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.
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.