Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine Success Stories
A few months ago I suffered an injury to my lower back. The pain was unbearable making my everyday activities impossible. My first reaction was to see a chiropractor, and with electrostimulation, the pain subsided for a day or so, but it wasn't a permanent solution to my pain. So I decided to try acupuncture. Melani was very thorough with her assessment of my problem. She explained the treatment she would be giving me and exactly how these little needles (which I thought would be huge) would ease my pain. With complete gentleness, she applied the needles and 15 minutes later I was moving 100% better then when I arrived. After a few treatments I was back in the swing of things. Thanks Mel!!!
- Sarah Murphy
As long as I can remember, I have had problems with my sinuses. I would get at least 3 sinus infections a year. I have tried everything from over the counter to prescription medications. They would solve the problem for a short time, but after a few months I would become immune to the allergy medications.
After speaking with Melani, I decided to give acupuncture a try. I must admit I was a little skeptical in the beginning. However, Melani thoroughly explained the process to me and put me at ease. She described how acupuncture has helped others with the same sinus issues. After seeking just two treatments, I am very happy to say that I have not had a sinus infection in over a year.
- Laura Fiorini
I was 41 1/2 weeks pregnant, and my midwife warned that if I did not go into labor, I would need to be induced. I wanted a natural childbirth, and I'd heard that acupuncture may be effective in inducing labor naturally. So I called Melani and she took me right away. She even went out of her way to see me in a satellite office close to my home on a weekend, because of the urgency of my situation!
My husband Dan was with me for the whole visit, and Melani answered all of our questions and made us feel at ease. She played soothing music and let us know everything she was doing. I felt a lot of sensations throughout my legs and pelvic region during treatment. Melani always made sure I was comfortable and offered to make any adjustments necessary to ensure my comfort and peace of mind.
After the treatment, I felt centered and relaxed. In fact, I started to feel accepting of whatever outcome would prevail. So I left the session feeling that even if the acupuncture didn't help to jump start labor, it certainly helped me make peace with whatever destiny had in store.
The next day, I felt light contractions all day long. That night, the real contractions began, and my little boy was born the following morning at 7:30! He was healthy, and the labor went relatively quickly. I did not use any pain medications.
I sincerely feel that Melani's acupuncture treatment was effective in helping me have a timely and healthy labor and delivery. Not only did the acupuncture succeed on a physiological level, but it helped prepare me, on a psychological and emotional level, for my labor, making it the overall success that it was. Thank you Melani!
- Dina Aronson
I was reluctant to try acupuncture at first but being a week overdue with my second child I was ready to try anything. Melani was wonderful. Her warm personality welcomed my MANY questions and she was flexible in working with my midwife. Most importantly she helped my labor to begin, avoiding a medical induction. I have recommend Melani to many people and will continue to do so.
- Maria J. Brooks, LCCE, CD (DONA)
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I did something to my knee during a basketball game and decided to try acupuncture with Melani to make the pain go away. After one treatment from Melani my knee felt so good I was flying down the basketball court. After two treatments I had no pain at all. I was very impressed with the results and would recommend Melani highly.
- Gary Klein