Dr. Michelle Hirsch

Dr. Michelle Hirsch is a Functional Medicine Doctor, Licensed Acupuncturist, and Chinese Herbalist who blends ancient wisdom with modern science. With roots in organic farming and a degree in women’s health from the University of Michigan, she has spent her career helping patients restore vitality through nutrition, acupuncture, and integrative care.

A co-founder of Octagon Community Acupuncture and a doctoral graduate of Five Branches University, Michelle specializes in digestive health, fertility, and detoxification. Certified in Functional Medicine through The Kalish Institute, she bridges traditional Chinese medicine with advanced diagnostic testing to uncover the root causes of illness and guide lasting healing.





Course Introduction



Course Curriculum



  Meet your Instructor
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  Welcome to How to Use Adrenal Testing in Your Acupuncture Practice
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  Module 1: The Biology of How the Brain Communicates with the Adrenal Glands and How the HPA Axis Impacts Other Organ Systems (~60 min)
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  Module 2: When to Use Adrenal Testing in Your Practice and What Adrenal Testing is Actually Testing (~30 min)
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  Module 3: The Nuts and Bolts Related to Specific Tests, How to Order Them and Increase Revenue (~45 min)
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  Module 4: How To Collect Samples for Adrenal Testing and Interpret Results (~60 min)
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  Module 5: How to Translate Adrenal Stress Tests into TCM Theory and Apply it in Practice (~30 min)
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  Module 6: Establishing a Supplement Pharmacy to Support Adrenal Health (~60 min)
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  Module 7: Adrenal Case Studies (~30 min)
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  Module 8: Putting Your Learning Into Action (~15 min)
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  Course Completion Activities
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Consider a consultation with Dr. Hirsch after completing this course.
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