Every woman I know loves her annual visit to the lady-doctor. After all, there's nothing more fun than your yearly gynecological exam, right? Let's be honest, climbing into those stirrups is rarely anyone's favorite time of year, so let's talk about how to make the most out of your annual exam.
Read MoreLet's dive into some the basics of Asian medicine, starting with simple terminology. First off, why do some people say acupuncture and others refer to Asian medicine as a whole? Acupuncture is just one of the eight branches within Asian medicine. The other branches are meditation, herbology, bodywork, nutrition, exercise (including qigong), astrology, and geomancy (such as feng shui).
Read MoreInsurance shminsurance. You paid your premium, you're done, right? Not if you're wearing your Health Avocate Hat! Understanding a few basic terms around your health insurance can take a lot of stress out of your life, particularly in relation to the documents you receive from your insurance company. While learning how to read documentation can sound a bit boring, doing so will not only make you a better health advocate, but can also save you money.
Read MoreTo be an effective health advocate for yourself or others, approach health care as business. After all, health care in the United State is business: we pay for services, and profit is involved.
With any business, there are basic rules of interaction. For example, when you wear shoes and a shirt to a restaurant at lunchtime, someone takes your order and brings you food. Learning the operating rules for health care, and how to work with them to meet your goals, is at the core of health advocacy.
Read MoreA health advocate is a person who campaigns actively to protect and support patient's rights in health care situations.
Ideally, all health care providers have the time and desire to advocate for each and every one of their patients. In reality, this is not always the case. I recommend that you walk into every medical situation expecting that you will need to be your own #1 health advocate.
Read MoreYou're ready to take the plunge and give acupuncture a try, but how to you know where to go? What exactly should you look for in an acupuncturist?
Read MoreWondering whether private or community acupuncture is best for you? Read below for some quick tips on how to choose your preferred treatment style. Remember that I am also always available to talk with you personally about your options; feel free to send me an email or give me a call.
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Laura McKinley Acupuncture
Queer-owned | Woman-owned | Established 2015
3401 Quebec Street, Suite 4500
Denver, CO 80207
720.583.5785
