I found out I had some fertility issues and she recommend doing acupuncture for fertility treatment. Doctors told me I had a very small chance of getting pregnant, after her treatment I was pregnant the following month! She has helped me with migraines, digestive issues, cold season, and much more. I cannot recommend Karen enough! She is wonderful at what she does and I would not trust anyone else!
I have been going to Karen for several months, so this review is a long time coming. She is an amazing, caring acupuncturist. She really takes her time to figure out what is going on in your body and mind, and only then proceeds with her treatment. Karen is amazing. I have had aches and pains from years of sports and have tried so many different treatments for relief.
Eventually, I was convinced to try acupuncture and was referred to Karen. She is very knowledgeable and kind and explained the process and the reason for treating each area she worked on. My experience was surprisingly calming and relaxing - even when I had needles sticking out of me.
I have been going to Karen for several months, so this review is a long time coming. She is an amazing, caring acupuncturist. She really takes her time to figure out what is going on in your body and mind, and only then proceeds with her treatment. Karen is amazing. I have had aches and pains from years of sports and have tried so many different treatments for relief.
Eventually, I was convinced to try acupuncture and was referred to Karen. She is very knowledgeable and kind and explained the process and the reason for treating each area she worked on. My experience was surprisingly calming and relaxing - even when I had needles sticking out of me.
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To provide the highest quality care to patients, integrating body, mind & spirit with the use of Eastern medicine, while creating a safe compassionate space for patients to thrive and transform.
With over 25 years of clinical experience, Karen offers an inspiring amount of therapeutic wisdom to her practice.
Longevity in the field of the healing arts grows only from one's own passion, devotion and dedication to the field itself.
Both a licensed acupuncturist and massage therapist, Karen combines her experience and knowledge of advanced manual manipulating techniques with her training and understanding of the Chinese meridian system.
With over 25 years of clinical experience, Karen offers an inspiring amount of therapeutic wisdom to her practice.
Longevity in the field of the healing arts grows only from one's own passion, devotion and dedication to the field itself.
Both a licensed acupuncturist and massage therapist, Karen combines her experience and knowledge of advanced manual manipulating techniques with her training and understanding of the Chinese meridian system.
Applying acupuncture needles to particular points activates pathways that stimulate blood flow and the immune system.
This effect will reduce inflammation, pain, and promote healing of the surrounding tissues.
Therefore, acupuncture can be used to heal muscular injuries and improve the function of weakened systems such as: digestive, respiratory, and reproductive.
Acupuncture will also activate the parasympathetic nervous system (which is responsible for rest and digest).
This promotes a relaxed state and reduces the negative effects of stress.
This effect will reduce inflammation, pain, and promote healing of the surrounding tissues.
Therefore, acupuncture can be used to heal muscular injuries and improve the function of weakened systems such as: digestive, respiratory, and reproductive.
Acupuncture will also activate the parasympathetic nervous system (which is responsible for rest and digest).
This promotes a relaxed state and reduces the negative effects of stress.
Your initial consultation and acupuncture session takes 75-90 minutes.
Please complete and submit the new patient forms ahead of time or arrive 15 minutes early so there's sufficient time.
During the session we'll discuss your chief complaints, health history, diet and lifestyle habits in detail.
I'll then use diagnostic techniques from Chinese Medicine to select the best acupuncture points for your treatment.
During your treatment I use sterile, single-use acupuncture needles.
The needles are as thin as a strand of hair and most people feel little to no discomfort upon their insertion.
Please complete and submit the new patient forms ahead of time or arrive 15 minutes early so there's sufficient time.
During the session we'll discuss your chief complaints, health history, diet and lifestyle habits in detail.
I'll then use diagnostic techniques from Chinese Medicine to select the best acupuncture points for your treatment.
During your treatment I use sterile, single-use acupuncture needles.
The needles are as thin as a strand of hair and most people feel little to no discomfort upon their insertion.
Stress impacts digestion, immunity, and reproduction.
Studies have shown stress speeds up the aging process, contributes to cardiovascular issues, increases risk of autoimmune diseases and causes digestive deficiencies.
Acupuncture alters the body's experience of stress by triggering the release of hormones that relieve tension and worry, which regenerates our nervous system.
Muscles that carry tension or are overused become tight, pull on tendons and put pressure on nerves.
Muscle tension leads to pain and limited mobility.
Studies have shown stress speeds up the aging process, contributes to cardiovascular issues, increases risk of autoimmune diseases and causes digestive deficiencies.
Acupuncture alters the body's experience of stress by triggering the release of hormones that relieve tension and worry, which regenerates our nervous system.
Muscles that carry tension or are overused become tight, pull on tendons and put pressure on nerves.
Muscle tension leads to pain and limited mobility.
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