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.
Elizabeth Goldblatt
Dr. Elizabeth (Liza) Goldblatt, past chair and founding board member of the ACIH, has been involved in the Interprofessional Education/Collaborative Practice (IPE/PC) movement for more than 25 years. Learn more at https://integrativehealth.org/lizagoldblatt.