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 | Mar 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Lately I’ve been noticing how much of the experience of acupuncture college has less to do with workload and more to do with attitude. How I meet change, pressure, clinic, and uncertainty seems to shape my nervous system just as much as studying ever could. This feels like part of the medicine too.
by Lacey Park | Feb 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
How much education is enough when you love learning, want to serve your patients deeply, and know that more schooling won’t necessarily mean more money? This is an honest reflection on the pull to keep studying, the weight of debt and time away from home, and the quiet truth that sometimes “enough for now” is its own kind of wisdom.
