I visited two other highly recommended acupuncturists "specializing" in women's and fertility health for over a year, without a significant change in my health patterns despite spending significant time and money. I was attracted to Laurie's background as a women's health nurse practitioner, but her deep knowledge of Eastern medicine and warm bedside manner completely won me over. Within just a couple of weeks of treatment, I began experiencing much more energy, and in less than 2 months of treatment, I became pregnant - 1st baby is due Nov. 2007. I particularly appreciated Laurie recommending dietary changes and acupuncture without adding herbs first; in fact, I was never on herbs with Laurie. The other two practitioners both pushed herbal supplements very hard (which I took - without much effect). The biggest difference was that Laurie really aimed to address the root of imbalances, which vary from person to person, and even from visit to visit. I felt the other practitioners practiced more from a "formula" - the points and herbs used did not vary too much...
Pros: Relaxing office, effective treatments, warm bedside manner, free parking, punctual
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