It just so happens that the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) is right in my back yard.

At the time I was searching for a place to learn holistic medicine, I had no idea that acupuncture schools are few and far between. Most are located in California, Florida, Arizona, and New York. I was lucky to have one of the best within a 20 minute drive.

I am a huge fan of OCOM for many reasons. But like most acupuncture schools, OCOM needs to provide more information to students and graduates about the business aspect of opening, owning, running, and successfully managing an acupuncture practice.

Nonetheless, OCOM did prepare me to be an exceptional acupuncturist. I am not bragging when I say that. My experience with my classmates, teaching assistants, professors, clinical practitioners, and administrators taught me that ALL graduates of OCOM are prepared to be exceptional acupuncturists.

Unfortunately, that does not always translate into a successful acupuncture business (as indicated by "The Statistic"). My commitment to sharing the benefits of acupuncture and Chinese medicine with others along with my passion for its holistic medical model motivated me to open my acupuncture clinic, Points of Origin, PLLC. But that's a whole other story...

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How I Opened Points of Origin, in 5 Chapters 

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