The Elemental Family: Center for Chinese Medicine

Brooke is terrific. I took my young daughter to her and she loved everything about the visit. She talked to her, and engaged her in the entire treatment. We had no intention of actually using needles, but she had my daughter asking to use them — and it was the highlight of the visit. Of course, she would not have used them if my daughter wasn’t fully in agreement — most of the work she did was acupressure and other non-​needle techniques. Brook is incredibly thorough, and her consult included a long phone discussion as well as the in person visit. And the next business day I had a fully detailed follow up email of the things that we discussed and that she recommended. I highly recommend her for pediatric acupuncture!

I just read through the other reviews and will simply say a big «ditto»! I’ve recommended Brooke to a number of friends and co-​workers, and I wouldn’t do that if I didn’t think she was fantastic at what she does. She has helped me both with fertility stuff and also with all the aches and pains of being 39 and holding. She is very knowledgeable and will meet you wherever you are at.

After struggling with menstrual cycle issues that Western Doctors wanted to «cure» with birth control, I decided to go the alternative route and meet with Brooke.
Brooke is the most gifted and intuitive acupuncturist I have met. She knows her craft and her ability to tap into the root cause of the problem, address it with acupuncture and support it with herbs is magic. If you are scared of acupuncture or needles, Brooke has the ability to make you feel safe, secure and is so gentle that you will barely notice the needles as she treats you.
As a fellow holistic practitioner, I am very picky with who I will go to and who I refer my clients to see. After having such amazing results with Brooke, she has become my go-​to for ALL of my clients. I support Brooke’s work because she is talented, has helped me and all of my clients with a multitude of health issues.
Thank you Brooke!
Lauren

While visiting Los Angeles, I was experiencing severe sinus issues. My sinuses had been bothering me for a while and I decided that I needed to address the underlying problem, rather than mask it with antibiotics and steroids. So I made an appointment with Brooke Fries of The Elemental Family. We discussed how long I had been suffering with sinustitis and how frequently I was dealing with my chronic sinus issues. Brooke suggested that I take some Chinese herbs that will help my sinuses drain without causing any adverse side effects, unlike my past experiences with Western pharmaceuticals. I’ve been taking the herbs she prescribed for 4 days now and I swear my sinuses are completely clear and infection-​free.

Brooke was recommended to me by a friend when I was dealing with a lot of postpartum pain. I had never been to acupuncture before and was skeptical but at that point was also willing to try anything in order to feel better.
Brooke immediately made me feel at ease and I really appreciate that she asked questions that most Western doctors do not. She has a fantastic manner and explained a bit of the history of acupuncture and how the practice could help. She also took time to listen not only to my symptoms, but she heard where my head was too and I felt like she treated my whole being.
After the first session some pain that I’d been living for a month was already gone. After 3 sessions I felt recharged and balanced and better than I had since I became pregnant.
I can’t sing her praises enough!

In October 2010 I was violently mugged and my jaw was broken and wired shut for five weeks. My entire body felt the effects of the assault — not just my jaw. Immediately after that, was in pretty delicate shape. I was afraid of being touched and anything I tried to do for my body during those weeks (going on walks, stretching, focused breathing, etc.) ended up with me in tears.
Brooke was extremely gentle, caring, and essential to facilitating such a fast recovery. My treatments with her not only helped relieve my considerable jaw and neck tension, but they helped reunite my mind with my body, which had felt thousands of miles apart from each other. If you’ve ever been the victim of a violent crime, you know this can be one of the most difficult parts of recovery.
I cannot express how grateful I am to have met such a sensitive and effective practitioner. I only wish she was still in New York!

Brooke is wonderful. She knows a lot about women’s medicine and reproductive issues. She was great at working around my schedule, and she billed my insurance directly, so I didn’t have to worry about submitting a bunch of forms. I really enjoyed my time being treated by Brooke, and I would definitely go back to her in the future.

I would HIGHLY recommend Brooke! In NYC, I had a lot of back problems and went to Brooke for help. Even though I was scared of needles I was desperate. Brooke made me feel so comfortable and I didn’t even feel the needles going in. I actually fell asleep! She is really amazing at what she does. My back problems are healed! I am so sad that Brooke moved to LA because I can’t see her anymore!

My first experience with acupuncture was recently at The Elemental Family practice. I have to admit, it was pretty cool. I’m 6 months pregnant so I was a little nervous at first but the energy in Brooke’s space is totally relaxing and she immediately made me feel at ease. She explained everything in great detail so I was totally comfortable with the experience. I went in for low back pain and I was so relaxed after she put all the needles in, I feel asleep during the treatment. I’ve already made my appointment for next week. Good stuff.

I highly recommend Brooke and The Elemental Family. She has helped me so much with the issues I came to her with. I actually have a huge needle phobia but I’m a big believer in eastern medicine and Brooke is really excellent, I never feel nervous when she’s working with me. I completely trust her and I’ve found her to be both really professional and really caring.