Yvette Koch, Doctor of Acupuncture

Yvette is simply an extraordinarily skilled and caring Doctor of Acupuncture. She is an amazing listener and puts me at ease to discuss ways that Acupuncture may be helpful in treatment. I leave each session feeling absolutely wonderful and the effect has staying power. Without hesitation, Yvette recieves my strongest possible recommendation.

I can’t say enough about how amazing Dr. Koch is! I have been seeing her for monthly treatments since 2012. She is a beautiful and understanding person, not to mention, a great and knowledgeable healer. I cant imagine my life without her.

Yvette started treating me after my twins were born, when I was suffering from terrible restless legs, adrenal fatigue (from running on empty and the intense sleep deprivation that comes with twins!) and a weak immune system. From the get-​go I felt she understood how my symptoms and what was happening in my life connected. She made practical suggestions for changes to my diet, prescribed an herbal solution for my adrenaline issue, and treated me in the most gentle, comfortable, relaxed manner possible. After a few weeks, I was sleeping again! The insomnia and restless legs were so much better! And with continued treatment I saw my gut health improve, my overall circulation improve, my sleep and ability to feel relaxed and not anxious. Yvette truly was a lifesaver for me. My immune system has been a total rock star this winter, thanks to her treatments. I have avoided taking prescription drugs for my restless legs thanks to her treatments. She’s amazing with her knowledge of the body and also her «bedside manner» — and warm, intuitive, generous and funny. I can’t recommend her highly enough.

I could never say enough positive things about Dr. Koch. I began seeing her regularly (weekly) in 2009, and continued for 4 years. I initially went to regulate menstrual cycles (women’s health is both a speciality and a passion of hers). After only a month and a half, my period returned after a year+ of not having one. She then worked to ameliorate my deficiencies, and refine my cycles, and overall health. I have never had such a unique and special relationship with a healthcare provider, and even though my health insurance no longer covers my treatments, I still visit Yvette on a monthly basis. Her treatment space is absolutely beautiful, and the entire experience of a treatment is beyond words. In addition to needling, she also employs many supplementary modalities which I thoroughly enjoy, including — moxa, heat lamps, cupping (both stationary and slidding), gua sha, tuning forks, healing salves, and more. I should also mention that while I don’t currently take herbs, Yvette is also an herbalist and at various points I have taken custom blended herbal formulas to help with particular conditions. I have sent anyone and everyone interested or curious about chinese medicine to Yvette, and they have all had rave reviews. She is a special person, and that energy gets channeled into her healing. She has changed my relationship to my body and my health, and I will be forever thankful for that :)

After many years of migraines that were getting worse (among other symptoms), 3 years ago I heeded the recommendation of a friend to make an appointment with Yvette. I was impressed from the first visit with the careful, thoughtful attention she gives to what I am saying while mentally noting what she observes from her holistic approach. Her desire for her patients to improve is quite apparent… she seems to be constantly evaluating, assessing, making adjustments in treatment to yield the best results. Another reviewer said this:
«She was on an all-​out mission to eradicate the source of my condition.»
And I can’t say it better myself. Within a short time migraine frequency and duration began to lessen… which is amazing as nothing else had worked to truly lessen them since they began in 1997. And other symptoms have improved as well :)
In addition to sharing her expertise in acupuncture, Yvette has great knowledge of nutrition, herbs, cycles in the body… I could go on… This has been my first experience with acupuncture and I knew nothing about it prior. I recommend Yvette all the time. I am sure there are other good acupuncturists but I never tell someone they should «try acupuncture» I tell them they should see Yvette.

As someone who was once a sceptic and fearful of Acupuncture, Yvette made me a believer. Her thorough approach and sincere compassion make it easy to trust her, and then she gives you a treatment — that just seals the deal. Most of my family and now, a lot of my friends, see her and they have all found peace and healing within her most comfortable and inviting space. She does incorporate multiple modalities of Chinese medicine such as; cupping, moxibustion, tui na and Chinese herbs. Over the years I have been seeing her, she demonstrates a true passion and calling to her work. I would be reluctant not to mention, in all the times I have seen Yvette, I have always experienced relief. I would agree with another reviewer by saying she is easily Best in Providence — if not Rhode Island.

I have been dealing with severe restless leg syndrome for as long as I can remember. I tried expensive drugs and nothing worked, only made it worst. I succumb to the notion that this condition will bother my sleep for the rest of my life.
One October day, some years ago, I suddenly set up in bed and said «Acupuncture will help!». That night I called Yvette’s office and got an appointment.
Yvette didn’t merely perform a treatment. She was on an all-​out mission to eradicate the source of my condition.
After a few months I started feeling definite change, and a year later, the condition was almost completely gone. It has remained gone years later.
Once every couple of weeks, when it creeps just a bit, I take a minute to say «Thanks, Yvette!»

Yvette is a holistic practitioner, truly taking in the whole person and approaching treatment from a place of compassion. Through a comprehensive discussion, she gathers a thorough medical history, assesses the patient at each visit, and performs treatments in a relaxing, warm, inviting office. I’ve been her patient for several years now. I look forward to my appointments with Yvette and have seen a great deal of improvement in my symptoms while under her care.