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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 originally referenced the Stimplus Pro, a handheld auriculotherapy device that has since been discontinued. The Pointoselect Digital is the current replacement for point location and auriculotherapy treatment. Shoulder Pain is SO limiting! It makes everything ACHE, your neck, arm, chest and down your back. Even little... Read more
Why do you do what you do? What drives you to get out of bed every day and go to work? There are probably as many answers to this question as there are practitioners in this field. I’ve talked to many, many acupuncture practitioners over the years and seen nearly... 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 Auriculo 3D software referenced here is now Auriculo 360. The clinical techniques described remain fully applicable. We had a Laser Case Study Contest that generated some amazing stories of how Laser therapy helped their patients. There were lots of great... Read more
Today I’m pleased to announce the 2nd Place Winner of our Laser Case Study Contest. We’ll post the 1st Place Winner next week. Last week we sent out the 3rd Place case study. Click here if you missed Martha Hall’s excellent 3rd Place entry. Today, I’m pleased to present the... Read more
We had wonderful responses to our laser case study contest, and I’m pleased to announce the winners. There were lots of great entries, and deciding on the winners wasn’t easy. But Kimberly made me buy her lunch, we talked it over, (OK, even argued a bit) and came up with... Read more
Meet Olivia. She’s 5 and LOVES acupuncture! Are you treating kids in your clinic? I don’t run a full-on pediatric clinic, but I do treat kids fairly often. If you are treating mom’s in your clinic, I suggest you prepare yourself to treat kids too. Kid’s will eventually show up.... 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. Hey look… Robin Green is doing it AGAIN! As you may remember, last year I had the opportunity to take Robin Green’s Pediatric Essentials class. I... 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. Welcome to “Lunch and Learn!” Lunch and Learns are a great way to conveniently learn a little something new during your lunch break. Typically they last about... Read more
How do you build a successful practice? A major goal of our 2014 Seminar was to give you the answer to that question. It all starts with a framework. Imagine building a house without proper framing…it simply wouldn’t work! Day 3 of the seminar is designed to give you the... Read more