The Truth About TCM in America: A Frustrated Acupuncturist Speaks Out - Puzzle Exchange Podcast

Walking through San Francisco's Chinatown feels like stepping into a time capsule taking you 30 years back in time. The SF Chinatown become an outdated, even embarrassing representation of modern China.The same problem exists with Traditional Chinese Medicine in America: with only a 3-year master's degree required to practice, the quality of care is significantly lower than what you'd receive in China, practitioners earn less, and public awareness is minimal.Dr Deb joined by Rita Chen discuss their experience of practicing TCM in the US.Americans deserve access to authentic, high-quality TCM and proper education about its benefits—but changing the system and educating patients is an uphill battle. Walking through San Francisco's Chinatown feels like stepping into a time capsule taking you 30 years back in time. The SF Chinatown become an outdated, even embarrassing representation of modern China.The same problem exists with Traditional Chinese Medicine in America: with only a 3-year master's degree required to practice, the quality of care is significantly lower than what you'd receive in China, practitioners earn less, and public awareness is minimal.Dr Deb joined by Rita Chen discuss their experience of practicing TCM in the US.Americans deserve access to authentic, high-quality TCM and proper education about its benefits—but changing the system and educating patients is an uphill battle.