In this episode, Todd Garrity, LAc, and I discuss the use of acupuncture during end-of-life care. Todd has a keen interest in helping people through this important phase of life and has sought extensive continuing education to help him be of most help to people facing the dying process.
Todd discusses the basics of how end-of-life acupuncture works, and discusses some of the theories behind why it is helpful. He also shares a little bit about his training and personal connection with this practice.
The links below will help you get the most out of this episode:
- Certified Providers of Hospice and Palliative Care Acupuncture (CPHPCA) - the professional organization that helps to educate and certifies acupuncturists who want to do this work. They host a directory of available providers as well.
- Link to a study about the use of acupuncture in palliative care settings
- Another study looking at the use of acupuncture in home hospice care
- Governing Vessel 20, or GV-20, or Baihui, the acupuncture point on the top of the head that Todd references
- The contact form I reference, where you can submit any additional questions
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