Part 3: Discover the Pain BEFORE the Pain: Uncovering the Secrets Behind Lower Back Pain

Let’s talk about lower back pain. If you’ve been practicing acupuncture for any amount of time, you know it’s one of the most common complaints patients bring to your clinic. They walk in, fill out their paperwork, and pour their energy into describing their lower back problem. But here’s the kicker: patients don’t always give you all the information you need. Sometimes, it’s because they don’t think certain details are relevant. Other times, they’ve lived with their original nagging aches and pains for so long that they forget they exist. Read more

Part 2: The Difference Between Dry Needling and Meridian Therapy: A New Perspective 5/5 (4)

Dry needling: Just the term sparks heated controversy in the acupuncture world. Physical therapists and other healthcare providers are claiming it as part of their scope, leaving acupuncturists feeling frustrated and even offended. Worse yet, when dry needling fails to provide long-term results, people walk away thinking acupuncture doesn’t work either. It's a problem. But what if we flipped the script? Read more

Using AcuGraph

Part 1: Why All the Other Therapies Aren’t Working: How AcuGraph Sets You Apart 5/5 (6)

Picture this: A patient walks into your clinic. They’re frustrated, overwhelmed, and running out of hope. They’ve tried everything. Pain relievers, muscle relaxants, physical therapy, chiropractic care—even surgery. None of it worked. Someone, somewhere, mentioned acupuncture as a last resort. And now, here they are, sitting in front of you, looking for answers. What do you do? Read more

AcuGraph Patient Communication

Introduction: The AcuGraph Patient Education Series: Communicating Health and Healing Through AcuGraph 5/5 (7)

In this patient communication series, I’m pulling back the curtain on my clinic. I’m going to share some of the most powerful and transformative conversations I’ve had with my patients—conversations you’ve probably had too. But here’s the difference: I’ll teach you how to dig deeper, uncovering the inner wisdom of AcuGraph to take those conversations to the next level. Read more

Gunalight: It’s Kinda like a Golden Magic Finger— but it’s NOT! 4.88/5 (16)

An acupuncturist and a massage therapist meet up to play with a brand new light therapy AcuPoint treatment device known as the Gunalight. They weren’t exactly sure what to expect from the experience… Magic happened. Background: I’m Dr. Kimberly Thompson. I’m an acupuncturist. Before I was an acupuncturist, I was... Read more

Pain — The Bully in the Neighborhood 4.93/5 (14)

Pain is like the bully in the neighborhood. You have to know the right way to get rid of him, or he'll keep coming back to haunt you! In this blog post, learn from Dr. Kimberly, a specialist in Chinese Medicine treatments for chronic pain, about how to effectively eliminate pain and keep it from coming back. Read more

Want to Boost your Immune System? Acupuncture Can Help! 5/5 (9)

Modern science is catching up with the wisdom of ancient Chinese medicine. A study published by the National Institutes of Health compared several studies to evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture for stimulating or regulating the immune system using different methods of acupuncture. The conclusion? Traditional Chinese Medicine CAN benefit immune health. Read more

can acupuncture support the immune system?

Can Acupuncture Support the Immune System? 4.95/5 (19)

Lately, with the outbreak of the Coronavirus, it seems the world at large is looking for options to strengthen the immune system. A healthy immune system is a crucial part of overcoming any type of infection. Those with a weakened immune system are the most susceptible to severe illness or complications—particularly during an epidemic. Here's the good news: Acupuncture is great for supporting the immune system! Read more

acupuncture brochures for patient education

This Quick Patient Education Tip could Save you Time AND Make you Money! 5/5 (16)

I'm about to teach you something smart, simple, and SOOOO incredibly effective for attracting new acupuncture patients. With a few easy steps, you'll be bringing in new, excited patients without spending hours socializing. This tip SAVED my schedule and did wonders for my practice growth! Read more

Proving that Acupuncture Works—One Graph at a Time 4.75/5 (24)

The truth is, your patients don’t understand how acupuncture works, or how it can help them. The beauty of the AcuGraph Digital Meridian Imaging System is that it takes the confusion and mystery out of acupuncture, helps your patients “see the chi”, and creates raving fans who value acupuncture and refer you to friends and family. In a world where patients have been conditioned to trust x-rays, scans and tests, AcuGraph is the key to convert patients to your care, and skyrocket your practice success. Read more