HOW IT ALL STARTED
Hey There, I'm Lisa!
I empower motivated healers to diversify their revenue streams, ensuring a prosperous business that reaches more clients and secures time flexibility, so you can avoid burnout and truly Love Your Livelihood.
After more than 23 years in practice, I know how rewarding it is to help people heal. I also know how quickly everything can change when your livelihood depends on being there for every appointment.
WHEN YOUR PRACTICE DEPENDS ON YOU
What Happens When
You Can't See Patients?
You've worked hard to build a practice you love.
Your patients depend on you, your schedule stays full, and you're making a difference in people's lives.
But what happens when life pulls you away from the treatment room?
A family emergency. An unexpected illness. Or simply needing time for yourself.
When your income depends entirely on seeing patients, taking time away can come at a financial cost.
And suddenly, the practice you built to support your life can begin to feel like it's running your life.
I know that feeling because I lived it.
MY STORY
I Loved Being a Healer, but My Livelihood Was at Stake
I became an acupuncturist because I wanted to help people. And for a while, things were good.
My schedule was full, my patients were getting better, and referrals came steadily.
But I had built a practice that depended entirely on me showing up. I just didn't realize how vulnerable that made me.
LIFE HAD OTHER PLANS
When I Couldn't See Patients, Everything Changed.
A family health crisis took me across the country repeatedly for nearly a year.
Every time I closed my clinic doors, my income stopped. Savings disappeared, credit cards piled up, and then came a $17,000 IRS bill we couldn't afford to pay.
I remember standing in my kitchen, wondering if I should walk away from the practice I loved.
But I wasn't ready to give up being a healer. I needed to find a different way.
WHAT I DISCOVERED
There Was Another Way to Love My Livelihood
Determined to save the practice I loved, I started learning everything I could about building a business that didn't depend entirely on me being in the treatment room.
That's when I discovered something that completely changed how I looked at my practice.
I didn't have to rely on just one source of income.
My website could be more than an online brochure. It could attract patients, share my knowledge, and even generate income through resources and partnerships while I was doing other things.
So I started putting what I learned into practice and sharing my discoveries with other practitioners.
WHAT I DO TODAY
Now I Help Other Healers Build a Business That Supports Their Life.
Those additional income streams became a safety net I never knew how much I'd need.
They helped me care for my mother during her final seven years, navigate my husband's early retirement following his Parkinson's diagnosis, and eventually transition to an entirely online business.
Today, I help other holistic health practitioners build that same kind of flexibility through diversified income streams, so they can keep doing the work they love without putting their financial security or personal lives at risk.
Because you shouldn't have to wait for a crisis to build a business that supports your life.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
Kind Words from Other Practitioners
"Before my consultation with Lisa I felt like I had a good business idea but no direction. There is so much to do to get a business up and running and it was beginning to overwhelm me. I felt like I was trying to navigate in the dark. After speaking with Lisa I felt like someone had just turned on the headlights. She made the path so clear! By the end of our call I had an actionable plan to execute. It was exactly what I needed to get me out of my stagnant holding pattern of confusion and overwhelm. Thank you, Lisa!"
"Never have I been associated with a practitioner who is more knowledgeable, attentive, and competent. Over the last two years I have been using patches at home. I use them to complement my wellness program and have noticed increased energy and better sleep as a result. Lisa is responsive and accessible and I always know I will get correct information in a timely manner when I have questions or concerns. I can’t recommend the patching program and Lisa’s services more highly."
“Lisa is a fantastic mentor and I highly recommend her to any acupuncturist working on developing their business. Lisa has an amazingly high caliber of so many invaluable skills including website building... Lisa is so passionate about what she does and that passion has inspired me and given me the extra boost to slog on through the complex process of developing the vision of my business. Her dedication and competence are truly superlative!"
A FEW THINGS ABOUT ME
Life Beyond the Business
Passionate Acupuncturist! I believe the world needs more holistic-minded healers.
As founder of the Acupuncture Business Academy, I work with my amazing colleagues to provide support, encouragement and inspiration to nearly 6,000 colleagues, and growing, as we navigate the complexities of marketing, practice management and making a (fulfilling) living.
Awesome Wife! My family jokes that Peter is a saint for putting up with me, while I tease that he's the luckiest man on the planet to have me. 😅
In truth, I'm the fortunate one.
Our deep love and mutual respect made it possible to run our acupuncture clinic together for over 20 years and face the challenges when he developed Parkinson's.
Our enduring partnership isn't just about discovering how to work & live together (!), but also about supporting each other and thriving together with a shared mission to help others while healing ourselves. The journey continues...💖
Animal Lover! I grew up with pets and can't imagine life without one or more fur-faces in my home to snuggle with.
The bonds that we share with these amazing souls affect our mind, body and emotions deeply. Animal welfare is a passion of mine and why I created a free magazine called "Furry Medicine".
Award-Winning Caregiver! Okay, so I didn't win any awards for taking care of my mother for the last 7 years of her life when she was living with us.
Balancing the demands of caregiving with running a clinic was immensely challenging, yet deeply rewarding. I'm grateful for the precious moments and invaluable lessons learned during those years. Those experiences have enriched my understanding, both personally and professionally. And there really should be awards for caregivers!🏆
Grateful Human!
Although patients came to me for help, what they never knew is how much they helped me!
Each person I met and story I heard enriched my being, my skills and deepened my appreciation for Life. I am forever grateful.✨
READY TO LOVE YOUR LIVELIHOOD?
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The Leveraged Healer is a practical guide to help you create income beyond the treatment room, so your livelihood doesn't depend entirely on the hours you work.
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