How it works · AcuGraph digital meridian scan
What it is
AcuGraph (by Miridia Technology) uses a handheld probe to measure the skin’s electrical conductance at 24 traditional acupuncture “source” points on the wrists and ankles — the twelve meridians, left and right.
The software compares each reading to your own average and to the opposite side, then displays the results as a color-coded graph. Dr. Kristina uses it, alongside your history and her clinical assessment, to inform point selection and to track changes over time.
How it works
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You sit or lie comfortably for a few minutes. Hands and feet should be clean and dry, free of lotion.
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Dr. Kristina touches the probe briefly to each of the 24 points. You'll feel light pressure — nothing more.
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The software displays your readings by meridian, relative to your own average and left/right balance.
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Dr. Kristina explains what she notices, how it relates (or doesn't) to your symptoms, and what she'll factor into treatment.
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Your first scan
Your first scan happens during your Initial Consultation. Combined with your symptoms, history and TCM assessment, it gives a recorded starting point — something more concrete than memory to compare with later. Some patients find it a helpful way to visualize what Dr. Kristina is describing.
Your follow-up scan
Dr. Kristina may repeat the scan around the first formal reassessment — often about a month into care, depending on your treatment plan. The follow-up scan can be compared side by side with your baseline. We review it together with what matters most — how your symptoms, sleep, cycle, energy or pain have actually changed — and adjust your plan accordingly.
The same reading can be viewed several ways. Dr. Kristina reviews these alongside your symptoms and TCM assessment, then compares them with your follow-up reading around your first formal reassessment.
What we look at
Limitations, plainly stated
Selected references: Mist SD et al., Acupunct Med 2011 (PMID 21602233); Chamberlin S et al., J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2011 (PMID 21440876); Ahn AC et al., Bioelectromagnetics 2008 (PMID 18240287).
FAQ
No. It measures skin conductance at acupuncture points. It isn't a diagnostic test and doesn't replace labs, imaging or your doctor's evaluation.
No. Scan readings can change for many reasons, including time of day and hydration. What matters most is how your symptoms and daily life are changing — the scan is one extra reference point.
Usually once at your first consultation. Dr. Kristina may repeat the scan around the first formal reassessment — often about a month into care, depending on your treatment plan.
A small probe touches points on your wrists and ankles for a moment. You'll feel light pressure — nothing more. It takes a few minutes.
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