Testimonials
"Dr.Wu has given me back my life! ... Thank you, Dr. Wu,
from the bottom of my heart." – Susan
(Seattle)
"Thank you for your healing touch and for making such a big
difference in my life the past two years." –
J.Y. (Seattle)
"I keep telling people about how much you helped me. Many
thanks!" – Wendy (Kirkland)
"Thanks for all your help, tender care, acupuncture skills,
and conversation." – Larry (Fall City)
"I've had great success with all the herbal remedies that
you have given me!" – Melissa (Bellevue)
Arrhythmia
One night my heart started beating
very fast. I was shaking and my chest felt tight. I got really scared,
and I went to the emergency room. This was not the first time that I
had an irregular heart beat, but it was by far the worst. The doctors
told me that prescription drugs would not work for my condition because
my heart went too fast and then too slow. If the condition doesn't get
any better, all they can do is install a pacemaker. I felt like I was
too young for a pacemaker.
I went to see Dr. Wu, and she
said that we could try acupuncture and herbal medicine first. About ten
minutes after Dr. Wu inserted the needles, I felt a pleasant, rippling
sensation that moved from my upper arms into my chest. My breathing
became easier. By the end of the treatment, I felt extremely relaxed.
Dr. Wu also gave me some herbal tea, and I soon felt better. After few
months of treatments my fear of having another attack of arrhythmia was
gone.
-N.S. (Washington)
Arthritis
I had
acute arthritis in my
knee. There was redness and it was swollen
badly.
It was so painful that I could hardly walk or stand. Dr. Wu was a young girl
at
that time. She did
acupuncture
for me. After the first treatment my condition improved greatly. The
swelling
and redness was much less the second day, and the pain was much less.
After
three treatments, my knee was back to normal. It's been cured since
then.
-Leo (Hangzhou)
Asthma
I was sick every year with bronchitis and very bad asthma.
Over
the past 10 years, it had become increasingly worse, up to the point
where I was on steroid inhalers year round. My dosage had gone up and I
was receiving less benefit from it. During the acupuncture treatment, I
felt relaxed, calm, sleepy, and warm with the occasional cold tingling.
After the treatment, I have not had any upper respiratory infections
for the past year and a half. On occasion, I will use the steroid
inhaler, but I would say that I am now relatively asthma free!
-A.S. (Sammamish)
Back Pain (to avoid surgery)
I had back pain for seven years. I
rarely went more than a week
without
some level of discomfort. I had a flare up and was in severe pain for
two days.
I couldn't straighten my back and I shook all over.
Not knowing what to expect, I was a little nervous about
acupuncture, but Dr. Wu explained what would be done and told me to
do my
best to relax. Considering my
discomfort, she made me as comfortable as possible. During the
treatment, the
needles were no worse than pulling a hair on your arm. I was able to
relax to
the point of falling asleep, which was significant since I had not been
able to
sleep for two days. Dr. Wu woke me very gently. When I awoke, I felt no
pain and
was afraid to move for fear that it would all come back. As I carefully
got off
the table and stood, I realized that I was standing straight and in no
pain at
all.
I had a total of three treatments. After the first treatment, Dr. Wu advised that there would be some side
effects later
in the day. That night, at about two a.m., I had some symptoms of a pinched nerve in
my spine and pain down my
leg which was gone by morning. That pain was far better than the pain
that I
had walked into the clinic with. After the second treatment, my calf
was numb,
but there was still no pain. After the third treatment, I had a slight
numbness
in the toes of my right foot, but still no pain.
I have been pain free since that day. For me, acupuncture is a
miracle!
Finally, after seven years of some level of discomfort almost every
day, I am
pain free and a happier person all the way around.
-James (Bellevue)
Bell's Palsy
Half of my face was paralyzed, because of Bell's Palsy.
After
acupuncture treatments, my condition was significantly improved with
each treatment, and now I am completely recovered.
-K.N. (Bellevue)
Chemotherapy
I highly recommend Dr. Michelle Wu. I have noticed
significant improvement in the side effects of chemotherapy since
seeing Dr. Wu. I am impressed with the knowledge she brings to her
profession.
-Catherine (Redmond)
Colitis
I have had ulcerative colitis for many years. Some days I had
a low
fever, and every day I had cramps and severe diarrhea with blood and
mucus. I didn't want to take steroids. I decided to use acupuncture and
herbal medicine instead. After several months of acupuncture and herbal
medicine treatment with Dr. Wu, my stool became normal. No blood, no
mucus, and no cramps. I used to be on a strict nondairy, gluten-free
diet. Now, I can eat normally. If I start to get a few symptoms, I take
Dr. Wu's herbal formula. The condition completely clears up within a
couple of days. It's amazing.
-L.O. (Bellevue)
Depression
I was always upset, angry, crying, couldn't sleep well and
tired. During acupuncture treatment, I had strong vibrations in my legs
and stomach. I was not as scared as I thought I would be and the
needles didn't hurt at all. Now I can work 60-plus hours a week, I am
always full of energy, I sleep a lot better, and I don't cry anymore.
I've never felt better. Dr. Wu is fantastic!
-K.A. (Bellevue)
Dermatitis
My Father was suffering of dermatitis during the summer, he used the cream that dermatologist give to him, but didn't work, his both forearms were very itch all the time, can't sleep well at night. When he visits me, I let him go to see Dr.Wu, she give to him three bags of different kind herbs, told him to make herbal tea to drink, also give to him another bag of herbs to make tea for external use. After three days, his skin broblem was cured. We were astounded with the results.
-Blake (Washington)
Eczema & Psoriasis
With acupuncture and herbal medicine,the quality of my life has been improved substantially.I suffer from severe skin problems ( Eczama and Psoriasis ) and have gone to many doctors for the course of over a year and half and have had no success. No doctor knew what caused my skin to all of a sudden have the symptoms of constant itchiness, inflamation in my face and all over my body, redness and dryness that could not be treated with any topical prescription or over the counter "miracle cream and lotion" of any line sold in retail. I have spent a lot of money with medical prescriptions and possible moisturizing lotions and creams and have had no success. At times the products and drugs worsened my condition.It was ironic to me that no skin tests or experienced doctors at local hospitals could figure out what caused my skin to be so reactive.
The worse part of it all is that I was told so many prescriptions would help treat my skin and none have done that for me. Over the span of about 18 months, I had tried drug prescriptions such as hydroxyzine, prendisone, allegra, zyrtec, and was consistently put on antibiotics for courses of over 30 days at times. All of these drugs treated part of the problem, but once I was off of them my condition flared up worse then before. I was drowsy in the mornings and sometimes all day. As a student at the University of Washington, my attendance was poor due to the way I felt and how dysfunctional the drugs left me.I took two leaves of absence from my work hoping I could figure things out, but no thing worked.
After a friend told me about acupuncture and how it could help me, I was skeptical about trying it, because I felt if the hospital doctors could not help me I wasn't sure if this would. It got to a point where I no longer wanted to continue exhausting the hospital doctors because I was getting no results, and the possibility of it working I wondered about. I decided to try acupuncture. Now I have see Dr.Michelle Wu for about a month, and am doing better than I have been in close to 18 months. I have energy, am able to not take any prescriptions, even my allergy medication and I feel great.As crazy as it may seem for some one who hasn't tried acupuncture I look forward to every visit because I know I am on the road to recovery and I feel one hundred times better. At night I sleep naturally, not how I used to when I had to drug myself just to fall asleep at night. I have recommended acupuncture to my family and friends and to anyone who is suffering from skin disorders.
-Jean ( Bellevue )
Diabetes
I
first came to see Dr. Wu for pain in my back and
leg. I had back
surgery for a
ruptured disk in 1980, since that time have been subject to frequent
spasms and
cramps. The treatment was successful, and during this period, I learned
that
high blood pressure and diabetes could be treated with acupuncture and
herbal
medicine. I have been taking Atenenol for high blood pressure and
Glyburide for
diabetes.
Dr. Wu began treatments for my
high blood pressure
with both
acupuncture and herbal medicine. During the period of treatment, I cut
my daily
dose of Atenenol in half and monitored my blood pressure on a regular
basis. I
found that I was averaging 125/70, which I was very pleased with
considering
the reduction in the daily dosage.
When we began treating for diabetes, I was still exhibiting symptoms of
the disease,
including cold feet at night time, and getting up once or twice during
the
night to go to the bathroom. My ankles had a slight purple-ish color
and were
puffy on occasion. The first night I drank Dr. Wu's herbal tea, I slept
through the night
without
getting up once. Subsequently, I noticed that my feet were seldom cold
at
night, and if they were, they warmed up quickly. My ankles have
regained a
healthier color and I haven't noticed any perceptible swelling. My
blood sugar
count has been dropping slightly to an average in the 160's, but I
suspect that
the decline would be greater if I adhered more strictly to the
recommended
diabetic's diet.
-Victor (Bellevue)
Ejaculatory dysfunction
I
had a problem with being unable to ejaculate. I kept on seeing several
different doctors for many years, but without any success. Then someone
referred me to Dr. Wu. After six months, my problem was cured, and now
I have a lovely daughter.
-
G.F.
Erysipelas
My
grandma has erysipelas. She
had a high fever and didn't eat for two
days.
Later her left leg was showing redness and she was experiencing burning
pain.
This was the second time she had this problem, and she was very
stubborn in
that she didn't want to go to the hospital for a penicillin shot. We
didn't
know what to do. I asked Michelle (Dr. Wu) who was my next door
neighbor what she
could do, and
she gave my grandma herbal tea to drink. Three hours later, my grandma
asked
for something to eat. On the second day, her fever started to drop, and
her leg
was getting better. After seven days of herbal tea treatments, she had
no fever
and her legs were normal.
-Yu (Hangzhou)
Elbow Injury (to avoid surgery)
My Acupuncture Rescue Story:
My right elbow was injured while at work typing around my lunch
containers. The
arm went limp. The Orthopedic and sports injury
specialist told me folowing many visits including physical therapy that
the only thing left was surgery.
This meant
removing the
tendon's point of attachment to the bone, reattaching it, and then
rehabilitation. I lost my Labor and Industries claim because after I
declined
surgery, he documented that there was nothing more he could
do. At
one point during treatment the doctor said, "It's only
tendonitis."
That "only tendonitis" injury slammed shut four years of my
lifestyle. I couldn't get a half gallon of milk out of the fridge
nor peel
a banana without pain. Camping stopped because I couldn't lift. I
couldn't
canoe. No tennis.
The first
thing that impressed me about Dr.Michelle Wu was her concern over my
injury. Her apointments were more like visiting with a friend than with
a doctor. She was always extremely accommodating, making me as
comfortable as possible. Finally, my
injury was getting the attention that it craved. Her skill and caring
were readily apparent.
As cruel as
life is, I re-injured it twice during my out of pocket
acupuncture
treatments by Dr. Wu. However, we stuck with it together and
my elbow
is healed and my lifestyle is back.
In hindsight, I think I know what went wrong. The PT was done too soon,
and a
lot of scar tissue built up.
-Larry
(Fall City)
Facial Rejuvenation
It was a whole new thought to me.
Michelle, you made a believer out of me. After one treatment, I could
definately see the improvment. A few visits later, I could definately
tell how those lines above the lips had practically disappeared. Again
your words came true when you said, "You will look younger." At 63, I
did not want the trouble and risk associated with a face lift.
Acupuncture achieved just what I was looking for. Even my skeptical
husband noticed the fuller lips right away. Thanks again Michelle!
-R. Johnson (Redmond)
Fatigue
During
treatments, I felt like
layers of fatigue came off.
After the
treatment, I felt much better. I felt revitalized. I have had
acupuncture
treatment from others before, but Dr. Wu's treatment is
especially good and
effective. I give
her my strongest recommendation.
-James (Bellevue)
Fibromyalgia
In
1998, I was diagnosed with
Fibromyalgia. Previously, I had been a
very
physically active young woman -- I participated in rollerblading,
racquetball,
aerobics, skiing, jogging, hiking, etc. For the last year these
activities were
forced to stop because pain in my back made simple tasks like making a
bed
nearly unbearable. My legs hurt so severely that even walking short
distances
left me in tears. Every morning I would wake up dreading the moment my
feet
would hit the floor, knowing the few steps into the bathroom would send
unbearable pain through my legs. The pain became progressively worse
and spread
through other areas of my body. I began to gain weight and feel
depressed.
I have different experiences
during treatment. Sometimes I fall deeply
asleep.
Often my body will be totally relaxed, yet will jerk suddenly when my
qi begins
to move. Other times it feels as though I'm almost in a trance, awake
but
strangely immoble. I always feel completely at ease and look forward to
my
treatments.
I
have so much hope of resuming many of the activities I love. When
before I
would wake up feeling as though I hadn't slept a wink, I now wake up
renewed. I
no longer feel the searing pain in my legs and back that used to reduce
me to
tears regularly. I cannot find the words to describe how much
acupuncture has
changed my outlook. Before I had lost all hope of ever becoming my old
self.
After
only two weeks of Dr.Wu's treatments, my pain
was reduced about 75%.
After
three months of regular visits, I rarely experienced any pain. I still have lower back
pain occationally
but it is definitely manageable, and seeing Dr. Wu every four to eight
weeks to keep it under
control. In addition
to the pain reduction, my body's immune system feels stronger than ever
-- I rarely suffer colds and haven't had the
flu
since I began receiving acupuncture treatments.
The quality of life I had been
accustomed to has been returned to me.
Acupuncture is the answer for me and I recommend Dr. Wu to anyone who suffers
from chronic pain. I
was very
skeptical at first -- now I am a believer. I am also glad to be able to
live
without painkillers; I didn't want to have to
rely on drugs just
to get
through the day.
I haven't taken any painkillers since I
began
acupuncture and I don't need to. Thank
you, Dr. Wu,
from the bottom of my heart.
-Susan (Seattle)
Frozen Shoulder
I had severe pain from a frozen left shoulder and was
unable to lift my arm due to limited range of motion. I saw another
acupuncturist, but after a few treatments, he told me he couldn't help
me. I changed acupuncturists and began seeing Dr. Wu. With each
treatment, the pain and range of motion improved significantly. After
perhaps six treatments, I was pain free with a near normal range of
motion.
-B.G.
(Kirkland)
Gallstones
I
had lots of small stones like sand in
the gall bladder and bile duct. Surgery
would only take the
gall
bladder out, but it would not take out the sandstones that were inside
my liver's bile duct. I went to Dr. Wu. During several months of
treatment, the
stones came out continually, and six months later the ultrasound shows
that most of the stones are gone.
-J.
Z. (Hangzhou)
Hair Loss
For three months I had been losing my hair. Dr. Wu treated me with acupuncture and seven star
needles,
plus herbs. After five weeks, my hair started to grow, but it was
white. Dr. Wu changed the herbal formula, and one month
later the
area of white hair changed to its natural color.
-B.W.(Jiangxi)
Headache
I had a lot of headaches for 25 years, sometimes it
happened 2-3
times a week. After acupuncture treatment, I hardly have them anymore.
It workd 100%. I have had no headaches in the past 3 years.
-J.K. (Redmond)
Heart Failure
My
husband had swollen legs recently; Dr. Wu let me
bring him to her clinic. She asked him about his symptoms, and she
checked his pulse and tongue. She said that it is most likely a heart
problem. Then my husband went to family doctor twice, he did few
exams, and nothing was wrong. He didn’t want to have any treatments at
that time because he thought he was fine. Six weeks later, one night,
he felt very bad and called 911. They found out that he had heart
failure. I am so surprised by Dr. Wu's excellent diagnosis
knowledge. She is unbelievably good!
-C.D.
(Bellevue)
Hip Pain (to avoid surgery)
Prior to
treatment with Michelle Wu, I had significant
pains in my hip, back and
down my
leg. For more than 15 years,
I was unable to sit or stand for very long
without
great pain. Because of the pain, my life was limited to very few
activities. By the time I
started treatment with Dr. Wu, most of my day was
spent in bed. I was facing my third back surgery when a
neurosurgeon suggested acupuncture.
I am delighted with my treatment results. I am virtually pain free! I
have been
able to travel by plane and train, attend reunions, parties and family
functions. I socialize, go to
church, go shopping and
enjoy a
much more active lifestyle. What a lifesaver Michelle Wu has been for me!
-Dorothe (Redmond)
Impotence
I was impotent for many,many years. Dr. Wu cured my
problem and she changed my life.
-Anon (Washington)
Kidney Stone
I came to Dr. Wu with a kidney stone. It was extremely
painful
and were ruining my life. During the treatment, i felt energy flow all
over my body -- around my legs, pelvis, abdomen, chest, and back. I
felt some warm tingling and numbness as well. I was very calm and
sleepy also. Dr. Wu sent me home with some herbal preparations to use.
Over the next 3 months, many small stones of various sizes were
expelled during urination. I also had a couple smooth black oval
stones come out. Dr. Wu worked closely with the pains and symptoms
described and I felt that she has literally worked miracles in helping
me get rid of the stones. I feel as if I can go for rides now,
exercise, and in general, enjoy life, whereas when I came in, I was
unable to do any of these things. I am deeply appreciative!
-Carole (New Castle)
Knee Injury
I injured my knee in May 2002. For
the next five months I was
in constant
pain. During treatment, I experienced energy flow, twitching, tingling,
and
warm feelings. The pain lessened almost immediately, and
within
the time frame of my treatments, I gained back most of the use of my
knee and
had no more pain.
-Christine ( New
Castle)
Lower Back Pain
I was in a great deal of pain with
lower back and leg. Walking up
stairs was
nearly impossible. Nothing was helping -- pills, pills, and more pills!
I saw a
chiropractor for 12 visits -- a big waste of time and money in my case.
I had
seen several doctors, but they felt my discs weren't bad enough to do
surgery.
The treatment didn't hurt at all. I felt no pain; in fact, it was
almost
restful. I felt better after the first treatment. After a couple months
of
treatment, I was better than I'd been in years. I have recommended Dr. Wu to a lot of people. It's just that one
has to be
ready to try anything sometimes. Acupuncture sounds strange to many
Western
people.
After about 20 years of lower back pain, Dr. Wu was really heaven sent!
-W.K. (Kirkland)
Meniere's Syndrome
I had severe
Ménière's Syndrome for
seven years. It was getting worse during the last two years. The
vertigo with
vomiting happened at least once or twice a month. Each time I had to
take pills that my family doctor gave to me and lie in bed
for a week or more.
I went to see Dr. Wu to try acupuncture. After 30 minutes, she
took all
the needles out and asked me to get up by myself. I opened my eyes and
slowly
got up. Wow! I couldn't believe it. My vertigo and dizziness were gone!
I kept
on going for treatments, and the frequency of my attacks of
vertigo was
greatly reduced--from once a week to once a year. The duration of
symptoms
lightened from a week to only a few minutes. During
the past year it hasn't happened again.
-C.D. (Bellevue)
Menopausal Syndrome
After I saw Dr. Wu, my night sweats and hot flashes were
completely gone!
-Anon (Bellevue)
Menstrual Cramps
My daughter had horrible menstrual cramps. When she
first started her period, she was cramping 24 hours a day. During this
time she was in terrible pain -- she could not get out of bed, and
tried to treat the cramps with heat and ibuprofen. She continued to
cramp for four additional days during every cycle with pain so severe
she could hardly walk.
I took her to an OB/GYN who started her on birth
control pills. After trying this for a two months, the cramping had
only lessened slightly. Upon further consultation, the OB/GYN suggested
beginning the ibuprofen 24 hours before starting her period and
doubling the dosage. she was taking 400mg of ibuprofen every
four hours for four or five days straight.
As she was still unable to
function two to three days of every month, I brought her to Dr. Wu for
acupuncture and herbal treatments. At first she was scared of the
needles, but quickly found out they
didn't hurt. Over the next month or two, her periods improved
dramatically. She
is now able to function every day of her period.
-L.M. (Kirkland)
Migraine
I had
severe migraines for more than 10 years. I had been seen famous
doctors
of both western and traditional medicine, but my migraines were still
there,
and getting worse every year. The dose of pain pills was getting
higher. One
day, the migraine recurred, so I went to the doctor to get some pain
pills. I
met Dr. Wu at that office, and she
asked if I wanted to
let her
try to treat me. At the time, I didn't think she could help me, because
she was
very young.
She
looked like she had just graduated from
school,
but I thought maybe I would give her a try. It couldn't hurt, so I
agreed.
She was very detailed. She asked about my medical history, and read all
my
treatment records. She made a customized herbal tea for me to drink and
told me
not to take pain pills that day to see how the herbs worked. I drank
the tea
that same day, and felt better. After three days the migraines were
gone! I
continued to drink the herbal tea for a week. The next year, the
migraines came
again, but they were not as severe. Dr. Wu gave me herbal tea
again for a few days.
Since then,
I have been free of migraines.
-K. S. (Hangzhou)
Morning Sickness
When
I was pregnant, I had such a bad case of morning sickness that I
frequently had to go to the hospital for an IV. One of my friends
referred me to Dr. Wu. After the first treatment, I felt so much
better! I was no longer nauseated, and I could eat anything without
vomiting.
-R.Z. (Hangzhou)
Myocarditis
I had myocarditis for a year. My heart beat irregularly
quite
often and would get worse after exercise. I felt very weak. During
acupuncture treatment, I felt very relaxed, very calm, and sleepy. I
also drank the herbal tea that Dr. Wu gave to me. After the fourth
acupuncture treatment, and two weeks of drinking herbal tea, my heart
beat with a regular rhythm all the time and I can now exercise with no
problems.
-Claudia (Kirkland)
Neck Pain
My neck hurt very badly. I was unable to turn my neck for
3
months, and it affected my daily activities like driving. At first, I
was a bit nervous about the needles, but I didn't feel any pain when
Dr. Wu inserted them. After twenty minutes, I felt the pain lessening.
After Dr. Wu took the needles out, she asked me to turn my
neck. I couldn't believe it! I was able to turn my neck immediately.
-Janifer (Seattle)
Nerve Damage
In November 2005, I decided to see Dr. Wu and try acupuncture. Like most people, I knew nothing about it and was very skeptical, not to mention my fear of needles. However, traditional medicine had labeled me hopeless and I had nothing to lose. I had recently been diagnosed with permanent, degenerative, and irreversible nerve damage as well as muscle damage to the rectal and pelvic area. Mt diagnosis also included permanent colostomy bad as my intestines could not function properly nor could they be fixed due to the nerve damage, so I was left with rectal and bladder incontinence, as well as extreme fatigue. I did my research and found Dr. Wu - her years of hands-on experience and early exposure to her field gave me reassurance that she would have the intuitive knowledge necessary for my case. So I prayed that God would guide her hands during the treatment and made my first appointment.
The first visit was not what I had expected. My case was almost impossible; she told me herself, that given my diagnosis, she didn't think she could help me. I told her I was willing to give it a try. The needles didn't hurt more than a pinch, but almost immediately I started noticing changes. I didn't know if they were good or bad, but the fact that I felt anything at all was promising. She connected a small electrical current to a couple of needles; it sounds bad, yet it really expedited the results. I had three treatments per week for over a month. Then, 6 weeks and 3 days later, something happened and I felt more energized and knew something had happened. It takes anywhere from 6 weeks to 6 months for nerves to re-generate; I was sure that the process had started. I continued the visits, except the number of them was reduced to once a week. It took another month and I was able to eat wheat again - bread, noodles, etc. Two more months went by and I had a nerve/muscle test done. The results? They couldn't find any damage whatsoever to either nerve or muscle! I am now scheduled for surgery, and the results are promising given there is no nerve damage or lack of muscle function.
I have a better understanding of acupuncture now. It isn't suppose to replace all of traditional medicine, but to work with it. Acupuncture deals with 'channels' in the body and their relationships; they have to be in harmony for the body to function properly. It's like thinking about proper circulation to aid in healing; the more blood flow to an affected area, the quicker it will heal. This is why heat applied to wounds, infrared lights applied to scars, etc. are used in traditional medicine. In my case, I think the needles allowed the blocked channel to connect with each other (improving circulation to the affected sites and stimulating the nerves). Fortunately for me, the nerve damage was not permanent, degenerative, and irreversible; however, traditional medicine had no means of helping with that. I think the two should be used together; that is, try acupuncture and continue with your regular doctor. Your case might be more treatable after a few acupuncture sessions.
As you might understand, due to the nature of my condition, I don't want my real name to be used in this testimonial. I am in contact with the general public and do not want my medical condition to be an issue in any situation, so I've chosen to remain anonymous.I hope my testimonial will help you make your decision. Not all acupuncturists are the same; Dr. Wu is the only one I've known and of course, I think she's exceptional - one of a kind. She was an answer to prayers. I recommend her to anyone seeking relief of any kind, but especially those with muscle and nerve problems.
Miracles do happen. Remember that history doesn't remember those who have never tried something; so it's better to try, even if you fail, than not to have tried at all.
-Anon (Washington)
Plantar Fascitis (to avoid surgery)
I
have had Plantar Fascitits in both feet. Treatment was initially rest,
custom orthotics, and cortisone shots (two in each foot). The doctor
warned that if there was no improvement, I might need surgery.
During my acupuncture treatment, I felt energy flow around my legs and
face, numbness, and some twitching. I was also very sleepy. After my
treatment, my pain gradually lessened, and one day I was suddenly pain
free! The pain has not returned since then.
-M.S. (Mercer Island)
Pre-Menopause
With
the onset of
pre-menopause in 1998, I suffered from migraine
headaches. With
every year that passed, the headaches became more frequent and more
severe.
I had to stay home from work for several days because the pain had
become
debilitating. These headaches would last as long as 2-3 weeks. I had
been
prescribed high doses of Ibuprofin, Execerdrin, and Maxalt MLT. These
are
painkillers would only make the headaches more tolerable, but did not
prevent
their occurrence. If I was not quick enough to recognize the onset of
the
migraine, I was paralyzed with pain.
A second affliction of my
pre-menopause has been my inability to sleep
at
night, which often led to headaches the following day. My physician
prescribed
Trazadone to help me sleep. In the last six months, I have gone from
taking 1/2
pill to two pills every night, and I still had occasionally difficulty
sleeping.
On April 6, I visited Michelle Wu. I
described my problems with migraines and
my
difficulties with sleeping, and she told me she could help. Since
my
acupuncture treatments, my quality of life has improved 100 percent. I
have
been able to sleep at night without taking the pills, and I no longer
live in
fear of incurring headaches if I exercise, eat the "wrong" food, get
stressed, or become over-tired. Friends have told me that my face looks
so much
healthier, and I attribute this to acupuncture and the fact that I am
no longer
taking the medications.
-C.(Issaquah)
Sinusitis
I had chronic sinusitis and my immune system was weak. I
had no
ability to fight off viruses and infection; I was exhausted. My
circulation to hands and feet were minimal. After my treatments, the
natural immune system was restored. My energy was coming back, and
infections were overcome without medication such as antibiotics. My
hands and feet were normal temperatures most of the time too!
-J. (Issaquah)
Stress
During the treatment, I felt a warm tingling sensation and
a
release of stress and pain from inside my body. I felt myself calming
down to a point where I would be able to meditate or sleep. I felt a
centering of my body's energy, harmony within myself, and relief from
physical pain.
-Dianne (Issaquah)
Shingles
Last year my wife was suffering from shingles and your
treatments relieved her pain when other approaches failed......
When I had you work on my back you gave me the time and patience
necessary for relief. We truly appreciate your competence for
alleviating
chronic pain.
-Bob.O. (Bellevue)
Tendonitis
(Knee)
My right knee was
painful going up or down stairs with
tendonitis. During treatments, I felt very relaxed, very calm and
happy. The results were amazing! The next morning it hurt slightly
more, but by the end of the day, it was less. The day after that, I
could walk stairs with only a slight twinge. The next day I could do
knee bends without pain and now 2 weeks later, no pain has returned. I
am fully recovered.
-M.R. (Mercer Island)
(Elbow)
Over a 4 year span, I had tendonitis pain inside by elbow
joint.
Discomfort was proportional to use or overuse. After treatment, It was
a little stiff or sore, sometimes for a day or two after. But
gradually, it got better and better overall. Now the pain is gone. It
took about 20 visits.
-R.Z. (Bellevue)
(Wrist)
My career as a professional recording guitarist/composer
was saved by the quick and complete relief from the pain in my wrist.
-Matt (Bellevue)
Trigeminal Neurlagia
I had trigeminal neuralgia for
more than three years. I was always
nervous when
washing my face, because sometimes even a slight touch of the face with
a
finger could trigger the sharp pain from my nose and cheek up to my
left eye.
The pain was so sharp it would literally bring me to my knees.
After 12 acupuncture treatments, I have been pain free for the past two
and a
half years. I am so satisfied I have tried to encourage other people to
try
acupuncture. Thank you!
-M.M. (Kirkland)
Vertigo
I have periodically had vertigo
all my life. It got worse as an adult.
For the
past 14 years, when I had bouts of vertigo I used medicine to treat it,
but the
dizziness would always return. Mostly I had positional vertigo; I'd get
dizzy
when I changed position, moved my head quickly or bent over. I had to
hold my
head straight when I bent or changed position to try and not get dizzy.
I also
had "cyclone" vertigo, where the whole room would spin, and I would
have to spend several days flat on my back until the bout ran its
course.
During my first acupuncture treatment, I had a little bout of vertigo,
and one
when I got home. But since that first treatment I have had no more
vertigo and
no longer take medicine for it. I can move in any position without
dizziness
and can lie flat.
-Dorothe (Sammamish)
Weight Loss
My appetite is reduced and I
have lost 5 pounds the past 2 weeks!
-Susie (Kirkland)
Well being
I feel
and
look five years younger!
-S.H. (Kirkland)
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