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.
Jim Galbiati, Dipl. Ac.
Jim Galbiati received his master's degree in acupuncture from the Traditional Acupuncture Institute in Columbia, Md. He has been practicing acupuncture since 1992. He may be contacted at www.jimgalbiati.com.