Nourishing Health

I’ve gone from skeptic to believer. Dr. Mark helped with IBS symptoms that no amount of prescription meds or referrals to other western docs really helped with. God knows why this stuff really works, but in my case it did— and the caring, personal attitude makes this an appointment I always look forward to.

Seeing Dr. Mark is, without a doubt, one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself. He is kind and gentle and comforting. He is experienced and knowledgable and reassuring. He listens so well; he truly hears you. He understands what’s going on with me, physically and emotionally, every single time I see him — whether it’s been a week or a month or a year. I’ve been seeing him off-​and-​on for over 6 years due to the fluctuating nature of money in my life; in a perfect world I could see him every week and I would be calm and centered all the time. Oh well. For now, I’ll stick with going whenever I can.
(Get it, STICK WITH, like needles??)
(I’m sorry.)

Dr. Mark helped me when I was a sad, snotty, sickly mess. He helped me when Western medicine had let me down, and when I was desperate for a cure. He had the cure, kids — him and his magic needles.
For some, acupuncture is a scary thought. Not for me. I totally believe in its powers and I totally believe it got me well. Mixed with herbal supplements and plenty of rest, Acupuncture got rid of my horrible pneumonia and all the gloriousness that goes along with it.
I called Dr. Mark at the hight of my illness. I sounded so horrible on the phone, the man took pity on me and scheduled a time to see me that day, which was his day off! We spent a few hours together, discussing my symptoms, what I had done prior to seeing him, and my life in general. He was calm and kind and reassuring. I was totally comfortable. He then did some cupping, which I had never done before but was quite intrigued by. It wasn’t nearly as painful as I had predicted, and I loved the way the heated cups felt like they were pulling every toxin from my ailing body. Then we got to the acupuncture. Now, I will tell you in all honesty it isn’t painless — there are a few areas (on my body, at least) that are very sensitive and you can feel the energy coursing through your body when he inserts those pins, man. Thankfully, he’s very chatty and explains everything which is such a comfort to inquiring minds like my own.
Within a few hours, I felt better. Within a few days, I felt much better. I went back a week later, we did more treatments and continued with the herbs and rest and now I am like a new woman.
Acupuncture also helps with stress, insomnia and digestion. And cramps. And headaches. And just about anything. Dr. Mark is my buddy now, and I look forward to seeing him when I do… Needles and all.