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.
Jane Grissmer, MAc, Dipl. Ac.
Jane Grissmer is the founder and co-director of Crossings Healing & Wellness in Silver Spring, Md. She is also division chair of theory in the Master of Acupuncture program at the Maryland University of Integrative Health. Contact Jane with questions and comments regarding this article at jgrissmer@crossingshealing.com.