Pelvic pain has a prevalence of >25% in women and >15% in men, and up to 50% of cases are undiagnosed, demonstrating that there is a definite need for pelvic care awareness among health care practitioners. As holistic practitioners, acupuncturists offer a safe space for clients and are often the practitioners clients seek out when nothing else has worked. Thus, acupuncturists are presented with an opportunity to serve an underserved population.
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.