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Lend me your ears…

Editor’s Note: This post references the Stimplus Pro, now replaced by the Pointoselect Digital and Auriculo 3D, now replaced by Auriculo 360. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. 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... Read more

Posted on AcuGraph Auriculo 360 Case Studies Kimberly Thompson L.Ac. Pointoselect Digital Products

ADD/ADHD Case Study–Part 2

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2013. The Stimplus Pro referenced here has been succeeded by the Pointoselect Digital, and Auriculo 3D is now Auriculo 360. Some external links to resources that are no longer available have been removed. The clinical techniques described remain fully applicable. 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,... Read more

Posted on Case Studies Kimberly Thompson L.Ac.

ADD/ADHD Case Study–Part 1

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

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TCM & the Conversion of a Skeptic

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2013. 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. 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... Read more

Posted on AcuGraph Alan Gifford MS Products

The 5 Critical Steps to Practice Success!

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

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Acupuncture and Technology: Which group are you?

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

Posted on Auriculo Case Studies Kimberly Thompson L.Ac. Stimplus Pro Tips/Techniques

Neck pain, Shoulder Pain, Elbow Pain and Weight Loss – 3 Case Studies

Editor’s Note: This post references the Stimplus Pro, now replaced by the Pointoselect Digital. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. 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... Read more

Posted on AcuGraph Auriculo Case Studies Dr. Adrian Larsen Products Stimplus Pro User Reviews

Acupuncture’s…”Missing Link?”

Editor’s Note: This post references the Stimplus Pro, now replaced by the Pointoselect Digital and Auriculo 3D, now replaced by Auriculo 360. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. 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... Read more

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My PIE Score Dropped! Now What?

Editor’s Note: This post references AcuGraph 3, which has been succeeded by AcuGraph CS. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. 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... Read more

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AcuGraph and Kids: How my daughter changed my future

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

Success with Shingles
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You Don’t Treat This Every Day – Success with Shingles!

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

Posted on AcuGraph Events Kimberly Thompson L.Ac.

A Day in My Life…

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

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Forget the Pudding…the Proof is in the PIE!

Editor’s Note: This post references AcuGraph 3, which has been succeeded by AcuGraph CS. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. 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... Read more

Posted on AcuGraph Case Studies Kimberly Thompson L.Ac. Products

Confused or Confident?

Editor’s Note: This post references AcuGraph 4, which has been succeeded by AcuGraph CS. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. 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... Read more

Posted on AcuGraph Case Studies Dr. Adrian Larsen Tips/Techniques

Inconceivable!

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