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.
Steven Collins, DAOM
Dr. Steven Collins has been practicing Chinese medicine since 2001. He received his first degree at Northwestern Health Sciences University and his doctorate at ATOM. He has been a faculty member at two schools of Chinese medicine and is a frequent lecturer. Currently, he practices in Lansing, Mich., and can be reached at qidoc@qidoc.com.