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.
Dale G. Alexander, LMT, MA, PhD
Dr. Dale G. Alexander, named CE Provider of 2016 by the AFMTE, is the author of the Inside-Out Paradigm. He has operated a clinical massage therapy practice in Key West, Fla. since 1980. Please see Dale's website (www.dale-alexander.com) for upcoming workshops addressing this topic and others. You may also visit his columnist page to read past articles.