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One Symptom Is Not a Diagnosis: What a Musician Named Pete Taught Me About Clinical Assessment
Several years ago, I was working in a multidisciplinary clinic alongside practitioners who had completed an acupuncture certification designed for regulated health professionals.
One day, a former client named Pete came in for bodywork.
Pete was a professional musician. He was a gentle, soft-spoken man who wrote and composed his own music. He suffered from chronic pain, spinal stenosis, and recurring headaches.
As we talked, he mentioned something that surprised me.
He told me that acu…
What Are Acupoints? Understanding the Hidden Communication System of the Body
What are acupoints and how do they work? Discover how acupoints and meridian pathways influence pain, movement, stress, digestion, and overall health. Learn why massage therapists and bodyworkers are integrating these powerful assessment and treatment tools into their practice.