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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 Today we will analyze the graph of an ADD/ADHD child–and I’ll show you how AcuGraph has been “kid tested and mother approved” in my very... Read more
Because I have 9 kids, I was sure when I started a practice, my focus would be on children and pregnant women–since I’ve obviously had so much experience with each. We can’t talk about treating kids with acupuncture without discussing the world-renowned, pediatric-acupuncture-specialist, Alex Tiberi. Have you ever seen or heard of Alex? I met him in my first semester at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego. He arrived on his motorcycle with... 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 job but she was TRADITIONAL TCM practitioner! She was NOT convinced AcuGraph had anything to offer her. Here’s the story of how that changed over... 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 more than advertising. It is the management of the patient experience. Today, I want you to see how AcuGraph helps you manage the patient experience... 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 how other practitioners integrate technology into their acupuncture practices. After years of watching this topic, I’ve noticed that opinions really fall into three categories. But... 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 are getting from auricular treatment are absolutely amazing! I have used auricular therapy in my practice over the years, but lately I have begun using... 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 and have been VERY PLEASED with this addition to my practice. Every patient is now receiving ear acupuncture with each treatment. I am using the... 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 better?” Statistically speaking, the PIE score is a good representation of overall balance. One of the most pleasing byproducts of our landmark 2011 study of... 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 too much at night, every night. So I took her to see one of my instructors, in hopes that acupuncture might help. (WHAT? Acupuncture on... 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 much information at your fingertips. It’s like the Google of Acupuncture! Often we see the same problems from day to day. What happens when a... 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 day in my life… This weekend, I’m heading out for another acupuncture conference. Today, all of us have been busily making sure everything is ready... 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 was developed in response to those who requested a fast, easy indicator of patient progress. The advantage of the PIE is that it summarizes the... 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 would come into my office because they were fascinated with Acupuncture. After I was done with their TCM evaluation it was time to give them... 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 name of Vizzini, who, when confronted with the continual failure of his evil plans, always responds with utter disbelief. Despite the absolute evidence of his... Read more
Who doesn’t love a good massage?! There are few things better than a full-body massage. By the time you are done, your whole body has gotten the attention it needs. I rarely share my chief complaints with my massage therapist because I know she will work her way through my whole body, finding all of my problems by the end. I’ve found a way to mimic the benefits of a full-body massage on my patients... Read more