As modern medical standardization continues, the field of traditional Chinese medicine has the advantage of comprehensive personalization. For rare or complex cases, deeper consideration of constitution is invaluable. Proper constitutional assessment, especially with first-time clients, can guide desirable and predictable outcomes. This leads to a higher rate of return, and greater trust between you and your patient.
Katie Pedrick, MAOM, LAc
Katie Pedrick is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist and co-founder of the Point Acupressure iOS mobile app (www.pointhealth.co/). She owns a multi-practitioner private practice in Boston, Mass., and practices virtually wherever her feet take her. She holds an MAOM from the New England School of Acupuncture (now MCPHS) and a master's in biotechnology from Harvard University. Reach her via email at katie@vibeacupuncture.com.