Last week I spoke on the radio in small town Iowa. A DJ with Energy 106.7, Scott Wozinski (who goes by the nickname “Wazz“), called me about an interview.
As it turned out, nearby Marshalltown, Iowa is home to only 2 acupuncturists, David Cheung and Irene Dougherty. I called and surprised David with news of my upcoming radio appearance. He was beside himself with excitement, and told me all about practicing Chinese Medicine in Marshalltown.
“The people of Marshalltown are very receptive,” said David. “People there really get it, because Chinese medicine is based on metaphors from observing nature, and Marshalltown is an agricultural community, so they’re immersed in that all the time.” (more…)