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.
Kathy Teisinger, DAOM, AP
Dr. Katherine Teisinger ("Dr. Kathy") is a doctor of acupuncture and Oriental medicine practicing in Winter Haven, Fla.; retired chairman of the Florida Board of Acupuncture; and the author of Balance Me: The Body Edition; Let Your Body Tell You What to Eat. Learn more at www.drkathytei.com.