One of our local MN Acupuncturists, Meghan Spees, is heading out this month to Nepal to work in rural and underserved communities with Open Hands Medicine (501c3 nonprofit organization).

About Meghan Spees

My name is Meghan Spees. I am currently in my second year of my Masters of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at Northwestern Health Sciences University. I discovered the benefits of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine after a neck injury I incurred working in the fields of my CSA farm. My acupuncturist addressed not only the acute pain but the underlying emotional component of that pain. It was at this time that I realized that I too would like to someday practice Chinese Medicine. My special interest lies in treating trauma, both physical and emotional. 

So! Some exciting news! I have decided to join, Open Hands Medicine, a non-profit organization, in Nepal in August. We will be organizing a free clinic at a monastery and will be treating with Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture, Moxabustion, Cupping, Herbal formulas). The clinic usually sees between 60-100 patients a day. The days will be long, rewarding and very humbling.

This opportunity will help me to gain new wisdom and skills that will deepen my understanding of Chinese Medicine and will continue to help me to develop myself as a medical provider. I am honored to have this experience and to help teach, teach, empower, and learn from the people of Nepal.

I look forward to sharing these experiences with you when I return.