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November 3, 2025 43 mins
Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city "Unique By Nature." Our guest for this episode is Kathleen Ketola, owner of Beachside Community Acupuncture. The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay. Key Topics: Why Kathleen created a “beach” vibe for her McKinney acupuncture clinic How traditional Chinese medicine approaches chronic pain and stress The science (and mystery) behind why acupuncture actually works Needles vs. acupressure mats and what’s worth your time (and pain) Building a clinic from scratch and learning business ownership on the fly Why Beachside Community Acupuncture runs on a sliding scale Common myths around ibuprofen, turmeric, and inflammation Making holistic care approachable without the woo-woo What it’s really like living in Trinity Falls and what a MUD is Why listening to your body might be the best first step to healing Resources Mentioned: Beachside Community Acupuncture Visit https://www.mckinneypodcast.com to subscribe to the email list and never miss an episode. Join the #MCKPOD community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mckinneypodcast and engage with your neighbors and fellow fans of the show. Check out the #MCKPOD YouTube Channel to watch the video versions of our episode and see lots of additional content: https://youtube.com/@mckinneypodcast James and Fred would love to hear from you with any comments, questions, or ideas! Email the show at mail@mckinneypodcast.com and you may be featured on a future mailbag segment.
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