I had an amazing experience this morning at Still Point Wellness. I signed up for one of the…read moresensory deprivation experiences. I realize that SD may not be for everyone and I'm not reviewing that but the moment I walked in the door the place felt good. The person working the front desk was kind and seemed to really care how my experience went. The facility was clean, tidy, and I felt fully prepared mentally and physically to step into a pitch black tank and float for an hour. I'll be honest, I went in there pretty anxious and walked out on cloud 9. If you haven't tried sensory deprivation, I recommend looking into it and going to SPW. It's pretty cheap for what you get. I haven't tried massage there yet but I'll be going there for that really soon. All of the massage rooms looked really nice! One last thing, after my SD experience, they made me a hot tea and I laid down on their sofa with a weighted blanket on me for about 30 minutes. I had never experienced a weighted blanket before and I was sold!

I have always wanted to try float therapy and the opportunity came up when I was visiting…read moreAsheville. I booked my service online for a 90 minute float - which is the recommended length for a first float. I checked in at Still Point Wellness about 20 minutes before my appointment. They had me remove my sandals immediately to leave under a bench near the reception desk. They provided new footwear so I didn't have to walk around barefoot. I waited in their waiting area until it was time for my treatment. About 7 minutes past my scheduled appointment time, the receptionist ended up leading me to my float therapy room. She explained the process and then left me to it. I was nervous at first just thinking about being alone with my thoughts in a dark, small room, but it honestly was easy to get used to and a nice break from the real world. My only complaint is I don't think the water was warm enough. They said the temperature would be around 95 degrees and it is supposed to mirror the human body temperature. However, I found the water to be very lukewarm in the center of the float tank. For some reason whenever I was near the wall of the float tank, it was the ideal warm temperature for me. When the 90 minutes were up, soft music started playing and a blue light turned on in the float tank. They have a private shower in the float tank room so make sure you wash all the salt off you. Overall, I would definitely do float therapy again and hope it was just a one off with the temperature.

This is an updated review from 2022. I have been working with Karallyn for nearly four years. Note…read morethat while Karallyn performs wonderful acts of service for many women--she has an intuitive manner of working with men as well. This is my testament to her capabilities. In addition to the comments I made in the spring of 2022 - and I offer them below at the end of this March 2026 review - you'll be able to realize tremendous benefits from working with Karallyn. Most of my work with Karallyn has been remotely performed. Karallyn is gifted in her ability to draw upon a wide variety of her own experiences, training and knowledge. She is constantly improving and growing her repertoire of tools that she can leverage in service of others. Karallyn has spent a great deal of personal investment in somatic embodywork. If this seems foreign to you, one way to think of her skill is this (and these are my words): Karallyn has a deep understanding of the interconnections and relationships between mind, body and spirit. She is focused on providing you with tools to improve your ability to engage your body and nervous system, to make them resilient, and to improve your experience of life through your physical relationship to the world around you. It is powerful and life-enhancing. Our practice and work has grown and changed over time. I find working with Karallyn highly valuable. It has improved my ability to grow into my authentic self. Give Karallyn's website a review--and more importantly, connect with her and learn how she can provide you with improvements you didn't know existed. (2022 Review) Karallyn is an absolutely wonderful healer, spiritual guide, and human being. Like several of the others who have reviewed her, I am not a resident of Asheville -- I sought out a talented energy healer to assist me with my own spiritual and energetic journeys. I meditate and practice qi gong daily, and I have done so for years -- a recent series of events in my life led me to experience a guided release in December 2021, which was a profound and positive experience. My intention in working with Karallyn was to find someone in Asheville who could take my spiritual journey to the next level, so to speak -- and to help me identify the path of highest and best use for my spiritual growth. Karallyn is professional, skilled, knowledgeable of her craft, and outstanding at creating a safe space for someone open to working with her. She begins her sessions with a discussion and interview of sorts in order to better understand the intentions of someone who has come to her--I found this conversation to be valuable. It also helped me understand her as a practitioner and healer. I have found her able to challenge me in a positive manner that has broadened my horizons regarding spirituality in ways I might not have accepted even six months ago. As a note, I am planning to continue working with her remotely.

Karallyn is a true healer. She helped me to relax and let go more deeply than I've been able to in…read morequite a while. I've had somatic experiencing, craniosacral and bodywork before, but never combined, and never with such skill and intuitive gift. I highly recommend a visit.

Since becoming her patient I've improved a lot. She gives me many resources to work on & work with…read moreto help with my depression, ptsd & anxiety. She's taught me so many things. I've been damaged since the age of 7 & I'm 45 now so I have a lot of work to do but I have to admit that she's been the best. My connecting with her is amazing. I was that person that felt like if you hadn't walked in my shoes or gone through the things I've gone through then you couldn't help me but she has helped & she is helping me. She's genuine, sincere & she truly cares about you. If you are looking or you are in need of a therapist then she's the one to try & I guarantee you will remain with her, the farm is just an added bonus. The place is serene. There's a calmness there. I would recommend Dr. Lisa Robinson to everyone.

I've been a patient of Dr. Robinson's for about 5 months now. She's great to talk to, and she's…read morereally helped me work through my stuff. I've seen other therapists in the past, but I haven't met somebody that I connect with like her. I'm already doing much better than I was before and what I'm learning about myself is helping me in other areas in life. I can't say enough about the location, either. I love horses! Yes, her office is actually a cool little ranch that has horses and huge oak trees. Very peaceful and laid back - not so sterile or clinical like other places I've been to. Definitely recommend.

I have been a patient of Andrea's for about 2 years now and she has been an amazing support for me…read more She is always available when I call, text, or email her and she gets back to me right away. She is understanding of my schedule and finding an appointment time that works best for me. Her office is conveniently located in downtown asheville on Church Street near Bramari Brewing. She works in a beautiful office that she shares with a few other therapists like herself. I consider myself very lucky to have found her.

From the owner: Supporting you in moving through anxiety, trauma, grief, and stress are the focus of my practice…read more When in pain, we may try to think our way through our feelings and shift life circumstances through logic. Holistic approaches integrated with talk therapy will allow you to explore what is underneath the thoughts. Together, we will create a safe space for you to discover what you need to heal and create fulfillment.

My personal Review/Opinion of Pisgah Institute…read more Reception & Billing has been nothing but kind, phoning in gets you the same kindness. Portal use is a hit or miss - needs some work or a different setup. My therapist is outstanding and extremely knowledgeable. She has much to offer her patients and has really helped me to discover new ways of dealing with "some" of life's issues. But there are several different clinicians, therapist & psychiatrist to work with. So, may have a choice of who you deal with whether you prefer to work with a man or woman, or a specific reason you are dealing with. I cannot speak for any of them other than the two people I've worked with (Danielle Mitchner - 3 STARS - dismissed her from my care - reason below. Nancy McKeel - 5 STARS definitely to her - whom I have been seeing on and off for over 4-5 years - and will continue to do so until either of us are no longer available or I'm okay with my issues, not likely - but hopeful). Be sure to ask about who does what the best (ask, don't hope they give you the right person to work with - take charge in what/who you are comfortable with). We're allowed to set boundaries too, so remember that when you check in. I discontinued care with Danielle Michner due to disagreement of treatment - she wanted to continue introducing newer meds when my old one worked find for me (I'd been allergic to all of the newer ones tried so far [8 now on my allergy list]- enough was enough for me - didn't want to keep trying newer meds anymore). I'm still seeing Nancy McKeel now through Telehealth appointments and she is the best I've ever worked with (and is the only reason I still go to Pisgah Institute). If she's not there, then I won't be either. It's your choice though. Don't forget that.

My psychologist, Nancy McKeel, is very good. If you see her, you are in good hands…read more My complaint is limited to their internet patient portal. It is simply not functional, even as they encourage you to use it. They tell you to use the portal to set appointments, but it just freezes when you are about done. They ask you to upload your insurance card, but provide no way to do it. Instead, when you link to the supposed upload page, they ask you to fill in the information manually. Unfortunately, the form is geared solely to a credit card; there is no way to input Medicare information. If you send a message on Friday, it might not be read until Tuesday. This is typical. I have been going to Pisgah for 10 years and no iteration of their website has been functional. If you want to do business, call.

Paula is kind, understanding and very thoughtful in every interaction. She has been incredible. I…read morewould highly recommend!!

Paula is really THE BEST. We've been working with her for about two years, and it has been a great…read moreexperience. It is not an overstatement to say that she saved my marriage.