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Posted by Whimsy on July 6, 2012, at 20:01:12
I started seeing an acupuncturist for fertility related issues over a year ago before my 2nd IVF attempt. The sessions went really well and before I knew it my body, spirit and mind were working together harmoniously. I saw my acupuncturist for 6 months then took a hiatus when my second IVF attempt failed.
Upon returning to his practice, I encountered a completely different person. We were soon experimenting with moxibation, hypnotism and an hour of counseling before the needles went in. This was all very exciting and therapeutic because I had a lot of things pent up inside and needed a professional to talk to (even though he's not a licensed psychologist).
Soon we were going into areas that I had ignored for a long time. I started questioning my marriage, my happiness, my womanhood due to my inability to conceive. Throughout our sessions he playfully flirted with me then passed it off as a joke.
The past month, things have been getting a bit more touchy. One session he asked me why I stayed in a marriage where I'm so unhappy and that I'm digging my grave by staying. He encourages me to leave and to "find my voice".
Our last three sessions have been very confusing. The first one started out with him asking me to undress and lay on the table upside down so he could feel where I needed my treatment. Then afterwards he oiled my arms and hands and accidentally rubbed my wedding band off.
The next session went off without a hitch and not much was done, just a lot of talking.
My most recent session was the one that opened my eyes a bit more. I'm not sure if he's just comforting me or coming on to me. We started out doing some acupressure then he worked on my back and butt. I had my arms down by my sides and to get more comfortable I cupped them around the fron legs of the massage table. In doing so I accidentally grabbed his leg. I quickly moved it away and he grabbed my hand and put it back. He also caressed my hair.
Our sessions usually run over 2 hours so there's a lot of time to talk and get to know a bit about each other.
Does any of this sound odd or am I just over sensitive...
Posted by Phillipa on July 7, 2012, at 10:14:47
In reply to Is this normal behavior?, posted by Whimsy on July 6, 2012, at 20:01:12
It sounds more than odd it sounds like this person needs to be reported for more than overstepping his boundaries. He's to me obviously sexually overstepping boundaries. I'd run as fast as posible from this person. Contact the better business bureau and find out if this person actually even has a licence for accupuncture. And if so report to licensing bureau. You are in a dangerous situation. Please discuss this with your husband and do not return. Or if do bring your husband with you to confront this person. Just the advise of a former RN. Phillipa
Posted by Dinah on July 7, 2012, at 17:50:09
In reply to Is this normal behavior?, posted by Whimsy on July 6, 2012, at 20:01:12
No, it's not. I'd at least stop going to him.
Posted by yellowbird01 on July 8, 2012, at 11:08:50
In reply to Is this normal behavior?, posted by Whimsy on July 6, 2012, at 20:01:12
Yikes.. this doesnt sound normal to me at all. I think you're very right to be concerned and feeling uncomfortable here. You're absolutely not being overly sensitive. His behavior sounds unprofessional and completely inappropriate.
As an aside, I work in an inpatient mental health crisis program (not a hospital) where we offer accupuncture to our clients several days a week. There are two accupuncturists who come to us and I know both of them well. Both are very appropriate and recognize the importance of boundaries, especially when you are doing physical work with someone that involves any kind of touch.
I'm so sorry you're going through this.
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