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Webinar: 8 AcuGraph Features you Likely Aren’t Using—But Should!

Editor’s Note: This webinar was presented live in 2018. The AcuGraph features discussed may have been updated in newer versions. 8 AcuGraph Features OK, gang, it’s time, once again, to get our hands dirty! AcuGraph offers a rich variety of very useful features that sometimes get overlooked by many users. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve shown someone a capability in AcuGraph only to be answered with, “Wow, how long has that been... Read more

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Ear Acupuncture WINS

Editor’s Note: This post references the Stimplus Pro, now replaced by the Pointoselect Digital. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. Do you want to be a BETTER acupuncturist? Hands down, adding auriculotherapy, or ear acupuncture, will make your treatment more effective, immediately! I’ve watched a patient’s jaw drop in amazement as pain immediately disappears with a single auriculotherapy treatment. Ear treatment is easy to learn yet extremely effective. You don’t have to use... Read more

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AcuGraph 5 Update: Home Screen and Dashboard Added

Editor’s Note: This post references AcuGraph 5, which has been succeeded by AcuGraph CS. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. If you’re an AcuGraph 5 user, you’re in for a huge treat! We received the final OK to release the newest AcuGraph 5 update just yesterday afternoon (December 20, 2017). After months of design and programming work, the newest version of AcuGraph 5 (5.1.3) is ready for all AcuGraph 5 users. All... Read more

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The 3-Level Acupuncture Balance: Part 1-The Treatment

Over the last number of years, I have been using AcuGraph to guide me in a protocol I have come to call the 3-Level Acupuncture Balance. Over the next couple months, I will present a series of posts describing what this balance is, why I think it offers a deep and profound treatment, and the history of its development. In this first post, I will jump right to the mechanics of how to perform the... Read more

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FREE Webinar: 2018 is Bright for Acupuncturists!

Editor’s Note: This webinar was presented live in December 2017. The practice-growth insights discussed remain relevant. I have seen amazing growth for acupuncture practitioners in 2017. Dr. Larsen and I rubbed shoulders with so many of you this year at symposiums and acupuncture trade shows. The success stories you share with me are incredible. 2018 is going to be a GREAT year to be an acupuncturist. Adrian and I are highly optimistic about YOUR future... Read more

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Case Study: Ion Pumping Cords

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 months ago, and the results have been pretty amazing. After sharing my experiences with our AcuGraph 5 user group, many of you have started using... Read more

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Webinar Follow-up: Patients are Getting Better, Faster

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 came up with my “magical” number of six because, at the time, six was typical. When treating a patient with a difficult condition, I’ve found... Read more

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Acupuncture Technology Symposium Recordings Available!

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 you’ve been waiting, and I’m pleased to announce that the 2017 Acupuncture Technology Symposium recordings are now officially available to all of our customers, even... Read more

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Have you been putting off your upgrade to AcuGraph 5?

Editor’s Note: This post references AcuGraph 5, which has been succeeded by AcuGraph CS. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. Important Announcement Follows–but first, an update: Back in September 2017, we celebrated two years since AcuGraph 5 was released. And what a two years it’s been! We’ve had over 30 software updates, including major new features and compatibility with 3 new computer operating systems. We had another major software release in December... Read more

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Then Versus Now

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 I’m not doing things NOW the way I did things THEN. I hope you aren’t either. We should all be growing and progressing as practitioners–just... Read more

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Webinar: How to Get the Most Out of your AcuGraph Package

Editor’s Note: This webinar was presented live in 2017. The AcuGraph features discussed may have been updated in newer versions. Have you ever bought something you totally thought seemed like a good idea at the time, only to have it sit on your self and eventually get discarded? You know, like that ab exercise machine that looked so good on the infomercial? No, but seriously, we all do it. Back when I used to have... Read more

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Acupuncture Cured Angelina Jolie’s Bell’s Palsy

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 at treating the condition, if done in a timely manner. Bell’s Palsy Blog Posts Kimberly Thompson, L.Ac., has written several blog posts about Bell’s Palsy... Read more

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Webinar: Seal the Deal with Auriculotherapy

I’ve always thought of myself as pretty great when it came to ear acupuncture. That was until I figured out how much I DID NOT KNOW. It takes a lot more than memorizing a handful of really great point locations to become an amazing auriculotherapist. How I see it, there’s a difference between auriculoTHERAPY and auriculoMEDICINE. In fact, there are some practitioners that use ear acupuncture ALONE as their only treatment to resolve really difficult diseases. Imagine... Read more

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Are you Kidding? How did that Happen?

If you look at the title of this post, you’ll see my exact response when I realized that 2017 is now over half over. HALF OVER? The thought gave me a sudden shock. Now don’t get me wrong. I know how a calendar works. But in my mind, 2017 was still new. I have plans, ideas, goals to accomplish this year, and when I realized time was half gone, I really had to stop and... Read more

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AuriculoMEDICINE: Transform to Next Level Healing

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 for them. Here’s how the conversation went: Hello. I’m not an acupuncturist, but I want to know more about treating ears. I use pressure points... Read more