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OK. I’ll admit the title is corny. But hopefully it got your attention. We’ve spent the last several weeks talking about the AcuGraph. Today, I’m going in a different direction. I’d like to know if you’ve used a hand-held electrical point stimulator? As you can see…I’ve tried more than a... 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
How do you view AcuGraph? If you’re like most acupuncturists, you probably have quite a bit of skepticism. So today, I’ve got a story for you. We hired Kimberly Thompson, L.Ac. nearly 4 years ago to help with some research projects we were doing. At the time, she liked the... Read more
I hear it time and time again, practitioners learn everything they need to learn in school… except for how to actually run a successful acupuncture practice. It’s common to hear that this is one of the reasons so many practitioners are attracted to AcuGraph in the first place. Marketing is... Read more
I’ve been spending some time lately reading various acupuncture blogs, news lists, and forums. (Do you do that too?) There’s lots of great information out there and much to be learned. As you might guess, posts about technology in acupuncture always catch my eye and I especially like to see... 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
Hello Everyone, Our StimPlus Pro and Auriculo 3D packages have made a real difference for many practitioners. I received the following case report from one of our clients and I just had to share it. Enjoy! Hello Dr. Larsen, I have been using the auricul0therapy for about three months... Read more
Ever since we first introduced our patented P.I.E. score technology in AcuGraph 3, thousands of practitioners and patients have come to rely on its single-number representation of meridian balance. The PIE score (Personal Integrated Energetics) makes for an efficient explanation, saves time, and answers the age-old question, “Am I getting... Read more
The year was 2002. My third daughter had just been born, and I was still a student. What was I doing with all those kids while still in school? Not sleeping much. See, the problem was that my newborn daughter wasn’t sleeping very well, and was keeping us up way... Read more
Hello Friends, When we designed the AcuGraph, we wanted to create the most useful tool possible. A great deal of study and research went into its creation. Have you taken a look at the REFERENCE tab inside of AcuGraph? There are detailed descriptions of Points, Charts and Acupuncture Treatments. So... 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
Hello Friends, Some time ago Dr. Jerry Nesseler posed a question: “How can I quickly explain to my patients the pie chart in Acugraph?” Here’s a bit of background. The chart he’s referring to is our patented P.I.E. (personal integrated energetics) chart first introduced in AcuGraph 3. This chart... 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
Hello Friends, I originally posted this in August, 2009. Four years later, it’s still as applicable as ever. Enjoy! One of my college memories from the late 1980’s was a movie called The Princess Bride. This swashbuckling tale of true love and high adventure features a hilarious villian by the... Read more