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Qiological Shoptalk

You could tune in expecting a straightforward clinical tip and walk away having rethought how you read a patient entirely. Every quarter, Shoptalk sits with one clinical theme long enough to actually understand it, explored by six practitioners who each arrived at it by their own training, their own patients, their own hard-won skills. It"s medicine the way it"s actually built, not from a single method handed down whole, but from continuous, thoughtful practice compared across different minds and

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27:46

054 Genital Lichen Sclerosus • Juliette Aiyana

Qiological Shoptalk ·

2026/10/01

Genital lichen sclerosus can take away comfort, intimacy, and quality of life, leaving patients searching for lasting relief.In this episode, we sit down with Juliette Aiyana, holistic dermatology practitioner and Chinese medicine specialist, to explore treating this challenging condition through herbal medicine. We discuss pattern differentiation, tissue repair, inflammation, and the importance of individualized treatment, alongside practical ways to protect sensitive skin.Healing requires careful

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27:25

053 Tung Acupuncture for Atopic Dermatitis • Shaun...

Qiological Shoptalk ·

2026/09/17

Diagnosis in Dong style acupuncture rarely comes from what the patient says. It comes from what the hands find first.In this conversation, We sit down with Sean Goodman — acupuncturist and longtime student of Dong style acupuncture — to explore how this tradition treats atopic dermatitis and other skin conditions.We discuss how palm diagnosis reads the five zang organs through discoloration and subtle shifts in tissue, why Dong style needling often works a whole area in groups of three points, and

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23:27

052 Topical Steriod Withdrawal • Mazin Al-Khafaji

Qiological Shoptalk ·

2026/09/03

Topical steroids can suppress the skin for years, then withdrawal leaves it unable to find a stable state at all.In this episode, we sit down with Mazin Al-Khafaji, doctor of Chinese medicine and co-author of a manual of acupuncture points, to explore treating TSW through Chinese medicine. We unpack what potent steroids do to the skin barrier and microbiome, the three phases of treatment, and why rushing to heavy tonics can reignite the fire you just put out.Healing skin that's been stripped of its

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27:19

051 Adjunctive Therapies to Bolster Outcomes in...

Qiological Shoptalk ·

2026/08/20

Every practitioner develops a feel for the body that goes beyond what any single test can tell you. For Brian Lau, that feel comes from decades of manual work woven directly into his acupuncture practice.In this conversation, we sit down with Brian Lau and his student Grant Rettison to explore myofascial release in sports medicine acupuncture practice.We discuss how Brian's background in qigong, tai chi, and structural integration shaped his approach, why he keeps the language of the channel sinews

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28:18

050 Kinetic Chains and Channel Pathways: Movement Is...

Qiological Shoptalk ·

2026/08/06

Every body carries a history, and the practitioners who treat it well know how to read that history instead of just chasing the pain in front of them.In this episode, we sit down with Kim Fong, a physical therapist and licensed acupuncturist, to explore treating the body as an integrated whole. We unpack why observation and palpation come before diagnosis, why patients cling to labels like "bone on bone," and how old injuries quietly shape movement patterns showing up today.We also dig into the role

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27:41

049 Acupuncture for Animal Sports Performance • Kathy...

Qiological Shoptalk ·

2026/07/16

Sports acupuncture isn't just for two-legged athletes, competition dogs need the same careful eye, just read through a different lens, and the signs often show up as quirks and behavior shifts long before anyone calls it an injury.In this episode, we sit down with Kathy Murphy, a veterinarian and certified veterinary acupuncturist, to explore treating canine athletes through Chinese medicine. We unpack qi versus blood deficiency, why aggression and food-pickiness can be diagnostic clues, and why

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27:41

048 Normal Results, Real Pain: A Physiatrist's Case...

Qiological Shoptalk ·

2026/07/02

Acupuncture and Western medicine don't have to speak different languages. Practitioners who understand both can offer something neither tradition delivers on its own.In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Chi-Chi Tang — physiatrist, former St. Louis Rams team physician, and acupuncture practitioner — to explore what a sports medicine lens brings to needling work.We discuss why palpation is missing from most medical exams and what that costs clinicians, how myofascial chains may be doing the work

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25:51

047 Microcurrent Strategies: Beyond Injury Healing to...

Qiological Shoptalk ·

2026/06/18

Sports medicine isn’t just about elite athletes. Many of the same principles apply to everyday patients recovering from injuries, surgery, chronic pain, and repetitive strain. As practitioners, we’re always looking for ways to support healing while working with the body’s natural recovery processes.In this conversation, I sit down with Laura Christiansen to explore microcurrent therapy and its role in acupuncture practice.We discuss the differences between traditional electroacupuncture and

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27:23

046 Necessary Skills for a Successful Sports Medicine...

Qiological Shoptalk ·

2026/06/04

Sports acupuncture isn’t about long treatment plans or complicated theory—it’s about precision, trust, and results athletes can feel quickly. True mastery comes through repetition, refining the fundamentals until assessment and treatment become second nature.In this Shoptalk, we sit down with Whitfield Reeves to explore what it really takes to work with athletes through a Chinese medicine lens. We unpack the importance of palpation, speaking anatomy instead of abstract theory, and creating immediate

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27:22

045 Pregnancy and Acupuncture • Debra Betts

Qiological Shoptalk ·

2026/05/21

Pregnancy care is often approached with caution, yet it reflects overall health—not something to fear or avoid. It’s not about rigid rules or avoiding certain points, but understanding the body and responding with intention. True care isn’t about doing less—it’s about using the right tools at the right time.In this Shoptalk, we sit down with Deborah Betts to explore pregnancy care through a Chinese medicine lens. We unpack the difference between foundational treatments and specialised care, and

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26:15

044 Male Reproductive Health • Naomi Skoglund

Qiological Shoptalk ·

2026/05/07

Male fertility is often overlooked, yet it reflects overall health—not just reproductive function. It’s not defined by a single test result, but by how well the body is functioning beneath the surface. True care isn’t about chasing numbers, but improving the environment that supports healthy sperm.In this Shoptalk, we sit down with Naomi Skoglund to explore male fertility through a Chinese medicine lens. We unpack why a “normal” semen analysis doesn’t always mean optimal fertility, and how factors

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24:43

043 Sexual Vitality and Health in the Post...

Qiological Shoptalk ·

2026/04/16

Clinically, when we look at sexual health in the post-reproductive years, it becomes clear that hormonal change is only part of the picture. Tissue changes, reduced spontaneous desire, and discomfort often reflect a broader shift across biology, mindset, and environment. Effective care isn’t about restoring libido on demand, but supporting the body’s capacity to adapt as these systems change.In this conversation, we sit down with Kath Berry for a clinical discussion on sexual vitality and menopause

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31:13

042 Challenges of Change: The Teen Years • Stephen Cowan

Qiological Shoptalk ·

2026/04/02

When supporting development, it’s often the small, well-timed interventions that make the greatest difference. It may not look dramatic, but real change happens when we meet the body at the point it’s ready to move and respond.In this Shoptalk we sit down with Stephen Cowan for a conversation on developmental cycles and how growth unfolds through the lens of Chinese medicine, exploring the early stages of life and how they shape what comes later.We’ll discuss why viewing development as a straight,

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28:36

041 Top Three Considerations in Treating Menopause •...

Qiological Shoptalk ·

2026/03/19

When we work with menopause in the clinic, we quickly see that hormones alone don’t determine the outcome. Sleep disruption, heat, and weight changes often reflect how the body is adapting to a major physiological transition. Effective treatment isn’t about correcting hormone levels alone, but about supporting the body’s capacity to adjust as its internal resources shift.In this conversation, we sit down with Christina Jackson for a clinical discussion on menopause through the lens of Chinese

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34:55

040 Approaching Perimenopause • Lorne Brown

Qiological Shoptalk ·

2026/03/05

When we work with perimenopause, we find it isn’t hormones alone that determine the outcome. It’s the body’s capacity to adapt to change. Effective treatment isn’t about replacing what is declining, but restoring resilience so the system can regulate itself.In this Shoptalk, we sit down with Lorne Brown for a clinical conversation on understanding perimenopause through the lens of Chinese medicine.We explore why the oversimplification of “estrogen decline equals symptoms” is not a clinically useful

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32:02

039 Wen Bing Strategies for Treating Winter Colds •...

Qiological Shoptalk ·

2026/02/19

When treating warm pathogens, it’s small well-timed interventions that bring about effective clinical results. The treatment doesn’t look dramatic, the key to success is meeting the body where it’s ready to respond.In this Shoptalk we sit down with Kerri Westhauser for a conversation on using Wen Bing formulas in the treatment of colds, flu and coughs.We’ll discuss why the oversimplification of “wind-heat equals virus” is not a clinically helpful perspective, along with the Wen Bing focus on timing

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038 Using Saam Acupuncture for Colds and Coughs •...

Qiological Shoptalk ·

2026/02/05

Seasonal colds move like shifting weather through the body—from icy surface invasion to lingering damp in the lungs. In this Shop Talk conversation, Andreas Brüch shares how Saam acupuncture maps these changes with clarity and precision.We explore how Taiyang strategies open the surface at the earliest stage, why the Urinary Bladder meridian can be used even when patients feel chilled, and how Lung and Yangming treatments help once the cold moves deeper. You learn about differentiating fluids—dry,

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35:49

037 Simplifying Herb Formulas By Considering Flavor...

Qiological Shoptalk ·

2026/01/22

Colds and coughs arrive uninvited, rearrange our plans, and remind us that the body has its own weather systems—its own logic for how things move, settle, and resolve. Treating colds well requires more than naming a pathogen; it asks us to pay attention to terrain, timing, and the person standing in front of us.In this conversation with Andrew Nugent-Head, we explore respiratory illness through the lens of classical Chinese medicine as it was practiced before modern standardization. Drawing on his

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27:35

036 Gua Sha for Colds and Coughs • Carly Hererro

Qiological Shoptalk ·

2026/01/08

Ever underestimate a simple tool? Sometimes what looks like folk medicine turns out to hold profound clinical value.In this Shop Talk, we get into gua sha with Carly Herrero, an acupuncturist and massage therapist from Maine who’s made this deceptively simple technique a cornerstone of her clinical work.Listen into this conversation as we explore how gua sha acts like a “controlled burn”—creating local inflammation to reduce systemic inflammation—why it’s effective for colds, flus, and lingering

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38:37

035 Treating Kids with Colds • Maya Suzuki

Qiological Shoptalk ·

2025/12/18

It’s the quiet, gentle skills that often enough create the most change in clinic, especially for kids. The techniques easily overlooked because they seem so subtle, gentle or simple, it’s these interventions the body soaks in with a thirst.In this Shop Talk, we sit down with Maya Suzuki, a practitioner rooted in Japanese medicine, whose work with pediatrics reveals just how responsive, intuitive, and astonishingly resilient children’s bodies can be.Listen in as we explore why treating kids requires

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