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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
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
Editor’s Note: This article references the 2017 Acupuncture Technology Symposium, a live event that has since concluded. Recordings from this and other training events are available at miridiatech.com/training-seminars. Back in May, we hosted the first-ever Acupuncture Technology Symposium! Ever since, we’ve been inundated with requests for the recordings. We know... Read more
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
Have you seen the recent article on USA Today about Angelina Jolie’s struggle with Bell’s Palsy? The most interesting part is that Angelina “credited acupuncture for a full recovery.” See the Full Article Here>> Bell’s Palsy has been a topic of interest in the acupunture world, because it’s so effective... Read more
Did you know there is a difference between auriculoTHERAPY and auriculoMEDICINE? I didn’t really understand this until last year, when I did training with Dr. Nogier. A couple of weeks ago I got an email from an average person who wanted to know if the Auriculotherapy Success Seminar was right... Read more
At the 2017 Acupuncture Technology Symposium, Kimberly demonstrated a new technique and tool she uses to open up the channels and move qi and blood to prepare the body for a more successful acupuncture treatment. She’s been doing this in her practice for several months now, and the results are outstanding.... Read more
Best results come when powerful treatments are delivered as simply as possible! In February 2017 Dr. Jake Fratkin taught a 2-day seminar about divergent channels and extraordinary treatment protocols. Kimberly Thompson L.Ac. was there feverishly taking notes, and taught a webinar based on her years of experience with AcuGraph and the... Read more
Editor’s Note: This post references the Stimplus Pro, now replaced by the Pointoselect Digital. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. Dr. Adrian Larsen sat down with Kimberly Thompson L.Ac. for an auriculotherapy interview her about her experience with the technique. They cover everything from what she learned... Read more
I voted, did you? Did you get a sticker? Did you proudly post a selfie with your sticker on social media, telling the whole world that you did something you believed in? Most of you are plenty tired of hearing about the election but bear with me for a moment while... Read more
Here’s something cool…At our last big acupuncture convention in Florida (FSOMA) we brought these “little” Acupuncture Stickers with us to the booth–and it was a BIG hit. Everyone wanted one. Before I talk about what I did, let me tell you why I did it… You are probably in the same position... Read more
I have a lot of wellness patients in my clinic who come in for regular tune-ups. Most of them no longer have extreme problems, but they still love to come in for acupuncture on a regular basis. I think it’s because I spoil them. Lately, I’ve been doing something new... Read more
Do you wanna know what’s FUN? It’s fun to be POPULAR! Popularity doesn’t come easy in my world. Let’s face it, I’m a mother of 9. How often are you popular when you are a MOM? I have to make my kids do all the stuff they don’t really want... Read more
Practitioners ask me all the time how much I charge the patient to graph them and hand them a diagnostic report. It’s a great question. I know there are some practitioners who charge the patient separately for the graph and report, and I’ve heard of charging anywhere between $15 and $50.... Read more
Hello AcuGraph Friends, If you know anything about Kimberly Thompson, L.Ac., you know she lives her life with passion and purpose that carry over into everything she does. So when she decided a few months ago to reinvent her practice and take it to the next level, you can bet she... Read more