I came across Alexa by chance as I desperately searched for a new approach to help my RLS, which…read morehad been plaguing me for a while and with which no Western medicine doctor seemed able (or even willing) to help. I found her online, took a chance, and am so happy that I did. Although we saw uncertain and inconsistent results at first, one of the most significant things Alexa did for me was show me the empathy, open-mindedness, and dedication to helping me that doctors had not. Where doctors had been dismissive, Alexa was supportive; where doctors had been narrow-minded, Alexa was receptive and creative; where doctors had been dispassionate, Alexa was committed.
Later, when I returned home from college again, I began seeing Alexa again for help with a series of health problems, including night sweats, digestive problems, fatigue, and general exhaustion, that I thought might be connected to an earlier diagnosis of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases that I felt remained unresolved. Instead of being distracted by an exact diagnosis, Alexa focused her attention on my specific symptoms and how to address them at their origin. Her approach is holistic and comprehensive. A huge portion of our first session was spent carefully going over all of my symptoms and experiences and lifestyle choices to get a full picture of my needs and what I hoped to get out of working together.
My visits to Alexa helped me realize the full extent of my emotional state regarding my physical pain and symptoms - desperate, frustrated, disheartened, even angry - and to acknowledge their connection to my physical state. The Origin Center is a beautiful respite from the chaotic world outside and it helps you tune in again to yourself and your body and mind. Alexa is knowledgeable and reassuring, and optimistic while still being realistic. For example, she gently told me that I might have to come to terms with the fact that I wouldn't be able to eat gluten again (however, my digestive problems since then have vastly improved and, through careful experimentation in the past few weeks, I have been able to eat gluten again without any adverse effects, which is incredibly exciting).
Alexa's passion for her craft and compassion for her clients are clearly evident. Even before I lie down on that acupuncture table, I already feel calmer and more grounded just because of the atmosphere of the Origin Center and Alexa's own energy. Alexa has a presence that is soothing and grounding. She listens and empathizes and makes me feel seen and heard, and she is also not afraid to point out my own role in certain negative patterns I may have fallen into. Every time I leave the Origin Center, I feel rested, calm, and generally renewed.
Alexa helped me feel not only physically better, but spiritually more balanced and better equipped to make the necessary changes in my life. My RLS and my night sweats have been largely dormant for the past few months, with only a few flare-ups that always feel improved after a session, and my digestive problems (including periods of time where I was constantly nauseous, vomiting, or experiencing intense abdominal pain) seem nearly if not completely resolved. When I started seeing Alexa, I felt physically as well as emotionally exhausted. I see a vast difference in my state of mind and body now than when I first started seeing her. While there are certainly things I hope to work on more, such as my depression and general mental health, Alexa reminds me rightfully that there are certain changes that only I can make to my own life. Since graduating college, I had felt particularly lost, unfocused, uncertain, unmotivated, and generally unenthused about my life and my plans for the future. Though I am still learning to navigate those stormy emotional waters, Alexa helped me remember the power as well as responsibility I hold for making my own changes. I recently said to her, "I have no idea where I want to go and no idea how to get there and no idea how to figure out how to get there." Alexa told me, "Language is important and we need to pay attention to the words we use. You may not have figured it out yet, but you do have the capability to figure it out." I don't think I realized how much I needed to hear those words. I hope this review will inspire others to start seeing her, because she has so much to give. Thank you Alexa for everything you have done and continue to do. You are awesome!