Why Was It Important For Me To Travel To China?

and has been practiced there for thousands of years. ancient acupuncturist understood the importance of discovering the root of a syndrome, and because I was on my way to becoming a Licensed Acupuncturist, I knew it would be important to explore the country that is the root of acupuncture. My trip consisted of 12 days of intense study and clinical observation. I studied for hours in the classroom learning from doctors on subjects ranging from musculoskeletal pain, gynecology and oncology. I had the amazing opportunity to intern (see who I traveled with) side-by-side with the doctors in the hospital, while they worked from intake through the treatment process. Patients were relieved to receive their treatments. One woman who stuck out to me was being treated for Bells Palsy, which is a paralysis on one side of the face. Before pictures of her face showed a drooped, asymmetrical mouth. On her last day of acupuncture treatments her face was completely restored. The doctor explained that she came to see him 2-3 times per week for 3 weeks and never missed an appointment. I was inspired by her and acupuncture as an effective medicine.

​My willingness to go the distance back then has followed me into the growth of my practice today. I had to be open to traveling to China, and eventually to take a risk to start my acupuncture practice. Similarly patients must be open and willing to get better. If there is no willingness, no treatment will be successful. The journey of a thousand miles beings with one step is a statement true in travel and in healing. Pack your bags and see what acupuncture can do for you today!