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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!

I came to Monica complaining of extreme fatigue that had been ongoing for a long time and had been getting worse over time. From the moment I entered Monica's care, I felt I was working with a true professional. No only is she obviously knowledgeable about acupuncture, but she knows and can explain to you in lay terms how your body works in relation to Chinese medical techniques and practices. Over the 12 weeks I was in her care, I saw steady improvement in my energy level to the point where I felt fully functional by the time we terminated treatment. I would and have recommended others to this healing modality and most specifically to Monica. I'm very grateful for her thorough, kind, caring and educated approach to healing.

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!

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.

In May 2008, I started receiving fertility treatments from Monica. I was only starting to get serious about fertility treatments via acupuncture. All I knew was that my husband and I had been "casually" trying to get pregnant for years and thought that a pregnancy might be off the table for us.

In early May 2008, we began the fertility treatments. Monica also worked with me to develop a plan to monitor my temperature daily and to chart my cycle using web based charting tools she had access to. July 1, 2009, we had a positive pregnancy test. I genuinely believe that Monica's treatment had a direct impact on my ability to get pregnant. I continued to see Monica sporadically throughout my pregnancy to help ensure the pregnancy went well without complications, which it did. At the end of my pregnancy, my due date came and went and I was getting antsy, so again, I turned to Monica for treatment to help induce labor. Sure enough, 24 hours after treatment, my water broke.

I would strongly recommend Monica as an acupuncture service provider. She is extremely knowledgeable, professional, kind and compassionate.

I came to Monica after suffering two very early miscarriages.  My OB provided no answers or help, so I turned to Monica and found exactly what I needed.  From the first visit, I knew I had found to right person to help me get and STAY pregnant.  She was professional, extremely knowledgeable and very reassuring.  I got pregnant again quickly and as soon as I found out I e-mailed her (on a Sunday) and she replied right away encouraging me to come in for a treatment so that we could maintain the pregnancy.  The treatments helped relieve my anxiety, lessened my morning sickness and, most importantly, kept me pregnant.  I visited Monica again when I was 41 weeks pregnant with no sign of labor on the horizon.  She treated me on Monday, again on Wednesday and I went into labor on Thursday.  I’m currently 5 months post partum and will be visiting Monica again as I’m having difficulty recovering from the 3rd degree perineal tear I experienced during delivery.  I am confident that treatment will aid in my healing and recovery.        

I found acupuncture to be very relaxing; I would often doze.  I appreciated Monica’s straightforward approach.  She recommended what was needed, no more or less.  She is readily available by e-mail and honest about whether or not acupuncture can help with whatever issue you’re facing.  I have referred several friends to Monica and will continue to do so in the future.  

As a retired ballet dancer, I have suffered through a lot of lower back and neck pain as I age. I still enjoy taking ballet class and the treatments I receive from Monica have not only helped to relieve the chronic pain, but also are helping to restore some of the flexibility I have lost over the years. Monica’s background in dance is an added plus as she understands dancers, and athletes for that matter.

Monica is very thorough in her assessments at visits, going over current conditions and keeping track of progress made from past visits. She explains the treatment plan for the session and the reasoning behind the placement of needles as well as the larger, long-term needs and benefits of the treatment plan.

I would recommend Monica to anyone seeking acupuncture, particularly those who are dealing with sports-related (or dance-related) issues. She is thorough and thoughtful and I really value what her treatment has given me back in terms of my ability to still be able to dance and enjoy doing so.

I came through Seattle with the national tour of "Wicked" and immediately had a reaction to the climate change, developing bronchitis and acid reflux, which I have never suffered as a singer before. After going to more than one traditional ENTs and getting all kinds of prescription medication that actually made me feel worse, I turned to Monica, hoping that she could help me get back in the show. After just 2 treatments and taking the herbs she gave me, as well as following the diet guidelines she had suggested, I felt so much better, both physically and mentally. She was always there to answer any questions I had and to fit me into her schedule whenever she could. I continued to see Monica until I left Seattle, and every single visit was a calming, healing experience. She has changed my entire opinion of acupuncture and opened my mind to a whole new way of health and wellness. I'm just sad that she doesn't live in New York, where I'm from!

Thanks Monica!

I am your stereotypical office-bound weekend warrior athlete who finds challenges in both my chronic sports injuries and stress levels. I manage both of these things with acupuncture as well as exercise, yoga, pilates, chiropractic and massage. I feel that the common thread between my stress and many of my injuries is that I have muscle tension that I cannot quite let go of. Acupuncture is one method by which I can specifically alleviate tension and pain in my shoulders, hips and back while reducing my need for pain medication.