Everything an Acupuncturist Needs in One Intelligent Platform
Enter a Western diagnosis and get the TCM pattern, point prescription and herbal formula — cross-referenced against classical texts and current research.
Derek Doran
BHSc (Acupuncture) · Founder
- AHPRACMR0002211465
- AACMA Member
- Live PubMed-cited
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Conditions
Search by Western diagnosis or category and see the matching TCM patterns.
Acupuncture points
400+ points with WHO-standard locations, functions and needling depth. Free to browse.
Herbs & formulas
Single herbs and classical formulas with actions, dosage and safety notes. Free to browse.
The classics
The Modern Nèi Jīng — all 81 chapters, in plain modern English.
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Translate any Western diagnosis into a complete, evidence-based TCM treatment plan
Medi-Chi is a clinical decision support platform for licensed acupuncturists, TCM practitioners, students and integrative-medicine professionals. Enter any Western condition and receive TCM pattern differentiation, point prescriptions across 14 acupuncture styles, herbal formulas with interaction checking, and moxibustion / cupping / gua sha protocols — every recommendation cross-referenced against classical texts and peer-reviewed research.
- RCT / systematic review82%
- Median citation age< 5 yrs
- Classical text cross-refsNèi Jīng · Shāng Hán Lùn
- Corpus refreshedWeekly
Citations validated weekly · retracted studies auto-replaced
From Western diagnosis to a complete TCM plan in three steps
Built for acupuncturists, TCM students, and integrative practitioners — no manual cross-referencing required.
Step 1: Enter a Western diagnosis
Type any Western medical condition — for example, migraine, IBS, insomnia, or fibromyalgia.
Step 2: Get the TCM pattern
Medi-Chi maps the condition to a Traditional Chinese Medicine pattern with Zang-Fu, Yin-Yang, and Qi-Blood differentiation.
Step 3: Receive an acupuncture + herbal plan
See recommended acupuncture points, classical herbal formulas, lifestyle guidance, and PubMed-backed citations — in seconds.
Try it yourself
Type a Western diagnosis to see a live three-step preview. 3 previews left this session.
Educational preview only — not medical advice. Use the main diagnosis tool above for the full clinical report with citations.
What Medi-Chi Does
Medi-Chi is a clinical decision support tool for qualified practitioners and TCM students. It uses AI to translate Western medical diagnoses into structured Traditional Chinese Medicine pattern frameworks — supporting, not replacing, practitioner judgement.
Diagnostic Translation Engine
Converts Western medical diagnoses into TCM pattern differentiation — identifying affected organs, Yin-Yang balance, and Qi-Blood status.
Learn moreMulti-Style Acupuncture Prescriptions
Generates acupuncture point strategies based on Classical Chinese, Japanese, Korean Saam, Master Tung, and Five Element styles.
Learn moreHerbal Formula Recommendations
Suggests classical Chinese herbal formulas with individual herb breakdowns, dosages, and research citations informed by modern sources.
Learn moreMoxibustion, Cupping & Gua Sha
Recommends moxibustion protocols, cupping techniques, and Gua Sha therapy with specific areas, stroke directions, and contraindications.
Learn moreElectroacupuncture Parameters
Provides electroacupuncture point pairs with frequency (Hz), waveform type, intensity, and duration — tailored to each diagnosed pattern.
Learn moreSide-by-Side Style Comparison
Compare treatment strategies across styles with automated highlighting of shared acupuncture points, Gua Sha areas, and electroacupuncture points.
Learn moreBuilt For
Whether you're treating patients or studying for exams, Medi-Chi accelerates your clinical reasoning.
Acupuncture Styles Supported
Medi-Chi is the only diagnostic tool that generates treatment strategies across multiple classical acupuncture traditions.
Classical Chinese Medicine
Pattern differentiation based on Zang-Fu theory, Eight Principles, and Six Stages.
ExploreEight Extraordinary Vessels
Master-Couple point combinations using the 8 Extra Meridians for deep constitutional treatment.
ExploreFive Element Acupuncture
Treatment strategies rooted in Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water correspondences.
ExploreBalance Method
Dr. Tan-style mirroring and imaging for instant pain relief through distal point selection.
ExploreScalp Acupuncture
Zhu's and Yamamoto-style scalp zone protocols for neurological and motor conditions.
ExploreJapanese Acupuncture
Refined palpation-based approaches including Meridian Therapy and Kiiko-style protocols.
ExploreKorean Sa-am
Sa-am Four Needle Technique — five-element tonification and sedation protocols.
ExploreVietnamese Diện Chẩn
Facial reflexology and Nguyễn Tài Thu scalp acupuncture protocols.
ExploreTibetan Sowa Rigpa
Golden Needle therapy and three-humour point selection from Tibetan medical tradition.
ExploreMaster Tung System
Powerful distal needling strategies using Tung's unique point system and image/mirror logic.
ExploreEsoteric Acupuncture
Dr. Sankey's New Encoding Patterns — sacred geometry, chakra-meridian consciousness healing.
ExploreJeffrey Yuen Lineage
Classical Chinese Medicine — Channel Divergences, Extraordinary Vessels, and constitutional treatment.
ExploreHorary / 子午流注
Chronoacupuncture — time-based point selection using the Chinese Body Clock and Ling Gui Ba Fa.
ExploreJin Three-Needle / 靳三针
Professor Jin Rui's systematic three-point prescriptions for neurological and rehabilitation conditions.
ExploreWrist-Ankle / 腕踝针
Dr. Zhang Xinshu's painless 12-point, 6-zone subcutaneous microsystem for pain, neurological and visceral conditions.
ExploreTCM Treatment Guides by Condition
Explore how Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches common Western diagnoses with pattern differentiation, acupuncture, and herbal formulas.
Why Medi-Chi Is Different
Most software manages appointments. Medi-Chi supports clinical reasoning.
Reduces Cognitive Overload
Instantly maps complex Western diagnoses to structured TCM pattern analysis — no more manual cross-referencing.
Grounded in Classical TCM Theory
Pattern suggestions are informed by classical TCM texts so the structured analysis follows traditional reasoning frameworks.
Saves Research Time
Get point suggestions, herbal formula references, and research citations in seconds instead of hours.
Supports Complex Cases
Multi-pattern analysis for difficult presentations with treatment suggestions across multiple acupuncture styles.
See What You Get
Here's a real sample treatment plan generated for "Chronic Migraine" — pattern differentiation, acupuncture points, herbal formula, and research citations.
AI Treatment Plan
Chronic Migraine
TCM Pattern Differentiation
Liver Yang Rising (肝阳上亢)
Emotional stress and Liver Qi stagnation generate Heat, which flares upward, disturbing the head and eyes. Underlying Kidney-Yin deficiency fails to anchor Yang.
Acupuncture Prescription
About the Founder
Derek Doran, BHSc (Acupuncture)
Derek is the founder of Medi-Chi, an AI-powered clinical intelligence platform bridging Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. He also runs Eastern Medical Acupuncture, his face-to-face clinical practice specialising in classical and multi-style acupuncture treatments.
For registered practitioners
Run a faster, more confident practice
Medi-Chi isn't just a diagnosis tool — it's the clinical layer that lets you see more patients, keep the ones you have, and grow a professional profile worth referring to.
Consult time cut in half
Full pattern differentiation, point prescription and formula in under a minute. Spend the saved time on the patient, not the paperwork.
Patient handouts that market for you
Auricular, Diễn Chân and lifestyle handouts branded with your name and AHPRA number. Patients take them home; friends see them.
Better retention through clarity
Patients who understand their pattern and treatment plan rebook. Clear, cited explanations build the trust that keeps them coming back.
A public profile that brings you leads
Your practitioner profile on medichi.online is indexed by Google and shown to nearby patients searching for acupuncture and TCM.
AHPRA/TGA-safe wording, always
Every output is scrubbed of restricted herbs and non-compliant claims. Print with confidence — the compliance layer is on us.
Built on Clinical Standards
Developed by a registered acupuncturist with evidence-based methodology
Your Patient Data Is Sacred
Built by a registered practitioner who understands clinical confidentiality. Security isn't an afterthought — it's foundational.
End-to-End Encryption
All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). Patient records are never exposed.
No Third-Party Data Sharing
Your clinical data is never sold, shared with advertisers, or used to train external AI models.
Row-Level Security
Every database query is scoped to your authenticated session. Practitioners can only access their own patients.
Audit Logging
All access to patient data is logged with automatic PHI redaction for compliance review.
HIPAA-Aligned Practices
Role-based access control, session management, and data minimisation follow healthcare privacy standards.
You Own Your Data
Export or delete your data at any time. We retain nothing after account deletion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Unlock the full Medi-Chi clinical toolkit
Start your free 7-day trial and get unlimited clinical decision support, the practice management dashboard, tongue analysis, and the complete Nèi Jīng reader.
- Unlimited decision support across 14 treatment styles
- Practitioner dashboard, patient records & PDF exports
- AI tongue diagnosis & the complete Nèi Jīng reader
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