There are two forms of diagnosis, the primary means being pulse examination of the six pulses of the wrist to determine balance of the twelve meridians. A more modern variation is the use of an computer program known as ‘ryodoraku’ or ‘Electro Meridian Imaging.’ Because pulse diagnosis takes many years to be proficient at, use of the computer program can be used accurately by any practitioner and is what is used at Brazos Valley Acupuncture.