Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature."

Our guest for this episode is Kathleen Ketola, owner of Beachside Community Acupuncture.

The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay.

Key Topics:

Why Kathleen created a “beach” vibe for her McKinney acupuncture clinic

How traditional Chinese medicine approaches chronic pain and stress

The science (and mystery) behind why acupuncture actually works

Needles vs. acupressure mats and what’s worth your time (and pain)

Building a clinic from scratch and learning business ownership on the fly

Why Beachside Community Acupuncture runs on a sliding scale

Common myths around ibuprofen, turmeric, and inflammation

Making holistic care approachable without the woo-woo

What it’s really like living in Trinity Falls and what a MUD is

Why listening to your body might be the best first step to healing

Resources Mentioned:

Beachside Community Acupuncture

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