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.
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.