The most important relationship I seek to nurture in the treatment room is the one a patient has with their own body. We live in a culture that teaches us to override pain, defer to outside authority, and push through discomfort. Patients often arrive hoping I can “fix” them, but the truth is, we can’t do the work for them. We can offer guidance, insight and support, but healing requires their full participation.
Colleen Curran, LAc, DAc
Colleen Curran is the supervisor of clinical internships for acupuncture and Oriental medicine at the Maryland University of Integrative Health and manager / main acupuncturist at the Kaufman Cancer Center at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. She is also the founder and sole proprietor of Zen Path Wellness, providing acupuncture services to the Harford County, Md., community.