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Wichita Holistic is the heartland's premier resource for complementary and alternative health. Our integrative approach to health and healing focuses simultaneously on relieving symptoms as well as unraveling the root cause of an ailment. We work with acute and chronic pain, migraines, infertility, stress management, mental & emotional wellbeing, as well as undiagnosed and misunderstood ailments. We are also passionate about women's health, pregnancy, and birthing.
Please enjoy learning about the benefits of holistic medicine, acupuncture, massage, yoga & meditation.
When we treat the body according to its own wisdom,
it responds
wisely.
No revolution in outer things is possible without prior evolution in one's inner way of being. I-Ching, Hexagram 49
With a history dating back several thousand years, acupuncture incorporates elements of natural science, human studies, and social science. It harnesses the knowledge of health-preservation from over eighty generations, and distinguishes itself among traditional holistic and conventional regimens with several millennia of clinical experience handed down from practitioner to practitioner, originally in China, and now all over the world.
Utilizing an understanding of the movement of electromagnetic energy, or Qi, (pronounced chee) throughout the body and mind, acupuncture is used today to treat a variety of symptoms, acute and chronic, as well as nonspecific and undiagnosed ailments. At Wichita Holistic we focus on restoring harmony to the body, mind, and spirit to promote pain relief and enhance fertility.
Through the insertion of fine, sterile, one-time-use needles, the body's own healing response is stimulated, in turn helping to restore its natural balance.
THEORY OF CHINESE MEDICINE
The Western doctor observes the facts before him and uses current physiological theories to explain the cause and effect of disease patterns. Chinese medicine is based on a much wider world view, which has its roots in philosophy and nature. The Taoist concept of health is to attain a harmony between the opposing forces of the natural world, Yin and Yang.
There has been extensive research done in both China and the West on just how it is that acupuncture works, and it is clear that acupuncture has a measurable effect on the autonomic nervous system, on vascular and endocrine physiology, brain chemistry and specifically on the production of endorphins, which is why it is so frequently used in the treatment of all types of pain.
'Day gives way to night, night to day; a time of light and activity (Yang) is followed by darkness and rest (Yin). Flowers open and close, the moon waxes and wanes, the tides come in and go out; we wake and sleep, breathe in, breathe out. Yin/Yang is a constant, continual flow through which everything is expressed on the one hand and recharged on the other. They are an inseparable couple. Their proper relationship is health; a disturbance in this relationship is disease.'
Since 1979, The World Health Organization has advocated the use of acupuncture to aid in a range of symptoms. The following is a list of disorders which have been recognized by the WHO as "having been sucessfully treated by acupuncture."
Musculoskeletal
lower back pain, tennis elbow, knee pain, neck/shoulder pain, sciatica, arthritis, joint swelling/pain, osteoporosis, muscle strain, hip pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist strain, sporting injuries; whiplash, sprained ankles and knees, cartilage problems, tearing of muscles, torn ligaments and bruises, scar tissue
Womens Health
premenstrual syndrome, painful periods, excessive menstrual bleeding, irregular menstruation, endometriosis, fertility disorders, menopausal syndrome, frequent UTIs
Pregnancy
morning sickness, fetal malposition (breech, transverse, etc) delivery assistance, labor induction
Neurological
headaches, migraines, insomnia, nervous tension, dizziness, shingles, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis
Cardiovascular
low or high blood pressure, fluid retention, chest pain, poor circulation, palpitations, stroke
Psychological
stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, panic attacks, irritability, bipolar syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder
Respiratory
sinusitis, bronchitis, hay fever, common cold, asthma, cough
Gastrointestinal
diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, hemorrhoids, acid reflux, food allergies, ulcers
Immune Function
low energy, hormonal irregularities, adrenal insufficiency, chronic fatigue syndrome, HIV/AIDS, cancer, lupus, diabetes
Sources:
Acupuncture: Review and Analysis of reports on controlled Clinical Trials World Health Organization , December 1979
Disorders Successfully treated by Acupuncture World Health Organization Chronicle No 34, 1980
Does acupuncture hurt?
Most new patients are amazed at how painless acupuncture can be. With careful consideration to the needs of the patient, discomfort can easily be avoided and/or reduced. When the correct stimulus of the needle has been obtained you may feel some heaviness or tingling either around the needle or traveling up or down the affected energy pathway or meridian. This is a normal response to Qi sensation. It can be a new sensation, which can feel very therapeutic and allows for a greater awareness of what is happening in the body.
How many treatments will I need?
The answer to this depends on your how long you have been afflicted, how quickly your body responds and your lifestyle. Multiple treatments may be necessary to allow for the body to adjust to being pain-free and sustain itself for your well-being. With that said, at Wichita Holistic we always work as quickly as your body allows, aiming to heal both the root of the imbalance as well as the symptoms.
What can I expect during a treatment?
During your first consultation, we will discuss your medical history in detail. Your acupuncturist will ask questions relating to many different aspects of your life, not only the condition for which you are seeking treatment. Then take your pulses, examine your tongue, and sometimes palpate your abdomen or check for tender areas along the meridians. The initial visit usually lasts one to one & a half hours, including the acupuncture treatment. Subsequent visits usually last about 45minutes to one hour.
Does my health insurance cover acupuncture?
An increasing number of insurance companies and managed-care organizations are covering complementary and alternative medicine. Wichita Holistic is more than happy to provide you with the necessary paperwork after each treatment for submission to and reimbursement by your health insurance provider.
How can I prepare for my session?
It is best to eat a light meal before your appointment so that your body has energy to work with. If you would like to fill out your forms in advance you may print them from the website and bring them with you for your first appointment. Please bring a list of all medications and supplements that you are taking, and please always inform Wichita Holistic of any changes.
If your treatments are to focus on fertility enhancement and you have been tracking your cycles, please bring the past few months of charting and any relevant test results as well.
Are there any side effects to acupuncture?
Needles generally cause no bleeding or pain, and the needles used are disposable. Acupuncturists are trained in exact location, angle as well as depth of insertion of the acupuncture needle to avoid injury or discomfort.
Are the needles sterile?
At Wichita Holistic we only use needles that are sterilized by the manufacturer. They are opened only when they are ready to be used, and afterwards, each needle is disposed of in a medical waste container.
How does acupuncture compare with conventional Western medicine in the treatment of pain?
Acupuncture has been shown to be very effective in treating chronic pain, helping in 55% to 85% of the cases. This compares favorably with the effects of morphine which helps in 70% of the cases. However, acupuncture has the distinct advantage of having very few side effects in comparison with drugs.
Can I receive acupuncture if I am pregnant?
Yes! There are some points that are contraindicated during pregnancy, so it is important to inform us at Wichita Holistic if you are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant.
Initial Diagnosis & Acupuncture Session $85
Follow-up Acupuncture Session $65
Private Yoga Instruction $50/Session, $150/four
Meditation Instruction $40/Session, $120/four
Auricular Acupressure Seeds $40 set
Cupping Therapy $40
Acu Intake Form 1_11pdf.pdf
When a child is born, the whole Universe has to shift and make room. In that way, every child's birth is exactly like the birth of a world teacher. -Stephen Gaskin
The essence of the fertility enhancement program is to take a closer look at the body from a holistic perspective and correct any and all imbalances that may be contributing to fertility problems. Our mission is to help restore your fertility so that you can conceive naturally or increase your success rates if doing Assisted Reproductive Therapies [ART]. Below is a list of the common types of fertility patients we work closely with:
* PCOS & Ovulatory Dysfunction
* High FSH/ Low AMH/ "Poor Responder"
* Unexplained
* Endometriosis & Cysts
* Male Infertility - Low motility, morphology and count
* Donors and Gestational Surrogates
* Couples who have exhausted ART options
It is our strong belief that all women and men should strive for optimal health when planning to begin a family. The reproductive system works much like a concert symphony- a masterpiece is created only if all the players are giving their best. Women may have clues that their periods are not healthy; they may have lots of PMS symptoms or pain, heavy bleeding or irregular cycles. The first goal of the Fertility Enhancement Program is to educate women on the details of their menstrual cycles: to help them interpret BBT charts, identify cervical fluid, understand how the hormones interplay and work to create an optimal fertile environment. Then we use the tools within the Fertility Enhancement Program to attain better balance. These are:
* Acupuncture
* Relaxation and stress reduction
* Diet therapy
* Herbal Therapy
* Maya Abdominal Massage
* Yoga & Meditation
* Lifestyle modifications to promote better health in general
* Complimentary care for Assisted Reproductive Therapies
Acupuncture offers a natural approach to treating infertility by focusing on enhancing the quality of eggs, sperm, endometrial lining and cervical fluid. Sometimes this is enough for couples to conceive on their own, and it is a very important step for couples who are about to undergo the expense and physical demands of IVF. Acupuncture can also support patients during In Vitro Fertilization, Artificial Insemination, and Hormonal Therapy cycles. The current research points to increased pregnancy rates when couples include acupuncture and holistic medicine as part of their infertility care.
Currently we have about an 80 percent success rate of aiding the growth of families all over the country. This is what we concider the 'take home baby' rate- it is the total percent of conceptions that lead to healthy babies, from natural pregnancies, ART-supported pregnancies, and adoptions. We include adoptions in our success rate because at Wichita Holistic we understand that families grow in the ways they are meant to grow.
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The first trimester focuses on setting the foundation for a healthy pregnancy. Treatments are given to prevent miscarriage and to address any early pregnancy symptoms, such as nausea and fatigue. At the end of the first trimester a special traditional treatment is given, using what is called the "beautiful baby point," to ensure a healthy baby. For optimum results, the recommended frequency of treatments during the first trimester is once a week.
Treatments during the second trimester aims to maintain balance and offer relief from many of the common complaints of pregnancy. At the end of the second trimester the traditional "beautiful baby" treatment is given again. The recommended frequency of treatments for the second trimester is evaluated for each individual. Patients ususally choose to focus on yoga and massage if the pregnancy is uncomplicated and there are no complaints.
The third trimester prepares the body for labor and delivery. Treatment is given for breech presentation between weeks 32-36. Treatment for labor induction can be given anytime after week 39 if there are no complications with the pregnancy. During the third trimester, patients are encouraged to receive weekly treatments to ensure a smooth labor and delivery. Studies show that women who receive regular acupuncture during the third trimester typically have shorter and more productive labor.
Some of the conditions we work with during pregnancy are:
* nausea, vomiting, and hyperemesis gravidarum
* insomnia
* low energy
* anemia
* anxiety/depression
* constipation
* heartburn
* back pain and sciatica
* symphysis pubis pain
* carpal tunnel syndrome
* gestational diabetes
* high blood pressure (pre-eclampsia)
* PUPPs & other pregnancy-related skin conditions
* preventing threatened miscarriage
* breech presentation
* posterior presentation
* pre-term labor
* delayed labor
"This is a story we like to tell ourselves in the night when the fire seems nothing but dying embers winking out and the labor is too hard and goes on too long... When we are afraid, when it hurts too much, we like to tell ourselves stories of power. How we lost it, how we can reclaim it. We tell ourselves the cries we hear may be those of labor; the pain we feel may yet be that of birth."
-Starhawk, poet, teacher, wise woman
Acupuncture for Labor Induction
Acupuncture for labor induction is safe for both the mother and baby as long as there are no serious complications with the pregnancy. It is most effective starting the week before the baby's due date. Several studies show a success rate of over 70%.
The most common Western method of labor induction uses synthetic Pitocin to jump-start labor. Pitocin will start contractions whether the mother's body is ready or not. Because the mother's body is not always ready, labor fails to progress 40-50% of the time, starting a chain of events that can lead to a caesarean section. Synthetic Pitocin also has other serious risks, including fetal distress and cardiac arrhythmia. In addition, most women find that Pitocin causes very intense and painful labor.
Labor induction with acupuncture stimulates uterine contractions and softens the cervix. The treatment starts a hormonal process which stimulates the mother's body to release prostaglandins and oxytocin, the natural hormone that Pitocin mimics. As a result, it is a much more gentle and natural process than Western induction. Because of this, the effects are not instantaneous, as they are in Western induction. Depending on how far into pre-labor the mother's body is determines the number of treatments needed. Some women only need one or two treatments, while others may need several treatments for real labor to start.
Pain Management during Labor
If your doctor or midwife allows acupuncture during labor, Kali is available for acupressure or acupuncture treatments either at your home or at the hospital or birthing center. Acupuncture during labor helps with relaxation, stimulates the mother's body to release prostaglandins and oxytocin to increase uterine contractions, helps the cervix to dialate, and relieves anxiety and pain associated with labor.
According to the American Journal for Obstetrics and Gynecology, several clinical trials show that acupuncture significantly reduces pain associated with childbirth. In the 496 women who received acupuncture during labor, there was a 30% decrease in the need for pain-relieving interventions, including epidurals, than in women not receiving acupuncture. Among the women who received acupuncture, 86% said that they would use acupuncture for labor pain management again.
Post Partum Treatment
In addition to aiding the body to return to a state of balance and optimal reproductive health, some of the postpartum conditions that acupuncture can treat are:
* postpartum depression and "baby blues"
* decreased energy and vitality
* hormonal imbalances
* persistent bleeding
* lactation problems
* mastitis
* abdominal pain
* night sweats
Services Related to Fertility:
Initial Fertility Diagnosis & Acupuncture Session
for women $110 (please feel free to bring your partner!)
for couples $180 (both partners receive diagnosis & acupuncture)
Follow-Up Acupuncture Session $65
Abdominal Fertility Massage
60 min $75 / 90 min $105
Yoga for Fertility $ 50/session
$150/four-week moon cycle
Meditation $ 40/session
$120/four-week moon cycle
Services Related to Pregnancy & Birthing:
Acupuncture $65/Session
Acupuncture in labor, on-site $150/ two hour support
(please clear with your doctor & birthing location)
Pregnancy Massge 60 min $75 / 90 min $105
Pregnancy Yoga $50/Session
Meditation- Connecting to your Child $40/Session
Trimester Care $900 (savings of $255!)
Includes weekly yoga, biweekly hour sessions of acupuncture & massage, and monthly meditation geared especially for you & your baby during the budding, blossoming & blooming stages!
Every acupuncture treatment plan will be customized to address your individualized needs. One theme that is common throughout the different scenarios depicted below is the need to begin holistic therapies before the desired conception, whether naturally or with assisted reproductive therapie. Eggs begin their maturation 90 days before they are chosen for ovulation so it is during that 3 months when your health greatly affects follicle development. Though we have certainly had couples get pregnant in just a few treatments, it is advised that you have a consultation 2-3 months before an IVF or medicated cycle so that health, diet, lifestyle and exercise can be evaluated in advance so that the body may create a foundation for a healthier, more balanced state of fertility.
Natural Fertility Treatment
A normal course of treatment will span 3-6 months and will focus on correcting any ovulatory imbalances or reproductive issues such as cysts, fibroids or endometriosis. Acupuncture & Abdombinal Massage are generally used to assist with this process. It is preferable to treat both partners, as most fertility issues are not found in just the male or just the female within the couple. Male fertility issues such as low count, low motility or poor morphology can be treated through diet and lifestyle modifications as well as regular acupuncture to balance hormones and boost fertility.
Clomid Cycle
* It is optimal to begin treatment 1 session per week 2 months in advance to optimize hormonal balance and regulate any menstrual disorders such as heavy or light periods, scanty cervical fluid, delayed ovulation, etc.
* 1-2 treatments per week during the Clomid and follicular development phase of the cycle to enhance follicle growth, egg health and endometrial lining.
* 1 treatment 5-7 days after ovulation to relax the uterus during implantation time.
It is often the case that women will notice thinning or nonexistent cervical fluid and scantier periods during or after repeated Clomid cycles. These symptoms and the feeling of hot flashes or headaches is a side-effect of the medication which interferes with your bodys ability to produce adequate levels of estrogen. Acupuncture and Chinese herbs can correct this imbalance quickly and efficiently and it is highly recommended that women seek treatment for this before moving on to more advanced reproductive therapies such as injectable medications. Re-establishing your natural estrogen and FSH pathways is extremely important to the health of the eggs and plays a large role in sustaining future pregnancies achieved with IVF or IUI.
Gonadotropin/Injectable Medication Cycle with or without IUI
* 1-2 treatments per week during the injectable medications to enhance follicle growth, egg health and endometrial lining.
* 1 treatment the day before or day of the IUI
Women taking injectable medications are monitored with ultrasounds and bloodwork during the follicular phase of the cycle. This information will help the acupuncturist determine the exact timing and extent of the treatments necessary to enhance the cycle. If the woman is responding poorly to the medications, more acupuncture treatments can help boost follicular growth, likewise if the cycle is going well, less treatments may be advised. The acupuncture during this kind of cycle will also help to neutralize any side-effects and promote deep relaxation.
In Vitro Fertilization Cycle
* Depending on the cycle schedule determined by your RE, 1 session per week will be advised during Birth Control pills and/or the Lupron portion of the cycle.
* 1-2 treatments per week during the stimulation medications to enhance follicle growth, egg health and endometrial lining as well as promote general relaxation.
* Treatments during and after egg retrieval are generally not necessary except in cases of elevated discomfort or stress.
* Treatment the day before or the day of the embryo transfer to eliminate fallopian tube and uterine contractions and promote general relaxation. Treatment both before and after the embryo transfer has been shown in a study to improve success rates by 40%. These treatments were designed for a study and it is not necessarily true that the acupuncture must be directly before and after transfer to have the desired effect. The benefits of acupuncture last for many hours and days beyond the treatment time and sessions the day before or the day of appear to be just as beneficial. We will discuss what the best choice is for your case.
* 1 treatment 5-7 days after the transfer to relax the uterus during implantation time.
It is advised that the couple or woman meet with an acupuncturist as early as 3 months before the start of the IVF cycle. Discussion of fertility history and current needs will determine an individual treatment plan for each patient. Listed above is a general description of the kinds and types of treatments available to patients and may not be appropriate for every woman.
Frozen Embryo Transfer Cycle
* 1 treatment per week during the estrogen phase to enhance hormonal balance and endometrial lining and also promote general relaxation.
Frozen embryo transfer cycles are generally less stressful on the body but much more stressful emotionally. Acupuncture can continue to support the quality of the endometrial lining and overall hormonal balance. These positive effects are in part accomplished by keeping stress within lower limits. Increasing endorphins during acupuncture neutralizes the negative effects created by cortisol and other stress hormones. By promoting relaxation on both emotional and physiologic levels, you are giving your body the best opportunity to naturally take over and nourish a pregnancy.
WomensFertilityHistory.pdf
Yoga
Yoga helps to cultivate the development of inner awareness and a connection with the flow of subtle energy within to create inner balance.
Yoga originated in India more than 5000 years ago. The word yoga means union or connection of the mind and body. The practice of yoga and meditation is designed to create physical, emotional, mental and spiritual balance.
Although yoga and meditation is an ancient practice, modern science is discovering its power to reduce stress and increase well-being. Several clinical studies have documented specific ways that meditating may help people stay healthier, sharpen mental focus and gain more power over their emotions. Some studies even show that the brain of someone who meditates may be physically different from the next persons. Many doctors are recommending meditation and yoga to their patients, and scientific studies continue to prove the benefits!
Yoga for fertility is a unique form of yoga designed to prepare the body, mind and spirit for new life.
Workshops will provide you with guided meditations, and yoga poses to open the pelvis and stimulate the energy channels associated with reproduction. In addition, calm anxieties and let go of negative thinking to discover new ways to become fertile and powerful in all areas of your life!
Yoga for Fertility improves blood flow to the reproductive organs, and helps relax the body and restore physical and emotional balance.
Yoga for Fertility focuses on the centers of the body or chakras associated with fertility and reproduction. In particular it uses specially designed yoga poses that open the pelvis and stimulate the second chakra located just below the naval. This vital centre has long been associated with fertility and creativity.
Sue Dumais developed Kaseys workshops on Yoga for Fertility. Sue Dumais is the founder of Family Passages Mind Body Studio in Vancouver, British Columbia. Sue is a pioneer in the field of Yoga for Fertility and has been instrumental in transforming the fertility experiences of countless women and couples.
Massage
We offer therapeutic massage for acute and chronic pain as well as part of the Fertility Enhancement Program.
Deep Tissue
Designed to relieve severe tension in the muscle and the connective tissue or fascia. This type of massage focuses on the muscles located below the surface of the top muscles. Deep tissue massage is often recommended for individuals who experience consistent pain, are involved in heavy physical activity (such as athletes), and patients who have sustained physical injury.
30 min / 60 min / 90 min $35 / $60 / $85
Thai Yoga Massage-
This energetic dance between giver and receiver blends yoga postures and stretches with deep rhythmic acupressure. Muscles are lengthened and released as energetic pathways are opened. Performed on a cushioned floor mat while you remain fully clothed.
75 min / $125
Abdominal Massage of the Fertility Enhancement Program
A non-invasive treatment incoraging proper blood flow through the lower abdomen and legs, using smooth pressure as well as acupressure that can help increase fertility, regular periods and correct prolapsed uterus.
60 min / 90 min $75 / $105
Pregnancy Massage
Help relieve the physical discomforts of pregnancy. This massage can also benefit baby by creating a calming in utero environment. Specialized pregnancy cushions are used, allowing mom-to-be to lie comfortably on her stomach.
Kali Day, Certified Acupuncturist
Born and raised on the gulf coast of Florida, Kali's training began by studying Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Florida College of Integrative Medicine in Orlando, Florida. There she met and began her continuing apprenticeship with Dr. Richard Tan, developer of The Balance Method of acupuncture- an efficient, targeted treatment protocol for pain relief and internal imbalances using meridian therapy.
Concurrently she completed four years of a classical apprenticeship with the late Dr. Lorraine DaLuz Vieira-Jones, a professional clinician and ethno-medical anthropologist from Oxford University. The focus of these studies was in Taoist philosophy as applied to Five-Element Acupuncture.
Kali has also studied Pranic Healing, Acutonics, and is rooted in Native American healing through the Lakota tribe. In 2007 she had the honor of working with Dr. Dawa Dolma, the personal physician to H.H. the Dalai Lama and the first female physican to have this position in history.
Before opening her practice in Wichita, Kansas in 2007, Kali had dedicated over 7500 hours of study and clinical experience in acupuncture, oriental medicine and fertility enhancement, and continues her research each year.
After falling madly in love with her husband, she has given birth to two beautiful children, both born at home under the care of a midwife. She is passionate about helping others on their paths to parenthood, using acupuncture to enhance fertility- naturally, with the aid of artificial reproductive technology, and through adoption.
Although there is no professional licensing for acupuncture in the state of Kansas, Kali is a member in good standing with the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Kasey Ochs CMT, RYT200
Kasey is a Yoga Instructor, Meditation Teacher and Massage Therapist. She specializes in Yoga for Fertility and with individuals that want to enhance their own health and wellness through Yoga and Meditation.
Kasey has completed her 200 hours of yoga training with the Shambhava School of Yoga and is a registered Yoga teacher with the Yoga Alliance. She continues to be a student at Yoga for You and is working towards her 500 RYT.
She has practiced massage therapy for nine years and completed her Meditation Teacher Training through Shambhava School of Yoga that is located in Boulder, CO.
Kasey believes that through yoga and meditation you can find cohesiveness in the mind, body and spirit. She utilizes her training from the teachings of Shambhava yoga to encourage the development of inner awareness and a connection with the flow of subtle energy within to create inner balance.
Thank you so much for helping me. My heart feels so much lighter and free. Im breathing easier and I have a sparkle in my eye. -L.L.
You are one of the only people who has taken the time to really listen to me and help me! -N.H.
Guess what?!!! We're pregnant! So, I need to schedule with you... because seriously, I have never felt better... and want to keep up the good work. Thanks!! -J.C.
I just wanted to let you know that I am PREGNANT!! I am so appreciative of the help you offered and the healing you provided. I truly believe that your support and skills played a big factor in my body normalizing and accepting a child. I would highly recommend your services to anyone in my situation or someone who is needing to balance their body and mind. You made me a believer in acupuncture. God Bless and Thank You. -J.L.
It has been several days since you treated me and I have to share with you a huge thank you. As you know, that was my first experience with acupuncture and I was truly amazed at the benefits of the treatment. My tennis elbow, which was the condition that motivated this appointment in the first place, has been relieved. In addition, the other nagging ailments that I was experiencing have been relieved.
I cannot remember the last time that I felt this good. This really has effected my state of mind and has given me some real hope that conditions can be managed through acupuncture. -W.B.
I feel really good I am sleeping better and I feel calmer than I did before. Thanks again for taking such good care of me! -J.D
I haven't had any trouble since my first appointment. My left shoulder pain has all but gone away. -P.S.
I feel great!! I do not take sleeping pills, I haven't taken Tylenol for several weeks. I flat quit taking the ulcer meds. I am only taking half of a muscle relaxer every 2 or 3 days, as needed, when the stretching doesnt rid the tension in my neck. I use Yoga positions and stretching on my lower back and neck regularly. I can do sit ups and pushups for the first time in probably two years. I am jumping rope and I take my kids and the dog for looonnnngggg walks, and I am doing Qui Gong at home occasionally
Man I was a physical mess when I started coming to see you. I credit you to getting me into the health kick I am on. I really enjoy the natural way of doing things and the acupuncture thing started that for me. I could talk natural heath and healing with you and you got it, actually you already had it, I was the one getting it.
Your easy going nature, kindness and genuine concern for my health has been a motivator for me to look for better solutions to get healthy.
At 47 years old, I hope I am finally on my way to a permanent healthy lifestyle. My friends are calling me a hippie. But finally I have control over me and my body.
Thank you very much. I am very excited about feeling good.--K.G.
I think Saturday was a really great experience for both of us. I especially think that it helped to have [my husband] hear another woman/person talk about and ask me all of those sensitive questions. He is not one that is really in tune a womans body and it just helped open him up. He is so rough around the edges, he doesnt always remember how sacred the woman's vessel is and how tough I am in comparison to a lot of other woman! It was good for us. I am not sure very many people could have got through to [him] the way you did. You are good at what you do. I cant wait for the 28th day to check. Thanks again. -S.P.
The ultrasound this morning showed one baby with a strong heartbeat. -A.H. [After InVitro Fertilization with one embryo]
I just wanted to thank you for coming to my assistance to try to induce my labor! I wanted to let you know that I think what you did made a big difference! They ended up using very little pitocin on me... And guess what? I delivered with no pain medication - the pitocin was the only drug I was given. I also wanted to thank you for your moral support of helping me let go of the fear I had of experiencing pain similar to what I had with my previous son; this really helped a lot.
In the end, I achieved the kind of positive, drug free (almost) childbirth I wanted... This birth will be one of the highlights of my life, and you were a big part of making it such a positive experience. -S.C.
My [sperm] counts were up to 31 millilon. That's about 10 times the last read. -B.O.
I really enjoy working with Kali in acupuncture. She has a unique talent that merges great technical knowledge with wonderful intuitive expertise. She is gentle, always waiting until Im ready, so the procedure is relaxing and comfortable.
I came to work with Kali because of a terrible case of Meneras Syndrome which had been going on for more than six months. The nausea and dizzy spells were disrupting my life so much that I was unable to work or even trust I could run to the grocery store and back. After several months of weekly, then biweekly visits with Kali, along with adjusting my diet and examining my emotional life, I have been living free from this disabling disease since last July!
The fact that she combines the emotional events in my life along with the physical symptoms shows that she is on the cutting edge of the health industry and makes the healing permanent. Kali is generous and always concerned about my well-being. -P.W.
Another week has passed, and I'm more convinced than ever I have you to thank for the great reduction of my pain. Again, thank you so much! -J.G.
I decided to try acupuncture for the first time this fall because I was looking for a holistic approach to my health, one that would recognize the relationship between spirit, body and mind. In many ways, I feel like I have developed a deeper awareness of what my body needs, and how to remain emotionally balanced no matter what life throws at me. -M.B.
I just wanted to tell you thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you've done for me,YOU'RE GREAT!!! -A.S.
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