PATIENT TESTIMONIALS
As the physical and psychological after-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic present themselves, acupuncture is playing an important role in the healing process by providing support for stress, fatigue and a variety of post-recovery symptoms. We urge you to share your success story with us on how acupuncture treatments helped you during this time of pandemic.
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I woul like to say that acupuncture has saved me countless times: 1. an acupuncturist/herbalist was able to shrink my uterine fibroids enough for safe surgical removal 2. when I have suffered emotional trauma, acupuncture treatment has relieved my anxiety 3. upon returning from the ER with pneumonia, my acupuncturist made a house call (!) to offer treatment for strengthening and supporting my lungs 4. I have received amazing treatment to relieve the pain/trauma of a broken wrist, a sprained ankle I would love to see acupuncture recognized as a serious medical practice in our state of NC and throughout the US. Thank you for giving me a voice!
I woul like to say that acupuncture has saved me countless times: 1. an acupuncturist/herbalist was able to shrink my uterine fibroids enough for safe surgical removal 2. when I have suffered emotional trauma, acupuncture treatment has relieved my anxiety 3. upon returning from the ER with pneumonia, my acupuncturist made a house call (!) to offer treatment for strengthening and supporting my lungs 4. I have received amazing treatment to relieve the pain/trauma of a broken wrist, a sprained ankle I would love to see acupuncture recognized as a serious medical practice in our state of NC and throughout the US. Thank you for giving me a voice!
I had acupuncture for my migraines and overall it was a good experience. It has not helped my hormonal migraines however it has helped to limit the other migraines I would get. It has not stopped it completely but the severity is much less and I am able to work through them. I would recommend doing the acupuncture.
After suffering for 5 plus years with severe and violent migraines, a friend suggested I try acupuncture. I had tried everything else under the sun, so I figured I had nothing to lose with trying it! After asking around about a good acupuncturist in town, another friend of mine recommended one. After going through a series of acupuncture treatments and taking Chinese herbal medicine, in less than five months, my migranes dramatically reduced from being debilitating to virtually non existent! I not only recommend acupuncture for, well everything – but I recommend to seek a well trained acupuncturist. It is really AMAZING!
I was suffering from insomnia, only sleeping 2-3 hours a night. After a month of this my husband made an appointment for me to acupuncturist. She said it may take three weeks, but after my second acupuncture treatment I was sleeping like a baby! I went back to sleeping 7-8 hours a night! If you are experiencing sleepless nights, give acupuncture a try!
My fiance and I were trying to conceive through IVF with an egg donor. I was on fertility hormones but the lining in my uterus was not getting thick enough to carry an embryo. After some of my own research and searching on the internet I read that acupuncture could help me. I made an appointment with a recommended acupuncturist and was very excited to see what she could offer me! Her presence is so calming and comforting I just knew I had found the best person for us. So after about 8 months of acupuncture and herbs and multiple trips to Duke Fertility to test the thickness of my lining it finally reached a sufficient thickness to move forward with IVF. At the end of January 2012 we were scheduled to do the embryo transfer. My acupuncturist made a house call to our home to give me an acupuncture treatment before our trip to Duke Fertility for the transfer! She also came back to our house after the transfer to give me more acupuncture. I rested the rest of the day and after a long two weeks I went in for a blood pregnancy test and we were PREGNANT!!! I truly believe that without my acupuncturist and everything she did for me, we would not have our beautiful 4 year old son today. After four years of not seeing my acupuncturist, I went back to see her because I was having major hormone and possible thyroid issues. She took a look at my tongue, gave me some herbs and in less than a week I was feeling almost like new. I feel so lucky to have my acupuncturist in my life!
After five years of struggling, five years of testing costing tons of money, five years of frustration due to numerous miscarriages, I was referred to acupuncturist by a friend (who got pregnant after using acupuncture) and now all I can say is if it was not for acupuncture and herbal supplements, we would have given up. Good thing we did not! I just gave birth to a beautiful girl and we will never forget a wonderful doctor who made it possible.
I am a 53 year old grandmother and mother of an 8 year old. For 35 years I have suffered bladder, urethra infections and polyps with extreme discomfort that came and went frequently and continually. After several surgeries, medical doctors were unable to correct my problems, so I simply learned to cope with them using various natural methods. However my dilemma remained and was a constant one. I made an effort with a holistic doctor, spending several thousand dollars on whole food supplements again, no help. Until the age of 53, I had always been an exceedingly good sleeper with only occasional, very mild and brief hot flashes. The week I turned 53, my body made a shift. I began waking up every hour, with extreme hot flashes and drenching sweats. I absolutely could not sleep. This went on for 10 days. The bladder issue was one thing, but not being able to sleep at my age with an 8 year old to keep up with was something all together different. I needed help desperately and swiftly, so I decided to contact a highly recommended acupuncturist in my area. (She had been highly recommended to me by a friend.) I immediately made an appointment and left the office the first time with two bottles of herbs. One bottle was specifically for my bladder, urethra issue. That night I slept fairly well, with no sweats or hot flashes. The next night and every night after that, I was back to my genuine, sound sleep. The hot flashes and sweats are completely gone. My urethra issue is substantially better, and I am only taking one herb tablet about every 10-14 days, which is a much smaller dosage than the other natural methods I had been using. It is truly a wonderful feeling to know that there is a doctor out there who can offer an affordable remedy. For that, I am extremely appreciative.
My cholesterol has dropped from 256 to 185 and my blood pressure has gone from 168/95 to 114/88 since taking the herbal formula along with acupuncture treatments. I do not know how it happened or why, I just know Chinese medicine helped me where Western could not. I am planning on continuing my Chinese medicine treatments and getting of prescription medication completely!!!!
I was suffering terribly every month with menstrual discomfort, heavy bleeding, cramps and nausea after my childbearing years and was advised that I could consider having, as the gynecologist put it -the top of your uterus lopped off- as a way to address my ongoing misery. Lucky for me I ran into a friend that manages an acupuncture office who strongly encouraged me to consider acupuncture and herbs before giving the go ahead for an invasive procedure. I am happy to report that after several sessions, along with a prescribed chinese herbal formula, my menses occurred without any discomfort. Now that I am in menopause, acupuncture is helping me once again, this time with minimizing hot flashes and difficulty with sleeping. The crazy thing about acupuncture is even the annoying day-to-day aches and pains we believe we have to live with (for example, achy jaw, GI distress, fatigue) are often part of the treatment for whatever ailment first brought you to acupuncture. It is truly an amazing health modality and I am forever grateful for its healing value in my life. I only wish that I had known about it as a teenager and thus could have avoided many years of menstrual-related misery.
A few years ago I was fortunate enough to find an excellent practitioner who has been treating me with acupuncture ever since. I just had a child and was suffering from anxiety and depression. I had tried many things but nothing was working. I had never tried acupuncture and was skeptical but decided to give it a try. He was very confident, knowledgeable and understanding of my condition and made me feel very comfortable. I felt a difference after the very first treatment. I continued seeing him initially two times a week for the first two weeks and then once a week for another month or so. He took me out of a place that I thought I would never or could ever get out of. He is a true professional. He has changed my life for the better. He is an excellent acupuncturist that truly cares and goes above and beyond the call of duty. I am very grateful!
I grew up receiving acupuncture from a young age. First, when I experienced debilitating knee pain as a very young athlete (age 9), I was able to go up and down the stairs normally thanks to acupuncture. Then, when the difficulties of adolescence reared their head, acupuncture helped me find some stable ground on which I could do the work with a psychotherapist to find resilience. Finally, in my mid-twenties I went off of birth control for the first time in a decade, and acupuncture helped me to find and maintain a consistent menstrual cycle. Acupuncture has been an integral part of my life for so long, and it always will be.
When I first met the doctor I suffered intense ankle pain.I felt the difference after the second treatment.Slowly I got better even when I am going up and down stairs which was the most painful experience. I am a believer in acupuncture and highly recommend for any problem. I would like to mention the doctor.He is kind and supportive.His calm and caring personality helps me to feel comfortable.I cannot tell enough thank I met him.
I go to acupuncture once a week for back problems (back, shoulder, neck pain). I find this method to be highly effective and my pain and discomfort have significantly decreased since I began acupuncture treatment.
I woul like to say that acupuncture has saved me countless times: 1. an acupuncturist/herbalist was able to shrink my uterine fibroids enough for safe surgical removal 2. when I have suffered emotional trauma, acupuncture treatment has relieved my anxiety 3. upon returning from the ER with pneumonia, my acupuncturist made a house call (!) to offer treatment for strengthening and supporting my lungs 4. I have received amazing treatment to relieve the pain/trauma of a broken wrist, a sprained ankle I would love to see acupuncture recognized as a serious medical practice in our state of NC and throughout the US. Thank you for giving me a voice!
I am writing on behalf of the incredible change that Chinese Medicine, Accupuncture and Massage Therapy has made in my life! Please allow me to share my story. Over 2 years ago, I had to undergo back surgery to take out a severe herniated disc in my lower back. I was living in continuous pain prior, and could hardly walk and do any daily activities. After my surgery, I was continuously sick. contracting pneumonia twice, the flu, EBV virus. I did not have the energy to do anything anymore and my daily living was severely compromised, also having to go to part-time working. Depression was a constant. Nearly 2 years later and going to see nearly every medical specialist there was, (all the while undergoing very uncomfortable tests), I happened to come upon a doctor in my town credentialed in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. The chinese herbs prescribed for me have in addition brought me so much more energy, and nearly all of my previous symptoms are nearly gone. In addition to the herbs, I receive acupuncture and Craniosacral Therapy which have helped the pain in my back. I am urging you to consider and highly enforce the addition of this therapy to any insurance company. The difference it has made in my life is unbelievable, I feel as though my life has been given back. Furthermore, those who have accomplished the education to make a difference in so many peoples lives with their knowledge and degree in Chinese Medicine, Accupuncture should be included in the world of medical physicians and the insurance companies.
I am 65, and when I first went to my acupuncturist 15 months ago, was suffering from a wide range of physical and emotional issues. Today I feel like a new woman and have a fresh, new outlook on life. I have regained my vitality, am free from pain medications, move with greater flexibility, and have increased endurance. I connect better with people and am happier with myself. Since others have provided wonderful, detailed testimonies about their individual issues and recoveries, I will try instead to offer some insights into the treatment process itself for those of you who may be considering acupuncture for the first time. Acupuncture may be new to us, but it is a very old practice. It has been around for at least 2,500 years and has been in use for decades all over the world. Numerous well respected studies have shown its benefits. Acupuncture treatments are not painful. I like to relax on the treatment table with my eyes closed, and I often do not even know where or when the needles are inserted. A few will ping, then the sensation evaporates. I would add that every needle has been sterilized by the manufacturer, comes in its own sealed package, and is disposed of properly after a single use. My acupuncturist makes every effort to ensure my comfort. This includes providing a treatment room that is both ultra clean and homelike, offering cushions for more comfortable alignment on the table, adjusting room temperature and lighting according to my preferences, offering a heat lamp for my back or feet -I highly recommend! and even offering a variety of music from his amazing library to enhance the acupuncture experience. My acupuncturist stresses that the treatment session belongs fully to me. When I need to talk about things before the treatment begins, he gives me his undivided attention and provides thoughtful, practical responses. I am comforted to know that he and I are full partners in the healing process. He is also a superb massage therapist. It is not a spa-type massage – it is a Chinese medical massage. You may be surprised at the difference, but will be hugely thankful if you try it. I find that the time it takes to fully realize the benefits of treatments can vary. Sometimes I feel the results immediately. Sometimes it is the next day. Sometimes it is a cumulative process. But I always leave the office with a wonderful sense of calm and well-being and always experience relief and improvements. Remember, acupuncture activates your brain and nervous system so that your own body can begin the process of healing itself. For me, acupuncture has served as the gateway to the larger universe of therapeutic Chinese medical practices – all compatible with established Western medicine. I am now benefiting tremendously from meditation classes, qigong and tai chi instruction, diet improvement and carefully chosen herbs and supplements. All of these avenues may not be for you, but you may want to pursue at least some to enhance your healing and quality of life. So I say, do not hesitate to try acupuncture. I truly believe your life will be blessed as much as mine has!
I am 55 years old. In 2003, I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis. In the last 9 years I have taken pain medication, injections to my spine and I have also had a knee operation. I have been concerned about taking all the medications prescribed to me and possibly causing damage to various organs. So I decided to seek alternative treatment. I have been receiving acupuncture treatments once a week, one hour per session, for six months now. I have had great success and feel that I have already met my goals of taking less medicine and feeling more energized. I am living with less pain and am a lot happier in my life. I would highly recommend that if you are experiencing these types of illnesses. Please seek help and consider acupuncture as an alternative to conventional medication.
I woul like to say that acupuncture has saved me countless times: 1. an acupuncturist/herbalist was able to shrink my uterine fibroids enough for safe surgical removal 2. when I have suffered emotional trauma, acupuncture treatment has relieved my anxiety 3. upon returning from the ER with pneumonia, my acupuncturist made a house call (!) to offer treatment for strengthening and supporting my lungs 4. I have received amazing treatment to relieve the pain/trauma of a broken wrist, a sprained ankle I would love to see acupuncture recognized as a serious medical practice in our state of NC and throughout the US. Thank you for giving me a voice!
I just had a child and was suffering from anxiety and depression. I had tried many things but nothing was working. I had never tried acupuncture and was skeptical but decided to give it a try. My doctor was very confident, knowledgeable and understanding of my condition and made me feel very comfortable. His bedside manner was excellent even when I was at my most fragile state he was very kind and supportive. I felt a difference after the very first treatment. I continued seeing him initially two times a week for the first two weeks and then once a week for another month or so. He took me out of a place that I thought I would never or could ever get out of. He has changed my life for the better. THANK YOU
I had not been able to breathe for 9 years because of severe congestion. After the first treatment, my sinuses cleared and have remained clear. Amazing!!
My daughter had pretty severe asthma, sometimes getting to the point where she couldn’t breathe. They symptoms increased with many airborne substances like pollens, animals, dust and dust mites, molds, horses, etc., and sometimes food. No symptoms now.
A SKETPIC… CONVERTED! My allergy treatments with my acupuncturist have literally changed my life. Being a skeptic, I refused to reveal what my allergies were. She identified my known allergies and sensitivities as well as a few I did not know about. One of the most significant allergens were eggs. After being treated, I ate my first egg at age 36! It made eating all sorts of things possible.
My acupuncturist was concerned about me taking medicine for my allergies. I had been taking it for most of my life. After she started treating me for my allergies, my daughter noticed that I had not needed my allergy medicine. I was surprised to realize it but not quite a believer, I thought, let us see what happens when spring comes around. So during spring time, I went in weekly for acupuncture – which DID hold my allergies at bay for the most part. I continue to see my acupuncturist for allergy management and would recommend to anyone to seek acupuncture as an alternative to traditional western medicine!
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