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.
Joseph S. Acquah, LAc, OMD
Joseph Acquah is a founding member of the clinical staff of the Osher Center of Integrative Medicine at UCSF, where he participates in all three divisions; Clinic, Education and Research, and regularly teaches medical students. He is the former Clinical Director and Internship Coordinator for the California Acupuncture College. Joseph also has a master's degree in Clinical Psychology and is a 30-year student in the Tung Academy of Tai Chi Chuan.