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Want to share in my excitement??? I walked into my office this morning and found the January issue of Acupuncture Today laying open on my desk. That’s not so abnormal because I’m always reading articles from Acupuncture Today. Here’s the fun part… My newest article, Acupuncture For Kids is Not... Read more
The number one reason people visit a healthcare provider is because of pain. Now consider this: the number one reason people avoid seeing an acupuncturist is because they are afraid of pain! It is hard to attract patients who are afraid of needles. Fear of needles is real and will... Read more
December is my anniversary month for Miridia Technology. Adrian and I typically sit down and talk about my progress through the year. He asks me whether I met my personal goals and career goals. We talk about things that have changed and things we would like to change for the... Read more
Mother of 9 goes to college! What does this mean, really? It means that even though you are taking 18-28 units per semester, you’re still in charge of laundry, errands and making lunches. Your kids don’t really care if you have a term paper to write or an exam in... Read more
We’ve had quite an influx of new AcuGraph users lately. I just wanted to say welcome to the AcuGraph family! Whether you are an OLD or NEW AcuGraph user, we’ve got your back! Do you need help with treatment strategies and options? Technical support? Practice building? No problem. We can... Read more
Case Study: Yesterday I had an interesting patient. I’ve treated medial epicondylitis (also known as golfer’s elbow) many times before. This patient presented with excruciating pain in BOTH elbows. He works as a wheel repair specialist, using air driven power tools causing repetitive motion and vibration, which constantly attacks the... Read more
I know you’ve heard a lot from me lately about pediatrics. Especially if you follow us on Facebook! Sorry…I just can’t help it! I feel like a kid. I’m so excited; I just can’t keep it in! As you know, I run my own practice, along with my research at... Read more
Hello! Last week we discussed ADD/ADHD from a TCM pattern perspective. Here’s the link in case you missed it. ADD/ADHD Case Study–Part 1 As a quick review, we learned that the main TCM patterns related to ADD/ADHD are: • Heat • Heat and Phlegm • Spleen Deficiency • Kidney Deficiency... Read more
Because I have 9 kids, I was sure when I started a practice, my focus would be on children and pregnant women–since I’ve obviously had so much experience with each. We can’t talk about treating kids with acupuncture without discussing the world-renowned, pediatric-acupuncture-specialist, Alex Tiberi. Have you ever seen or... Read more
Are you utilizing auricular therapy in your practice all of the time? If not, you are missing out on some amazing success stories! I get phone calls and e-mails from practitioners, almost on a daily basis, with questions and success stories regarding auricular therapy treatment. The results that our users... Read more
I write blogs all the time. Because of this, I have friends all over the world! I’ve heard some of you say I have a glamorous job–travel, research, writing, and filming videos. Is that the picture I’ve created for you over the years? Well, let me tell you about a... Read more
Patients want and expect a diagnostic report. Why? Reports give valuable information. They tell you what you need to know. All other medical practitioners give a report of findings. If the patient sees it in writing, then it’s TRUE. I remember my days as a practitioner BEFORE AcuGraph. New patients... Read more
Who doesn’t love a good massage?! There are few things better than a full-body massage. By the time you are done, your whole body has gotten the attention it needs. I rarely share my chief complaints with my massage therapist because I know she will work her way through my... Read more
Hi, just a quick note. Lately I’ve been getting a lot of phone calls from practitioners asking which seminar is the BEST. So, which one is best for you? It depends on how much training you’ve already had. If you’re a NEW AcuGraph owner, then I would suggest the Digital... Read more
Hello Florida Friends! Are you planning to attend FSOMA in a couple of weeks in Boca Raton? I hope so! In 2011, I came in the midst of Hurricane Irene. What a welcome I had for my first trip to Florida! Last year, in 2012, we were the most popular... Read more