The Primary Channel Balance – Part 4
In this final post from Dr. Jake Fratkin, see Treatment Examples and case studies using the Primary Channel Balance. Read more
Category: Case Studies
A Geriatric Mentor
I just completed a 10 year geriatric acupuncture mentorship with a man who never knew anything about acupuncture, yet he taught me so much. My heart hurts today, but my heart and soul are so grateful for the experience. Let me tell you our story… Read more
Can Acupuncture Support the Immune System?
Lately, with the outbreak of the Coronavirus, it seems the world at large is looking for options to strengthen the immune system. A healthy immune system is a crucial part of overcoming any type of infection. Those with a weakened immune system are the most susceptible to severe illness or complications—particularly during an epidemic. Here's the good news: Acupuncture is great for supporting the immune system! Read more
Fibromyalgia—It’s Complicated
If you are an acupuncturist, it is my opinion that you NEED to specialize in fibromyalgia. Unlike Western medical providers, you have what it takes to STOP fibromyalgia in its tracks. Read more
Free Webinar: Patients are Getting Better, Faster Part 2
Dr. Larsen and I will go over the science behind ion pumping cords, why they work, and how to actually use the cords in your practice. I have been getting better results than ever before since I started using these little magic cords! Read more
Free Webinar: Patients are Getting Better, Faster, Part 1
In this Advanced AcuGraph webinar I’m going to teach how to approach the REALLY difficult graphs using EXTRAORDINARY and DIVERGENT channel treatment approaches to help you get green graphs faster. Read more
Mending a Broken Heart
Sometimes, even when you are doing everything right in your treatment plan, the graph drastically changes in the wrong direction. There are many reasons for this, but the one I want to focus on here is EMOTIONS. Read more
Jade Vitality Part I: It Changes the Graph!
Once the first Jade Vitality heating pad arrived, I knew it felt good—but could it change the graph? Could it bring balance to the acupuncture pathways? Read more
Case Study: The Kidney Return Protocol
In this post, I will share an interesting case study involving the Kidney Return Protocol. First, I'll walk you through my thought process when analyzing the graph over the course of two visits. Read more
The Pointoselect Digital: My New Favorite Auriculotherapy Tool
Some things have changed in my clinic for the BETTER. Does it mean that things were BAD before? Absolutely not. I did the best I could, given the resources I had at the time… Then I did better, because I could! You’ve heard people use the old adage “back in my... Read more
Webinar Follow-up: Patients are Getting Better, Faster
Do you remember when I began teaching practitioners the importance of a six treatment series? I came up with my “magical” number of six because, at the time, six was typical. When treating a patient with a difficult condition, I’ve found that a series of visits is most effective. It... Read more
Lasers are Beautiful!
I have a lot of wellness patients in my clinic who come in for regular tune-ups. Most of them no longer have extreme problems, but they still love to come in for acupuncture on a regular basis. I think it’s because I spoil them. Lately, I’ve been doing something new... Read more
The Stubborn Graph: A Case Study
I was a stubborn child. My mother said she hoped someday I’d learn what it was like to raise a child just like me… God has a sense of humor. We have been blessed with many stubborn children over the years. You’d think I’d learned my lesson about raising strong-willed children... Read more
Oops—I Forgot About Her Foot Pain
I’ll bet you’ve done this before. The patient comes in for their regular treatment and spouts off her normal chief complaints: Upper back tension. She also mentions she have a weird random pain on the top of her right foot for no recognizable reason. I moved forward with my normal appointment flow–graph the... Read more
How Awesome are YOU at treating Shoulder Pain?
Is it bragging if you tell the world you are REALLY good at something? What if you broadcast it on your website or post about it on your Facebook page? What if you tell everyone you know that you have an AWESOME talent? Here’s what I think. If you are... Read more