Study Acupuncture with Me

By Dr. Richard Lai DPT L.Ac

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Isn't learning Acupuncture at school confusing? And isn't it hard to find time after class to really get into the material? Here's where I come in! I'm Dr. Richard Lai, Doctor of PT and L.Ac; I'm all about clinical reasoning and rationale when it comes to treating my patients, and through this podcast I bring you educational content that will help you towards clinical success in the healthcare world. Whether you're in school and studying for the boards or out there in the real world, I review theory, points, business and more!

Episode Date
Menopause in TCM — Why It's Never Just One Pattern
May 15, 2026
Blood Stasis — The Pattern That's Almost Never Alone | TCM Explained
May 05, 2026
Why Do Patients Plateau in TCM?
Apr 25, 2026
Stop Looking at the Form — Look at the Patient | The Art of Observation in TCM
Apr 19, 2026
Exploring ADHD Through the Lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Feb 25, 2026
TCM view on Acute vs Chronic conditions: How to treat them correctly
Feb 19, 2026
Why are there so many different Acupuncture Protocols and How do we think safely about them?
Feb 14, 2026
A new definition of burnout in TCM
Feb 10, 2026
Faith + Time = Growth
Feb 07, 2026
Feeling Stuck? How Liver Qi Stagnation Shows Up
Dec 16, 2025
Neck and Shoulder Tension explained by TCM | TCM explained simply
Dec 04, 2025
Why Am I Always Tired After Sleep? Lung Qi Deficiency & Mouth Breathing | TCM Explained Simply
Nov 29, 2025
Plum Pit Qi
Nov 26, 2025
Batching Method— It Can Boost Your Acupuncture Studying
Nov 20, 2025
Why Does Stress Make Your Stomach Feel Heavy and Bloated?
Nov 14, 2025
Why Am I Always Tired? The Spleen’s Role in Fatigue—TCM perspective
Nov 08, 2025
TCM Patterns for Lower Abdominal Pain: Qi Stagnation, Blood Stasis, Cold Accumulation
Nov 05, 2025
How Does the Heart Cause Anxiety? A Friendly Breakdown for Students
Oct 25, 2025
Treating Mixed Patterns: Spleen Qi Deficiency and Damp Accumulation in Real-Life Practice
Oct 18, 2025
TCM vs. Western Physical Exams: What’s the Difference?
Oct 05, 2025
Divergent Channels Made Easy in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Sep 08, 2025
TCM Patterns for Low Libido & Erectile Dysfunction
Aug 05, 2025
Can External Dampness Turn Internal? TCM Diagnosis Explained for Your Boards!
Jul 05, 2025
Don’t Let Stress Derail Your Board Prep: Expert Strategies From a Successful Solo Acupuncturist
Jun 26, 2025
What Every Acupuncture Student Needs to Know About Bi Syndrome—A Friendly Guide
Jun 20, 2025
Could Toxic Relationships Cause Liver Qi Stagnation? What Every TCM Student Needs to Know
Jun 10, 2025
Are You Missing THIS Foundational TCM Principle? Deficiency vs. Excess Explained
Jun 04, 2025
So you failed your Acupuncture Board Exam... Now what?
May 16, 2025
Wind cold vs Wind Heat TCM
Apr 18, 2025
Heart Yin Deficiency
Apr 11, 2025
Lung Yin Deficiency Vs Lung Dryness
Mar 23, 2025
A Sneak Peek into Acupuncture Lung Patterns - Perfect for Students!
Mar 14, 2025
Advice for Acupuncture Students: Staying Positive and Maximizing Your Study Time
Mar 09, 2025
TCM Case Study: Treating Anxiety, Depression, and Insomnia in a 72-Year-Old Female
Dec 03, 2024
Case Study of Stomach Heat: From Symptoms to Treatment
Nov 26, 2024
Dai Mai Explained: Points, Pathways, and Applications for Acupuncturists and Acupuncture Students
Oct 18, 2024
#71 Life, Learning, and Launching: Insights from Boncho Friends
Oct 03, 2024
Chat with Clara Cohen on Prioritizing Health and Managing Acupuncture Career Challenges
Jun 23, 2024
3 Acu Points for Damp Heat in the Large Intestine
May 16, 2024
Acupuncture Points for Prolapse: Du 20 and Ren 6 Benefits Explained
Apr 02, 2024
Understanding Stomach Qi Stagnation: Symptoms, Tongue, and Pulse Manifestations
Mar 23, 2024
Important TCM Pattern: Kidneys Failing to Receive Qi
Mar 02, 2024
EP 65: Learn about COPD for the Biomedicine Board Exam
Feb 15, 2024
Biomedicine Review Deep Vein Thrombosis and Heart Anatomy | Study Acupuncture Ep 64
Jan 27, 2024
Chinese Medicine Basics of Yin and Yang Excess and Deficiency | Ep 63
Jan 16, 2024
Spotify Analytics 2023
Jan 01, 2024
3 Acupuncture Point Prescriptions for strengthening Determination, Focus and Goal Setting | EP 61
Dec 22, 2023
Understanding the 5 Shen Points: Part 2 - Unlocking Mental and Spiritual Aspects Acupuncture EP 60
Dec 15, 2023
Five Shen Points Part 1 | Ep 59 Study Acupuncture with Me Board Prep
Dec 07, 2023
Understanding the Five Spiritual Aspects: Dive into the 5 Shen with Study Acupuncture with Me | EP58
Nov 26, 2023
Embrace the Pace of Your Acupuncture Journey: Rediscovering the Heart's Functions EP 57
Nov 20, 2023
My Personal Struggle with Comparison and a Review of Heart Blood Deficiency | Ep 56
Nov 12, 2023
pt 2 How to Differentiate Channel Diseases vs Organ Diseases |Traditional Chinese Medicine | EP 55
Nov 05, 2023
How to Differentiate Channel Diseases vs Organ Diseases |Traditional Chinese Medicine | EP 54
Oct 29, 2023
3 Clinical Applications of the Yang Wei Mai | Traditional Chinese Medicine | Study Acupuncture EP 53
Oct 22, 2023
3 Clinical Applications of the Yin Wei Mai | Traditional Chinese Medicine | Study Acupuncture EP 52
Oct 15, 2023
CBD Product Review: Poutee Active Pain Relief Oil EP 51
Oct 08, 2023
A helpful talk for Acupuncture Students | Shortie Episode EP 50
Sep 29, 2023
Anatomy of the Medial Knee + Point Location Liver 8 & Kidney 10 | Study Acupuncture with me EP 49 | Traditional Chinese Medicine Point Location
Sep 18, 2023
Tips for Studying and Passing any exam | Study Acupuncture with Me | Acupuncture Board Exam EP 48
Sep 09, 2023
Yang Qiao Mai Extraordinary Vessel | Traditional Chinese Medicine | Study Acupuncture with Me EP 47
Sep 03, 2023
How to use the Yin Qiao Mai in treatment | Traditional Chinese Medicine | Acupuncture | Episode 46
Aug 27, 2023
Dampness Traditional Chinese Medicine | Study Acupuncture with Me | Study Guide Download at my site
Aug 20, 2023
Acupuncture Points for Eye Disorders Blurry Vision, Night blindness & more | Traditional Chinese Medicine | Episode 44
Aug 13, 2023
What's up with the Chong Mai? | Study Acupuncture with Me | Traditional Chinese Medicine | Episode 43
Aug 01, 2023
Tips for Better Sleep
Jul 23, 2023
Liver Fire vs Liver Yang Rising
Jul 10, 2023
FOUR Points to Improve Focus and Concentration
Jul 02, 2023
How does LIVER generate WIND? | Traditional Chinese Medicine
Jun 25, 2023
How does the Small Intestine transport water to the Bladder? | Traditional Chinese Medicine vs Western Physiology EP 38
Jun 11, 2023
5 Important Functions of the Extraordinary Vessels LIVE from THE VESSEL at THE HUDSON YARDS NYC | Traditional Chinese Medicine | EP#37
Jun 04, 2023
Special Guest: Dr. Lily BaDuanJin QiGong and the Large Intestine Channel Manifestations
May 28, 2023
#35 Clean Needle Technique (CNT): Bloodborne Pathogens Info: Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E
May 21, 2023
#34 How to Treat using Five Elements Theory
May 14, 2023
#33: 2 Important Liver Functions and their 3 affects in the Body
May 07, 2023
#32 - 3 functions of Gall Bladder according to TCM
Apr 30, 2023
#31 - What's the difference between San Jiao and Liver?
Apr 23, 2023
#30 San Jiao Functions according to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Apr 16, 2023
#29 Pericardium and Depression - Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory
Apr 09, 2023
#28 Kidney Functions according to TCM
Apr 02, 2023
#27 Must Know Urinary Bladder Functions
Mar 25, 2023
#26 - The Five Functions of the Heart in TCM
Mar 19, 2023
#25 - Florida Banning Acupuncturists from using the title Doctor?
Mar 13, 2023
#24 Spleen Functions in TCM
Mar 12, 2023
#23 Small Intestine Functions according to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Mar 05, 2023
#22 Stomach Organ Functions according to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Feb 26, 2023
#21 Three Empty Large Intestine Patterns
Jan 19, 2023
#20: Five Large Intestine Patterns
Dec 27, 2022
#19 Here's Why It's Okay to Take a Break
Dec 21, 2022
How Does SI-7 Release the Exterior? EP18
May 30, 2022
When Do You Use LI-6? EP 17
May 15, 2022
Accomplish Your Goals with this Simple Formula EP 16
May 06, 2022
Inspecting the Face EP15
Apr 29, 2022
What Acupuncture Students NEED to know about GB-20 EP14
Apr 23, 2022
Lung 7 Made Simple EP13
Apr 10, 2022
A Must Listen for All Acupuncture Students EP12
May 19, 2021
Positive Self Talk for Acupuncture Students with Tracy Biegel L.Ac EP 11
Apr 07, 2021
How To Stay Motivated This Semester! EP 10
Sep 09, 2020
Test Taking Strategy on the HEART EP 9
Aug 30, 2020
5 Ways to Deal with the Stress of Studying EP 8
Aug 08, 2020
Remembering George Floyd & Mother Child Points EP 7
Aug 01, 2020
Suicide Prevention & Luo Points EP 6
Jul 09, 2020
Yuan Source & Coronavirus Update EP 5
Jun 20, 2020
FOUR Must-Know Aspects of Yin-Yang EP 4
Feb 04, 2020
Antique Points & Influential Points Mnemonic EP 3
Feb 02, 2020
Kobe Bryant believed in Acupuncture EP 2
Jan 29, 2020
Lung Shu Points EP 1
Jan 21, 2020