Meeting Christina has been such a treat for my self care and health regimen. My husband gifted me a…read moresession with Christina for my birthday and for the last year+, I've been meeting with her regularly for acupuncture and moxibustion sessions. It has helped tremendously to manage my stress and anxiety, improve circulation and general health and wellness concerns. And it also surprisingly helped with my allergies, something I've been suffering with for over 15 years. Christina is a treasure for Durham and I'm so glad to work with her.

Christina has helped me this past year deal with several conditions through a thorough assessment…read moreon each visit and a variety of techniques including cupping, moxibustion, massage, heat applications, acupuncture on scalp, hands, etc. I am consistently in better shape after I leave her. The airstream is part of the cool deal too --a beautiful, modern and tranquil setting complimented by her genuinely warm glow and demeanor--that by itself is bound to help any ailment. Most importantly though--I have found her to be a wonderful listener that really aims to help me in short and long term with a personalized, integrated approach. Looking forward to many more visits with her in the new year.

I have been seeing Dr. Maura Hartzman for about a year. She is incredibly knowledgable, welcoming,…read moreattentive and effective in her practice. She takes the time to understand your background and health concerns before beginning any kind of treatment. In proceeding with treatment, she is skilled at developing highly personalized plans to target my concerns. She is so engaging as she provides treatment, and creates a warm environment as she talks through every step and her observations. I highly recommend Dr. Hartzman as a trusted and effective practitioner of Chinese medicine.

From the owner: We specialize in personalizing your health care through acupuncture, herbal medicine, diet…read morerecommendations, supplements, and meditation. At Sanctuary Winds Medicine, our goal is to support creating space for Sanctuary in your Body. Your Body wants to heal with you. Your body has the innate intelligence to grow and evolve. Through Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, we work with those wanting to reach optimal physical, mental, and emotional health to reach their highest potential. Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine has been used for over 3,000 to create harmony with the internal and external environment. It has been shown to support: Digestive distress, ADHD, depression, anxiety, organ functioning, diabetes, cancer, colds and cases of flu, covid infections or long haul, autoimmune presentations, PMS, endometriosis, PCOS, uterus bodied health, anti-aging, and much more.

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

Katie is so nice & truly an expert. I have a chronic neck injury from a car accident and I cannot…read moresay how much she has helped me. She was careful, but thorough, checked-in throughout the treatment, and made sure I was comfortable. She's knowledgeable and passionate about helping people feel better. If you're lucky enough to have her in your area - I would definitely recommend seeing her.

Katie is a trained professional who takes excellent care of her patients. Her knowledge when it…read morecomes to acupuncture and herbal medicine is unparalleled. Highly recommend.

Tara is the ABSOLUTE BEST. She knows so much, is wise and kind and funny and warm. She's helped me…read morea ton with my anxiety and pain. Really can't recommend her enough. So glad I found her.

Tara is a consummate professional, and a very talented practitioner of acupuncture and Eastern…read moremedicine. I worked with her for a couple of months to deal with some anxiety and depression, and her efforts made a huge difference in my mood and overall sense of well being. She was very accommodating to my particular needs (I don't like acupuncture needles in my wrists, so she found workarounds), and she displays an excellent bedside manner. When I described the issues I was dealing with, I felt very heard by her. Tara is great at her job, and I hope you have the opportunity to work with her, as it is a incredibly rewarding experience.