I'll admit it - I don't like needles. Like I've been known, at doctor appointments, to rip the needle out of my arm and throw it on the floor (ok, that only happened once) or clench my wife's hand so hard she loses feeling (ok, that's happened more than once). So, as you can imagine, acupuncture is not something I was thrilled about doing. But, I knew much it had helped me growing up and made the decision to try and get past the phobia. I went to Nicole and, after my first session, it was clear I had found the person to help. To start with, her intake is incredibly thorough and comprehensive. She spent a significant amount of time trying to get at why, exactly, I was there and what I was hoping to get out of it. I really felt like she was listening to me and no question or thought was too silly or off-base to discuss. The breadth and depth of her knowledge is insane and the things she surmised from my answers, my pulse and whatever else were right on target. Then the session started and, to my amazement, the needles didn't hurt at all. Either I've gotten tougher (unlikely) or she is such a pro that she knows exactly what she is doing. As she put them in, she explained the different points and what she was trying to do. I had hopes the acupuncture would help with pain and immune system which it has. What I don't think I was prepared for was the depth to which the session would help me relax. We're all so busy, and the opportunity to take some time just focusing on my breathing and personal wellness is such a gift. Ok, I've gone on long enough. Let me just say that, based on the couple of sessions I've now had, Nicole is going to be seeing me regularly for quite some time. I can not recommend her highly enough and I'm so grateful to her for making such a difference in helping me achieve my health and wellness goals. read more

Nicole is the real deal. She is very knowledgeable and effective in her treatments. I have a complex medical history and western medicine alone was not able to heal me. With Nicole's expertise as a healer, she was able to help my body and mind significantly. I have a great deal of trust and confidence in Nicole. She offers top-notch care and you can rest assured you are in excellent hands with her. read more

The star was for how Super nice she was but assumed I didn't have any money for her services just immediately made every excuse in the world to not take me in as a client I guess it was good to hear it over the phone before I got in my car wasted money on gas. read more

I love Nicole! I started going a couple of months ago after struggling with fertility and getting an endometriosis diagnosis. I didn't plan to go weekly for longer than a month, but seeing Nicole has been one of the most important ways I keep focused and grounded during my TTC journey. She's so knowledgeable about women's health issues and takes the time to really get to know you, and goes way beyond basic acupuncture treatment. read more

I was able to get a session on the day I requested (I e-mailed the night before) and Nicole was nice, professional, and able to help ease my wrist pain with acupuncture while in Boston. I would definitely recommend her and would come for another session when I'm back in the area. Thank you Nicole. read more

Nicole Brown is my absolute favorite acupuncturist in the Boston area. Nicole's approach to acupuncture is a beautiful blend of traditional knowledge, modern findings, and compassion. She is knowledgeable, friendly, and highly skilled. She really cares about my well-being and always replies to emails quickly. It is so clear that she spends a lot of time outside of work researching holistic health so that she can provide her patients with the best care. When I started receiving acupuncture from Nicole in November 2015, I had suffered from a difficult chronic illness for 7+ years. I had chronic pain, chronic fatigue, depression, got sick frequently, and experienced some PCOS-type issues. I was frustrated because it really felt like my body was holding me back. Over the past fourteen months, Nicole has helped me regain my health in all areas. She has given me important nutrition and supplement recommendations specifically for the problems that I experience. She tailors her acupuncture treatment protocol to my body's exact needs that day and she remembers how my body responds to various acupuncture points. I truly believe that Nicole's acupuncture has played a monumental role in my recovery from my chronic illness. I barely have any pain, my fatigue is manageable, I am no longer depressed, my immune system is getting stronger, and I am healing from my PCOS-like issues. I know that with Nicole's help, I will continue to heal! I am so thankful I found her! read more

Nicole is absolutely fantastic! I saw her for a severely herniated L4-L5 lumbar disc. I had intense pain for over a year and after months of physiotherapy, anti-inflammatory pills and a couple of consultations with a spine specialist, I was convinced that surgery was the only option for me. I was unable to walk and could not stand for even a few minutes without pain when I called Nicole for a consultation. She fit me in within the week for an emergency appointment. I started seeing results after just 1-2 sessions and after seeing Nicole for about 2 months I was completely pain free and able to resume my normal life. The needles do not hurt at all - you only get a small pinching sensation when they are inserted. Every person reacts differently to the treatment and it is important that you provide good feedback to your therapist so that your treatment can be customized accordingly. There were times when just one additional needle made my body respond more intensely. Nicole is very attentive and listens carefully to how you feel after each treatment. My sessions with her have also helped me de-stress overall - I would inevitably fall asleep once the needles were inserted and those remain some of my deepest and most relaxed naps! To those considering acupuncture for disc problems - I found that a combination of acupuncture and chiropractic treatment really worked wonders for me. Acupuncture kept the inflammation in check and chiropractic treatment helped maintain a correct alignment of the spine. I also took some natural homeopathic anti-inflammatory medicine. Eventually I didn't need surgery! read more

Nicole is amazing. Within six weeks of treatments my ailment was dramatically reduced and I felt incredibly better. Nicole is compassionate and knowledgable. She treated me on both a mental and physical level, and this holistic approached helped me to get to the root of the illness and tackle it step by step. I strongly recommend Nicole, and will be going back to her in the future. read more

I've went to see Nicole for shoulder pain about a year ago and found her to be a very skilled and understanding of what I was experiencing. She practice distal point needling, so most of the needles were in my lower legs and arms and not directly at the point of injury. After needling, she also did Gua Sha and cupping on the area to help draw out the "stuck qi" It was amazing how much better I felt the next day. I've been back to see her several times since for other issues. Nicole is highly recommended by me whenever someone says they are looking for an acupuncturist, or someone or something to help them get better. read more

Nicole is amazing! She listens and is readily available through email and even via text message. I feel like she truly cares about my health and tweaks the treatments to the symptoms that are presenting at the time. As an Acupunture newbie I would highly recommend Nicole. read more

I can not say enough about Nicole. I was immediately comfortable with her and found her to be very soothing, personable, and passionate about her chosen field. I was seeing her for a health related concern and started to see results within the first few weeks. After several months, the symptoms of a condition I had be struggling with for years have lessened almost completely. I'm positive that in other ways my health has greatly improved due to my sessions with her. She incorporates both Japanese and Chinese acupuncture into her sessions, so you get the benefits of her broad knowledge base in the best of both worlds. Nicole is also extremely knowledgeable about herbal medications and which lifestyle/dietary changes are necessary to meet each person's specific health goals. She is extremely easy to talk with and works together with you to meet your personal health goals. She is very professional and you can tell she truly cares about your health and well-being, a true healer. Her office creates a wonderful soothing environment and couldn't be easier to get to as it's right in Coollidge Corner. I believe she has an extended list of conditions/health concerns on her website and I've heard she is also very skilled at reproductive health. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone interested in trying acupuncture or anyone who is looking for a new practitioner. read more

Love love love Nicole! Her experience, poise and crazy level of knowledge about health make her acupuncture sessions so relaxing while we are simultaneously working on other symptoms. She is also great for recommending supplements when you need a little extra help. She also does sound therapy using tuning forks which I had never tried before but absolutely loved. If you're new to acupuncture, having strange symptoms that don't seem to be helped by traditional Western medicine, this is a great place to start! read more

Nicole is awesome! After only my first session with her I felt completely relaxed and every session after it only got better. She also has wonderful holistic tips and I am now an avid acupuncture enthusiast! read more

From the first minute of meeting Nicole I could tell she was the real deal. She is so knowledgeable and kind and made me feel so comfortable, as this was the first time I ever had acupuncture. She not only treated me with acupuncture but taught me little things that I could be doing through out my daily routine that make a big difference on my physical health. She has late hours too!. read more

Nicole truly changed my life. I had been suffering for years from chronic abdominal pain and digestive issues. I saw gastroenterologists and tried multiple diets, meds, etc with either temporary or no improvement. I came to Nicole when I was a very low point in my physical health, causing me to have anxiety which only worsened my condition. Through Nicole's thorough exam/interview, acupuncture, and treatment plan that combined dietary changes and supplements, my stomach was able to heal slowly but surely. Nicole and I communicated via email/text between sessions to check in on my progress and tweak our plan as needed. I learned from Nicole that the gut takes TIME to heal, about 3 months for me to start to see improvement. However, we worked together, gave it the time it needed and I am 100% better. I am now able to tolerate the majority of foods I never thought I could eat again, and I am able to self treat the start of a flare with the knowledge I now have from Nicole. I feel so thankful to have met Nicole and would recommend her to everyone. Thank you so much Nicole, you are amazing! read more

At the risk of TMI--I was diagnosed with cancer in February 2015. As treatment progressed, I realized I needed to balance Western techniques of surgery and radiation with something more personal and less invasive. A friend of mine suggested acupuncture, and after consulting with several practices, I decided on Inner Sage because Nicole seemed to be the most knowledgeable and empathetic I was not wrong! She LISTENS to you. While placing the needles, she explains what she is doing and why. I don't think I could have gone through the radiation treatment without seeing her every week. She definitely treats the entire person, not just the disease as Western medicine is wont to do. Her advice on lifestyle changes in my physical activity and nutritional choices has been valuable. After completing radiation treatments, the oncologist informed me that the side effects might continue for 1-3 years! So, I am definitely maintaining my acupuncture treatments. I highly recommend Nicole. She definitely has made a difference in my journey through "cancerland." read more