The Practitioner is a Patient

Today I had my bi-monthly acupuncture treatment. As I was resting on the table with the needles in I realized the importance of being on the receiving end of acupuncture. As a health care provider, I, like many others in these professions can get caught up in helping others get healthy and maintain balance. As I took a moment to rest and reconnect with my breath, I was reminded that taking care of myself helps me take better care of my patients.