08/03/09

Deborah Healed My IBS

by als23

As a person who is always in control of life, I found myself utterly helpless suffering from IBS symptoms for almost 2 years. The worst of it was the panic attacks. It felt like a never ending cycle, and I longed to be normal again. Out of desperation, I tried multiple western medicines,but to no avail. I began to google acupuncture and found Sage Wellness

where I began my treatment with Deborah. I took her suggestions and instructions very seriously, I kept a color-coded food log and stayed off of certain "trigger" foods, together with weekly acupuncture sessions and

herbs she prescribed, my food log looked a lot "greener" after 2 months. I can honestly say that my life is back to normal. One of the great things

about Deborah is that she doesn't just treat your symptoms, rather, she gets to the root cause, and for me, that was stress. I highly recommend Deb, her genuineness and kindness in addition to her expertise is

definitely one of a kind!

• Pros: Flexible Hours, Very Personal, Great Location

05/11/09

Acupuncture For Breeched Baby

by adu99

Several months ago I came in to see you with a breech baby in my belly. We got him to turn and I had a wonderful natural birth with no medical interventions needed :]

-Ana, New Mom

• Pros: Location and Hours

03/26/09

Acupuncture For Fertility

by ajj22

I went to Sage Wellness because my husband and I were having trouble conceiving. We tried for about a one year and went through one round of IVF which unfortunately did not work. At that point, I wanted to look at alternative routes before going through another round of IVF. That is when I contacted Deborah at Sage Wellness. I found Deborah to be extremely knowledgeable and caring. She educated me on my cycle which no other doctor had! Through acupuncture treatment and herbs, I began to see the difference in my periods and felt so much more relaxed. Four months later we got pregnant! I am thrilled beyond belief and very happy we were able to get pregnant naturally. I recommend Deborah for anyone who is looking for acupuncture and their health.

• Pros: Skilled and Wonderful Practitioner
• Cons: None

01/29/09

Deb Healed Me!

by igtp23

After suffering with Mono for 16 months I became desperate for some relief. I saw about 9 different doctors who could only prescribe rest. I felt the doctors I spoke to did not understand how debilitating this virus was and therefore did not make an effort to help me. I eventually became so ill that I was bedbound. I dropped out of school and continued to rest while my symptoms became worse. I was emotionally and physically exhausted and frustrated. Talking to my school advisor, I learned she too struggled with mono for years and did not find any relief until she tried acupuncture. I began researching holistic healing and came across Deb Valentin?s practice online. I arrived at Deb?s office barely able to walk. I was so weak that even a short walk would exude all my energy. I had body aches and migraines and a slew of respiratory problems. I had a chronic cough, shortness of breath, chest pains and congestion. I had lost my appetite and suffered from nausea resulting in a weight loss of 20 pounds.

I decided to try acupuncture as a last resort. I sat down in Deb?s office and explained all my symptoms. She looked at my tongue, took my pulse and began to explain which organs were weakened by the mono, how this was affecting my body and how to replenish my ailing body. I had been looking for these answers for nearly a year and a half and was beyond relieved to hear the problem and even better, a solution.

Within a few sessions my symptoms had improved greatly, within a few months I was completely healed. I started working again and attending school the following semester. I still see Deb nearly a year later when I feel my body becoming weak or sick again or when the stresses of life becomes overwhelming. Deb is very knowledgeable and is always giving me tips to live a healthier life. I would absolutely recommend Deb?s practice to anyone who is suffering and cannot find the relief they deserve.

Erin, 24

Student

• Pros: Takes Insurance, On Time

12/10/08

Deb cleared my acne!

by cmmdp

I had suffered from adult acne for several years. My acne was related to stress/hormone fluctuation, but I wanted to stay away from pills and a chemical approach. I had never tried acupuncture before and feel so grateful that Deb's treatment was recommended to me. I had tried everything from topical products to laser facials and was frustrated and disappointed with their inefficacy.

Deb's approach is holistic and thorough. She addressed every aspect of my symptoms, including dietary modifications, environmental changes, topical products, herbal supplements and, of course, the acupuncture itself. She is extremely competent and generous with her talents and knowledge. She was always flexible with my scheduling, our meetings were never rushed and her focus and concern made our sessions feel thorough, thoughtful and effective. The herbal treatment and acupuncture, in particular, were modified depending on my symptoms and progress from week to week.

I've seen more improvement with my skin than I'd have every imagined, and my family and friends have noticed as well. I feel more aware, confident and centered- and my skin reflects that. I'm so happy I worked with Deb and would highly recommend her to anyone interested in a more holistic approach to medicine.

• Pros: Convenient loaction, parking and evening Hours

12/06/08

Best Acupuncturist In NYC

by cosnyc

Deb is one of the most gifted listeners I've ever met and truly cares about the well-being of her patients. Since my first treatment at Sage Wellness about a year ago, I have found no need for any other means of medicinal assistance. Deb is a wellness expert, a trusted teacher, a skilled practitioner and a caring friend. I would highly recommend Sage Wellness to anyone interested in

achieving and maintaining optimal health.

• Pros: Great Listener, Thorough Care

11/22/08

Great Listener and Very Skilled Practitioner

by Blithe00

I first came to Deb seeking relief for a few problems, the worst of which was some stress-related acid reflux. I was taking an array of over-the-counter medications without relief. Additionally, my medical doctor put me on an expensive OTC medication, and I was also seeing a psychologist for my anxiety. Still, something seemed amiss, unbalanced, and being a medical practitioner myself, I knew it wasn?t being properly addressed by Western medicine alone. So, I decided to try Chinese medicine. Between my treatments with Deb and the herbal regimen, my symptoms began to resolve in a few weeks. I don?t use any of the other medications anymore! Deb, in addition to being a skillful practitioner, is also a great listener and always very supportive and attentive to my needs. She makes me feel so comfortable and I always look forward to my appointments with Deb. They?re the most relaxing part of my day! I?ve already recommended Deb to my family members and would recommend her to anyone else looking for some relief!

• Pros: Great Treatments, Flexible Hours

11/21/08

Deb's Demeanor Is Sensitive, Supportive and Very Comforting

by PHennessey

I sought treatment as I was 38 weeks pregnant and had been suffering from severe lower back pain for over two weeks. The condition had been so debilitating that I had to finish work earlier than planned and I was mostly homebound. Not only was I in significant pain, but also I still had things to do in preparation for the baby being born!

I spoke to Deb on the phone and her confidence in her ability to help me was comforting right away. As a practitioner, Deb?s demeanor is sensitive, supportive, and very comforting. The pain started to subside a day after my first treatment and after 3 treatments, I am not in any pain and I am much more mobile! I have never received acupuncture treatment before and now I am a total believer! If I ever have any other physical issues, I won?t hesitate to go to Deb for her help and healing! PH, 38 Mental Health Counselor

• Pros: Skilled Practitioner, Great Bedside Manner

11/19/08

A Wonderful Practitioner

by KK08

I am a 44-year-old female who has been trying to get pregnant for the past year. I have gone through two IVF's cycles before I got pregnant with a frozen embryo transfer left over from an egg by the second IVF cycle. Prior to the transfer, I went to Debbie Valentin to prepare me for the frozen embryo cycle. I was immediately impressed by how caring and knowledgeable she was. She was sympathetic to my concerns and put me at ease right away with her professional bedside manner. I was elated to find out that I was pregnant under her care. Prior to the acupuncture session, she would take her time out to consult with me about my current condition and adjust her acupuncture services according to my needs. I always leave her place with a sense of calm and relaxation. I would recommend her highly to anyone who has doubts about alternative medicine enhancing a woman's chance of fertility. Miracles do happen and it happened to me with the help of Debbie.

Forever thankful for her services,

K.K.

• Pros: Relaxing environment, evening hours and convenient to subway

11/05/08

Got Pregnant With Acupuncture

by BEG08

For almost two years my husband I tried to conceive our first child. Being in our mid-twenties, we were not expecting to have any problems. We spent the first year trying "naturally", thinking that my body needed time to adjust to not receiving birth control pills. Ten months later, we will still didn't have any success, so we started to see an infertility specialist - who determined I was not able to ovulate. After several months of treatment nothing seemed to work. Both my husband and I were sick with the amount of hormone shots that were being injected into my body on a regular basis. During this time we had heard from many of our friends, stories about other couples conceiving from the use of acupuncture. My first though, "Acupuncture, really? How will being poked with needles help me get pregnant?!" But, out of sheer frustration and desperation, we gave it a go. Which is how I met Debbie at Sage Wellness. And I am so happy I did!

I started seeing Debbie in June of 2008. From my first meeting with Debbie, I felt comfortable right away. She spent a lot of time with me to discuss and understand my symptoms, past treatments, and my feelings. She put me put on a diet to cut out dairy and sugar due to my "dampness", tracked my Basel body temperature, and prescribed herbs for me to take every morning (and she'll even admit, they taste terrible! J). In addition, we meet on a weekly basis for over a month to receive my acupuncture treatments. On August 20 I found out I was pregnant, four weeks pregnant!

My first and only round of acupuncture with Debbie was a success! Today I am 15 weeks and feeling great! I had my doubts, but I'll never doubt again!

BEG

Business Development

• Pros: Deb is warm, professional and knowledgeable