Ancient acupuncture with modern tools.
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
How would you respond to this statement I recently received from an acupuncturist on Facebook in response to a blog post I wrote about AcuGraph? *Make sure you read the statement with sarcasm in your voice… “Wait a minute. …. I wasted thousands of dollars and years of my life to... Read more
In my last Practice Management Blog (click here) I talked about all of the OTHER things you have to manage in your practice! Today’s acupuncturist is running a small business. As a small business, the most important thing you must do in your business is MARKETING. Everything else is driven by... Read more
Editor’s Note: This post references the Stimplus Pro, now replaced by the Pointoselect Digital. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. Welcome to “Lunch and Learn!” Lunch and Learns are a great way to conveniently learn a little something new during your lunch break. Typically they last about... Read more
Editor’s Note: This post references Auriculo 3D, now replaced by Auriculo 360. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. Hello Friends, If you didn’t get to attend the 8th International Symposium Of Auriculotherapy in Baltimore last month, you really missed out. There were top-name international speakers, outstanding presentations,... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
I still remember the first time I saw laser acupuncture. I was in class and the instructor was talking about the various ways to treat acupuncture points. Of course we discussed the typical ways: needles, moxa, teishin, electric stim. But then he brought out the laser. Amazing! This new piece... Read more
A patient came in with extreme jaw pain after a dental procedure—along with a history of extreme anxiety and chronic jaw clenching. What a horrible combination. This patient was nervous, yet hopeful that acupuncture would help. What I accomplished in the first visit: Built a relationship Graph Analysis Explained how... Read more
Editor’s Note: This post references the Stimplus Pro, now replaced by the Pointoselect Digital. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. A few weeks ago, I was visiting my daughter in Washington, DC. One of our goals for the trip was to do a little shopping–specifically to find... Read more
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2012. 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. Are you a planner/organizer? I’ve learned how to be “that girl” over the years out of... Read more
Editor’s Note: This post references Auriculo 3D, now replaced by Auriculo 360. The clinical concepts discussed remain applicable to current practice. I hope you’re having a great December! We certainly are! Of course, the holiday season always puts us in a good mood, but this year seems particularly festive.... Read more
When I was seventeen, I decided to study Tae Kwon Do. I visited several different schools to find a teacher with the “right” philosophy. Some schools were militant, others were “feel good” schools. I was looking for an instructor who would teach me competitive fighting while also teaching me the... Read more
I’m sure many of you are into social networking. Did you know Miridia Technology has a Facebook page? Of course we do, because we are THE technology company for acupuncturists–and we love to communicate with our practitioners through modern technology! I love that I get paid to “socialize” and become... Read more