Beyond Pain: A Veteran’s Journey to Whole-Person Care Through Acupuncture Veterans go through a lot while serving: physical injuries, emotional and mental stress, and the challenge of maintaining spiritual health. Serving in the military takes its toll in a very unique way. Once discharge happens, more challenges arise. Adjusting and transitioning back to civilian life can involve moving, looking for work, and, one of the most important challenges, learning about and accessing the benefits you've earned. As a veteran, one of the hardest parts for me after being discharged was establishing care and navigating the VA healthcare system. To [...]