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How Do You Go From Acupuncture Skeptic To Acupuncture Professional?

To say I was an Acupuncture skeptic would be an understatement. I was a scientist, after all.

Affiliate Information for Acupuncturists

Learn how to maximize your websites earning potential by understanding how affiliate programs work.

Build Your Acupuncture Website in Chinese!

SiteBuildIt!, the premier Do-It-Yourself Website Software Company is now available in multiple languages, including Chinese. Look!

Contact Me if you have questions. Your Acupuncture Website is an essential marketing tool. Make sure it is constructed right!

Google Adsense for Acupuncturists

How to use google adsense for acupuncturists who want to earn a passive income.

How Much Do Acupuncturists Earn?

If you want to join the acupuncture profession, you should know how much money acupuncturists earn.

Passive Income for Acupuncturists

Acupuncturists are uniquely posistioned to create multiple streams of income. What are the best sources and resources to develop passive income for acupuncturists?

The Pin Doctor Show

The Yellow Emperor has arrived! Watch Mats Sexton's "The Pin Doctor Show" as he documents Huang Di's twenty-first century Chinese Medicine advice.

"Never Market Again": Marketing Strategies Just For Acupuncturists

Get your copy of "Never Market Again" and learn easy and practical steps to effectively market your acupuncture practice. Burton Kent provides the best marketing system I have seen so far.

"Acupuncture Marketing for Dummies"

Actually the real title of Burton Kent's new book for Acupuncturists is, Never Market Again, and it is going to be the next must-have book for all Acupuncturists who want a steady stream of patients walking through their door.

I had the honor of reading an advanced copy of "Never Market Again" and I can whole-heartedly recommend this book for Acupuncturists looking for easy and effective ways to market their acupuncture services.

Burton Kent of AcupunctureClinicMarketing.com uses his years of experience and expertise in marketering with his understanding of the acupuncture profession, and provides a simple and effective system for attracting a steady stream of patients.

For more information read My Interview with Burton Kent.

South Baylo University

South Baylo University(SBU) is the largest Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine institution in the United States. SBU's Master's Program is the

Acupuncturists Guide To Practical Acupuncture Business Management & Training

Use Insights For Acupuncturists practical guidance and information to integrate "Healer Mind" with "Business Mind", and build a strong foundation for your Successful Acupuncture Practice.

Best DIY Acupuncture Website Software

"Site Build It!" is the Best company for Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Acupuncture Website Software.

Squeeze Page Software

The easiest to use squeeze page software to help you build a customer list and maximize conversions.

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Acupuncturist Help Request

Complete the Acupuncturist Help Request Form to receive help with your acupuncture website, business, or any aspect of marketing and management.

The Pin Doctor Show is Back!

Your Acupuncture Website

Resources and recommendations to help you build your acupuncture website.

Lok-Yee Kung

Lok Yee Kung made Nevada the first state in the union to legalize the practice of acupuncture and oriental medicine in 1973. There may be other

Kevin Doherty, LAc, MS

No one has single-handedly done more to help acupuncturists market their practice in an easy cost-effective way than Kevin Doherty, LAc, MS.

Dr. Leon Hammer, M.D.

I encountered Dr. Hammer's first book, Dragon Rises Red Bird Flies in my first semester of acupuncture school. It was not a casual read; I found

The Yellow Emperor Live & in Person with Mats Sexton, LAc

Imagine if Huang Di, the Yellow Emperor, appeared in the office of an average twenty-first century acupuncturist and his loyal receptionist. This is exactly what is chronicled in Mats Sexton's new "TV series", The Pin Doctor Show. Mats brings ancient medicine to the modern world in the the comedic spirit of Monty Python. It's great to know there are creative acupuncturists out there getting the wisdom of Chinese Medicine to the masses. Enjoy!

Kiiko Matsumoto

When I entered acupuncture school, I had no idea it was such a deep and broad profession with so many different perspectives and interpretations. I

OCOM is Honored with the AOM School of the Year Award!

The AAAOM hands out the 2007 awards.

Dr John H. F. Shen

Somehow, early in my practice about 10 years ago, I was lucky enough to come into contact with Dr. John Shen. At the time, I didn't know that this was

Cathy Delis, Bob Flaws

Cathy Delis, was one of my first instructors at Emperor's College of TCM in Santa Monica, CA, and inspiration in my practice of acupuncture and

Janet Konefal

Janet Konefal is the 1st person who ever did acupuncture on me. Last I knew she was at the Univ. of Miami School of Medicine. I met her at an NLP

TCM on the Radio!

If you haven't already, check out Chinese Medicine Tools. It is a great website based out of Canada that provides loads of tools, tips, and resources for acupuncturists. My favorite part is "CMT Radio", a series of podcasts that include informative debates and interviews. The podcasts feature Bob Flaws, Randine Lewis, Michael Tierra, Peter Deadman, and a host of other Heroes of the TCM profession. Check it out!

Dr. Miriam Lee

Dr. Miriam Lee is my hero. Her book, Insights of a Senior Acupuncturist, overwhelmed me when I first read it as a student. For such a little book, it

Medical Acupuncture: Training and Qualifications of Physicians

What are the facts about board certification for doctors who provide medical acupuncture?

The Best Acupuncture School

How do you find the best acupuncture school for you?

Tips, Tools, and Resources For Acupuncturists

Where to find the best (mostly free) resources for acupuncturists.

Almost Free Acupuncture Business Cards

Nothing is absolutely free but you can get good quality acupuncture business cards very cheaply.

Build Your Acupuncture Practice

Resources to help you build your acupuncture practice.

Your Acupuncture Business Plan Starts With Knowing Yourself

Do not write a formal acupuncture business plan until you understand the type of practitioner you want to be.

Website Marketing Ideas and Strategies

Your website marketing plan is as important as your business plan.

Important Tips on How to Name Your Acupuncture Practice

What you name your acupuncture practice can affect your business success.

Time Management Tips & Strategies for a Successful Acupuncture Practice

If "time is money" then your acupuncture business success depends on effective time management.

Acupuncture Yellow Pages

Cost-effective tips and advice for your acupuncture yellow pages listing.

Marketing Methods for Acupuncturists

Learn which acupuncture marketing methods are good investments.

Marketing Your Acupuncture Practice

What is the biggest marketing mistake most acupuncturists make?

Acupuncturists Helping Acupuncturists

There are many Great Acupuncturists providing helpful information and unique resources. Check them out!

Free Business Plan Resources

You do not have to spend any money to use these great FREE business plan resources.

Acupuncture Statistics Don't Lie. Or Do They?

Acupuncture statistics can be deceiving. Learn about the one that haunts acupuncture students and graduates alike.

Develop a Blueprint for Your Acupuncture Practice

Learn the 3 parts of a successful acupuncture practice blueprint.

Acupuncture Business Plan Basics

Acupuncturists rarely write a business plan, but there are advantages to going through the business planning process.

Acupuncture Business Management Basics

Use these acupuncture business management tips and resources to strengthen your acupuncture practice.

Know The Facts About Acupuncturists

Be an informed acupuncturist. Learn the facts about the acupuncture profession.

Why the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine is the Best School on the Planet

Maybe I'm just a bit biased, but I do believe the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine is the best acupuncture program on Earth.

What Makes You A Successful Acupuncturist?

My goal was to be a successful acupuncturist. But nothing prepared me for the challenges of opening my own acupuncture practice.

The History of Acupuncture in America

You cannot talk about the history of acupuncture in the United States without talking about my Hero, Miriam Lee.