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.
David J. Coon
David J. Coon has been a practitioner of medical qigong and martial arts for more than 20 years. For more information, visit www.davidjcoon.com.