Testimonials

Lynn, when I came to you in August 2005 I had hit rock bottom. I was a chronic migraine sufferer with no conventional relief in sight. You name it and I had tried it, yoga, aroma therapy, medical massage, watching my diet, regulating sleep patterns, no treatment option was left unexplored in an effort to control my illness. I was on three medications daily, and an additional interrupter medication to help control the pain when I was struck with a migraine. Quality of life had become something my family and I remembered eight years earlier prior to the illness.

There was never a doubt in my mind as to your unrelentless dedication to working with me in order to regain my life. You showed true compassion and caring each and every visit. By December 2005, under your care, I had gained control of my migraines. In approximately four months I was off all my daily mediations, and found my need for the interrupter almost nonexistent. I was able to return to aerobic classes at the gym, began socializing with friends once again, slept well, and began to enjoy day to day living. I had returned to the person I remembered from almost eight years earlier, happy and fun loving. (for next paragraph see Fertility Success Stories)

Lynn, we will never be able to fully express the love and admiration we feel for you and your professionalism. I never hesitate to share my experience of how your care changed my life with any one who will listen; in the hope I am able to help another human through you.

Deepest Sincerity,
Bobbi

Lynn Almloff is the reason I can wake bright and early and make it through my day. When I found myself on her doorstep I was sleeping 16 hours per day with a dry persistent cough, as well as other symptoms that had crowded in. I had been to a few medical Doctors who claimed they could find nothing wrong. I felt like they couldn’t hear me. Lynn sat with me a long while, asking about my condition, what led up to it etc. After the very first treatment and a week of herbs the cough was gone! By the end of 10 treatments I was on my feet and finding my energy and balance in my life for the first time in years. I credit Lynn’s compassionate treatments with saving my life, and at the very least rekindling my will to get up and get going again.
Jo Ann

I feel like a whole new person again. When I started to see Lynn I was constipated and tired with no energy what so ever. After just a couple of sessions I was amazed at the changes that I saw and felt. I started having regular bowel movements daily instead of twice a week. Instead of going home and crashing on the couch because I was too tired to do anything, I started to walk after work and still had energy after the walk. Instead of being in bed at 9:00 because I was totally exhausted I’m now up until 11:00 or later. Now after a couple of months my weight is starting to come off, the energy level is higher than it has been in years and I feel like a new person and know it’s all because of the great work Lynn does.
Beth V.

I had been overweight before, but always able to work out, eat healthy and get the weight off. Then one summer, I was unable to get the weight off and my ankles and legs had begun swelling. The swelling was so bad at times I could barely walk. I was just 29 years old, and could not believe I was having fluid retention. I went to my family doctor and was put on fluid retention pills, which did not seem to work at all. Then I tried a specialist, and had a ton of blood tests performed, all resulting with results that showed a super healthy person, and still no answers to the fluid problem. This problem was embarrassing, scary, and left me in a constant state of worry and anxiety. Then a year later, I was fed up with the doctors, and went to a nutritionist, still no solutions. My brother mentioned alternative medicine, such as acupuncture. I was hesitant at first, but then I found Lynn Almloff online. She was so pleasant and understanding when I called, and believed she could help me. The first two sessions I did not see results right away, but I felt better than I had in a year. The third session was like magic, as were the next ones. My fluid started disappearing, and my body felt normal for the first time in years. I felt as if a huge weight was lifted right out of my body. I do not know what I would have done without Lynn. She has truly changed my body, my health, and my life.

Thank you, Lynn
Kelli R.

Since the birth of my second child, I suffered from an increasing inability to prevent the audible passing of digestive gas. My medical doctor and the very fine specialist to whom he referred me were unable to treat the condition through traditional medical or surgical methods. It seemed to me that this could be a condition suited to acupuncture treatment, and so I searched for an acupuncture professional in whom I could have confidence. I identified the professionals in the area, researched their education and licensure, and was very impressed with Lynn Almloff’s credentials. At our first meeting, it was obvious that my choice was a good one! Lynn’s empathy was important in creating a patient relationship for this fairly embarrassing condition. The treatment was both interesting (and Painless!) and effective. I would wholeheartedly recommend Lynn Almloff’s services to anyone thinking about an alternative therapy for conditions appropriate to acupuncture treatment.
A.L.

I am a nurse schooled in Western Medicine (with no experience in herbal or acupuncture) who has suffered since my teenage years with back pain.
Physical therapy, surgery, nerve blocks and oral medicines have brought no lasting relief. Three months ago I came to Lynn depressed and desperate. My pain management Physician’s help only went so far. But from the first treatment on, I have felt more alive and have regained an interest in living (My garden hasn’t been this tidy in years). No, I cannot explain how or why acupuncture has this effect. But, I can feel the result, much less pain, more energy, better sleep (deeper and longer) and more interest in food. So, thank you, Lynn, from my family and myself.
Polly

I am in my 50 th year now – experiencing many of the us and downs that the aging process throws in my path. Many are physical and some are emotional; mood swings, weight gain, metabolism shifts, food sensitivities, lack of energy and general apathy are among them. There have been many diagnoses over the past 5 years:

“You are clinically depressed, you should try an antidepressant.”

“You are peri-menopausal. Let’s put you on hormone replacement therapy.”

“You have food allergies and leaky gut syndrome. You should try a drastic rotation diet.”

None of the professional I consulted agreed on anything. I felt like a puppet on a string, being yanked this way and that. In an effort to deal with food sensitivities, I resorted to acupuncture and to my amazement, it worked. That was 4 years ago. I stopped treatments when my acupuncturist left the area. All was well for a couple of years. Then last spring, the above mentioned symptoms hit me ALL AT THE SAME TIME. It was devastating emotionally and physically. At my wits end, I tried to remember the last time I felt GOOD….it was when actively involved in an acupuncture program. So I found Lynn Almloff.

Today I am completely drug free, healthy, active interested and most of all, I feel so steady and calm. Acupuncture has helped me smooth out the emotional roller coaster of hormonal shifting, helped me become more aware of the signals my body is sending me regarding my overall health and generally given me a new lease on life. Aging is a natural part of our lives, and it is good to know there are ways to ease the effect without resorting to a cabinet full of pills. I am so grateful to Lynn for her help and encouragement.
Louise

I am so glad that I have the opportunity to write about my acupuncture experience with Lynn Almloff. I hope that my testimonial will assist others that are searching for help with the struggles of infertility.

I started going to Lynn in July of 04. From the moment I met her, I felt assured that I had picked the right acupuncturist for me. Lynn was very informative and a true believer in her profession. I had read about acupuncture and natural fertility in an issue of Organic Style magazine, after another failed IVF. My husband and I discussed it and then we agreed that I should go to Lynn, we definitely made the right decision. Lynn was up-front about how long my treatments should be before we tried another attempt at IVF. My husband and I agreed that this last attempt, our third would be our last. I was under a lot of stress to say the least. I quit my job as a first grade teacher in December of 04. I had my weekly acupuncture treatments, and took the herbs that Lynn had prescribed.

At my initial visit to the doctors to check my uterus and follicles before stimulation, the doctor counted 15 follicles!! On my previous tries the most follicles located were eight. We began stimulation in February of 05. On February 21, the doctor placed three grade A embryos in my uterus. During the whole process I was still going to Lynn. She was just wonderful and so positive through all of it. On March 7, 05, we got the wonderful call from our doctor that we were pregnant! We are now expecting our first child, a little boy in November. Have I mentioned that I am 43 years old?? I attribute our success to God, our doctor, and Lynn who gave us another tool – an alternative treatment to traditional Western medicine - acupuncture.

Grateful in Norfolk,
Anna

After our first Invitro-fertilization (IVF) failed, my husband and I were devastated. The Reproductive Endocrinologist (RE) was just as surprised as we were, because our cycle went very well. Being so absorbed in the infertility process, I did a lot of research to find how to increase our IVF success rate. There were many articles, including medical journals that discussed how fertility acupuncture did increase the chances of conception when the acupuncturist’s treatment plan was followed.

I found Lynn Almloff via the internet and she was so kind to answer all of my questions on a Saturday morning. I assumed I would just leave a message. During my first appointment, it was quite obvious that she had a lot of experience treating male and female infertility. During the appointments, she was always pleasant and very hygiene conscious. At every appointment she made time to talk about how I was doing, both emotionally and physically, as she understood the many stressors that go along with IVF.

I attribute my successful IVF mainly to the acupuncture treatments. Lynn has been an important part of our lives and will always be remembered as an integral part of getting me pregnant.
Debbie J.

My husband and I had tried for three long, emotionally trying years to conceive a child. After many failed attempts, we decided to pursue In-vitro Fertilization (IVF). Our initial attempt was devastatingly disappointing; we resolved to try again. I had read several magazine articles and seen a television program about the therapeutic benefits of acupuncture during an IVF cycle and decided to give it a try. Lynn’s approach to my situation was holistic, encompassing not only acupuncture but relaxation, meditation and lifestyle changes as well. As my treatments progressed, I noticed a distinct change in my levels of vigor and energy. I also found that I was much more optimistic about the entire process. Gone were the gut wrenching fears of failure and the despair that was sure to follow. I was significantly less tense. I went into my second IVF cycle with a remarkable sense of calm and well being. I am now expecting and believe that Lynn’s therapy played a vital role in making this miracle possible. As an added benefit, Lynn performed a few procedures at the beginning of my treatment to reduce the symptoms of morning sickness. They have worked brilliantly thus far: I have not suffered morning sickness yet!
Jenny P., Family Nurse Practitioner

For the past two years, my husband and I have been trying to conceive a child. We have tried several different fertility methods in our quest to become parents. These methods have included three separate cycles of In-vitro fertilization which sadly, were unsuccessful. On our fourth and final attempt, we decided to add acupuncture to the process and I started visiting Lynn Almloff. I had read articles that proclaimed that the process IVF is extremely stressful both emotionally and physically, and this stress can be managed and reduced with the help of acupuncture. Lynn helped me understand my body and the changes that it was going through better. Armed with this knowledge and with her assistance, I learned to relax. I would recommend that any couple going through any type of infertility treatment give acupuncture the chance that it deserves. Thankfully, we were able to conceive on our final try at IVF and we are expecting in June of 2005.
Sincerely and gratefully yours,
Wayne and Stephanie H.

Once again I thank you for all you have done to help me get my life back! You helped me through a very dark time and for that I am eternally grateful! Keep doing what you do. You really touch people’s lives!
Love,
Emily M.

Please know that I’ll never forget your special kindness. You helped me endure a very difficult time in my life.
C.W.

Thank you so much for everything you’ve done for me over the past 2 years. Your support and kindness has meant more to me than I could adequately express. Your healing has helped me through my darkest moments, and I will forever treasure your wise counsel.
K.K.

Many thanks for all the care you provided me when I needed it most. You made a difference for which I am grateful. It was a pleasure knowing you.
B.D.

Thank you for helping me get my life back.
J.A.

Thank you for helping me prepare physically for the ride. It was an enormous challenge and I was better able to take it on with your help. Thank you for your kindness and generosity!
J.S.

Though our time together was brief, it was long enough for me to appreciate and get to know not only your skills, but also the equally important part of the “healing arts”; the joy and caring that you exude.
M.N.