Pagones, Rachel: - Rachel Pagones is a licensed acupuncturist, educator, and author. She taught at Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego, where she was department chair of the doctoral program in acupuncture and Chinese medicine. She was also a clinical supervisor at the college's free clinic for seniors, fulfilling her love of working with elders from disadvantaged communities. Formerly a journalist based in London, she returned to the UK in 2021, where she continues to research, write, and practice acupuncture.