The Kidney Return Protocol
If you don't have enough qi to work with, it's kind of hard to reorganize and create flow. Read more
AcuGraph Update: Adding Multiple Custom Cover Pages
The option to choose from multiple custom cover pages for printed and emailed reports is one of our very favorite new features in AcuGraph 5.3 Read more
WEBINAR- Power in the Protocol: AcuGraph and the Kidney Return
Editor’s Note: This webinar on the Kidney Return Protocol was presented live in 2018. The educational content remains relevant to current practice. We’ve all encountered patients who, for whatever reason, seem to have very little qi available with which to work. Such patients can be challenging, and may not respond well until their qi has been replenished. One of the first steps in treating such patients is to rally what qi reserves are available, to... Read more
AcuGraph Software Update 5.3 with 7 BIG new Features!
Today we released AcuGraph version 5.3, and we couldn't be more excited to show you what's new. Read more
What are the Background Colors behind the Divergent Treatment Protocol?
Remember, the Divergent Channel Protocol is a 3-Dimensional balancing. It balances the body in three specific ways. The three colors represent those three categories of balance. Read more
5 Modern Acupuncture Tools for your ‘Toolbox’
If you're here, I'm sure you know that ancient Chinese medicine is laden with power, wisdom and efficacy, and that is worth holding onto. That's why we make it our mission to marry the wisdom of ancient medicine with the power, credibility and precision of modern technology, and bring those priceless combinations to you. Read more
Why the Name Change?
From Humble Beginnings Today is a day of humble reflection as I remember the story of Miridia Technology. When this company began over 15 years ago, it had a single employee—who didn’t even know that he was an employee (yet). I was still a student and had just been introduced to Ryodoraku acupuncture. I loved the idea of objective evidence of Qi balance, but I noticed a gap—something was missing. The pencil-and-paper approach I was taught... Read more
The Pointoselect Digital: My New Favorite Auriculotherapy Tool – Part 2
Editor’s Note: This post references the Stimplus Pro, now replaced by the Pointoselect Digital. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. In my last blog post I talked about some exciting NEW changes in auriculotherapy technology. If you haven’t read part 1 of this series, you can access it here: Part 1: The Pointoselect Digital: My New Favorite Auriculotherapy Tool Before I talk more about the Pointoselect Digital, I feel the need to write... Read more
The Pointoselect Digital: My New Favorite Auriculotherapy Tool
Editor’s Note: This post references the Stimplus Pro, now replaced by the Pointoselect Digital. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. Some things have changed in my clinic for the BETTER. Does it mean that things were BAD before? Absolutely not. I did the best I could, given the resources I had at the time… Then I did better, because I could! You’ve heard people use the old adage “back in my day”. I... Read more
Acupuncture for Pain Relief: Qi and Blood Stagnation Tips
Pain is the number one chief complaint in any acupuncture clinic. Why is that? There is a traditional Chinese saying which states: “If there is free flow, there is no pain. If there is pain, there is no free flow.” Free flow relates to movement of qi and blood, which move together. If qi and blood are not moving at optimum capacity, symptoms occur. Pain is an obvious side effect of qi and blood stagnation.... Read more
The 3-Level Acupuncture Balance Part 4: More on the Divergent Channel Balance
The 3-Level Acupuncture Protocol balances the Primary Channels (to regulate circulation of qi and blood), the Eight Extraordinary Channels (to regulate the musculoskeletal body), and the Divergent Channels (to regulate the internal zang-fu organs). If you haven’t read the previous blog posts in the 3-Level Acupuncture Balance series, you can get caught up here: THE 3-LEVEL ACUPUNCTURE BALANCE SERIES: Part 1: The Treatment Part 2: Historical Development Part 3: More on the Eight Extraordinary Channel... Read more
AcuGraph® and GDPR Requirements
Editor’s Note: This post references AcuGraph 4, which has been succeeded by AcuGraph CS. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. Date: May 4, 2018 RE: Clarification concerning REGULATION (EU) 2016/679 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) ... Read more
Upcoming AcuGraph Training in Europe!
I’ve heard Amsterdam is LOVELY in September. And I’d like to see you there! Let me explain what I mean ? For the past couple years, Dr. Adrian Larsen, creator of AcuGraph, has travelled to Amsterdam to teach an AcuGraph seminar, hosted by our friend, and colleague of Tal Tao Acupuncture, Chantal van Merode. But this year, for a change, I’m going to be teaching, and I couldn’t be more excited! We have quite a few practitioners... Read more
GDPR/Patient Data Protection Changes in AcuGraph
Editor’s Note: This post references AcuGraph 5, which has been succeeded by AcuGraph CS. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. This blog post contains important of information. Please read the entire post to fully understand the changes incorporated into AcuGraph. As data privacy has become increasingly important, new government regulations concerning patient data protection have mandated changes in the AcuGraph software. Perhaps you’ve heard of the European Union’s new GDPR (General Data Protection... Read more
Add Another AcuGraph Probe for Best Results!
Editor’s Note: This post references AcuGraph 5, which has been succeeded by AcuGraph CS. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. I get asked all the time: “What if I need AcuGraph in more than one treatment room?” And it’s a great question! So many practitioners run multiple rooms at the same time, and it’s never convenient to carry your AcuGraph back and forth between rooms all day! That’s why AcuGraph 5 has... Read more