The ACUAWARE Study: Interoceptive Awareness with Lisa Taylor-Swanson

In this episode we are delighted to be joined by Dr Lisa J. Taylor-Swanson to discuss our new ACUAWARE Study which asks; does acupuncture improve interoceptive awareness in people with chronic pain? We discuss what interoceptive awareness is and why its relevant to acupuncture.

Interested in taking part in the ACUAWARE Study?
If you are a US-based licensed acupuncturist, you may be eligible for taking part in this study! Please visit the Study Page for more information.

About Lisa
Lisa J. Taylor-Swanson, PhD, MAcOM, LAc is A Nursing Scientist and Licensed Acupuncturist at the University of Utah, a native of Salt Lake City, she completed her Honors BS in Psychology with a minor in Women’s Studies at University of Utah. She relocated to the Pacific Northwest and completed a Master’s degree in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine - SIEAM) and a PhD in Nursing Science (University of Washington).

Dr. Taylor-Swanson has provided acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in private practice for over 21 years with an emphasis on women’s health. Most recently, Dr. Taylor-Swanson transitioned from full-time private practice to a full-time, tenure-line academic position at Utah. Dr. Taylor-Swanson previously taught at University of Washington and served as Academic Dean at SIEAM. Dr. Taylor-Swanson leads national and international collaborations on the topic of interoceptive awareness, menopause, and pain with colleagues in the United Kingdom and Australia, and serves on the Board of Directors of Society of Acupuncture Research.