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.
Thomas Hodge, DOM
Dr. Thomas Hodge is an associate clinician working alongside Dr. Jason Hao in their Santa Fe clinic where they specialize in the treatment of neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease and the sequela of stroke. In addition to his work with Dr. Hao, Dr. Hodge's clinical experiences include Christus St. Vincent's Cancer Center and Rehabilitation Center, and Santa Fe Indian Hospital. He is an executive board member of Neuro-acupuncture Institute 501(c)3 and a member of the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies' subcommittee for brain research.