Ep5 Mobile Clinic in Rural America w/Katie Clifton, L.Ac.

Today we have a casual conversation with the founder of the Wellness Wagon in Roanoke, Virginia. [Warning, it was very stormy in Virginia the day we recorded and we kept getting kicked off the internet. Thank goodness for modern technology to help me stitch our conversation together.] Back to this episode: Katie Clifton is a Licensed Acupuncturist and grew up in rural America. Her journey into Acupuncture with no business background, as a single mom, will make you understand why her clinical success is backed by grit, heart, and love for her community.Meet Katie Clifton, L.Ac.Born and raised in the mountains of Southwest Virginia, Katie Clifton is a mountain mama who has a deep love of Appalachia. After owning and operating Queenpin Acupuncture for a decade, Katie transitioned to nonprofit work, founding The Wellness Wagon—a mobile clinic providing free and reduced-cost acupuncture to medically underserved communities in southwest Virginia. Dedicated to making acupuncture more accessible, Katie has served on the Acupuncture Society of Virginia for two years and represents the organization in the American Society of Acupuncturists.SummaryIn this episode of Yinspired, host Dr. Haunani Chong Drake, DACM, speaks with Katie Clifton, Licensed Acupuncturist and founder of the Wellness Wagon, a mobile clinic providing accessible acupuncture to underserved communities in Southwest Virginia. They discuss Katie's journey into acupuncture, the importance of mentorship, and the impact of community partnerships on healthcare access. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by practitioners, the significance of collaboration in healthcare, and the future of acupuncture as a vital part of community health.Takeaways, Show Notes, Shoutouts, and Transcripts can be found at Yinspiredpod.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit yinspired.substack.com