Acupuncture for Bursitis: Bursitis is the inflammation or irritation of the bursa

I owe my new life to Monica. I went to see her about a year ago to help with anxiety and stress. She changed my life. I no longer take pills that make me feel like a zombie or eat away at my stomach.

Monica is extremely knowledgeable, and I notice results each time I see her. I was very interested in understanding more about Chinese Medicine and acupuncture and the points that she was focusing on for me. She recommended books and websites, and has taught me so much during each treatment. Monica also recommends herbs to help my treatment as well as teas and certain foods. She is truly all about understanding and treating your entire self - not just one issue.

The treatment rooms are so calming and always filled with soft meditating music. Its easy to relax, even when you have needles all over your body. I welcome my appointments every week, as I always feel so renewed and refreshed each time.

After years of chronic migraines and lower back pain (resulting from a bulging and two degenerating discs) I was desperate for relief. I had been unsuccessfully treated by physical therapists, massage therapists, various pharmaceutical interventions, yoga and pilates, I finally found relief with Monica's acupuncture treatments. I have tried several other strongly recommended acupuncturists and found minimal relief. Monica's direct and focused approach to acupuncture yielded pain relief that went far beyond anything I ever expected. 

I had my first appointment with Monica during an acute lower back spasm. I shuffled in, unable to stand up straight and walked out totally upright with a quarter of the pain. Since then she has been able to keep my lower back pain, and corresponding hip pain, to a minimal.

Additionally, after nearly a decade of bimonthly migraines, with regular acupuncture appointments I was able to go over 3 months without experiencing a migraine.

My only wish is that I'd found Monica sooner! It would have saved me years of pain and hundreds of dollars spent on treatments that yielded little to no relief.

I suffered a rotator cuff impingement, and physical therapy wasn't helping -- in
fact, it seemed to make it worse. I decided to try acupuncture, and the results were
really surprising. After 3 treatments, I recovered movement in my shoulder, and the
pain greatly decreased. Six treatments later, my shoulder feels fantastic, and it functions
normally again. It's been a great way to heal and recover.

My husband and I had been trying to conceive for over a year. When we first moved to Seattle last fall, I found the Downtown Seattle Acupuncture website and read about the benefits of acupuncture for fertility. I went to see Monica for about a month of treatment, and then I got pregnant! It happened fairly quickly. Thank you so much Monica!

Years ago, I was diagnosed with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder and have been on a journey ever since to find relief from the painful symptoms of TMJ. I had oral surgery in Seattle, I wear a custom night guard, I was prescribed Relpax for the frequent headaches/migraines, I visited chiropractors, etc. FINALLY, found relief with Monica, as my acupuncture provider. I am grateful for her knowledge of unblocking the chi and restoring balance in my life. Monica is truly amazing!!

Monica was highly recommended to me by a co-worker, and seeing her for acupuncture was one of the best decisions I've ever made! I've suffered from migraines for years, but 3 years ago they suddenly worsened. I was diagnosed with Sjogren's syndrome, which causes dryness and chronic inflammation, increasing the frequency and intensity of my migraines. I wish I had started seeing Monica sooner! I improved dramatically, averaging 1 or 2 very mild migraines per month, instead of 3 or 4 intense ones. I got by with just taking over-the-counter pain medicine for a migraine instead of prescription medicine, which I've NEVER been able to do!! I've also cut my daily prescription migraine prevention medicine dose in half, and I'm still improving! I'm amazed, and excited to see how much better I'll get! This treatment has been life changing for me. Monica also gave me food recommendations, which have helped with my migraines and dryness as well. She is very skilled and caring. I'm so glad she was recommended to me!

I came to Monica for help with extremely irregular cycles and ovulation. I was trying to get pregnant, but was having difficulty; I didn't ovulate until day 45-55 of every cycle, and had been unable to conceive. The first month of acupuncture with Monica, I ovulated on day 19 instead, and successfully got pregnant that month. We now have a healthy, active toddler as a result! Monica has a warm, caring demeanor combined with expertise on fertility issues, and I would recommend her to anyone struggling with infertility.

As a tennis player and tennis teaching professional my joint health is essential to my ability to stay employed! I went to a podiatrist who misdiagnosed a " foot injury " and wanted to perform surgery which included cutting out part of my sesamoid bone.

Luckily, I went to see an acupuncturist who evaluated me through a thorough physical exam and was able to tell that I had lost cartilage in my joint, which caused a bone collision - which lead to inflammation. After my first treatment I was feeling 80% better.

After my 3rd appointment I was 100%. The acupuncturist explained that my healing process involves better circulation and a natural anti-inflammatory diet along with his deep tissue massage of the foot and the surrounding area from the knee to the calf which would all play a part in better health and functionality of my joints. I recommend acupuncture to all of my students, colleagues in the tennis profession and family members.

For three years my husband & I kept trying for our second child. The times we did conceive, I was unable to sustain the pregnancies. I then reconnected with Monica who I had seen a couple of years earlier for a shoulder injury that no physician could successfully treat.

After going through fertility treatments, as my last ditch effort I went back to Monica - something I should I have done in the first place! Within 6 months of seeing Monica, I was pregnant. More importantly, I was able to sustain the pregnancy and have a beautiful baby girl as a result. Monica provided me with outstanding physical and emotional support throughout my journey. She is a true healer.