Highly recommend Katia! Her approach is kind, gentle, and healing. She listens carefully to what is hurting, physically and emotionally, and is able to set up an amazing healing plan that does wonders for getting you back to your best self. I always leave our sessions feeling calm and very relaxed and treatments have helped with hot flashes, bloating, neck and back pain, and overall emotional well-being. I'll never quite understand how acupuncture works, but thankful for it and for Katia. Whatever ails you, she has a solution! read more

Katia has been the perfect fit for me on my healing journey. She is a critical part of the care team I have established to help recover from anxiety, depression, emotional, physical, and generational trauma, and surgery. She is knowledgeable across a multitude of disciplines as well as putting her patients healing and care at the front and center of everything she does. I couldnt recommend her more! read more

Real professional. I have had a fair amount of acupuncture in my life time (75 yrs) and Katia is one if not the best. She was very engaging, thorough, asked the right questions, and provided a very positive plan for my healing. I highly recommend her! read more

Acupuncture with Katia is a very full and rounded experience. She is thoughtful, kind, and understanding. I appreciate that she is easy to talk to and comes back with a holistic approach to healing any issue you come to her with. It is easy to see that she is passionate about her work and truly cares about her clients. Before seeing her I had never done acupuncture and was relieved that she made it feel easy and relaxing. She is also very flexible to your needs and comfort and does what she can to make your healing journey a positive one. Highly recommend. read more

Katia is the best ever! I initially went to see her because of terrible back issues. I figured I would give acupuncture a chance since nothing else was working (multiple rounds of meds, epidural injections...). I didn't have high expectations, but I was tired of being in pain and having endless doctor appointments that just resulted in everyone wanting to shove a prescription I didn't want into my pocket. After just my first appointment I started to feel a bit better. And after my second I felt much more open and relaxed. Since then, I keep going back regularly and have less and less pain - I was even able to wear heels again one evening! Back issues aside, I feel so relaxed and comfortable that I began opening up about other issues; Katia is always listening, asking appropriate questions and giving me amazing advice and resources. She always goes above and beyond and I really am so grateful. My only regret is that I lived with all of this pain and negativity for so long and didn't reach out to her sooner. Now she's stuck with me! ;) read more

Personalized treatments for the specific stressor or symptoms. Katia is friendly and kind.

Katia is a skilled, knowledgeable and intuitive practitioner of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine. I initially went to her for chronic knee pain and digestive issues but her empathic listening and wisdom helped me connect with myself in a deeper way that allowed for more wholistic treatment and healing. I leave each session with a greater sense of relaxation as well as an increased connection with my heart and body. She also shares a lot of good resources and ideas to work with between visits. I was so pleased with my progress and her kindness that I introduced my 9-year-old son to acupuncture for the first time. She was fantastic with him and he responded rapidly to her treatments and said he hardly even felt the needles. Now I'm hoping I can convince my hubby to give this alternative but highly effective treatment a try. All in all, she's the best of the best and I highly recommend her! read more

I am so grateful I found Katia. She has helped me with so many issues. She makes it incredibly easy to talk to her and she genuinely wants to help you the best she can. She is always thinking of new and unique ways to address any issues. Best acupuncturist I've ever had. read more

I have been seeing Katia for over ten years, and recently my teen has started as well. She's an amazing intuitive healer. She takes time to really listen to you, and personalizes each session to where you are, and what you need in that moment. Highly recommend Katia for acupuncture & general wellness. read more

I found Katia when my community acupuncturist closed her practice and she sent me to Katia. I am so happy I have found her! I feel calmer just stepping into the space, which is soothing and set up for healing. The treatments are always tailored to my needs that week and I leave feeling more grounded and physically at ease. Katia has also given me some great advice on supplements and ways to manage stress. I highly recommend her if you are looking for personable, holistic acupuncture treatments. read more

I am so grateful I found Katia! I've always loved acupuncture but really enjoyed the other modalities she used to help me -- herbs, functional medicine products, sound healing, and grounding/breathing techniques. She made me feel very heard and cared for. Can't recommend her enough! read more

Going to see Katia is the highlight of my week. Her down-to-earth tone and intuative healing is the perfect dose of therapy. She knows her herbs and only recommends what she thinks you really need. And she'll even get you to take them:) The Bodhicitta Healing Center itself is cozy, warm and inviting. They offer several alternative healthcare options from massage, reiki, to all kinds of things I don't quite understand yet. But maybe one day I will. read more

Katia took so much time with me every session. She initiated a plan for me with herbs, supplements and acupuncture and followed thru with everything. I enjoyed my appointments with her checking up on not just my physical symptoms but also how I was feeling mentally. I have not only found a wonderful practitioner but also a beautiful human. Many thanks read more

Katia is an amazing person and truly cares about the healing and health of those who see her. I went to her for years and now that kids and a change of insurance has prevented me from seeing her as much as I'd like the least I can do is pass the word along about how great she is. I can't think of one issue (emotional or physical) that you have that she couldn't help with. She's phenomenal. read more

Katia is a very kind and helpful person. She has a deep knowledge of how the human body works and the factors which influence the health. I saw her first on the recommendation of my daughter about an year ago to treat the discomfort in my left leg. While disclosing the health issues I have, I mentioned my issue with blood pressure. She treated me not only for the leg discomfort, but also recommended treatment for blood pressure. Since then, I have visited her a few times and I have liked the way she treat her patients. I recommend her without any reservations. read more

Katia is amazing! I've been seeing her weekly for three months now and am also going to her community clinic on the weekends. I had never tried Chinese herbs before and am really happy that she's found the right combinations that have helped me with my wellness goals. I'm lucky to finally find the right fit in an acupuncturist! read more

Katia is the best! She is very kind, warm, patient, friendly, and helpful. She listened to all of my issues and concerns and she gave me very helpful treatment and suggestions. She spent extra time for my first visit just to know more about my issues and to give me better treatment plans. Thanks to her, my headache is gone and I feel a lot fresher and in a much better mood! Definitely, recommend this place! read more

I often feel overwhelmed and nervous about trying out a new practitioner, but I heard from a friend that Katia was a gem so I decided to try her. First of all, her office is in a meditation center which feels really grounding and peaceful. Her office is also spacious and has a bright window and cozy feel. Katia took the time to go through a detailed intake of what I was coming in for and it was a lot of things! I never felt rushed and I felt a lot of compassion and care from her. She gave me a wonderful and simple breathing technique and grounding exercise, but I also didn't feel like she was telling me what to do. It was more like a kind invitation which I really appreciated. When I got on the table, I felt like I was in experienced hands. I've gone to several acupuncturist before and her skill, efficiency, and care were excellent. I especially loved that she also incorporated tuning forks. That added a level of relaxation and integration that felt really sweet. Oh! And she also gave me a medicated plaster for free at the end for my injured hamstring. She also takes many forms of insurance which is super helpful. I highly recommend you take the plunge and treat yourself to really good care with Katia! read more

Katia is such a great accupuncturist! She's a lovely person and listens patiently and treats you effectively too. She's always positive and smiling :) read more

Katia is wonderful! She is very kind, welcoming and intuitive. Every visit is unique and feels tailored to respond to the events during the past week, I always leave feeling healed both emotionally and physically. She is the only acupuncturist I have ever visited and the only one I plan to see! Highly recommend :) read more

What a comforting, nourishing experience to be in Katia's care! She held a beautiful and empathetic space for me from start to finish: she listened attentively and compassionately to what I shared, offered insightful, practical resources and ideas to address my concerns, and placed the needles with a grace and precision that I fully trusted. I've historically been anxious receiving acupuncture; this was not the case at all with Katia. I felt completely relaxed on her table, thanks to her kind presence, her skillfulness and depth of experience. I left my session feeling deeply balanced and grounded. These feelings have persisted days after. Thank you Katia! read more

My first two sessions with Katia have been great. I found it easy to open up to her and tell her all that I was dealing with and was pleased she could address emotional as well as physical issues with her treatment. She recommended a natural cleanse and possible liver cleanse follow up for issues that included anger, excess weight and general digestive and circulatory health. I was pleasantly surprised to find the cleanse was easy to follow and helped me to easily release a few extra pounds. Katia gave me good guidance around diet during the cleanse and I appreciated that she chose a cleanse that was so easy and effective. She is knowledgeable and makes the information accessible. I also like the peaceful, beautiful space she owns and rents out to other practitioners. Thanks, Katia! read more

Katia is lovely! She is attentive, thorough and has addressed my needs. I came to her initially for perimenopausal symptoms and my life has become more comfortable since I no longer am dealing with hot flashes and night sweats. Thank you Katia! I recommend your services to people I come in contact with now looking for an acupuncturist. read more

Katia's work is well informed by her varied skill sets when it comes to healing modalities and also her deeply intuitive wisdom which seems always at play. Before even getting onto the table the session is well under way as her inquiry process draws information out of me that's relevant to whatever I'm presenting with that needs healing energy at the time. She has a great way of 'connecting the dots' that are me, and treating my whole person both physically and energetically. Give yourself a healing treat and schedule yourself an acupuncture session with Katia Durand! read more

Katia is a gem! She is so knowledgeable about the body and it's underlying symptoms. I leave each session more knowledgable about my body and psyche, and feeling calmer, centered and relaxed. She has a very warm personality, and is genuinely interested in you and your specific needs. I used to think acupuncture was a little woo woo, but am now a firm believer in it's healing powers. I have convinced many of my friends to schedule a session with her, and they are hooked as well! Can not recommend her enough! read more

What a remarkable healing session I had with Katia tonight! I feel "returned to myself," clear and infinitely more at ease. Katia's gifts are numerous: she is a deep listener and wonderful investigator (her intake is thorough and generous), and she offers a vivid constellation of abilities and modalities. I have received nearly 100 acupuncture sessions in the last five years, and Katia's touch was stellar -- the movement of energy was remarkable and immediate. Her healing room feels luxurious and elegant, and she has lots of tools to weave in to your treatment if she feels called -- tuning forks and rattles and herbal concoctions. If you are looking for a practitioner who is both down-to-earth and astute, someone who might open "extraordinary" channels to inspire a new sense of well-being, see Katia. read more

Katia was very communicative, however both of my sessions were not enjoyable. The surrounding environment was quite noisy and distracting, and we had to move exam rooms several times during one visit. Katia is very nice and welcoming, but I found the indepth discussions regarding my mood and emotional state to be too lengthy and somewhat out of place for the acupuncture session. She had trouble placing the needles, pushing several much too deep. All three items I purchased from Katia were expired, including the tiger balm and other such balms and salves. After living several years in China, I have experienced some wonderful practices with very knowledgable and healing practitioners, and found my myself somewhat uncomfortable with Katia. With sincere apologies and no offense meant to Katia or others, but the ancient Chinese practice of acupuncture is probably best served by Chinese practitioners, such as Green Point Acupuncture on top of Queen Anne. Perhaps your experience will be better than mine, as clearly the other reviewers do really enjoy Katia's service, but it was not the right fit for me. read more

Over the past year+ that I have been seeing Katia for acupuncture, I am constantly amazed by her ability to seamlessly integrate various therapies (acupuncture, acutonics, moxibustion, essential oil therapy and more!) to provide just what I need in that hour. She has helped me with a number of health concerns, big and small. After every session, I feel more connected to myself, calmer and ready for whatever comes next. The herbal formula she wrote especially for me has also been very effective in supporting me between sessions. I am so appreciative of this time and care - thank you! read more

I have been seeing Katia for about a year. She is extremely knowledgeable with her techniques and application of the needles while being comforting and creating a relaxing environment. She takes the time to really listen to me and her techniques have been truly effective for my needs. I recommend anyone who is both new and experienced with acupuncture to see her. read more

I have had a lot of acupuncture treatments in my life to help with ongoing preventative health and occasional acute needs and I can heartily and happily recommend Katia. As a visitor to Seattle I needed last minute treatment for a back injury. Katia assisted me with the immediate pain and provided assistance with ongoing treatment. What a beautifully holistic experience. A beautiful example of the roundedness of alternative medicine. I felt understood and attended to on many levels and encouraged to facilitate my own further healing and health in other facets of my life. With no forcing or persuasion I get the feeling she would offer as much assistance as you feel like you are ready for :) read more

I've been going to Katia for years and she is truly amazing! She is holistic in her approach to health and really takes the time to listen to what is the root cause of your reason for making the appointment. This is extremely important to me when seeking out a health care practitioner and she never disapoints! She's also very intuitive in her approach to healing which has helped me in my healing process in ways I didn't even know I was ready for. Katia's also very accommodating in making sure you get an appointment when needed. Katia is a trustworthy and professional practitioner and I can't recommend her enough! read more

I have been going to Katia off and on for years, for issues related to sports injuries all the way to the great eclipser "menopause" Katia always takes the time to understand all that is going on with your body at that moment and does a front or back treatment accordingly. Katia is so soothing to be around, that once the needles are in I get the best rest I have had all week! read more

Amazing service! This place is great! Great for acupuncture and massage. Jade River is a provider of Oriental medicine specializing in Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. read more

Katia is the absolute best! She ALWAYS listens to each issue, giving great healing tools before the treatment even begins. I have had many acupuncture and cupping treatments and I always feel leaving like a new person. I also prefer Katia because nothing is cookie cutter, it is always unique to you on the day of your treatment! read more

I have been a patient of Katia's for many years. I keep going back because she just has a natural way with healing. Her toolbox of techniques is amazing. You may experience not only careful and pain-free needle placement, but also tuning fork vibration, singing bells, essential oils and chinese herbs in attempt to balance your energy. She takes the time to really understand what is going on to create her plan for treatment. Her training has taken her all over the world, and it really shows. Please make your next acupuncture session with Katia. You will not be disappointed! read more

I have been seeing Katia for a few months now. She has helped me sooo much. Not only with my back pain, but also my sleeping issues. I have been doing accupunture for almost 10 years now and she has been my favorite by far. Not only is she super sweet, but also very knowladgable. I'm so happy I found her. read more

Katia is a fantastic acupuncturist. I first started going to her around 4 years ago, and ever since she has been a constant in my health care regime. She presents herself as someone who is both professional, yet also as someone who really cares about her clients and the work that she is doing. It is a fine line to walk, but she does it extremely well. The time I spend getting acupuncture centers my life and makes everything easier to deal with. It is the peace of mind one gets by going to a counselor or a therapist, but a hundred times greater. read more

I've been working with Katia for about 3 years. She has consistently provided a safe, healthy space for me to heal and has a strong sense of intuition. I recommend her to anyone, but she helps me most with migraines, stress and sciatica. Katia is professional and takes into consideration your comfort level with different modalities of practice. SHE ROCKS! read more

I am so lucky I found Katia - since she started working on my achy back, it's been like night and day. My condition started to improve right away. Other issues I have had, related to menopause, have also been clearing up. She has been my acupuncturist for over a year now. I really like her holistic approach, her understanding of my health issues, professionalism, and responsiveness. Overtime we have developed a good client/patient and healer relationship. I strongly recommend Katia! read more

Katia is a truly amazing acupuncturist and person. I leave my sessions with her feeling refreshed in so many ways. She has the most amazing and positive energy and has helped me in numerous ways throughout the years. Could not give her enough stars!! read more