Getting Needled: A Look at Acupuncture in the Practice of Dr. Robert Hermann
Major
Anthropology
Submission Type
Poster
Area of Study or Work
Anthropology
Expected Graduation Date
2024
Location
CNS Atrium, Easel 9
Start Date
4-9-2022 8:30 AM
End Date
4-9-2022 9:45 AM
Abstract
Dr Robert Hermann has been practicing chiropractic medicine and acupuncture in Bloomington for thirty years. This ethnography explores how he uses acupuncture as a healing modality for pain. My research will show some highlights of this aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine and how Dr. Hermann incorporates it when interacting with his patients. Along with an interview with Dr. Hermann, an observation of a client session, and receiving a treatment myself, there is a review of relevant literature on the use of acupuncture in the United States. This study will offer a practitioner’s point of view of the use of acupuncture and provide information for those considering this treatment as an option.
Getting Needled: A Look at Acupuncture in the Practice of Dr. Robert Hermann
CNS Atrium, Easel 9
Dr Robert Hermann has been practicing chiropractic medicine and acupuncture in Bloomington for thirty years. This ethnography explores how he uses acupuncture as a healing modality for pain. My research will show some highlights of this aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine and how Dr. Hermann incorporates it when interacting with his patients. Along with an interview with Dr. Hermann, an observation of a client session, and receiving a treatment myself, there is a review of relevant literature on the use of acupuncture in the United States. This study will offer a practitioner’s point of view of the use of acupuncture and provide information for those considering this treatment as an option.