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.
Teri Calandra, LAc (NCCAOM), Dipl. Acu, MSTOM, LMT
Teri Calandra is licensed by the state of Illinois in acupuncture, and is board certified through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She holds a Masters of Science in traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and herbology. She graduated from PCOM (Chicago) with her Masters of Science. In 2005, she earned her degree in massage therapy from American Institute of Alternative Medicine - Columbus, Ohio.