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.
Greta Hysjulien Jeffrey, DAc, LAc
Greta Jeffrey is a licensed acupuncturist in Minneapolis, Minn. She received her Master of Acupuncture from Northwestern Health Sciences University in 2013 and her Doctor of Acupuncture from Pacific College of Health and Science (San Diego) in 2018. Greta is an assistant professor and the clinic co-chair in the College of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at Northwestern Health Sciences University. She also advises the American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA) Student Committee in its advocacy efforts; and serves as president of the NHSU College of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine's faculty senate.