Lifting the veil of mysticism

By Dr Adam Gries

Most acupuncturists enter the field after being raised within the tangible parameters of Western medical culture. There is a degree of comfort that accompanies clear-cut, uni-dimensional, formulaic paradigms. However, by the time one is close to finishing a Masters degree in Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine (ACM), it is essential to surrender to the intangible nature of the medicine.