I hadn’t been feeling well for a few days so yesterday I went in to see Dr. Melissa Carr. I hadn’t had acupuncture for years and didn’t even know that it could help with headaches and muscle pain, but I was willing to give it a try.  I got immediate relief from the headache, from the neck and shoulder pain and from several other complaints as well! I was really surprised and intrigued to learn about another use of acupuncture.

I found Dr. Carr to be warm, compassionate and really professional. She asked really great questions, looked at my tongue, and took my pulse. I felt like I was in a doctor’s office, except that I was actually being listened to and my symptoms weren’t disregarded or prescribed away.

Melissa followed up with dietary and lifestyle recommendations. She gave me some simple techniques to do at home that are easy to implement. I really got the impression of being seen as a whole person and it crystallized my opinion that seeking out natural therapies first is the most natural and balanced approach to longevity. I am really excited to do a follow-up with Dr. Carr and see how both her and Traditional Chinese Medicine can further help me!

-- Eva Chrostowski, B.Sc. B. Ed. IEHP NHPC RYT 200