In the Clinic with Camille Episodes

Whenever I hear about a new practitioner launching an online course, I cringe a bit. It's not that I don't wish them well. Of course, I do! I'd love nothing more than to see everyone's online courses filling easily and making...

I left social media several years ago. I had always thought that social media was mandatory for building a practice. However, when it got to the point that being on Facebook & co. had more downsides than upsides, I decided to...

February can be a hard month. For many of us, it's dark. It's gloomy. It's cold. It can be hard to keep the faith, particularly when you're new to clinical practice. Here's a short pep talk for you if you've been feeling a bi...

One of the biggest challenges when running a clinical practice is finding more clients. In today's podcast, we'll talk to clinical herbalist Oren Hercz about how he offers herb walks and classes to support his community and b...

Planning to do any public speaking in 2022? In this episode, I interview public speaking expert Megan Hamilton, who shares an easy strategy you can use to stay calm before and during a presentation. Fear of public speaking is...

What if I can't do this... Doubt and fear are incredibly common when you're in clinical practice. When you have your own health issues, particularly when they're not resolved or you're in a flare, it can be easy to tell yours...

At this time of year, it's tempting to spend hours planning and organizing to prepare for 2022. I've found that this approach, while fun, isn't always one that works for me in the long run. In this episode, I'll share more ab...

As 2021 comes to a close, I recommend spending some time reviewing your offers. Most of us start out very simply. We have one offer, usually an initial consultation + a few follow-up visits as needed. As time goes by, sometim...

Ever had a brilliant idea, only to find out that someone else was already doing the same thing? I think we've all been there. You brainstorm and scheme until you're pretty sure you have the perfect program, offer, or class in...

Transitioning Quickly If you're in practice long enough, you'll likely find yourself in a situation where you need to transition quickly between one client and another. You'll also find that there are times when you need to m...

Should you take the COVID vaccine if you're pregnant or trying to conceive? This is a great question to bring to your primary care provider! Even though I am not a primary care provider, I've been getting this question from m...

In this teeny-tiny episode, I discuss how to think about quarterly taxes so that it's not quite so painful to send in those checks every few months. Resources Mentioned Happy Money by Ken Honda My Roots course just re-opened....

Why I Spend Money on Mentoring... and lots of it. This week, I'm sharing specifically how much money I spend every month on mentoring. Hint: it's an amount that would have been inconceivable to me a year or two ago. It's an a...

Why licensed nutritionists need to be aware of the new OpenNotes rules. Did you know that new legislation went into effect in April, 2021 that affects the way licensed healthcare providers share information with their clients...

If you've ever felt bashful because you don't run an apothecary... Check out this week's episode! There are many different ways to be an herbalist. Not everyone needs to fulfill each aspect of herbalism personally. If you lov...

Do you need a business plan? One of the things I get asked relatively often in my Roots course is whether you need to have a formal business plan before you open your private clinical practice as an herbalist or nutritionist....

An interview with herbalist Lori Wroten In this week's episode, you'll hear an interview with herbalist Lori Wroten. This is the first time I've had a guest on In the Clinic ! A cautionary tale I invited Lori to share about a...

Should you charge extra for payment plans? When you purchase a course, program, or package online, you're often offered a payment plan - particularly if the price is on the high end. Usually, the payment plan winds up being m...

Do you have your eye on a course, program, or package that's starting soon? There are endless tempting opportunities out there. If you're anything like me, you probably receive messages daily about trainings or courses that s...

Are you having a hard time finding new clients? When your schedule isn't booked and you're spirits are down, it's tempting to start grasping at straws. Maybe you need to run Facebook ads? Hire a pricey consultant? Do some dee...

Do the ovaries work without the uterus? Although the ovaries and uterus work hand-in-hand (so to speak), for a long time we've thought that ovarian hormone production would continue more or less unchanged if someone needed to...

In this visit, I share some things to think about if you're consistently going over the scheduled amount of time for your clinical visits. These aren't always obvious, and it's important to consider how your timing affects yo...

The trials and tribulations of survey research. A paper that I've been working on with a team of other folks was published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition . It took about 2.5 years from the start of the pr...

It's okay to keep things simple. Sometimes practitioners feel pressured to come up with complicated recommendations. A complicated case means someone needs a complex protocol, right? Not always. Sometimes, simple is just the ...