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
Author: Dr. Kimberly Thompson, DACM, L.Ac.
Webinar: Why an Evidence-Based Practice will be Crucial for Success in 2019
We are on the CUSP of a whole new generation of acupuncturists who are going to change how our profession interacts with the outside medical world. 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 Kidney Return Protocol
If you don't have enough qi to work with, it's kind of hard to reorganize and create flow. Read more
The Pointoselect Digital: My New Favorite Auriculotherapy Tool – Part 2
Editor’s Note: This post references the Stimplus Pro, now replaced by the Pointoselect Digital. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. In my last blog post I talked about some exciting NEW changes in auriculotherapy technology. If you haven’t read part 1 of this series, you can access... Read more
The Pointoselect Digital: My New Favorite Auriculotherapy Tool
Editor’s Note: This post references the Stimplus Pro, now replaced by the Pointoselect Digital. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. 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... Read more
Acupuncture for Pain Relief: Qi and Blood Stagnation Tips
Pain is the number one chief complaint in any acupuncture clinic. Why is that? There is a traditional Chinese saying which states: “If there is free flow, there is no pain. If there is pain, there is no free flow.” Free flow relates to movement of qi and blood, which... Read more
Upcoming AcuGraph Training in Europe!
I’ve heard Amsterdam is LOVELY in September. And I’d like to see you there! Let me explain what I mean ? For the past couple years, Dr. Adrian Larsen, creator of AcuGraph, has travelled to Amsterdam to teach an AcuGraph seminar, hosted by our friend, and colleague of Tal Tao Acupuncture, Chantal... Read more
From 5 Patients/Week to a Month-Long Waiting List
Many of you have known me for a long time. I’m always amazed when I travel and run into people who follow me because of the work I do with Miridia Technology. When Adrian hired me, so many years back, he told me that beyond doing research for our products—I... Read more
Webinar: Personalizing YOUR Treatment Protocols
Editor’s Note: This webinar on personalizing treatment protocols was presented live in 2018. The educational content remains relevant to current practice. Are you utilizing the custom treatment plan option within AcuGraph to its full potential? How about the reference section? Learning how to use these two options within AcuGraph will... Read more
Ear Acupuncture WINS
Editor’s Note: This post references the Stimplus Pro, now replaced by the Pointoselect Digital. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. Do you want to be a BETTER acupuncturist? Hands down, adding auriculotherapy, or ear acupuncture, will make your treatment more effective, immediately! I’ve watched a patient’s jaw... Read more
FREE Webinar: 2018 is Bright for Acupuncturists!
Editor’s Note: This webinar was presented live in December 2017. The practice-growth insights discussed remain relevant. I have seen amazing growth for acupuncture practitioners in 2017. Dr. Larsen and I rubbed shoulders with so many of you this year at symposiums and acupuncture trade shows. The success stories you share... Read more
Case Study: Ion Pumping Cords
Editor’s Note: This post references AcuGraph 5, which has been succeeded by AcuGraph CS. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. Let’s talk about “Ion Pumping Cords”. Have you ever used them or even heard of them? I started using ion pumping cords in my clinic about 9... Read more
Webinar Follow-up: Patients are Getting Better, Faster
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2017. References to AcuGraph 5 reflect the software version available at the time; the current version is AcuGraph CS. The clinical techniques described remain fully applicable. Do you remember when I began teaching practitioners the importance of a six treatment series? I... Read more
Then Versus Now
Do you ever take a moment to sit down and think about how far you’ve come in your career? Many of you have watched me grow and learn as a practitioner over the years. Some of you have been reading my blog posts since day one, so you know that... Read more