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Many acupuncture practitioners spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars advertising their services in various publications in order to get their name out to the public. This type of marketing works for some but is not an optimum way of marketing ones self. There are other ways to market acupuncture practice that do not cost nearly as much however yield much higher returns. (more…)
One of the biggest problems that acupuncture practitioners face is keeping their appointments scheduled with patients consistently. Many health practitioners find after practicing for some time and building up a steady practice of regular patients, they still are not seeing enough new patients coming into their practice. This can lead to empty appointment times in their future. The only way to keep a practice healthy and thriving is to have an influx of both new and returning patients on the books consistently. (more…)
First impressions are one of the most important ways to make or break a patient relationship. Acupuncturists need to realize that most patients come to them on a cash only basis and it is imperative that they feel the service is necessary for their health. Therefore they choose to use their services. In this scenario it is very important to make that patient feel comfortable and “at home” in the office setting. (more…)
When you decided to choose an acupuncture clinic first thing you should do is to make sure your acupuncturist has state acupuncture accreditation as well as check if your acupuncture doctor is a member of the AAMA (American Academy of Medical Acupuncture). This way you’ll know that doctor has completed at least 200 hours of training in acupuncture. (more…)