Testimonials

I feel compelled to write about how Andrew and Classical Acupuncture have helped me with my PTSD. I hope that a little context might help you see just what a miracle it’s been for me.
     I’ve dealt with this problem for all of my adult life as the trauma I suffered happened when I was a child—happened multiple times when I was a child. I began to look for help when my own child was born. Back then I only knew that I was reliving that horror every day, and I didn’t want it to affect my baby.  But there was no help then.
     After years of looking, I finally found a cognitive behavioral therapist who told me what it was. I thought I had a character flaw. Instead I had a common reaction to trauma. She helped me tremendously with my thoughts regarding my experience. But my body still held onto that trauma, and it was not letting go. My mind could not will my body to get rid of the muscle memory that had produced so many flashbacks, flashbacks that I think were ways of trying to change the outcome of those days or protect me from more abuse by reminding me how dangerous the world could be.
     I found my way to Andrew and acupuncture because I was trying to get help for my kid’s sleep problems.  Andrew really helped my son. So, even though I thought my problem was too big for any set of needles to combat, I became curious. I talked to Nikki to find out more about her reasons for bringing Andrew into her practice. They were compelling.  Nothing could have surprised me more than how much acupuncture has allowed me to let go of, not only my flashbacks, but also the constant body awareness of that trauma. After eight weekly treatments I feel like I’m taking back my body. I actually feel strong again. For me, this is a miracle.

From my first appointment with Chris I was immediately aware of his keen observation skills and genuine interest to increase my overall well-being. It was easy to trust Chris from the onset. After assessing my health concerns, he used a compassionate approach during our sessions. He is very attentive and adapted each session due to my situation. Chris also increased my awareness and offered suggestions in other ways to positively impact my health. I have received many massages over the years; however, the massages provided by Chris are an unparalleled experience that I attribute to his unique training and continued desire to increase his technical skills from an integrative approach. Also, I love your facility from top to bottom from the decor to books and fresh water.  It is a very warm and welcoming environment and it makes me want to linger. With gratitude

I cannot say enough about what a difference Nikki’s calm and supportive attitude made to me.  Because of my irregular cycles, it had taken me nearly a year to get pregnant with my first child, so when my husband and I decided we wanted to try to have another child, I was understandably quite apprehensive.   I remembered the highs and lows of each month, hoping each time that this would be the month but then feeling frustrated and disappointed when it wasn’t.  Nikki really took the time to talk to me and to understand where I was coming from; she acknowledged my anxieties in a way that helped me to begin to imagine ways of letting them go and trusting in my body to do what it knew how to do.  I was so thrilled when shortly after working with her, I became pregnant.  And while this is most definitely the outcome I was hoping for, I have to say as well that one of the major gifts of working with Nikki is just the pleasure of feeling fully supported and affirmed on one’s journey, whatever it might be.

A wonderful place to relax, forget your troubles and feel revitalized. Warm and friendly atmosphere to have a massage.