Exceptional Care and Results I came to Alexa after some negative experiences with other acupuncture treatments. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed and at ease. The space is calming, the treatments are thoughtful and precise, and the results have been positive, but most importantly leave me feeling better than when I walked in. Alexa takes the time to listen, asks me what do I want worked on, and truly tailors each session to what I need. I also really appreciate her holistic approach--there's a genuine sense of support around energy healing and overall well-being that makes each visit feel deeply restorative. read more

Alexa and The Origin Center have been a true safe haven for me over the last year. I came to Alexa in a bit of desperation as I was suffering from a flare-up of autoimmune disease that I have suffered from since I was a child (psoriasis). After seeing many practitioners and struggling with traditional dermatology, Alexa got me on an herbal and acupuncture regimen and gave targeted diet changes that help calm my body down so it could begin to recover. I continue to receive monthly acupuncture because I can see that it keeps my body regulated. She always knows where to target on any given day. Alexa is a perfect blend of ancient knowledge, modern practicality, and mysticism. read more

I've worked with Alexa for nearly a year and I am grateful to have found her and The Origin Center. I've worked with acupuncturists in the past, but Alexa's approach feels different - more personalized, comprehensive and compassionate. She really listens and then draws from a broad knowledge base. Alexa has been a key in helping to fine tune some health goals and has helped me to expand my ideas and goals - and I've seen results. So happy to have found Alexa and The Origin Center! read more

I have been working with Alexa for over 4 years. She has helped guide me through many ups and downs during that time. Initial I was recommended to her for women's health concerns but have stayed for all the other health concerns she has helped me survive through. I see her for acupuncture, breathwork, hypnotherapy, and spiritual counseling. In acupuncture she has helped ease/correct my women's health concerns and keeps the rest of my physical body in good working order. In breathwork I've learned how to breath through emotionally charged and difficult thoughts as well as how to release the energy. In hypnotherapy/spiritual counseling we often work on connecting what I've learned or what I am working on in therapy with my body. For me, energy from passed trauma gets trapped in my body and, despite talking about it in therapy, there are often times where I'm doing the therapy work but my body hasn't been clued in on what work my mind is doing. Hypnotherapy/spiritual counseling helps bridge the mind/body gap for me. Alexa's constant dedication to my health and care has been amazing and very much appreciated. She always listens and provides helpful feedback in a kind and loving way. I continuously recommend her to family, friends, and acquaintances. I am so thankful for all her help and care! read more

I was a complete Midwestern skeptic of all things "new age" but Alexa made me a convert. She's been a huge benefit to my overall health and wellness. She's treated me for a sprained wrist as well as insomnia, anxiety, and depression. I look forward to each session and come away feeling refreshed. read more

I came to The Origin Center feeling burned-out, exhausted, foggy-brained... like I'd lost my usual spark and life-force... It felt overwhelming and a bit hopeless. I worried this would be my "new normal" as a middle-aged woman. Within two treatments, I began to experience a significant shift and now, eight weeks later, I feel amazing! I've also been taught such useful self-care techniques and ways of understanding my experience and symptoms. TCM is a fascinating and effective approach to wellness and healing, on all levels; I'm now a huge believer and happily refer others to The Origin Center. Lovely people, lovely practice, incredible results! read more

I have been seeing Alexa at The Origin Center for about six months now. After years of trying to find a solve for my IBS, acid reflux, and anxiety, I decided to try acupuncture. Through some online research, I found TOC and was drawn to the fact that it was a female-owned business that focuses on and specializes in the female body. Through acupuncture, education, and a variety of herbal supplements, we were able to get my digestive tract under control and stable. I know now what foods trigger a flare up and am able to counteract those foods in a more holistic way. In addition, in partnership with TOC and my PCP, I have been actively weaning myself off a ten year relationship with my pharmaceutical anti-anxiety medication. I leave TOC every other week, feeling calm and knowing that I have the tools that I need to lead a more holistic and healthy lifestyle. read more

The Origin Center is a wonderful clinic. Alexa and Meaghan are experienced practitioners who are truly invested in the health and wellness of their clients. I always feel listened to and taken care of at the Origin Center. Since working with them, my digestive troubles and skin troubles have decreased significantly and I have so much more energy. Thank you Alexa and Meaghan! read more

I came across Alexa by chance as I desperately searched for a new approach to help my RLS, which had been plaguing me for a while and with which no Western medicine doctor seemed able (or even willing) to help. I found her online, took a chance, and am so happy that I did. Although we saw uncertain and inconsistent results at first, one of the most significant things Alexa did for me was show me the empathy, open-mindedness, and dedication to helping me that doctors had not. Where doctors had been dismissive, Alexa was supportive; where doctors had been narrow-minded, Alexa was receptive and creative; where doctors had been dispassionate, Alexa was committed. Later, when I returned home from college again, I began seeing Alexa again for help with a series of health problems, including night sweats, digestive problems, fatigue, and general exhaustion, that I thought might be connected to an earlier diagnosis of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases that I felt remained unresolved. Instead of being distracted by an exact diagnosis, Alexa focused her attention on my specific symptoms and how to address them at their origin. Her approach is holistic and comprehensive. A huge portion of our first session was spent carefully going over all of my symptoms and experiences and lifestyle choices to get a full picture of my needs and what I hoped to get out of working together. My visits to Alexa helped me realize the full extent of my emotional state regarding my physical pain and symptoms - desperate, frustrated, disheartened, even angry - and to acknowledge their connection to my physical state. The Origin Center is a beautiful respite from the chaotic world outside and it helps you tune in again to yourself and your body and mind. Alexa is knowledgeable and reassuring, and optimistic while still being realistic. For example, she gently told me that I might have to come to terms with the fact that I wouldn't be able to eat gluten again (however, my digestive problems since then have vastly improved and, through careful experimentation in the past few weeks, I have been able to eat gluten again without any adverse effects, which is incredibly exciting). Alexa's passion for her craft and compassion for her clients are clearly evident. Even before I lie down on that acupuncture table, I already feel calmer and more grounded just because of the atmosphere of the Origin Center and Alexa's own energy. Alexa has a presence that is soothing and grounding. She listens and empathizes and makes me feel seen and heard, and she is also not afraid to point out my own role in certain negative patterns I may have fallen into. Every time I leave the Origin Center, I feel rested, calm, and generally renewed. Alexa helped me feel not only physically better, but spiritually more balanced and better equipped to make the necessary changes in my life. My RLS and my night sweats have been largely dormant for the past few months, with only a few flare-ups that always feel improved after a session, and my digestive problems (including periods of time where I was constantly nauseous, vomiting, or experiencing intense abdominal pain) seem nearly if not completely resolved. When I started seeing Alexa, I felt physically as well as emotionally exhausted. I see a vast difference in my state of mind and body now than when I first started seeing her. While there are certainly things I hope to work on more, such as my depression and general mental health, Alexa reminds me rightfully that there are certain changes that only I can make to my own life. Since graduating college, I had felt particularly lost, unfocused, uncertain, unmotivated, and generally unenthused about my life and my plans for the future. Though I am still learning to navigate those stormy emotional waters, Alexa helped me remember the power as well as responsibility I hold for making my own changes. I recently said to her, "I have no idea where I want to go and no idea how to get there and no idea how to figure out how to get there." Alexa told me, "Language is important and we need to pay attention to the words we use. You may not have figured it out yet, but you do have the capability to figure it out." I don't think I realized how much I needed to hear those words. I hope this review will inspire others to start seeing her, because she has so much to give. Thank you Alexa for everything you have done and continue to do. You are awesome! read more