Case Study: The Kidney Return Protocol
In this post, I will share an interesting case study involving the Kidney Return Protocol. First, I'll walk you through my thought process when analyzing the graph over the course of two visits. Read more
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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
WEBINAR- Power in the Protocol: AcuGraph and the Kidney Return
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... Read more
The Pointoselect Digital: My New Favorite Auriculotherapy Tool – Part 2
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... Read more
The Pointoselect Digital: My New Favorite Auriculotherapy Tool
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... 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... Read more
The 3-Level Acupuncture Balance: Part 3- More on the Eight Extraordinary Channel Balance
This is the 3rd post in my 3-Level Acupuncture Balance blog series. If you have not read the first two posts, you may want to read them before you continue. You can get caught up, or refresh your memory, here: Click here to read part 1, Part 1- The Treatment >> Click here... Read more
Webinar: Personalizing YOUR Treatment Protocols
Are you utilizing the custom treatment plan option within AcuGraph to its full potential? How about the reference section? Learning how to use these two options within AcuGraph will help you save time and have a better flow in the note taking process of your treatment. Time is a VALUABLE... Read more
Case Study: Ion Pumping Cords
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... Read more
Webinar Follow-up: Patients are Getting Better, Faster
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 that a series of visits is most effective. It... Read more
Auriculotherapy Interview with Dr. Adrian Larsen and Kimberly Thompson L.Ac.
Dr. Adrian Larsen sat down with Kimberly Thompson L.Ac. for an auriculotherapy interview her about her experience with the technique. They cover everything from what she learned in acupuncture school, to how she used the technique in clinic, how she adapted her own clinic to use it with practically every... Read more
AcuGraph Webinar: Outside the Box – 3 AcuGraph Case Studies
If your goal is to become an EXPERT in AcuGraph Analysis, you are in for a treat! Kimberly is doing a special webinar specifically related to graph analysis; patient education; and her own unique treatment strategies. Kimberly is excellent at graph analysis. You’ve read her strategies via the Case Study... Read more
Why you need to build professional referral bridges
————————————– Wanted: Successful Acupuncturist Seeking well-educated, charming, and nicely groomed acupuncturist who gets good results. Must have good communication skills and polite bedside manners. Practical experience in the field of bridge building is a MUST. ————————————– If this ad were for a real position, would it apply to you? Why... Read more
The Stubborn Graph: A Case Study
I was a stubborn child. My mother said she hoped someday I’d learn what it was like to raise a child just like me… God has a sense of humor. We have been blessed with many stubborn children over the years. You’d think I’d learned my lesson about raising strong-willed children... Read more
Oops—I Forgot About Her Foot Pain
I’ll bet you’ve done this before. The patient comes in for their regular treatment and spouts off her normal chief complaints: Upper back tension. She also mentions she have a weird random pain on the top of her right foot for no recognizable reason. I moved forward with my normal appointment flow–graph the... Read more