Acupuncture for IT Band Syndrome/Iliotibialis/Runner’s Knee

I started working with Monica during the 3rd trimester of my pregnancy after learning my baby was breech. The midwife at my doctor’s office suggested acupuncture to turn her as others have had success. They gave me a two week deadline to get her turned before they would manually try to turn her. Working with Monica was amazing. She answered all of my questions and concerns, adjusted treatments as-needed and provided much needed herbal supplements for my anemia and exhaustion. Within the two weeks the baby turned, my energy levels increased and my anemia was improving. By the time I delivered my anemia was completely under control and I felt great. I highly recommend Monica for anything pregnancy related, exhaustion and stress! She definitely helped me turn things around.

Dear Monica,

During my stay in Seattle last December you treated me for my endometriosis while I was in between cycles for IVF treatment. You also prescribed some Chinese herbs for me to take with me when I returned to France. Well, I have great news and want to extend to you my deepest appreciation for all of your help.

My CA125 (blood test marker for endometriosis) dropped from the 300's down to the 50's. I think the benefit of the acupuncture treatments and Chinese herbs are difficult to dismiss. My IVF cycle resulted in a positive, and as of today, I am seven weeks pregnant, complete with healthy measurements and a strong heartbeat on ultrasound.

I really think that your help in reducing my endometriosis has been a significant factor to the success of this IVF treatment. Thank you very much!

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!

I came to Seattle Acupuncture seeking help with high cholesterol and to avoid the common practice by traditional medicine of treating the problem by prescribing statin drugs. Since seeing Monica over the past year for acupuncture and Chinese herbal supplements, I am pleased to report that my cholesterol is now down over 20 points overall and the particle numbers (a more significant indicator as determined by an NMR test) have also come down 200 points. These are very positive result! Also, new research shows many negative outcomes for post-menepausal women who take statins, which confirms my reluctance to treat the problem with traditional medicine. I am optimistic that continued treatments with Monica will bring even greater positive results.

I went to Monica for gastrointestinal problems which I had experienced for several months. I had relief in the 1st session. I have received several treatments since that 1st visit and I continue to improve. I also had neck pain from a car accident from years ago. She was able to completely remove the pain and stiffness in only a few visits. I highly recommend her for whatever ails you.

I've suffered from migraine headaches for 30 years and have tried all sorts of medications that have been only partially effective. However, with acupuncture I have had very effective (sometimes within minutes) relief from migraine pain. I don't fully understand how it works, but for relief of pain I highly recommend it.

Monica and I have shared an office for the past two years. In working with her both personally and professionally I've found her to be a highly skilled and dedicated practitioner. I've refered several clients that have suffered from chronic migraines with great success. I have also worked in tandem with Monica on several whiplash cases and her treatments have greatly facilitated the success of my own massage work. I've also been treated personnally by Monica and can attest that her work is both excellent and effective!

Acupuncture cured me when traditional medicine was stumped!

I came to be treated by Monica when I had a throat infection that wouldn't go away. My MD had no idea why my throat was coated with a white film, and prescribed a "catch-all" super-antibiotic. This made my symptoms worse, and the infection dragged on for weeks. After my first acupuncture treatment, my throat began improving in two days. My throat was fine within two and a half weeks. I continued getting monthly treatments because I noticed that the PMS symptoms I'd had all my life vastly improved when I was treated before my period. I highly recommend acupuncture for everyone!