I have been working with Jason Blalack for 2.5 years. I started seeing him in April 2013 when I had been sick with Chronic Fatigue for about 4 years and I'd been through a few practitioners (3 alternative MDs known for working with complex, chronic illnesses, 2 chiropractors, 3 other acupuncturists and a few others). Once I found Jason, I was able to relax and work with him on the majority of my symptoms. It has been so helpful to have him manage my supplements and prioritize what's really important to take and what's not. And unlike some of the other practitioners, he doesn't give me 1, 2 or 3 new supplements every time I see him. I used to manage my supplements in a spreadsheet!! Not anymore!!
I chose Jason because I heard that he had experienced a severe chronic illness in his early 20s and had used Chinese herbs to get better. In the first appointment, Jason described to me in Chinese medicine terms what he thought was happening in my body and what my healing would look like: a steady upward trend of improvement with down spells from time to time. That's what has taken place. We discussed that I had improved after about 8 months. I was so pleased to feel an underlying energy that was strong and consistent for the first time in years. I find Jason to be highly intelligent, creative, curious, thoughtful and he has a sense of humor. To treat complex illness it's critical to have a certain kind of person working on your behalf. There can be a large number of variables and symptoms and so setting the right priorities is key.
Shortly after we saw the first improvement in my Chronic Fatigue, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and this changed our focused rather dramatically. I was advised to do chemo and radiation and so Jason supported me with acupuncture and herbs through those rather difficult physical experiences. He was such an emotional support to me during cancer treatment. He was gentle, kind, steady and communicated an underlying confidence that I would get well from all that my body had been through. I had gotten to the point that I couldn't remember what it was like to be even a little bit healthy.
Once cancer treatment was over, the next focus was menopause. Some chemo drugs cause early menopause and it's abrupt so the symptoms have been intense. The Chinese herbs are once again super helpful -- they are the only thing I've tried that reduces symptoms that are pretty much unbearable.
Today, aside from the menopause symptoms, I feel great! I have energy to function well and my mind is clear and quick. I recently went on vacation in Europe for a month and I did fabulous! I have been able to begin rebuilding my life.
When Jason is out or away, I see Kate Blalack and have found her to be intelligent, effective and wise as well. I so appreciate being able to see someone else when Jason is away who knows and understands me. read more
