Hi, I’m Al Reed.

Along with being a health care provider, I cofounded and help organize the group Queer Health Care Provider Meet Up- an interdisciplinary group of LGBTQI2S+ health care providers focused on education and community.

A core value of mine as a healthcare provider is shifting the power dynamics often present in medicine. I aim to empower and educate my patients so they feel more knowledgeable and confident about their own health. I also value giving back to my community by building spaces where people can connect, learn, and support one another—because people need systemic support, not just self-care.

Healthcare has not always been safe, carrying a history of racism and systemic injustice. I strive to stay accountable, honor the Indigenous roots of East Asian Medicine, and bring social justice and health equity into my clinic and community.

My approach is informed by being a white, non-binary, trans masculine, queer person. I have a specific passion for serving the LGBTQI2S+ community and for creating affirming spaces where people of all identities feel safe, respected, and cared for.

I’m a Midwest transplant who loves gardening, hanging with my dog and cat, moving through dance and weight training, cooking, and traveling. Mexico City and Chicago are favorite cities, and I try to explore somewhere new each year.

I’m a big fan of the show Survivor, and still to be determined if I myself could go days in those elements. If I weren’t an acupuncturist, I’d be a flower farmer. Peonies and Wild Nootka Roses are my favorites.