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.
Kamala Quayle, MSOM, LAc
Kamala Quale has been developing and teaching a blend of mind and body skills with acupuncture and Oriental bodywork for more than 15 years. Kamala is a teacher for the Hakomi Institute for Experiential Psychology, a qigong instructor for the Mt. Emei and Jin Jing Gong styles, and a contributing author for mind and body skills in A Complete Guide for Acupressure. For more information, visit her Web site: www.moonandlotus.com.