ACU-015 How To Start An Acupuncture Practice II
AcuSprout: Acupuncture Podcast
01/07/21
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FIVE PAIN IN THE ASS THINGS YOU HAVE TO DO SECOND
This podcast is for the new practitioner, student or someone transitioning from contractor to business owner. In this episode I dish up your second serving of , “open a clinic pie”. Yep! A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down! There is absolutely NO WAY you can avoid this dish. This acupuncture practice stuff requires a special balance. Here we are working on Yin within Yang. This episode is all about the things within the business that make it turn.
YOU’LL LEARN
- I launch with special thanks to my support team and all of the 2020 podcast celebrities on my show.
- Here is the link for the Qiological podcast. You are going to love it!
- Here are the next 5 things to do: BUT WAIT! If you haven’t listened to episode 013 do that first.
- 1.) Get Malpractice Insurance
- https://www.cmfgroup.com/professional-liability-insurance/acupuncturist-insurance/
- https://www.miec.com/acupuncture/
- http://www.hpso.com/individuals/professional-liability/malpractice-insurance-for-acupuncturists-coverage
- 2.) Choose an EHR
- JaneAPP
- AcuSimple
- Unified Practice
- Or you can be old fashioned and use paper. Just be sure to understand the HIPAA regulations regarding the safekeeping of those files.
- Check out GoogleWorkspace. (*Affiliate Link) You are going to need a HIPAA compliant email address anyway. Keeping records here may be a good way to start if you can figure out how to sign the documents.
- 3.) Set up your Books (options)
- Hire a bookkeeper to keep your books OR hire a bookkeeper to set them up and teach you how to do the things.
- In episode 012, Travis Kearn suggests you learn how to set your books up with Hector Garcia CPA on youtube to learn the ropes. I agree.
- Then you can check out the online bookkeeping on GoDaddy. Or Check out QuickBooks if you need a bookkeeping system on steroids.
- 4.) Hire an Accountant
- Ask other Acupuncturists who are similar to you who they use. A word of mouth referral is going to yield the best possible outcome.
- Go for a consultation. Is their office organized? Are they timely? Good Shen? (LOL)
- If you are confused at all, walk away. They should be able to explain everything clearly and have a nice little “to do” schedule for you.
- 5.) Pick a Domain Name
- I like Hover. Or you could go with GoDaddy here, just don’t choose GoDaddy for both your website and your domain name.
- Some of the links on this page are affiliate links.If you purchase through an affiliate link there is no additional cost to you and often there is actually a discount. I may receive a small commission from the sale.
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ACU-014 How To Start An Acupuncture Practice
December 17, 2020
•20m
FIVE PAIN IN THE ASS THINGS YOU HAVE TO DO FIRST
This podcast is ONLY for the new practitioner, student, or seasoned acupuncturist who may be transitioning to business owner or independent contractor position. In this episode I teach you exactly what steps you need to take as you are finishing up your boards. Most of us can’t wait to get out and start practicing when we graduate, but have no idea that there are a gazillion boxes to tic off before we can even find a snazzy place to call, “Office”. I am going to attempt to put them all in order for you so that you don’t have to muck around in the, “in between space” for very long.
I am going to give you a little heads up. SLOW DOWN! This transition is going to take way more patience than you anticipate. There might be delivery jobs, bartending, Alaskan fishing, massage therapy, or any other job in the “in between space”. Accept it. It kinda sucks and might not be what you had planned on happening. Hang in there! Stay in action and keep jumping through the hoops.
You are basically tilling the soil my AcuSprout friend! Has to be done before you put down those roots!
YOU’LL LEARN
- I actually start off with a little reminder to check into your state licensing process. My hope is that you do this while you are a student. If it never occurred to you, you need to check NOW! Some states have approval boards that may only meet a couple times a year.
- 1.) Register your business. (Independent Contractors and Practice Launchers.)
- 2.) Get your Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- 3.) Open a Business Bank Account
- 4.) Apply for a Business Credit Card
- 5.) Talk to your Banker about a Business Line of Credit
PICK UP THE DETAILED SHOW NOTES HERE.
- That’s it! Don’t worry! There will be a follow up with the NEXT 5 pain in the ass things to do, soon!
CALL TO ACTION
- Direct Message me on INSTAGRAM. Have questions? I’m happy to help!
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ACU-016 Growing A New Acupuncture Practice with Regan Goodrich LAc.
January 21, 2021
•70m
PLANT SEED, GROW PRACTICE, BE YOU.
Have you thought about how you want to present this medicine to the world? I mean, YOU are the artist of your own life, right? Do you even know the medium of your best communications? Do you write, perform, sink your toes in the mud, ask challenging questions that other people would never utter, or do you sing, do yoga, meditate, or cook? What is the best expression of you that isn’t actually you?
While I cannot crawl through the curious mind of my next guest, I can see how she hiked through the natural world of her own inner landscape to gain a clear expression of what her practice of Chinese Medicine would become. You definitely want to check it out. Her website truly is just an extension of her personality and her newsletters are full of hidden puzzles where curiosity is rewarded with amazing little adventures. Seriously, if you want an example of a newsletter done fun, go sign up! Listen in and enjoy the journey!
TODAY’S GUEST
REGAN GOODRICH MSAOM, LAC., LMT., OWNDER OF SEED ACUPUNCTURE, PORTLAND OR.
Hello! My name is Regan Goodrich. I'm an acupuncturist and massage therapist by trade and a true believer in the human spirit. My hope is to inspire active participation in daily existence, to shift the mundane to something sacred. One million stars had to explode in the exact order in which they did for us to be here and that means you were made for this.
Seed was born from the idea that you already have everything you need to be your own hero. Imagine a giant sequoia tree swaying in the breeze. It all started as a tiny seed, finally taking root under optimal conditions to become its true, majestic form. My mission is to create an experience where you can explore and occupy your body in order to nurture your own unique seed, helping you to root down + sprout into your authenticity, health and well-being. This medicine is slow, steady and celebrates the cycles of life; expansion + contraction.
I use a wide variety of modalities including acupuncture, electro acupuncture, bodywork, herbs, food choices, and movement suggestion to nudge your qi into a dynamic balance. I'm excited to meet you and can't wait to see where our journey will take us.
YOU’LL LEARN
- Why Regan left a contractor position to work for herself.
- Regan explains her patient flow and what she likes about it.
- Let’s talk expansion at year 3. From 3 comes the 10,000 things.
- It is SO important to have someone hold your balloon strings while you get going. Having support is key.
- Starting with a completely blank slate after school? Maybe go to work for someone and learn the business.
- Hang in there, this is a long game!
RESOURCES
- QuickBooks
- Applied Channel Theory (book) *
- CM&F (malpractice insurance)
- Unified Practice
- Evergreen Herbs (Chen Family)
- *"This is an affiliate link and I earn from qualifying purchases. It does not cost you anything to use the link, this is just how I am able to support this podcast and continue to create helpful content.
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