by Administrator | May 19, 2026 | Talking-TCM
What starts as “just trying to survive acupuncture school” slowly becomes something deeper. In this honest guest post, Julie Tattrie-Johnson shares how Traditional Chinese Medicine helped her understand anxiety, nervous system overwhelm, and the fear of failure—not just in theory, but in her own life. From shaky commutes to herbal formulas and finding connection in clinic, this is a story about learning to heal while learning medicine.
by Lacey Park | May 13, 2026 | Acupuncture College Chaos
I came to acupuncture school expecting needles, meridians, and point location—not to fall in love with Tui Na. But the more I use Chinese medical bodywork in student clinic and cosmetic acupuncture, the more I realize some of the best treatments start long before the first needle goes in.
by Lacey Park | Jan 31, 2026 | Acupuncture Marketing
If you’re in school, in clinic, and quietly panicking that your website doesn’t look “professional enough,” this is your permission slip. You don’t need a perfect brand or a weekly blog schedule. You need a simple, honest place for people to land while you learn medicine. Your website is allowed to be in school too.
by Lacey Park | Dec 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Acupuncture school in December is a full-contact sport. You’re studying for finals, wrapping gifts at midnight, memorizing channels between kids’ concerts, and trying not to cry when someone asks if you’re “ready for Christmas.” This is a love letter to every woman learning TCM while juggling holidays, real life, and the pure chaos of becoming a practitioner.
