01/24/2026
I want to get vulnerable with you today.
We are inundated with information about how our profession is at risk, less than, inferior, and in need of a major overhaul.
And much of this language is coming from acupuncture professionals. It’s coming from a place of passion for our profession. It’s coming from a place of trying to hold our ground. It’s coming from a place of wanting to be seen and heard for the work we’re doing in the world.
But it’s easy to get stuck in the emotional downward spiral of feeling unworthy, of complaining, and being a victim.
When I look at the situation from the outside in, I honestly believe that we need both advocacy and mindset shift.
Now I know firsthand from having the pleasure of teaching so many acupuncturists that as a profession, we are extraordinary and as providers, we are extraordinary.
We cannot ignore the need for advocacy. Joining state organizations and being an advocate is huge and I absolutely encourage you to do that in whatever small or large way that you can, but I want you to ask yourself this question…
what if I came from a place of being extraordinary rather than being a victim?
how would that feel for your nervous system? Would that give you greater strength, fortitude, and longevity in your advocacy?
Because honestly, if we’re getting wrapped up in the emotional downward spiral, eventually, we won’t have enough energy left to share our knowledge and our healing. ❤️🩹
