Curious about starting a community acupuncture clinic—but not sure where to begin?
Join me for this 90-minute training where I pull back the curtain on how I transformed my private practice into a thriving community acupuncture clinic that’s profitable, sustainable, and aligned with my mission to serve.
You’ll walk away with the clarity and confidence to know whether this model is right for you—and what it really takes to get started.
🎓 Plus, you’ll earn 1 CEU/PDA credit just for attending.
What You’ll Learn in This Free Class:
✔️ What makes community acupuncture different (and why it’s booming)
✔️ The core pillars of a successful community clinic
✔️ How to balance accessibility with profitability
✔️ An equipment check list to get you started TODAY!
✔️ The biggest mistakes new clinic owners make—and how to avoid them
✔️ The exact path I took to go from overwhelmed solo practitioner to fully-booked clinic owner
🎁 BONUS: Earn 1 CEU/PDA credit while learning!
This Free Class is Perfect For:
✅ Licensed acupuncturists feeling burnt out in 1:1 care
✅ Students or new grads exploring their post-graduation options
✅Acupuncturists who feel called to to help people, not haggle with insurance companies or track down payments.
✅ Curious practitioners who want to serve more people without working more hours
✅ Anyone wondering if community acupuncture is financially viable (spoiler: it is)
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. Michelle Hamilton, DAOM, L.Ac.
Founder of Zen Den | Doctor of Chinese Medicine | Acupuncturist | Educator | Business Mentor
Dr. Michelle Hamilton is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with over 15 years of clinical experience in San Luis Obispo. Born and raised locally, she has been voted the #1 acupuncturist in SLO County by The New Times for five consecutive years —a testament to her expertise, care, and community connection.
Under her leadership, Zen Den has flourished into a trusted wellness hub, grossing over $500,000 annually, serving hundreds of clients through personalized acupuncture and integrative care.
Michelle holds a Doctorate in Oriental Medicine from Pacific College (2021), plus a Master’s from Emperor’s College of Oriental Medicine. She interned at UCLA’s Orthopedic Medical Clinic, graduated with academic honors, and has completed advanced training in women’s health, fertility, pregnancy, pediatrics, pain conditions, and orthopedic acupuncture.
As a mentor and teacher, she’s developed digital courses, CEU classes, and founded the Community Acupuncture School and Lunar Acupuncture Method. Michelle is also a sought-after speaker at national and international acupuncture conferences.
Beyond her clinical and teaching commitments, Michelle is a competitive endurance athlete—a two-time overall marathon winner and 100-mile ultramarathon second place finisher and most recently won her PRO card in bodybuilding. She brings the same vitality, dedication, and resilience to her personal life and professional mission.
Michelle lives in San Luis Obispo with her two children, and is passionate about helping fellow practitioners build thriving, aligned practices while maintaining balance, purpose, and joy.
