Natural Qi Acupuncture and Herbs

05/04/11

Pregnancy relief--both physical and mental!!

by acl329 at Citysearch

I came to Melani at the very beginning of my 3rd trimester. At that point, I was experiencing some anxiety and my back was beginning to hurt. After several sessions with Melani, I am happy to say that my anxiety level has decreased significantly and my back pain is gone. On one occassion, I woke up one morning with terrible sciatica in my left leg--I could barely walk and was in a tremendous amount of discomfort. I called Melani and she was so accomodating. She fit me in for later that afternoon and there was instant relief after the session--it was amazing!

I thoroughly enjoy my sessions with Melani and she really has relieved me from a lot of the "inconveniences" of pregnancy. She always sits down with me at the start of each session and really listens to me and wants to know what I'm feeling. Each session is specifically tailored to what's going on with my body at the time of the visit. I would also like to note that I have been to several acupuncturists and one thing I noticed with Melani is that she has such a light touch. From what i've experienced with some other acupuncturists, there definitely is a "no pain no gain" attitude. With Melani, there is definitely no pain and I am proof that there is lots of gain!!!

02/15/11

Knowledge and Support

by Heather569 at Citysearch

Three years ago I was having problems staying pregnant. I would have positive pregnancy tests for a week, two weeks or longer and then soon I would get my period. These "chemical pregnancies" were very frustrating to my husband and I and my Dr's advice was to only to "keep trying".

I felt like there was more I could do to create an atmosphere in my body that would hold a pregnancy. I met with Melani and was instantly reassured that I was on the right track and there was in fact, more I could do. I tracked what was going on in my body, took herbs, did acupuncture treatments and very soon I was pregnant and now have 2 year old.

I did not do acupuncture when trying for another child and unfortunately, I had a miscarriage at 12 weeks.

After seeing Melanie again and resuming treatments I was delighted to become pregnant again and now I am 20 weeks along. I believe discussing my weekly concerns and receiving relaxing acupuncture treatments has helped to maintain my pregnancies. I can say her knowledge of my issue and support has helped me immensely.

02/15/11

Pregnant with Acupuncture

by RitaAsRain at Citysearch

Thank you soooo much for everything. The acupuncture treatments and your counseling definitely helped me so much. You gave me the confidence and reassurance I needed when certain medical doctors didn't.

I can't believe I'm pregnant .... I definitely have faith and trust in your acupuncture treatments.

02/15/11

Beautiful Baby Girl

by LizzieFate at Citysearch

I had a lot of trouble keeping pregnancies, and subsequently, getting pregnant. When I came to Melani, I was exhausted and losing faith. She was incredibly constant, steady and intuitive in her perspective and in her prescription of herbs and acupuncture. I particularly appreciated her willingness to be open to our pursuing IVF. I found all that she gave us to be absolutely instrumental in our carrying our incredible baby girl to term.

Melanie is a great practitioner. We'll be going back when we're ready to try for another baby.

02/15/11

Acupuncture helped so much

by lindsless at Citysearch

I have been seeing Melani for a number of reasons; relief with stress, depression, anxiety and IBS. It has been about

5 months now and she has helped me tremendously. My anxiety is almost non-existent. My IBS problem is SO much better and I just feel good. Thanks Melani for all your help!