The Graph Doesn’t Lie… But Are You Telling the Whole Story?
The graph doesn’t lie. But if you’re not telling the whole story, your patients aren’t learning anything. And when patients don’t understand, they don’t come back. Read more
Category: Case Studies
The Graph Doesn’t Lie: The Power of Patient Education Through the Eyes of AcuGraph
Let’s talk about one of the most underutilized superpowers in your clinic: Patient education. And I don’t mean giving a lecture about qi and spleen dampness. I mean truly teaching your patients to understand their bodies—using the acupuncture pathways and the powerful visuals provided by AcuGraph. Read more
Part 4: What to Expect During the Healing Journey: Tackling Messy Graphs with Confidence
If there’s one thing every acupuncturist has experienced, it’s the patient who walks into your clinic with a major problem and an impossible timeline. They’re leaving for vacation in a week, they’ve got excruciating sciatic pain radiating down their leg, and they’re hoping you’ll fix it in one or two treatments. Sound familiar? Read more
Part 3: Discover the Pain BEFORE the Pain: Uncovering the Secrets Behind Lower Back Pain
Let’s talk about lower back pain. If you’ve been practicing acupuncture for any amount of time, you know it’s one of the most common complaints patients bring to your clinic. They walk in, fill out their paperwork, and pour their energy into describing their lower back problem. But here’s the kicker: patients don’t always give you all the information you need. Sometimes, it’s because they don’t think certain details are relevant. Other times, they’ve lived with their original nagging aches and pains for so long that they forget they exist. Read more
Part 1: Why All the Other Therapies Aren’t Working: How AcuGraph Sets You Apart
Picture this: A patient walks into your clinic. They’re frustrated, overwhelmed, and running out of hope. They’ve tried everything. Pain relievers, muscle relaxants, physical therapy, chiropractic care—even surgery. None of it worked. Someone, somewhere, mentioned acupuncture as a last resort. And now, here they are, sitting in front of you, looking for answers. What do you do? Read more
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
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