Testimonials

“Acupuncture became part of my life after having met Kolleen at my fertility clinic before my IUI. I was older and had been trying to have a second child for some time and was open to trying new things. My IUI was successful and I have been seeing Kolleen for more than 8 years for my health maintenance. Each treatment I can talk about what I want to address and she really listens. I feel like Kolleen is a part of my regular healthcare team and has helped me navigate all the issues I have come to her with.”

-Talia

“I started getting acupuncture with Kolleen at my Fertility clinic during my first IVF cycle, My Doctor felt it might help my anxiety and my upcoming IVF go more smoothly. Kolleen was the calm part of what was a very long journey and she guided me though our IVF and into my last cycle where we used an egg donor and had a successful pregnancy. I saw her while I was pregnant for nausea and low energy and whatever had come up along the way. She had a whole plan for acupuncture,diet changes, and supplements that I felt really good on.. We welcomed our daughter into the world and our family was complete! I have continued acupuncture with Kolleen since for other health issues and just to deal with everyday stress. I can’t say enough good things about treatment with her!”

-Dianne

“I had 3 miscarriages and began IVF. I started seeing Kolleen during my IVF cycles and couldnt get to egg retrieval. My ovaries were “poor responders” to the medications. Acupuncture helped me with stress during the cycles and was a support as each one seemed to fail. We wanted to take a break and decided to keep doing acupuncture while we planned our next steps. Kolleen laid out a whole fertility program tailored for me. She suggested at least 3 months before we would consider another IVF round to recover from the 2 years of miscarriages and IVF cycles. . I was crushed because I knew I could get pregnant just couldn’t stay pregnant. I was 2 cycles into treatment and I became pregnant on my own again. I kept seeing Kolleen through the 1st 12 weeks and seeing my high risk OB/GYN at the same time for monitoring. I went monthly for wellness and nausea until I was full term then began getting acupuncture more regularly to prepare for birth. I was in disbelief until I held my daughter having been through so much and for so long! I saw Kolleen for some post-partum mood issues and for increasing my milk supply. Her treatments and care were what my body needed and I came back right away when 18 months later I became pregnant again! We did the same holistic care and I am proud Mom to 2 healthy, happy little girls! Words can’t express how grateful we were to find Kolleen and the world of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.”

-Sarah

” I decided to try acupuncture after it was recommended to me by a close friend. I have battled depressive episodes on and off for the past 15 years and have been on and off antidepressants. When I met Kolleen, I struggled with feelings of anxiety, restlessness, sadness, apathy, and difficulty sleeping. Although I was not quite sure what to expect, I approached acupuncture with an open mind because I was determined to help myself without using antidepressants. I began acupuncture treatments in June and gradually noticed a shift in my thoughts and feelings over the next several months. Kolleen’s warmth, compassion, and dedication paved the way for this positive shift. For me, it is difficult to separate the practitioner (Kolleen) from the practice (the actual application of the needles). I truly feel that the integration of the two is what made my overall experience so powerful and positive. Kolleen’s calm demeanor and patience helped quiet my restless mind. I remember feeling amazed at how relaxed and peaceful I felt after treatments. While I initially sought treatment for depression and its sequelae, we also looked at other issues (TMJ, uveitis, and fertility) as time went on. I believe that working on and addressing the big picture allowed me to “let go” and achieve some balance. I was extremely excited to find out I was pregnant after trying for ~4 months. Kolleen always goes above and beyond to answer my questions and look for alternatives if something doesn’t seem to be working. After my treatment sessions, I slept better, had more energy, and felt less anxious and more peaceful.”

-Dabney