Guest guest Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Hi All, I know this topic was discussed briefly in the past. However, I am still hoping to hear from those who have incorporated microcurrent into their practice. Specifically, was it worth it? Are you noticing a increase in your efficacy using microcurrent for musculoskeletal disorders. Thank you for any help you can offer. Sincerely, David Vitello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 I have spent a lot of time looking into it, and the info you want and need is just not really available. There are about half a dozen different machines with widely divergent prices and features, and it's hard to know what you want to buy. I would at least explore the Acutron, the Acuscope, Pantheon, and Matrix. There is no seminar you can go to to just try them out and get the info. Barbara Berger In CA offers something close in the Bay area, but she does not have the top of the line equipment (Acuscope or Acutron). If you don't get sufficient training, it's probably not going to work out well in your clinic. Another consideration is that using microcurrent takes time, and billing insurance for it is tricky. It's too bad the schools are not getting interested in incorporating it into the curriculum, but, if at all, they want to offer it as additional credit so that the students have to pay extra. South West College is Boulder has Barbara teach every year in May. The courses through Eastwestseminars are pricy, you do pay for the sale pitch, and do not get eny info about other machines. I don't have an opinion if it would improve your results, but a high percentage of clients improves anyway, you would only need it for the smaller percentage that does not have great results (Why spend extra time if normal needle insertion works,) However, I am sure there are cases you can get some additional benefits. If you are into facial rejuvenation, the picture is even more overwhelming, more machines to choose from, etc. Regards, Angela Pfaffenberger, Ph.D. angelapfa www.InnerhealthSalem.com Phone: 503 364 3022 - dmvitello01 Chinese Medicine Monday, October 05, 2009 5:06 PM Verdict on Microcurrent Hi All, I know this topic was discussed briefly in the past. However, I am still hoping to hear from those who have incorporated microcurrent into their practice. Specifically, was it worth it? Are you noticing a increase in your efficacy using microcurrent for musculoskeletal disorders. Thank you for any help you can offer. Sincerely, David Vitello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Hi David and Angela, I am an acupuncturist who also owns the company that sells the Acutron microcurrent device you spoke of. You are right that there are many claims made by various manufacturers and caveat emptor (let the buyer beware) applies. Microcurrent and microlight electro-acupuncture is a very powerful modality that in many cases exceeds the results afforded by needle acupuncture, although needles continue to be better for many conditions. The combination of the two modalities has provided some of the best breakthrough results for difficult patient cases I have treated. I do offer frequent free webinars that offer education on this subject. While I’ll be the first to admit we hope to make contacts to sell equipment through the webinars, we do offer a great deal of valuable free information for which I have received a lot of appreciative feedback. It’s kind of like the honeybee – it is concerned with drinking nectar from the flowers, yet it does a great service by also spreading pollen around in the process. That’s the way it is with my business – I have learned that freely sharing knowledge is the best form of marketing – the good old “pay it forward” approach. I am sensitive to not wanting to use this forum to advertise my product, but I do offer my 26 years of knowledge to members that are interested. A lot of great information is available through the free webinars and my blog and facebook page listed below. I also welcome any dialogue or questions through this forum. Sincerely, Darren Starwynn dstarwynn Facebook: <http://www.fbook.me/Microlight> www.fbook.me/Microlight Blog: http://drstarwynn.wordpress.com <http://drstarwynn.wordpress.com/> Chinese Medicine Chinese Medicine On Behalf Of Angela Pfaffenberger, PH.D. Monday, November 09, 2009 11:35 AM Chinese Medicine Re: Verdict on Microcurrent I have spent a lot of time looking into it, and the info you want and need is just not really available. There are about half a dozen different machines with widely divergent prices and features, and it's hard to know what you want to buy. I would at least explore the Acutron, the Acuscope, Pantheon, and Matrix. There is no seminar you can go to to just try them out and get the info. Barbara Berger In CA offers something close in the Bay area, but she does not have the top of the line equipment (Acuscope or Acutron). If you don't get sufficient training, it's probably not going to work out well in your clinic. Another consideration is that using microcurrent takes time, and billing insurance for it is tricky. It's too bad the schools are not getting interested in incorporating it into the curriculum, but, if at all, they want to offer it as additional credit so that the students have to pay extra. South West College is Boulder has Barbara teach every year in May. The courses through Eastwestseminars are pricy, you do pay for the sale pitch, and do not get eny info about other machines. I don't have an opinion if it would improve your results, but a high percentage of clients improves anyway, you would only need it for the smaller percentage that does not have great results (Why spend extra time if normal needle insertion works,) However, I am sure there are cases you can get some additional benefits. If you are into facial rejuvenation, the picture is even more overwhelming, more machines to choose from, etc. Regards, Angela Pfaffenberger, Ph.D. angelapfa (AT) comcast (DOT) <angelapfa%40comcast.net> net www.InnerhealthSalem.com Phone: 503 364 3022 - dmvitello01 Traditional_ <Chinese Medicine%40> Chinese_Medicine Monday, October 05, 2009 5:06 PM Verdict on Microcurrent Hi All, I know this topic was discussed briefly in the past. However, I am still hoping to hear from those who have incorporated microcurrent into their practice. Specifically, was it worth it? Are you noticing a increase in your efficacy using microcurrent for musculoskeletal disorders. Thank you for any help you can offer. Sincerely, David Vitello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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