A 100% yes on the quality of massage and healing experience. This should be on all health…read moreprofessional's list of recommended professional massage therapy practices.

I booked a "Therapeutic Table Massage" with Shannon Trudeau and had a very traumatic experience…read more When I arrived I explained to her I like firm pressure and was having issues with my shoulders and neck and upper back being very tight and I would like to primarily focus on those areas. The first 30 minutes of my massage were her guiding some sort of yoga nidra exercise with no actual massaging. I had to ask her when the massage would actually start. She seemed to have a huge ego about the request and continued her guided exercise. Once she did start "massaging" me, it was just her placing her hands on my body very lightly and doing static holds on trigger points. I explained to her I would Like more muscle stimulation in the form of a faster deeper massage but she didn't listen to my requests and kept doing the things she was doing that I did not ask for. She didn't pay attention tho the specific areas that I came in to address and spent most of the time on my arms and legs. She talked the majority of the massage and kept instructing me to take deep breaths. I do not come in to this for a therapy session which is what it felt like. The table was cold and so was the room. I had to ask her to turn the heat on the table mid session because I was freezing and her hands were freezing. She did not seem to have any knowledge of anatomy, massage, or draping. After the session was over she sat me down and wanted to go over her "findings" and it felt really uncomfortable having someone tell me all the areas in my body she noticed I was tight but not actually using the time I paid for to resolve any of those issues. I did not book a trigger point massage, a reiki session, or a therapy session. I mentioned to her multiple times I was not wanting the type of "massage" she gave me and she said that "energetically we may not be a good fit" - in my option this is such a rude thing to say to someone who was very clear about the massage I wanted to receive and requested it multiple times only to be completely ignored - probably because this person is not educated enough or capable of doing actual massage. This practitioner is borderline harmful and should not be practicing any healing modality. I felt disgusting after leaving her session. I felt completely ignored and judged. I debated weather or not I should leave this review but after experiencing this I wanted other people to know the potential harms of booking with this practitioner. Please remove her from "therapeutic table massage" because she didn't actually massage me and this is really misleading for customers.

I've been working with Colleen at The Balance Point for several years now. She is absolutely the…read moremost wonderful acupuncturist I've ever worked with. I have tried several other practitioners before, and none are able to help me like Colleen. I have several ongoing health issues, and she is always able to help my symptoms resolve. She has been most helpful getting my cold weather arthritis under control. She offers several add ons, like reiki and red light therapy, that I appreciate. Her new office is part of a wellness collective, and it is airy and cozy. I always feel better after seeing her. Highly recommend!

I've done plenty of acupuncture in my life Erin is one of the best! I recently moved to the area…read moreand am so glad I found here. She perceptive, very knowledgeable and has created a very relaxing environment! We mostly worked on general health and immune stuff and I've seen good results. I highly recommend her!

Never again will I go to this practice. This energy work had been previously helpful treatment for…read moremyself and others in other places I'd lived for a variety of health needs over a lifetime. Two stars for a couple visits with Chris were helpful for back pain. However, last appointment I had with one of the women for acupuncture touched a nerve that created so much immediate physical pain it turned me away from trusting acupuncture since. In addition, a previously unknown practitioner walked in the room unannounced as I was getting off the table and dressed.

I have seen both Katherine and Chris in the Chapel Hill location. Truly amazed at the gift of their…read moretreatments. Very professional, very kind. They both listen and want to TRULY help their clients. Office is a decent location - rooms are lovely - grateful I found this practice.

Kim at Carrboro Community Acupuncture is an incredible practitioner. She treats my whole family,…read moreincluding my six year old son. Her new clinic, Carrboro Community Acupuncture, is beautiful and comfortable. I schedule visits for individual appointments as well as community clinics and I always receive care that is gentle, personalized, relaxing, and healing. She'll also prescribe herbs and make diet/lifestyle suggestions which is very helpful.

Kim is simply amazing. She has helped me navigate insomnia, anxiety, menstrual regulation & now…read morepregnancy. I can't say enough wonderful things about her lovely clinic. I always look forward to my appointments... The most restful part of my day!

Quick response and answered specific question I had without follow-up details…read more Quick response and answered specific question I had without follow-up details.

I was experiencing a wicked case of TMJ, I had a lot of pain and tension in head neck and jaw…read more Olivia had the experience and training to bring me back to a workable state, and also taught me several things to do so it doesn't get out of control again. She is bright, very empathetic and I look forward to working with her many times in the near future. Also, her space is charming, easy parking, all the good stuff.

I'm not sure what Abby is more passionate about: the art and practice of Chinese Medicine, or…read morehelping people feel better with a whole-person approach! She is so knowledgeable as a practitioner of Chinese Medicine - whether it's acupuncture, herbs, moxa, she knows each application and how to find a solution to whatever ails your body, inside or out. Chinese Medicine can be unfamiliar to some, but Abby makes her patients feel informed and comfortable with any procedure. Perhaps the best thing about working with Abby and Acupuncture & Apothecary is that she genuinely cares about sharing her practice with all - and has very creative ways to make treatment affordable and accessible, through avenues like her community room. If you are lucky enough to work WITH Abby, she is smart, hilarious and so kind. If you are lucky to be treated BY Abby, let's just say your body will thank you no matter if you visit to deal with pain, addiction, or just overall wellness. I personally recommend: fire-cupping, moxa (especially if you're not a needle fan), and Tibetan foot soaks.

This clinic is clean and cozy, very nicely appointed and comfortable. So far, I've had 2…read moreacupuncture treatments and just this week, I tried the Tibetan foot bath. Both treatments I got were focused, smart, and helped the back pain I've been having. I'm looking forward to more treatments from Abby. I checked out the foot bath with a friend. SO GOOD! We sat in special heated massage chairs, Abby served us tea, and prepared the foot baths. It was relaxing and my feet felt tingly and soft afterwards. I will definitely be back and I'm already sending my friends to her website to reserve this special healing treatment.

Carmela is an incredibly skilled healer who has raised my quality of life significantly since I…read morebegan seeing her. I have multiple co-morbid chronic illnesses that leave me battling chronic fatigue, pain, migraines, depression, anxiety, etc. I have seen a consistent reduction in my generalize pain, an improvement in my mood, and she's taught me skills to help me cope with my anxiety attacks. She has even helped me with my allergies. Most dramatically, though: I've been using a cane pretty consistently for years because of pain and poor balance. In our last two sessions, Carmela has treated me using the Zhu scalp acupuncture technique and, as a result of this treatment, my balance has improved significantly and my reliance on my cane has been radically reduced, to the point that I mainly use it only for stairs or for occasions when I will be on my feet for an extended period of time (like the five hours I spent walking though a recent convention, for instance). I would highly recommend Carmela to my fellow Spoonies. She is thoughtful, caring, and very gifted at what she does.

I felt defeated and hopeless. I had a relentless, rash all over for monthes - on my face, arms,…read morelegs and stomach like poison ivy that never healed. I randomly and frequently had my throat swell closed and my lips swell. I have to carry an EpiPen with my and Benadryl. I had been to two immunologist/allergists who could not help me. I had Alfa Gal from a tick bite and a secondary problem that my husband and I had found was seemed to be from sulfites found in many foods with preservatives. My son called me and suggested I try and alternative to get help with the Alfa Gal. He had spoken to his minister who also had had Alfa Gal and discovered there was a form of acupuncture that could help. He found Carmela Mager, who had 25 years of experience and had learned this particular form of therapy. We made the appointment which changed both our lives! Carmela informed us as to how she would treat the Alfa Gal ( which made me intolerant of beef, lamb and pork) and then gave me a list of things to avoid that may help. She prescribed enzymes and a probiotic which helped enormously. She told me to do some reading on sulfite allergy. I did! I found studies on it which matched my life! Within a week, I started seeing the rash slowly heal. The acupuncture not only got rid of the Alfa Gal but also my hips no longer hurt. I can now eat pork, beef and lamb again. I started to have more energy. I can garden as I love to do. I felt and feel GOOD! My husband has been doing most of the cooking lately. He says we are on this journey together. Carmela has made life better for us both. She has a wealth of knowledge and generously share it! Our great thanks to her! PWB

Dr. Ping has treated my spinal war injury for over 13 years. His techniques are extra ordinary…read more He's the best at what he does, bar none. Unfortunately, his receptionist (wife) needs corrective training. Over the years she has been very rude towards me and my mother, who have visited many times for treatment. Her behavior got to the point we discontinued getting treatment at this facility. I notice there is a difference in how this receptionist treat minorities, compared to non-minorities. It troubles me to post this, but it has to be done

I have been getting care by Dr. Ping for some years now. I have had acupuncture from others…read morebefore. Those practitioners were excellent. However, the care I get now is superlative because of Dr. Ping's diagnostic excellence. I have never had any western medicine physician nearly as fine as Dr. Ping. I get care from both Dr. Ping and my western med physician. Each of them can do some things the other can't. Dr. Ping doesn't perform surgery or send referrals for ultrasounds, x-rays, or CT scans. My western doc doesn't provide plant based medications, or acupuncture. I value them both yet I depend on Dr. Ping in my unhealthiest moments. His wife, Lorraine, keeps appointments and medications going smoothly and is a joy to be around.