Office - Through the few acupuncturists I've seen, I've gotten accustomed to, well, having each element represented. I was going to say, some kind of water feature, interesting metals, rich woods... and then I realized what I was getting at. Quality pieces of art and furniture, though sparsely furnished. Warm, inviting colors. Nicely temperate temperatures. And the lingering smell of lavender and moxa. And a sink to wash hands, somewhere. And drinking water.

Healer versus doctor? I've been trying to retrain my brain that doctor does not exclude acupuncturists. I've caught myself saying "well, I had to go to a real doctor for my wrist" which is bullshit. What I mean is a Western doctor, and I'm trying to be diligent about making the distinction in my head. Even so, to me, doctor says acute and urgent - broken bones, ruptured internal organs, severe bleeding. Partially because I don't know how that stuff is treated OMD-ly. For a healer, everything else. A healer helps be to get well. A doctor just fixes the broken bits. I know that doesn't quite make sense, but I think you see what I'm getting at.

And now, time for more chocolate. And kitties.