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.
Vladislav Korostyshevskiy, LAc, MS, MEd
Vladislav Korostyshevskiy is a graduate of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM). He lives and practices in Brooklyn, New York. Articles by him have appeared in publications in the U.S. and abroad. His book, "Secret Techniques for Controlling Sadness, Anger, Fear, Anxiety, and Other Emotions" is sold worldwide under his pen name, Vlad Koros.