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.
Yanhui Shen, MSA
Yanhui Shen received a Master of Science in Acupuncture and is currently in the professional doctorate program at the Virginia University of Integrative Medicine. She also teaches at the university. Previously, she served as a pediatrician and pediatric clinical teacher at Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University.