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.
Erin Hartnett, DAOM, LAc
Dr. Erin Hartnett graduated from Five Branches University (Master in Traditional Chinese Medicine) and the University of East West Medicine (Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine). For her doctoral thesis, she wrote an 89-page paper on cellulite reduction therapy using traditional Chinese medicine after creating, funding and executing the treatment outcome study  (TOS) independently. She practices in Los Gatos, Calif., specializing in cosmetic acupuncture with an emphasis on skin care, nutrition and medical-grade formulas.