A student stands over a patient, needle poised. They have a “perfect” prescription: a textbook combination of points harvested from a lecture slide on chronic lower back pain. But as the needle meets the skin, the student hesitates - the symptom of a quiet habit that has taken hold of our profession. We routinely say we “prescribe” points. It sounds efficient. It echoes the authority of biomedical culture and fits neatly into the insurance field. But vocabulary is never neutral; repeated long enough, it dictates behavior.
Carolyn Kreuzkamp, BS, MBA
Carolyn is a versatile professional deeply passionate about helping wellness practitioners effectively serve their communities. She earned her BS in Biochemistry and Pre-Med from the University of Florida, and later pursued an MBA in Healthcare Operations and Marketing at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. As the co-founder & growth strategist at acu by REESHI, she leverages her diverse expertise to deliver thorough & thoughtful growth strategies to each client. When she is not working, you'll find her studying herbal medicine, cultivating an urban garden, embarking on PNW hiking adventures, and creating delightful meals. Carolyn’s love for acupuncture and TCM began back in 2016 when she moved to Sichuan on assignment with the Peace Corps.