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.
Daniel P. Cashman, EAMP
Daniel P. Cashman is a Nationally Board Certified Acupuncturist and East Asian Medicine Practitioner. He owns Seattle Asian Medicine and Martial Arts (SAMMA) where he specializes in sports medicine and teaches kung fu.