Isbister Acupuncture

I’ve worked with her throughout the years for various health issues (seasonal allergies, pms issues) with positive results but I was truly stunned after I saw her immediately following major dental work! If you have any dental appointments, you must see Caitlin!
My dentist warned me that I would be in a great deal of pain for the next few days and actually apologized in advance. He handed me two huge ibuprofen pills and urged me to take them as soon as I could eat something. A few hours later, I felt the Novocain begin to wear off and my face started to throb. In a stroke of luck, I was able to see Caitlin shortly thereafter (usually, her appointments are booked in advance so last minute openings are rare).
Within a matter of minutes, the insertion sites Caitlin selected began to work. At first, the throbbing subsided and then within 4 minutes, I felt like I hadn’t had any dental work done at all! It was incredible. Just to test it, I chomped my teeth together and there wasn’t any pain or even soreness. If I hadn’t experienced it myself, I wouldn’t have believed it.
Not only did my discomfort go away during the session but afterwards, I had absolutely no swelling or pain the subsequent days. I was eating comfortably that evening! The only area that was tender was the spot the dentist used for the Novocain injection. I thought I’d have to come in for a follow up acupuncture session to deal with swelling but I didn’t.
What I really like about Caitlin is that she combines her professional knowledge, keen analytical skills and passion for improving the lives of her clients.
I’ve always been a big proponent of acupuncture but the post-​dental sessions with Caitlin have really amazed me. Everybody is different so you’re response to the same work may not match mine but I can wholeheartedly encourage you to try it!

I’ve always been wary of traditional medicine. And I hate needles, so I’m not what you’d call a perfect candidate for acupuncture.
Then I messed up some discs in my neck, and all my friends recommended acupuncture.
And the pain? I’m old friends with pain, but this was the kind of pain that made me go, «Okay, I can’t understand how poking me with needles is going to help, but I can’t spend all day, every day, taking muscle relaxants, so I might as well try it.»
I called a guy who came up with lots of great reviews on Unilocal.But he was busy and referred me with complete confidence to a friend from acupuncture school. And that was Caitlin.
Caitlin has done great by me. I’m fussy. I hate needles (it bears repeating). I occasionally turn up my nose at other suggested treatments. And yet, saint that she is, she keeps setting me up like a pin cushion once a month. And though I whine, her work has meant that for the past nine months, I’ve been completely off the muscle relaxants for what might otherwise be a debilitating injury.
So yeah, if you’re a hurtin’ bird, go get poked with needles. I can’t explain it, but it works for me.

I tweaked my neck one weekend, and spent the next two weeks applying ibuprofen, epsom salts, and massage coupons to no avail. Then I saw Caitlin for about 20 minutes, during a promotion she was doing at Exhale. By the end of the session, at least 90% of my neck and shoulder stiffness had disappeared.
This was my very first acupuncture experience, so I don’t have a huge frame of reference, but I found Caitlin thoughtful, knowledgeable, and friendly. She warned me that certain techniques using cups or a scraping spoon would leave marks for a while, and made sure I was ok with that before going forward. (For a couple days after, my back *did* look a bit like I had just escaped from a new age bondage porn, but it was totally worth it.) She was also great about giving post-​treatment instructions.
Highly recommended.

I’ve been going to see Caitlin for the past six months for pain and the results have been significant. She’s always more than prepared and attentive to my needs. When I had my first consultation with her she listened and came back with great advice for me. Caitlin was decisive, very knowledgeable of Chinese herbs, and just on top of her game. She gets five stars because my expectations were exceeded and I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else for acupuncture.