All patients are different so it’s not always a great idea to let them know how deep and/or esoteric a session may become before they walk into the clinic. As special guest for this episode Dr Lois Nethery explains how she attempts to be wholistic and objective while recognising that a TCM practitioners special sauce will always be their subjectivity. Clare and Jack must have sometimes wondered who was interviewing who in this deeply thought provoking and sometimes magical podcast.

The guest for this episode is an acupuncturist who is commonly known as ‘the pain doctor’, Dr Rosey Lathouras. Clare and Jack probe Rosey on her areas of speciality which include the lymphatic system, detoxification, cupping and gua sha. They also cover the trials of running a clinic and issues involved in having a solid social media presence. We found Rosey to be a joy and we are sure you will too.

So you want to be an acupuncturist? Did you know that you had to learn how to run a business as well? In this episode Clare & Jack talk with Dr Michelle Smith about successfully doing both. Michelle is in the fascinating position of having been a professional marketer before she became a TCM practitioner. Michelle shares so many sparkling gems of knowledge that you may find you need to listen to it twice. What is your money metaphor? Dust storm, popcorn, button, river, or..?

Yesterday it was all about being vegan.. but today we find a resurgence of the carnivores. Food does have its fashions. Join Clare as she talks with Dr. Becki Milani about navigating the fads to deliver outcomes for their patients. It doesn’t get any better than two passionate TCM practitioners banging their heads together over food.

Karina Smith is a Melbourne based Doctor of Chinese Medicine and Yin Yoga Teacher, Teacher Trainer & Educator. Karina is passionate about professional and personal development, and is eternally grateful for the extraordinary learning she has had from great mentors such as Kirsten Wolfe, Clare Pyers, Ann Cecil Sterman, Johannah Ashley, and Sean Tuten among many others.

It will take you just over an hour and a half to be revitalised and re-enthused about life, the universe and everything.

Clare and Lee’s lively discussion covers her research and her clinic but also details the difficulties we all face in choosing our path and making transitions.

In this episode of The Heavenly Qi Podcast Clare is joined by another speaker from the upcoming International Integrative Chinese Medicine Conference Dr Olivia Pojer. Olivia is a Western medical doctor and a Chinese medicine practitioner based in Austria who specialises in male infertility. This is an exciting conversation covering Olivia’s approach in the clinic, recommendations for male fertility testing and her book “Integrative Treatment of Male Infertility with Chinese Medicine”.

As a regular guest of The Heavenly Qi Podcast over the years Randine Lewis has always managed to surprise us with her wisdom, touch us with her compassion and titillate us with her humour and this episode is no exception. From discussions of dispensing herbs in the clinic, to reality creation, to Shennong, the “Divine Farmer” in this episode Clare and Randine find nuggets of wisdom to inspire us all.

In this episode of Heavenly Qi Clare guides Mandy Gratzer’s infectitious enthusiasm into a wonderful hour of useful ideas for your clinic. Clare and Mandy have a shared passion for keeping TCM practitioners ‘in business’ making this indispensable for anyone looking to survive, and maybe even thrive, at this challenging profession. All practitioners will benefit from getting to know Amanda Gratzer.