Pelvic pain has a prevalence of >25% in women and >15% in men, and up to 50% of cases are undiagnosed, demonstrating that there is a definite need for pelvic care awareness among health care practitioners. As holistic practitioners, acupuncturists offer a safe space for clients and are often the practitioners clients seek out when nothing else has worked. Thus, acupuncturists are presented with an opportunity to serve an underserved population.
Megan McDrew
Megan McDrew is an admissions recruiter and counselor at the American College of Chinese Medicine in San Francisco. Along with counseling prospective students on Chinese medicine, she volunteers at San Quentin State Prison in support of prisoner advocacy and restorative justice.