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In my last blog I presented you with three questions: WHAT is Meridian Therapy acupuncture? HOW is it different from TCM acupuncture? WHY wasn’t this taught in Acupuncture School? If you missed it, click here to go back and catch up. Okay, let’s pick up where I left off. TCM acupuncture... Read more
Is THIS your Dream job? Are you doing things you thought you’d never do? You might not have planned on all this “business stuff.” You went to school to learn how to provide excellent care. Maybe you felt called, maybe you were simply fascinated. But one way or another, you ended... Read more
Editor’s Note: This post was written for a previous version of AcuGraph. The current version is AcuGraph CS. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable. We are often asked which codes should be used for AcuGraph® exams and acupuncture treatments. In an effort to provide you some direction, we have put together... Read more
Let’s face it – There are things they DIDN’T teach you in Acupuncture School! • WHAT is Meridian Therapy acupuncture? • HOW is it different from TCM acupuncture? • WHY wasn’t this taught in Acupuncture School? It’s important to know the answer to these questions. Understanding the complete history and... Read more
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2015. The Stimplus Pro referenced here has been succeeded by the Pointoselect Digital, and Auriculo 3D is now Auriculo 360. The clinical techniques described remain fully applicable. Have you experienced the death of a patient? It hurts. You’ve shared part of my... Read more
I don’t like New Year’s resolutions. Oh, I’ve tried them before, and frankly found it a waste of time. The trouble is this: once I’ve resolved to do something, or not do something, and then failed even once, the resolution is broken and soon forgotten. It’s a high-stakes gamble that I seem... Read more
A patient came in last week, desperately hoping acupuncture would work. Nothing else was helping… Her family circumstances were overwhelming to the point her emotions were out of control. She couldn’t stop crying. She wished she could run away from everything and everyone. And she even said she wished her... Read more
Editor’s Note: This post was written for a previous version of AcuGraph. The current version is AcuGraph CS. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable. “Evidence-based medicine.” Why is this such a common buzz phrase for modern acupuncturists? Have you been in social media acupuncture groups or to acupuncture symposiums lately?... Read more
Do you play favorites? As a mother of nine—I’ve learned to be very careful about “playing favorites.” All my kids are different and I love them all. You won’t catch me playing favorites when it comes to my kids! That would cause BIG problems. But, can I tell you a... Read more
Take a look at this case of breast and lung cancer treatment! Dr. Chris Teo, like so many of you, selflessly serves humanity by helping those who are perhaps beyond hope. “When you are told that you have no hope, to be prepared for your imminent death, we believe... Read more
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2014. The Stimplus Pro referenced here has been succeeded by the Pointoselect Digital, and Auriculo 3D is now Auriculo 360. The clinical techniques described remain fully applicable. I don’t know why, but I’ve always had a special bond with older people. When... Read more
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2014. 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. Spring brings Change! I get very excited in Spring. The days get longer, the weather gets... Read more
Editor’s Note: This post references AcuGraph 4, which has been succeeded by AcuGraph CS. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. Want more success in your practice? Analysis of the results from our last Practitioner Survey can help you see what you might be missing! When you were... Read more
Do you have a successful “specialty” treatment program? I like Specialty Treatment programs! From a marketing perspective, they are excellent tools. They effectively target a VERY specific audience. They are relatively easy to promote and are often associated with a very large support group from which to attract referrals. Perhaps... Read more
Editor’s Note: This post references AcuGraph 3, which has been succeeded by AcuGraph CS. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. In my last post, I talked about the multitude of physiological, energetic and even spiritual connections between the spine and the overall health of the body. Nearly... Read more