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.
Leslie Graham, MS, DC, LAc
Dr. Leslie Graham is in private practice in Clear Lake, Texas and is an adjunct faculty member at the American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Houston. She may be contacted at either www.tcmspecialists.com or www.wonhoploongchuan.com.