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.
Leng Tang-Ritchie, DAOM, MSTOM, LAc
Dr. Leng Tang-Ritchie is the vice president of clinical education and operations at Pacific College of Health and Science. She also brings her expertise to U.C. San Diego Health’s Center for Integrative Medicine, where she integrates traditional practices with modern health care. She is finishing a Master of Healthcare Administration degree at UCLA and furthering her commitment to advancing health care education and patient care.