The Challenge
- 1
St. Louis divided by river and economics—acupuncturists can't reach entire metro's integrative health needs from single neighborhood clinic location
- 2
Midwest cost-consciousness means patients shop for cheapest acupuncture—St. Louis practitioners compete on price instead of expertise and treatment outcomes
- 3
Economic fluctuations make alternative medicine first budget cut—St. Louis acupuncturists need recession-proof positioning as essential healthcare investment
The Solution
YouTube monetization in 30-60 days generates $2.2K-$10K/month recession-proof income, stabilizing St. Louis acupuncture practice through economic cycles
Produce 120-250+ videos monthly (evidence-based pain relief, fertility success stories, accessible Eastern medicine) serving entire St. Louis metro digitally
Patients discover acupuncture legitimacy through education—some convert to in-person treatment while YouTube revenue sustains affordable St. Louis practice
Real Results: Dr. Jill Blakeway (Acupuncturist & Author)
85K+
Subscribers
250K+
Monthly Views
$625-$10K/month
Est. Earnings
Acupuncture Clinic & Education
Business Type
Business Impact
Yinova Center NYC with 8-week new patient waiting list
Best-selling author of acupuncture and fertility books
Premium acupuncture services: $200-350 per treatment
Total business value: $150K-$300K/month (clinic + books + courses + YouTube)
“YouTube revenue freed me to serve everyone who needs acupuncture, not just those who can afford premium integrative medicine pricing”
Content Strategy: Accessible acupuncture education + evidence-based results + affordable Eastern medicine + community health mission + fertility success stories