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Author: Dr. Kimberly Thompson, DACM, L.Ac.

Posted on November 7, 2011May 23, 2018 Announcements Events Kimberly Thompson L.Ac. Training

I’m not afraid, are you? 5/5 (40)

I can remember one particular day in college, when I was walking down the hall to needling class. Everyone was quiet. This was the day we had all been dreading since day one. Inevitably we would have to learn to needle Ren 1 (CV 1) and Du 1 (GV 1).... Read more

Posted on October 31, 2011August 6, 2019 Herbal Therapies Kimberly Thompson L.Ac. Tips/Techniques

Healer Heal Thy Self 5/5 (29)

There are some things in life that I tend to learn the hard way. This last week I was fighting a cold, my husband was in the hospital, and I was scheduled to teach a cooking class in my home for 20-30 people. Several people offered to help out by... Read more

Posted on October 24, 2011April 3, 2018 Kimberly Thompson L.Ac. Tips/Techniques User Community

Branch Treatments 5/5 (33)

We have talked a lot about branch treatments over the last several weeks. A Practical Dictionary of Chinese Medicine uses the terminology ‘root and tip’ as the primary and secondary aspects of disease. The root is the primary condition and the tip is the resulting secondary condition which presents as... Read more

Posted on October 17, 2011May 23, 2018 AcuGraph Case Studies Kimberly Thompson L.Ac. Products Tips/Techniques Training User Community

I am Convinced—Part 4: Root versus Branch 5/5 (38)

This a part of a 4-series blog, if you haven’t read the previous part yet, take a look at it here. Thanks for sharing in the journey of “I am Convinced.” I believe that it is our obligation, as healers, to teach what we learn so that the world can... Read more

Posted on October 10, 2011June 7, 2018 AcuGraph Case Studies Kimberly Thompson L.Ac. Products Tips/Techniques

I am Convinced—Part 3: Trust the Graph 5/5 (33)

This a part of a 4-series blog, if you haven’t read the previous part yet, take a look at it here. I have been using the AcuGraph for nearly two years. I do not doubt the evidence that electrical conductance in the acupuncture meridians is a valid basis for analyzing... Read more

Posted on October 3, 2011May 23, 2018 AcuGraph Case Studies Kimberly Thompson L.Ac. Products Tips/Techniques Training

I am Convinced—Part 2: Yin Leads, Yang Follows 5/5 (32)

This a part of a 4-series blog, if you haven’t read the first part yet, take a look at it here. After I got home from Dr. Jake Fratkin’s seminar, I pulled Meridian Therapy off of the shelf and began devouring it from cover to cover. Stephen Brown autographed the... Read more

Posted on September 26, 2011May 23, 2018 AcuGraph Case Studies Kimberly Thompson L.Ac. Products Tips/Techniques Training

I am Convinced—Part 1: Meridian Therapy 5/5 (36)

I have a massive library packed full of books on Chinese Medicine—many that I used in college, and many more that I picked up along the way—with a plan to someday study them in more detail. I’m sure that you can relate. This summer I took the opportunity to force... Read more

Posted on September 6, 2011April 1, 2024 AcuGraph Case Studies Kimberly Thompson L.Ac. Products Tips/Techniques Training

I made my patient cry… 5/5 (32)

Last week, I put needles into my patient and she began to cry. This is not the first time that this has happened in my office. In fact, I keep a box of tissue nearby for those who cry after the needles are inserted. When you are an acupuncturist, it... Read more

Posted on August 29, 2011May 23, 2018 AcuGraph Events Kimberly Thompson L.Ac. Products User Community

Wow—what a weekend! 5/5 (32)

I just returned from a whirlwind trip to Tampa, Florida for the FSOMA (Florida State Oriental Medicine Association) conference. I’ll have to admit that I pouted a little bit about going on this trip…  I’ve always wanted to go to Florida so that I could lounge on the beautiful white... Read more

Posted on August 8, 2011February 2, 2021 Auriculo Case Studies Kimberly Thompson L.Ac. Products Tips/Techniques

Wanna know a secret? 5/5 (33)

Don’t you just love those days when everything runs smoothly in your practice? – Your office is organized – Patients are on time – Patients are happy to see you – You have a waiting list – Your practice is so full – Paperwork is all filed – Emails are... Read more

Posted on August 4, 2011May 23, 2018 Announcements Kimberly Thompson L.Ac. Points PC Products

Hurry!!!! 5/5 (32)

I don’t know about you, but as the seasons change, I tend to clean and organize. The funny thing is, there are many areas of our lives that have to be organized over and over again–the house, the kids rooms, the garage, and all the endless paperwork. Points PC is... Read more

Posted on July 25, 2011May 23, 2018 Announcements Apps Kimberly Thompson L.Ac. Points PC

The Future is HERE! 5/5 (32)

The other day, my eight years old asked me what the word population meant. I used the same answer that my mom gave me when I was a kid:  “Go and look it up in a dictionary.” She looked at me funny and then asked:  “What is a dictionary?” I... Read more

Posted on July 8, 2011May 23, 2018 AcuGraph Case Studies Kimberly Thompson L.Ac. Tips/Techniques

Breech Baby Treatment – Sometimes You’ve Just Gotta Smile 5/5 (35)

Recently, I had a patient come in as a referral from her OBGYN. She was 35 weeks pregnant and her baby was “Frank Breech.” Her doctor told her that she would probably have to have a c-section, but that she might consider seeing an acupuncturist first. She asked her doctor... Read more

Posted on June 16, 2011November 19, 2018 AcuGraph Case Studies Kimberly Thompson L.Ac. Products Tips/Techniques

Shoulder Pain / Neck Pain – Custom Treatment 5/5 (35)

I have come to the realization that almost everyone who comes in for treatment has some sort of neck and/or shoulder tension–whether they are complaining of pain or not. Also, patients who have a lot of stress and anxiety (and of course the neck and shoulder tension that goes with... Read more

Posted on May 31, 2011August 6, 2019 AcuHerb Herbal Therapies Kimberly Thompson L.Ac.

Monday Morning Blues 5/5 (34)

How do you feel on Monday morning after eating TOO MUCH FOOD?   You know that feeling you get after consuming an abundance of rich, greasy foods over the weekend? Loss of appetite, bloating, foul stool and gas, indigestion, diarrhea and/or constipation are all symptoms of what is termed “Food... Read more

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