Ancient acupuncture with modern tools.
If there’s one thing every acupuncturist has experienced, it’s the patient who walks into your clinic with a major problem and an impossible timeline. They’re leaving for vacation in a week, they’ve got excruciating sciatic pain radiating down their leg, and they’re hoping you’ll fix it in one or two treatments. Sound familiar? Read more
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
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
In this final post from Dr. Jake Fratkin, see Treatment Examples and case studies using the Primary Channel Balance. Read more
I just completed a 10 year geriatric acupuncture mentorship with a man who never knew anything about acupuncture, yet he taught me so much. My heart hurts today, but my heart and soul are so grateful for the experience. Let me tell you our story… Read more
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
If you are an acupuncturist, it is my opinion that you NEED to specialize in fibromyalgia. Unlike Western medical providers, you have what it takes to STOP fibromyalgia in its tracks. Read more
Dr. Larsen and I will go over the science behind ion pumping cords, why they work, and how to actually use the cords in your practice. I have been getting better results than ever before since I started using these little magic cords! Read more
In this Advanced AcuGraph webinar I’m going to teach how to approach the REALLY difficult graphs using EXTRAORDINARY and DIVERGENT channel treatment approaches to help you get green graphs faster. Read more
Sometimes, even when you are doing everything right in your treatment plan, the graph drastically changes in the wrong direction. There are many reasons for this, but the one I want to focus on here is EMOTIONS. Read more
Once the first Jade Vitality heating pad arrived, I knew it felt good—but could it change the graph? Could it bring balance to the acupuncture pathways? Read more
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
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
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
I have a lot of wellness patients in my clinic who come in for regular tune-ups. Most of them no longer have extreme problems, but they still love to come in for acupuncture on a regular basis. I think it’s because I spoil them. Lately, I’ve been doing something new... Read more