Acupuncture Technology News

I hope you had a great weekend! My Saturdays are filled with projects around the house. My kids will tell you that if there’s nothing that needs to be done, I’ll create a project! (They’re not always happy about that!) I find it rewarding, and actually relaxing, to spend a day building things with my hands.

This past weekend, my goal was to build shelves in the garage. As I began the project, I realized that I had to have a clear idea of what I wanted to build…a vision of how the shelves would look. Next, I had to create a plan for building the shelves, complete with drawings and measurements, followed by a shopping list of materials needed.

Once I had the plan drawn up, I was ready to run down to the hardware store and get the material. The actual cutting and assembly of the shelves took very little time compared to the planning, drawing and measuring! I was careful in the planning stage, so the assembly went smoothly and the end result was just what I wanted!

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Many of my articles talk about how to attract the public to you, drawing in new patients who would, otherwise, not even consider seeing an Acupuncturist.

I often talk about ‘screening’ a patient and using the “Screening Module.” However, I wonder if you’re asking yourself: “What is this Screening Module he keeps talking about?”

That’s a good question and it’s time to answer it!

The AcuGraph Screening Module provides two tools in one.

• First, it gives you the Screening Exam, which assesses only the client’s hands. This eliminates the need to ask strangers to remove their shoes and let you handle their feet. Believe it or not, this is actually a sticking point for some potential patients.
• Second, the Screening Module creates the printed ‘Screening Report.’ This report compares the potential patient’s results with an optimal graph result and graphically displays the need for treatment. Best of all, this report is just one page and is easily customized with your unique practice information, description and philosophy.

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