJ.   https://www.facebook.com/equipuncture/ http://equi-puncture.com/    

Lorne Brown shares with us his experience of 16 years in the acupuncture field. He also shares his now book Missing the Point: Why Acupuncturists Fail and What They Need to Know to Succeed.  Check out Lorne's amazing website ProD seminars where we can get CEU credits from amazing teachers at very lost prices - http://www.prodseminars.net/?a_aid=564e00f190a08 Buy Lorne's book here - http://missingthepointbook.com/ About Lorne:  LORNE BROWN B.SC., CPA, DR.TCM, FABORM, CHT Dr. Lorne Brown is the Clinical Director of Acubalance Wellness Centre, and the Founder of Pro D Seminars,Medigogy and the Integrative Fertility Symposium. After a career as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Lorne received his Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Vancouver’s International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Lorne has extensive postgraduate training in gynecology, obstetrics, and reproductive medicine. Internationally known for his ground-breaking work as an educator and advocate for integrated fertility care, Lorne was the first Canadian to be a certified fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM). Dr. Brown has successfully integrated his entrepreneurial skills and background as a CPA with his passion for Chinese Medicine, establishing a very successful fertility practice (Acubalance.ca) and pioneering online continuing education through Pro D Seminars and Medigogy.com for the continued success of Chinese Medicine Practitioners world-wide. In 2012, Lorne published the Acubalance Fertility Dietwhich is made available for free through the Acubalance website. The latest addition to his bucket list is the March 2016 release of his latest book, called Missing the Point: Why Acupuncturists Fail and what they Need to Know to Succeed.

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In this episode AJ sits down with Sam Collins on of the American Acupuncture Council. He is a Chiropractor and has built a career in educating acupuncturists about insurance. AJ previously recorded this interview for another project he was working on. That project is no longer moving forward. A ton of valuable info Sam shares so listen in!

On this episode AJ sits down with Michelle McGlade of www.michellemcglade.com  She shares 5 tips on starting a business in the acupuncture field.  Fill out AJs coaching form here - Coaching About Michelle: Michelle McGlade is a Business Strategist and best-selling author of the bookUnstoppable: Strategies to Launch and Grow Your Holistic Practice. A former 6-figure clinic owner with corporate prowess, Michelle teaches entrepreneurs in the wellness industry how to accelerate their business growth to the levels that match their dreams. Her extensive list of qualifications includes her Masters of Acupuncture from Northwestern Health Sciences University, her Masters in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, and her Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Studies from the University of St. Thomas. Michelle is also a Certified Massage Therapist from the Colorado School of Healing Arts, a Licensed and Registered Acupuncturist by the Minnesota State Medical Board, and a Certified Acupuncturist by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.