It was through my pursuit for knowledge in the field of
holistic medicine, that while attending medical school in 1989, I first
discovered the practice of Mind-Body Medicine at my first of many American
Holistic Medical Association conferences.
The immeasurable value of, “listen to the patient” quickly
became apparent because as physicians we are also “receivers”. To receive the
words that express the patient’s concerns can so often unfold the fabric which
constitutes their symptoms.
The human body and our health are very connected to our mind
and the thoughts we share through words. The key to Mind-Body Medicine is for
the doctor to take that time required to listen to the patient and in doing so hear
the meaning of their words, as they themselves unfold the fabric which
constitutes their symptoms.