I've been somewhat skeptical of acupuncture for some time but gave it a shot after learning that a credible friend used it regularly. She referred me to Mark Thompson Acutherapy.
My first two sessions ever have been with Ms. Barbato. During the first one, we discussed my interest in targeting my mid-back pain, instability and buckling behind my left knee and sugar addiction. She also dug further into some of my background.
As I write this, it is nearly three weeks since the first session, and the results have blown me away. I have had no urge whatsoever for ice cream, cookies or donuts. I've had that habit for years. It's my go to snack for stress, insomnia, something on the way home from late nights out, etc. Since my first acupuncture session... nothing. No urge whatsoever. It is odd and surreal and quite awesome. I've already dropped five pounds. And, on top of that, the instability in the back of my left knee that had been there for some time is also gone. I can do squats and lunges and front push kicks again without that sharp, painful, buckling feeling.
During the second session, I mentioned problems with the fronts of both knees, and I've been blessed again as both knees have improved considerably since that session. Just amazing.
I am a believer now and have been urging any friends I have with lingering issues, or an interest in avoiding added sugar, to give acupuncture a shot. There are no promises, of course, that their results will be as amazing and mind blowing as mine have for me, but if you're wondering about it or on the fence, I urge you to give it a shot. And if you're going to give it a shot, I will recommend Ms. Barbato and Mark Thompson Acutherapy with enthusiasm. She knows her stuff and communicated it to me well, answering all of my questions clearly. I feel very grateful and lucky to have met her. read more
