In this episode, Gretchen sits down with Dr Robert Chu; martial artist, herbalist, and acupuncturist who is renowned for his expertise in the Master Tung acupuncture system. Robert shares his philosophy on mind-body balance and medicine as informed through his life-long practice of martial arts, and how this ultimately led him to his healing practice in Chinese Medicine.

Dr Chu discusses unique aspects of the Master Tung system of acupuncture, explaining the logic and practical application of mirroring points and active patient engagement while needling to confirm instantaneous results. With the skill of an experienced teacher, Dr Chu is able to weave clinical examples of distal needling into humorous stories explaining why long ago he vowed never to need to needle into the buttocks or areas of pain!

This interview highlights not only Robert Chu’s mastery of the Tung system, but his ability to weave herbal prescriptions, martial arts movement and Tai Chi exercises and philosophy and diet into every patient treatment to promote truly holistic healing and mind-body balance.

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In this episode of the Elevated Practice Podcast, host Dr Gretchen Badami uncovers the unique journey of Dr Shiroko Sokitch, a surgeon who found her calling not in the operating room, but as a Chinese Medicine practitioner. Inspired to be a healer at a young age through a family trauma, Dr Sokitch devotes her life to uncovering miracles, and ultimately takes matters into her own hands to create miracles of her own.

Dr Sokitch explains the triangle of wellness, and the ways in which Chinese Medicine is uniquely capable to treat patients emotional, physical, and spiritual health. She walks the listener through her development of a functional medicine practice that uniquely blends all the tools and modalities that she has learned over the past 30 years, and shares case examples of the power of integrative medicine. She shares her extensive experience developing acupuncture, herbal, and nutraceutical protocols for people surviving trauma in the aftermath of natural disasters, specifically the Northern California fires in her community.

This interview shares both protocols for practical application, as well as the perspective of a seasoned professional for delivering whole-person healthcare. And in the end, Dr Sokitch reveals the key ingredient in healing (hint: it’s not found in a pill…) ❤️

You can find Shiroko at:

https://hearttoheartmedicalcenter.com/

Check out her book "Healing When It Seems Impossible"

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In this episode of The Elevated Practice Podcast, host Dr. Gretchen Badami sits down with clinician, educator, and entrepreneur Moshe Heller, a pioneer in the field of Chinese medicine with over 30 years of experience. Moshe shares his remarkable journey from studying in Israel and the U.S. to conducting groundbreaking acupuncture research during labor and delivery at a New York hospital.

Together, they explore the evolution of his family-focused practice, his emphasis on pediatrics and fertility, and the inspiration behind his unique herbal product line—featuring intuitive names like GUARD, SHIELD, and SPROUT. Moshe also offers insights into child development through the lens of five-element theory, highlights the value of non-invasive techniques like Shonishin, and discusses his role in shaping the next generation of practitioners through innovative education and mentorship.

Whether you’re a practitioner, a student, or a curious listener, this conversation is rich with wisdom, warmth, and practical takeaways from one of the field’s most respected voices.

Learn more about Moshe and the amazing company he created -Moshen Herbs

https://www.moshenherbs.com/

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