Healing Beyond Borders
While in acupuncture school, Dr. Peter Caron went on multiple aid trips to both Guatemala and Peru, and developed a deep commitment to service work. Upon his graduation in 2013, Dr. Caron moved to Guatemala where he lived for two years to run a full time mobile clinic. While there, he provided care to over 10,000 patients through the Global Healthworks Foundation. These experiences shaped his commitment to service, compassion, and using acupuncture to make a lasting impact in underserved communities.
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Guatemala has always held a special place in Dr. Caron’s journey. During his two years there, he worked side by side with local families and communities, often in challenging conditions, bringing relief to those with little or no access to healthcare.
The mobile clinic would travel hours to provide services to rural areas with underserved communities, many suffering from chronic pain, trauma, and injuries that had gone untreated for years. For many of these serious cases, even a single treatment could restore mobility, ease suffering, and bring hope.
Now, for the first time in five years, Dr. Caron is returning to the Guatemalan clinic—not just to give back again, but to continue a story of healing that began years ago. You can read more about his original work in Global Healthworks Foundation article.
Mission Highlights
Through Global Healthworks Foundation, this mission seeks to:
- Provide free healthcare to indigenous communities with limited access to medical care
- Support sustainable healthcare programs that continue long after the trip
- Continue training and organizing over 80 local practitioners to expand long-term impact
- Offer compassion, dignity, and human connection alongside treatment
Guatemala Mission 2025
This October, Dr. Peter Caron and the Global Healthworks Foundation team provided free healthcare to over 656 patients across Guatemala.
- Delivered treatments, herbs, and supplies to underserved communities
- Trained local practitioners for sustainable care
- Supported long-term health programs that continue beyond the trip
Thank you for standing with us and helping make healing possible.
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Explore our collection of images from the trip! See the impact of our mission, the people we've helped, and the unforgettable moments captured along the way.
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Dr. Caron's work in Guatemala is a reflection of what drives Gotham Acupuncture at its core: care, compassion, and a belief in the healing power of connection. Together, we can extend that healing across borders.
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