Pat - Pain, gastroparesis, ocular rosacea, autoimmunity due to abx
In 2012, Pat came to acupuncture for relief from carpal tunnel, but also reported a complex history of pain, injuries, fibromyalgia, digestive issues, ocular rosacea, and after using tetracycline antibiotics to control that, Sjogren's (lupus and related disorders are a known side effect). After a long course of acupuncture treatment, with a diet and gut health plan, her GI symptoms, ocular rosacea, and Sjogrens all resolved - her endocrinologist "undiagnosed" her.

All these issues remain in remission 10+ years later.

Jared - IBD, PTSD
"Being diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 2012 has changed my life dramatically. Meds started out as an effective treatment for me. But by 2017 symptoms began to worsen. I tried several medications, I was miserable and my quality of life was at an all-time low. Depression, anxiety, and fear controlled my everyday thoughts of life. Being referred to my acupuncturist was the best thing that's ever happened to me. Acupuncture and diet changes began effectively treating all of my symptoms and brought me back to the person I used to be. I had seen all kinds of doctors, but my acupuncturist was the first provider who could explain to me how I could change my lifestyle to improve my health, and the first one to help me understand how PTSD was contributing to my lifestyle problems, and gut and liver inflammation."

As of 2023 Jared continues acupuncture, has been off all meds and in full remission for 2+ years.

Cheryl - Cirrhosis with Liver Failure and Varices, Diabetes
Cheryl came to acupuncture hoping it could help her struggle with liver failure and diabetes. With limited insurance coverage, she treated regularly for four months, and occasionally for another six. Combining acupuncture, nutrition work and then fasting, and MindBody counseling, we were able to improve liver function, reverse diabetes. Her A1c dropped from 7.8 to 5.8, and her cholesterol from 212 to 159.

Nancy - Opioid dependence
Nancy suffered from opioid dependence for 20 years, until a medical crisis led to a sudden loss of meds. In full withdrawal, she came to acupuncture instead of going back to methadone. Acupuncture and whole-person counseling including diet, behavioral, and emotional health together quickly helped her through withdrawal. This was in late 2019. As of 2023 she remains off all pain meds and continues occasional acupuncture.

Joyce - Grave's, Hep C
Joyce is an autoimmune patient who came to acupuncture in 2017 desperate for relief during an acute flare, after being sent home by her doctor. Basic acupuncture brought quick relief, and she continued with acupuncture, stress, and diet counseling. Her autoimmunity resolved, as did her Hep C she had for 15+ years. As of 2023 she is off all meds and symptom free.

Corey - Diabetes
Corey is Joyce's husband, who followed her in in 2018 for diabetes after medication failed. Acupuncture and diet counseling brought his A1C from 11.4 to 6.0, without medication. He continues his diet plan and his diabetes remains under control as of 2023.