Friends who know me well are amazed that I have even been TALKING about acupuncture, let alone…read moresinging its praises. I am. It has helped me tremendously. I am a naturally skeptical guy, a fan of science and fact, things empirically observable, provable and documented, peer reviewed studies and the like. Generally not a herbalist, homeopathic sort of person, one who chuckles at astrology, and tarot and auras and the like. But my knee hurts. Or it did. Starting about 2 months ago I became aware of left knee pain that started bad and got worse, When I found myself limping in pain, and even while resting getting jolts of pain in the knee that hit 3-6 on the pain scale, I visited the surgeon who repaired torn meniscuses on both sides of my right knee 3 years ago. Checking my left, and confirmed by an MRI, he let me know that both sides of it were also torn, frayed and aggravated too, and that in all likelihood surgery would provide the relief it had done on the other side. It took about 3 weeks of physical therapy to fully "get back on my feet" last time, and we are approaching the busiest month of the Pub Year, with Paddy's Day and the SXSW conference and festival and I simply could not take the time for the surgery and recuperation right now. Enter acupuncture. Long recommended by my friend, nurse and Licensed acupuncturist Laura, at Point Well Taken Acupuncture in Baltimore, I sought a local practitioner and found Karen Nunley, whose practice includes pain relief. I warned her that this was way out of my comfort zone, and near voodoo and santeria in my list of helpful practices (no offense intended to those who partake in either) and she chuckled and said, "I love treating skeptics." The sessions were easy, relaxing and totally painless. Karen is a charming conversationalist with great bedside manner and a long history in Austin. We chatted as she took my medical and emotional history and were soon quite comfortable with each other. Intent on treating my whole person, Karen asked about all medical ailments, not just my knee. The needles are 40 gauge, incredibly fine, like stainless steel hairs, and of the sterile, single-use variety. With a dozen or more needles in place at various points all over my head, arms, legs and feet I was left to drift off to the sounds of soothing binaural waves of instrumental sound, in a warm, darkened room while the pins did their thing. After two sessions I felt better, different, in less pain, down to a 1-3 on the scale. After the 3rd session I was no longer limping. I was *aware* of my knee but not pained by it. Even after a full day on my feet walking miles around the pub I felt no pain above a vague 1. The 4th session convinced me. No pain except on direct probing of the knee, no issues walking, sleeping, sitting or rising from a chair. I plan to follow up every 2 weeks or so, and may avoid the surgery I thought I needed altogether. Absent pain, I see no need to invade my knee at all. Leaving each session I felt a strange combination of calmness, relaxation and energy, as if a nap or a marathon would be a good idea. I skipped the marathons, but I will return now and then for a session as long as I feel like this afterward. Highly recommended.

I've been seeing Karen Nunley since 1998, and every time I go, I always get off the table feeling…read moreso peaceful and tranquil. I've recommended her to many of my friends. I see her for seasonal allergies, immune support and improved sense of well-being. If you have anything bothering you - go see her now! She has the gift of healing. Mike

I meet Tiffany about 5 years ago, She is amazing at what she does! My hip and back where in such a…read morepain for many years. After only 1 appointment I felt the difference. She is very good and knowable I only visit her for a total of 3 times. Now fast forward i have shoulder pain and I came back... She is amazing Started with a massage, then cupping then the needles... The most relaxed I been in a while. If you have pain and are looking for a better alternative than pills come check her out.

Tiffany has helped me with so many different issues. I went to her initially for hip and back pain…read more Along the way, she helped improve my sleep and my biggest problem of sugar addiction. She is a tremendous resource on all health issues. Very knowledgeable, kind and caring!

Wonderful small clinic with caring acupuncturist. I get…read moremigraines on a regular basis. When unable to alleviate symptoms I see Dr Chen. She is amazing. The procedure always works. She certainly knows her business. I am very pleased-you will be as well!

Love this place!! I get horrible tension headaches and this place cures them for about 2 months at…read morea time for only $40. Awesome. She also took care of my allergies one time, be warned about the allergy thing though, I felt like I was gonna die for about 2 days afterward but I think it must have been the illness leaving because I woke up on day 3 and it was like I'd never been sick at all.

I wish I could lay on Raechel's table with needles in all day…read more I've taken her medicinal herbs for months to help balance pms symptoms like breaking out and emotional balance. Her way works! I've also loved Guasha and cupping, easy add-one to any appointment to release heat, feel relief in the back and shoulders and just have a great quick result. I recommend her to all my girl friends and clients. Quality of care is more than any other acupuncturist I've experienced.

an amazing experience with Raechel! She is incredibly knowledgeable in so many domains, curious…read moreabout your background and lifestyle, cares about you and curates your experience

Dr. Maltz is a one-woman wunderkind!…read more She took me from a 30 lab Christmas tree (half red, half green) to 29/30 green in less than 2 years. If that sounds like a long time, (a) you don't understand medicine, (b) you haven't been suffering long enough. What a wonderfully warm woman. Although not a fan of many of my life choices the didn't "tsk" or such. She worked with who I am and made me better. In more ways than the lab work can show. Truly a healer.

I didn't have a great experience with Dr. Maltz. I had to fill out a pretty extensive questionnaire…read morebefore our first meeting, and then she spent most of the meeting asking me the same questions (sometimes twice, as she wasn't fully listening). For the fee she charges, I was let down by the experience, and her recommendations. But maybe that was a one-off and hopefully she is much better most of the time:)

Dr. Qin has helped me heal so quickly after I hurt my ankle. She had been my main doctor and I'm so…read moregrateful for her! I recommend her to anyone. Thank you Dr. Qin!!!

Dr Qin helped me during and after my pregnancy and will be forever grateful to her. She was able to…read morehelp with all the hormonal changes, stress, nausea, and fatigue. I'm not someone that's great with needles but somehow ended up sleeping in most of my acupuncture sessions. Her knowledge and care are unbeatable and I highly recommend!

If you are looking for a skilled practitioner of Chinese Medicine I highly recommend seeing Dr…read more Lan. She is a very kind person who is truly invested in your physical health. She treats one patient at a time, and in that duration she devotes all of her attention and time into making sure you have the right knowledge in how to best care for yourself. I have been seeing Dr. Lan for a little over a month now. In just 2-3 sessions, I have had a decrease in body aches including joint pain and muscle aches, a major reduction in brain fog, water retention and some weight loss and an increase in energy with acupuncture and mugwort (moxa) therapy alone. Prior to seeing her I had severe body aches and they have improved by about 80% without making any major changes to my lifestyle ( I was already eating very healthy and exercising). Additionally, I used to wake up feeling exhausted but after two sessions with Lan, I started waking up clear headed and ready to start the day. My brain fog has significantly improved as well which has been critical because I am pursuing a Masters Degree. Her treatments have also regulated my cycles to 27 days apart and have improved premenstrual symptoms to the degree that I didn't even realize my next cycle was arriving. Again, this is all with acupuncture and mugwort therapy alone, without consuming any herbal therapies. Her treatments help the body metabolize "turbid fluids" as they say in TCM which helps you to reduce overall inflammation. This has contributed to the improvement in my above symptoms as well as reducing water retention and has also sped up some fat loss. I am still seeing Dr. Lan for the long standing digestive issues that I have due to an ulcer and food poisoning that negatively impacted my digestive health years ago. That will of course take some time. But seeing Dr. Lan in such a short span of time has dramatically improved my quality of life. It is important to understand that you have to still adhere to a healthy lifestyle in order to gain the most improvement and Dr. Lan will skillfully advise you on what lifestyle changes you personally need to make for your constitution. Dr. Lan comes from a lineage of practitioners. What she practices, TCM schools in China and here in the west do not fully teach. She is a practitioner of qigong and uses the life force she has cultivated to treat her patients. There is real intent and mindfulness when she places the needles in your body which is why her treatments are so impactful. She is very unique in what she does. I am really grateful to know her and to have her as a partner in my health. An added benefit is that Dr. Lan has a great sense of humor and a beautiful smile. You always leave her office in a good mood!

Amazing!! Dr. Lahn is so knowledgeable and tells you like it is- you can feel her energy and her…read moreacupuncture technique is much different than most western practitioners. She is worth the trip!!!! Will see her again!

I had been fighting golfers elbow had shots, exercises and rest from golf none were really helping…read more On a recommendation from a friend I tried Sheri after a few treatments I am able to play golf again. She does a very professional and thorough treatment at your home.

I saw Sheri for acupuncture and casually mentioned that I was planning a pregnancy. She just "added…read morea few points" and I had a positive test a few weeks later. I highly recommend giving Sheri a chance to help you on your journey if a baby is on your wish list. Acupuncture works!