When I first began working with my acupuncturist I assumed that she would just start sticking needles in and that would be that. I was pretty surprised that I had to go through a diagnosis process during the first visit. It was similar to any visit to a doctor, and at the same time very different. I know that I mentioned this earlier, but now I would like to explore a bit of the “why” involved in the process.

Ancient Chinese Medicine, including acupuncture, is m...

My daughter asked me why I drive 45 miles for acupuncture when I could easily find services in town. There are several reasons for my decision. One is that I am willing to travel to work with a health care provider that I like and trust. (I still drive 15 miles for my primary care physician!) The second is that I really appreciate Mandi’s gentle touch. I don’t feel tense or nervous about her inserting the acupuncture needles because I know from experience that she has a light and ...

Hi, I’m Laurie. Like many of us, I turned to acupuncture because I hadn’t found sufficient pain relief from traditional medicine without massive doses of narcotics. I was lucky, I had a friend who suggested acupuncture and referred me to a wonderful acupuncturist - Mandi. My friend was able to tell me what to expect, who would be good, and why it would help. For many, there isn’t anyone to do the referring.

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