The Practice Within: A Mentorship Program

Part I: Core Mentorship (3-Month Program)

Purpose:

A one-on-one mentorship space for early-career acupuncturists and advanced students who want to build their practice from the inside out — with clinical clarity, sustainable boundaries, and a deeper connection to the medicine itself.

Energy:

Nourishing but grounded. Gentle but confident. A space for reflection, precision, and growth with integrity.

Includes:

  • 3 private 60-minute mentorship sessions (1/month)
  • Optional monthly reflection prompts
  • One voice note or email check-in per month
  • Support with: case strategy, clinical presence, workflow, boundaries, scheduling, communication, and values-based business structure
  • Option to apply for extended mentorship and clinical path

Session Format:

  • Sessions held via Zoom or phone
  • Option to receive monthly reflection prompts via email (opt-in)
  • Sessions may be free-flow or lightly structured, based on the mentee’s preference
  • Sessions may be transcribed unless requested otherwise

Policies & Boundaries

  • 3-month commitment required
  • 48-hour notice required to reschedule a session
  • No-shows or late cancellations result in session forfeiture
  • Email/voice access available M–F, 9am–5pm, with a 48-hour response window (no weekend replies)
  • One email or voice memo check-in per month is included between sessions

Investment

  • $450/month or $1,200 paid in full
  • Payment is due prior to the first session; fees are non-refundable once a new month begins

Milestones & Progression

  • Months 1–3: Foundations — clinical presence, workflow, case strategy, boundaries, and values-based structure
  • Month 3: Option to apply for The Practice Embodied for deeper clinical integration
  • After 3 Months: May request a letter of recommendation or professional reference based on participation and growth
  • Months 4–6+: Continued mentorship — deeper case work, optional skill review, dry needling prep
  • After 6+ Months: Review for potential invitation to The Practice Embodied: Dry Needling Intensive
  • Post-Intensive (optional): Short follow-up check-in available for integration or transition support

The Practice Embodied

Clinical Integration & Dry Needling Path

Part II: Extended Mentorship (3-Month Program after Core Mentorship) 

Purpose:
To deepen mentorship into more focused clinical integration and, where appropriate, prepare for hands-on dry needling training (invitation only). This phase emphasizes clinical maturity, ethical clarity, and technical readiness.

Includes:

  • Ongoing mentorship sessions
  • Case reviews with a focus on clinical reasoning
  • Opportunities to submit short write-ups or discuss treatment plans
  • Optional skill evaluation tasks (e.g., anatomy questions, short video submissions)

Dry Needling Pathway Requirements

To be considered for the dry needling intensive, mentees must:

  • Complete a minimum of 6 months in mentorship
  • Demonstrate strong clinical reasoning and anatomical understanding
  • Participate in case discussions and/or complete assigned prep
  • Submit a short video (if requested) demonstrating needling technique and anatomical safety
  • Receive an invitation to the in-person intensive (not automatic)

Dry Needling Intensive (Invitation Only)

  • 3-hour, one-on-one in-person training at the mentor’s clinic
  • Focused on anatomy, technique, palpation, and safe integration
  • Investment: $950

Closing the Mentorship

After the Dry Needling Intensive, mentees may request a short follow-up check-in for support with integration or transition. This is optional and not a full mentorship session. Ongoing mentorship, continued support, or a formal pause can be discussed based on need and alignment.