09/27/09

I'm a believer!

by orpheus wind in the grass

I came to Brenda for upper arm weakness and pain and a persistent fungal infection between two of my toes. Three doctors (including a muscle and nerve specialist), a PT, and weights could't help me with the pain, and last year I'd had to take two courses of antifungual treatment for an earlier bout with the same toe infection. I didn't want to do that again. I didn't know much about acupuncture and imagined that it would probably be more useful for other types of problems. Brenda gave me four treatments over the course of about two months. By the end of the last treatment, the toe infection was gone and is still gone after more than two months. The arm pain has been steadily improving and it is now difficult for me to identify the remaining weakness.

Brenda took a holistic approach to my arm problem. She used massage as well as acupuncture methods. She found a painful knot between the shoulder near the weak arm and my neck that I had no idea about. She noticed that one of my shoulders was higher than the other and advised me against carrying my satchel on only one shoulder. No one else had noticed the asymmetry or offered such simple and practical advice. After a few weeks, the pain and weakness seemed to move around my shoulder area times and then it started to go away.

Unlike some of the other reviewers here, I was looking forward to the needles, or at least to energy flows that I expected would accompany them. I tried but couldn't feel much of the chi that was supposed to be stimulated by the treatment. The treatment still was a relaxing and even uplifting experience.

07/06/09

Calling all needlephobes!!!

by Watercatwoman

Brenda Loew exudes healing energy. From the moment you step into her space, let alone her presence, you feel better. She is gentle, kind, wise, patient, and worth every penny! Check her out! Now!

• Pros: I *swear* I cannot feel her needles
• Cons: She doesn't take insurance

07/03/09

Great Acupuncturist!

by JP115

I have been a patient of Brenda since 1997 and I have only wonderful comments to make. For me, monthly acupuncture is my maintenance plan to stay healthy. With Brenda, I have been able to not only remain healthy, but also to work on some issues like gum disease and scoliosis. Brenda is amazing when it comes to knowing exactly where to treat the source so that, with time, the body finds the proper balance again. I recommend Brenda to anyone who is looking for an acupuncturist who will treat them with kindness and dignity and help them restore the balance between living and wellness.

• Pros: It's all about wellness.
• Cons: None