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“I don’t regret moving to Raleigh and starting over,” said Catie, “because it taught me so much about myself.” Last summer she left Denver (her home for four years) and traveled cross-country to set up a business and start a life in North Carolina. “I felt removed from my family and friends, and really wanted to be in a place where I could serve my community.” Starting a business – any business – in this economy takes a major leap of faith. Starting an acupuncture studio may require a safety net. “The service and experience I offer are truly unique, and people are starting to see the benefits of preventative medicine.” Catie’s not one to look back – or even ahead. Words she lives by? “Be. Here. Now.” “I have no regrets. I’ve learned that any struggle is part of the experience and has taught me so much about myself.” <!--EndFragment-->