Natural Qi Acupuncture and Herbs

06/16/09

Amazing Experience with Labor Induction

by PollyK at Citysearch

I was 41 1/2 weeks pregnant, and my midwife warned that if I did not go into labor, I would need to be induced. I wanted a natural childbirth, and I'd heard that acupuncture may be effective in inducing labor naturally. So I called Melani and she took me right away. She even went out of her way to see me in a satellite office close to my home on a weekend, because of the urgency of my situation! My husband Dan was with me for the whole visit, and Melani answered all of our questions and made us feel at ease. She played soothing music and let us know everything she was doing. I felt a lot of sensations throughout my legs and pelvic region during treatment. Melani always made sure I was comfortable and offered to make any adjustments necessary to ensure my comfort and peace of mind. After the treatment, I felt centered and relaxed. In fact, I started to feel accepting of whatever outcome would prevail. So I left the session feeling that even if the acupuncture didn't help to jump start labor, it certainly helped me make peace with whatever destiny had in store. The next day, I felt light contractions all day long. That night, the real contractions began, and my little boy was born the following morning at 7:30! He was healthy, and the labor went relatively quickly. I did not use any pain medications.

I sincerely feel that Melani's acupuncture treatment was effective in helping me have a timely and healthy labor and delivery. Not only did the acupuncture succeed on a physiological level, but it helped prepare me, on a psychological and emotional level, for my labor, making it the overall success that it was. Thank you, Melani!

• Pros: she's generous, assured, & it works!

03/24/09

Acupuncture is truly amazing

by mee77 at Citysearch

Seeing Melani was a profound experience for me. She was sensitive, warm, informative, supportive, encouraging and knowledgeable. With her help and the acupuncture treatments, I learned so much about my own body and improved my ability to care for it. I also became stronger in my personal relationships, less reactive and more able to express myself. Acupuncture is truly amazing. And Melani is such an amazing practitioner and person!

• Pros: changed my life!
• Cons: What are the drawbacks?

03/18/09

Chronic UTI Treatment!

by fb1982 at Citysearch

Chronic UTI's were taking over my life. I was prescribed antibiotic after antibiotic, which only caused my body to become more open to other illnesses and did not effectively stop the constant UTI's. I came to Melani desperate and she greeted me with patience, care, and most importantly solutions.

After regular visits and her specific herb formulas, I am happy to say that I have not since gotten one UTI. Also, my overall health and state of mind is better. Melani is a kind and giving person and most of all an excellent practitioner! I highly recommend seeing her with any problem you might have.

• Pros: She's nice, and it works
• Cons: my insurance doesn't cover it