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Here We Go | Part 2

In Part 2, we dive into the roots of our mission—supporting veterans, mental health, and meaningful healing. From family beginnings to free community clinics, this episode shares how connection and compassion have shaped our path.

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Show Notes | Our Journey (Part 2)

Episode Summary:

In this episode, we open up about the deeper story behind our mission—how personal experiences with family, early clinical training, and a desire to serve shaped everything we do today.
We share how witnessing the power of acupuncture firsthand—through Dr. James’s father and Dr. Devynne’s grandfather, a 100% disabled veteran—planted the seeds for our free monthly veterans’ clinics, which have been ongoing since 2014. These clinics have grown into more than just spaces for physical relief; they’ve become havens for emotional healing, reconnection, and hope.
You’ll hear how these experiences encouraged us to lean into the “what if” moments that ultimately defined our approach to practice: meeting people where they are, never forcing healing, and believing that feeling better—body, mind, and spirit—is always possible.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:


The family story that sparked our journey into acupuncture
How our free veterans’ clinics came to life (and what they mean to us today)
Lessons from early clinical experiences at the Academy for Five Element Acupuncture
The philosophy that shapes how we approach healing and connection
Reflections on honoring each person’s unique path to wellness

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