“I love being a mom to Jack. He’s a really great baby. I credit the acupuncture treatments often to being able to have Jack.” T. |
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“Acupuncture has changes my life. For the first time ever I feel like I am truly health – body, mind, and spirit.” M. |
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“I have no more seizures and I am beginning to feel better about myself. I feel like I have been healing better. That is how acupuncture has helped me.” A. |
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 “Acupuncture has been such a blessing for us. We’re able to cope with stress and fight off illness so much better than before. Our energy level is up and conditions we were ‘just going to have to live with’ have seen definite improvement”
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AHHA patient goes to Acupuncture college after receiving treatment and life-changing results Hello! My name is Priscilla, and to maintain my health I continue to be a patient here at AHHA. I am also a second year Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture student. I am an Acupuncture student, because I used to be in pain… Once upon a time, about 15 years ago, I began to have some physical challenges with my left wrist.As it became more difficult to successfully go about my activities of daily life (holding a cup, turning a doorknob, dressing, sleeping, preparing meals, exercising), I began to increase the time that I wore a metal wrist brace (to keep my wrist from moving) from 2 hours a day to all day, everyday.It was excruciating to even touch my wrist, I could not bend it. My range of motion was almost non-existent and when my daily vitamins began to include 4-6 Advil…that’s when I decided to see an orthopedic surgeon. I waited a few months to get in to see him. An x-ray was taken of my left hand and wrist to reveal that I had little to no cartilage between 2 of my wrist bones!The surgeon told me about the procedure that he would use to relieve the pain. All I remember hearing is that it involved removing certain bones and fusing other ones together! I said I would think about it and left the hospital. I felt really sad, for me AND for my WRIST. This seemed so extreme, but then again, so was the pain, so maybe he was right.Talking with a friend that evening, she said, “Why don’t you try acupuncture?” Hmmm… interesting… I had heard a commercial on the radio. A name was suggested to me, so I thought I would just go and see. It turned out that it was the same acupuncturist and clinic that I had been hearing being advertised on the radio… Acupuncture and Holistic Health Associates! Curry was able to see me for an appointment within a week and after my initial assessment we set out a plan for my wrist and for me! After a short time, my wrist was virtually back to “normal” and has stayed that way for many years, as I continue to have full use of my left wrist and no longer experience the pain that was beginning to derail and define my life. Today, I still choose to go to AHHA 4 times a year for check-ups and maintenance, as… Acupuncture has absolutely changed the quality of my life! I was amazed at how much acupuncture helped my wrist! It was so NON-invasive and virtually painless! It was almost unbelievable, except for my belief that anything is possible! My personal experience receiving acupuncture and being pain free made a huge impact on me and my life! I so appreciated my new world! I really wanted to know more about this powerfully gentle medicine, so about 5 years ago; I began reading about Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, while researching the education one would need to practice this amazing medicine. I wanted to do this, even though my 40 year concentration and background focused on environmental health. But after all, aren’t WE, as individuals, little “mini-environments”? I knew this… I knew I wanted to continue to guide individuals, along with their permission, to a better quality of life…the life that they truly want. And now it’s been 2 years since I began school and a formal study of Acupuncture! It would be unbelievable, except anything can happen…. It is challenging, mind-bending and enlightening! I love learning this medicine. I thank my wrist and my wrist and I thank Curry and AHHA for guiding me toward health, so that I can continue participating in this gift of life that I have been given! Sincerely, |
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Chronic Knee & Hip Pain, Pre-menopausal After more than 10 years of chronic knee and hip pain, the agony is gone. After just as many years of low-level fatigue, I have energy to do more than work and sleep. Thanks to the regimen prescribed by Curry, I feel better than I have in years. In addition to eliminating what I thought was a permanent knee and hip problem, I’ve also noticed a significant change for the better in my emotional and psychological well-being. The relaxation benefit of each treatment, as well as the Chinese herbs, has a lot to do with my improved state-of-mind. I believe the herbs have also minimized all of the pre-menopausal symptoms I was experiencing before my first appointment. I tell everyone I love and care for about the benefits of acupuncture. It’s a permanent part of my life. The only thing I regret is not finding out about it sooner. K. |
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Emotional and Physical health When I was referred here, I was in search of what I perceived to not be too complicated a way to “feel good”. I have struggled with addiction, emotional and physical health seemed to me to be out of reach, and my weight, an endless battle. I was taking several doctor recommended medications, all had varying side effects while claiming to alleviate symptoms. Today (after approximately six weeks) I am almost medication free (withdrawing from one last one) and I feel strong and in control of my health. Every day is an improvement. Thank you! Again I ask “where have you been all my life?!” The most significant learning tool today is “I have taken responsibility for my health!” F. |
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Sinus Condition, Headaches, Fatigue, Facial Pain I have had a serious and chronic sinus condition for literally years. There are numerous and overwhelming symptoms a chronic sufferer tries to manage, such as: daily headaches, fatigue from not sleeping through the night, facial pain, and infections. I have tried many ways/methods to achieve relief, including surgery, medications and diets. The end result was always, I could go on and on. I highly recommend using the techniques Curry can offer. P.D. |
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Fibromyalgia, depression, aches and pains It started as a “dare” one day when Curry was giving acupuncture massages at Bayshore and turned into one of the most valuable experience I have ever had. Fibromyalgia, depression, aches and pains, and irritable bowel syndrome, take your pick. Did I think Curry could cure me? No, but I knew nothing else had worked, so why not try it?! Now 4 months after, the pills are gone, the depression is gone, my gut is behaving and most of the aches and pains are gone. Curry has given me my life back! A.F. |
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Pre-menopause, Depression & Fatigue When I met Curry D. Chaudoir, my body was in a state of “war” with me. I felt like a very aged woman. It was an effort just to do any kind of movement at all. I had so many things going on with my body that I did not know which one to tackle first. I suffered from premenopause, which left me feeling depressed and fatigued all the time and never really recovering from one month to the next. I also had back and neck problems from a car accident that happened 7 years ago, which left my hips in a bad state of affairs. My husband would actually have to help me out of bed in the morning due to the pain being so intense. I also had poor circulation, which left me feeling cold all the time. I met with Curry after attending one of his workshops. He advised me that he could help get rid of all my aliments much to my amazement it has happened. I had my first treatment of acupuncture on August 13, 2001. Many things took place at that treatment. I saw him for 4 more treatments and wonderful things happened to my body. I have more energy, and I am able to work out again on a daily basis. My sleeping patterns have improved as well as my eating habits. My back and hips feel 10 times better. I have continued the acupuncture treatments along with the herbal supplements and see a “HUGE” improvement in my well being as a person. It feels great to feel “ALIVE” again. Thanks Curry for all your help so far. E. |
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Sinus Condition, Headaches, Fatigue, Facial Pain
I have had a serious and chronic sinus condition for literally years. There are numerous and overwhelming symptoms a chronic sufferer tries to manage, such as: daily headaches, fatigue from not sleeping through the night, facial pain, and infections. I have tried many ways/methods to achieve relief, including surgery, medications and diets. The end result was always, I could go on and on. I highly recommend using the techniques Curry can offer.
P.D.
