Clinical notes that speak TCM.
Tongue and pulse fields, 8 principles framing, point prescription history, herbal formula logging — without forcing TCM work into a Western SOAP square peg.
How acupuncturists actually use this
Acupuncture clinical notes don't fit Western SOAP. TCM practitioners track tongue (color, coating, shape), pulse (per-position), 8 principles (yin/yang, hot/cold, etc.), pattern differentiation, points used (with bilateral/unilateral notation), retention, technique, and herbal formula. Stillpoint structures all of it.
The typical workflow
- 1Open appointment, last-session tongue/pulse pre-loads for comparison
- 2Tongue: color, coating, shape — optional photo upload
- 3Pulse: per-position findings (rate, depth, quality)
- 4Pattern: 8 principles + differentiation
- 5Points: bilateral/unilateral, retention time, technique (tonification/sedation/even)
- 6Herbal formula if applicable: composition, ratios, dosage, frequency
Works with what you already use
Common tools acupuncturists pair with tcm clinical notes.
Concerns we hear most
Can I capture tongue photos compliantly?
Yes — photos store with PHI-grade encryption. Side-by-side comparison across visits is built in.
Do I have to type every point every visit?
No — last-session prescription pre-loads. You confirm or modify. Standard prescriptions for common patterns can be saved as templates.
Frequently asked questions
Can I track point prescription evolution across an arc?
Yes — every session's points are logged. View the full prescription history for any client; identify what worked when.
Does the system support both TCM and Japanese-style notation?
Yes — templates are customizable. TCM, Japanese (hara, root/branch), Five Element, and Korean styles all supported.
Can clients see their formula in the portal?
Yes if you choose to share it. Clients see name, dosage, and frequency; modifications surface as they happen.
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