What your pulse tells your acupuncturist.

Ever wonder what your acupuncturist is really feeling for when they take your pulse? It’s so much more than just your heart rate — it’s a full-body energy check-in

Here’s what they’re assessing:

Rate – Is it fast, slow, or irregular?

Strength & Force – A strong, lively pulse shows robust energy; a weak or faint pulse can signal depleted Qi or Blood.

Quality & Shape – Is it wiry, soggy, tight, or thin? Each texture tells a unique story.

Depth – They feel at three levels (superficial, middle, deep) to understand what’s happening in different layers of the body.

Right vs. Left Wrist – Each side reflects different organs — like Heart & Lungs on the left, Liver & Spleen on the right.

Organ Health & Balance – By feeling specific pulse positions, they assess the condition of organ systems like the Heart, Liver, Spleen, and Kidneys.

Internal Imbalances – Combining all these details helps identify issues like stress, digestive problems, or fluid imbalance

Your pulse is like a roadmap of your body’s inner world — revealing where your Qi flows freely and where it might need support 🌿