Have you ever had one of those days that make you feel like you are REALLY making a difference?
I am fortunate enough to work with all ages from infants to seniors. And I must admit that working with children poses some challenges that differ from working with adults and admittedly, more rewarding.
Generally speaking, by the time a Mom or Dad brings their child in, they have exhausted many treatments and without much success. Mom will have a look about her. I know that ‘look’…it’s the one that says ”I’m really not sure this will work but I’ve tried everything else”. Mom is stressed out. She stays up late at night worrying. When she sees me take my shoes off and sit on the ‘magic carpet’ with her child and read stories and play with the child while treating them, she starts to relax a bit. I show them what I will do by practicing on ‘Bobo’ our resident stuffed monkey that has had more acupuncture treatments then anyone I know! And Mom calms down, realizing that this is not your typical doctor’s visit. I ask her questions and more importantly listen to her answers. When they leave everyone is excited about the new journey. And then, the most amazing thing happens. When they return for their follow up visit, Mom looks more relaxed and rested as though she’s given up that burden she’s been carrying. She realizes that she has found a place of understanding and healing and the child is so excited to come back in and have treatment because he or she knows the treatments are helping and they feel good during treatment. The Center is a sanctuary for the whole family…yes it’s the whole family getting better, not just the little patient.
THIS is one of those days for me. I am so grateful to be helping families heal and begin their journey to wellness…together.