Talking Acupuncture on a Podcast

Check out my appearance on The Comeback with Boomerang Healthcare

I have worked for Boomerang Healthcare since 2018. At this multidisciplinary practice I patients in the workers compensation system dealing with chronic pain. I have given over 5000 acupuncture treatments in my time there and learned so much from the amazing team of providers I work with.

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In this episode, Dr. Sarah Goozee and Dr. Peter Abaci sit down with Amy Thornton, DACM, Boomerang Healthcare’s orthopedic-focused acupuncturist and seasoned pain educator with more than 20 years of experience in mind-body medicine.

Amy shares:

• How she transitioned from massage therapy to acupuncture after witnessing nerve recovery in a post-surgical patient

• What acupuncture actually is, in simple, practical terms

• Why those “little needles” are often far less dramatic than people expect

• The 3,000+ year history of Chinese medicine, and how it integrates with modern healthcare

• How acupuncture helps regulate the nervous system, shifting patients from fight-or-flight into healing mode

• The science behind functional MRI studies, pain modulation, and nervous system regulation

• Why sleep is often the first sign that healing is happening

• The mind-body connection, and why visualization and presence matter in recovery

You’ll also hear Dr. Abaci share his personal experience using acupuncture during his own severe back injury, and how it became part of his long-term healing strategy.

This conversation bridges ancient medicine and modern science, demystifying acupuncture while honoring its depth.

If you’ve ever wondered whether acupuncture is “woo-woo” or evidence-based, this episode offers clarity, nuance, and practical insight.

Tune in and discover how restoring nervous system balance may be one of the most powerful tools in chronic pain recovery.