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.
Gilian Lata, LAc, Dipl. OM
Gilian Lata graduated summa cum laude with departmental honors from UCLA and then earned a master's degree in Oriental medicine from Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine. She practices at Restorative Acupuncture in Studio City, Calif.