Some time ago, I was going through a very unpleasant divorce. I was severely depressed and was put on several medications to help with anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Nothing was helping me, and I became closed off from my friends and family. One of my adult children suggested that I try acupuncture. I thought, “ME?? THOSE NEEDLES?? NO WAY!!!” C.G. – Palos Verdes, CAI began getting acupuncture treatments with Christina when she was at Yo San University. During this time, she shepherded me through a most terrible post-cancer surgery experience and through six months of chemotherapy at Premier Oncology in Santa Monica. I received treatments twice a week while going through the chemotherapy, which reduced the awful side effects tremendously. I have been cancer-free for over 3 years now! I can say without any reservation that Christina is honest, personable, professional, and highly attuned to patient needs. M.B. – Santa Monica, CAI was having pain in my left rotator cuff from playing tennis and golf. I tried using anti-inflammatory medication like Vioxx or Celebrex and it did not resolve the issue. It would solve the pain for a temporary few days but the pain would return the next time I played tennis or golf again. I decided to give Acupuncture a chance. Being a chicken of needles, I opted for the “cupping” option without needles. To my surprise, after 6 weekly treatments of “cupping”, the pain in my rotator cuff went away and now I can lift my arm above my shoulders without any pain. It has been 5 years, and the pain has not returned up till this day. I get preventive treatments now every once in a while. Since discovering Chinese medicine, I have not needed pain medications. M.N. – Playa Vista, CAI have spinal stenosis and I’ve noticed the acupuncture helps a great deal. I can walk more normally after getting acupuncture, otherwise I would be walking slowly and with somewhat a limp. I feel that it can work very well with standard medications, or if you prefer, you can depend on acupuncture entirely. Also, since Christina has introduced me to Yin Qiao tablets, I haven’t had any colds. I take them when I first get a tickling feeling in my throat, and nothing develops, no cold or anything. Since I have asthma and breathing problems, I am overjoyed to find an herbal medicine that works well for me. I’ve told my family how well it works, plus it seems to be fine with the other medications that my M.D. prescribed for me. B.S. - Loomis, CAMy experiences receiving acupuncture and cupping treatments from Christina have allowed me to see a true passion and desire to help people. Her practices and work ethic show a true love of her field of work and from that love she has the passion necessary to reach a level of greatness few others can achieve. I would highly recommend Christina to patients that are new to Chinese Medicine as her calm caring demeanor allows her to treat each patient with an individual, personal, and gentle approach. M.L. – Loomis, CAI remember always being interested in the possibility of non-traditional medicine helping me in the different areas of my life. I have studied Western medicine, but I knew there had to be more. I remember my first encounter was a simple one. I just needed to fall asleep. You know how hard that can be sometimes! One tiny needle in each wrist for twenty minutes, and I slept like a baby. In fact, I had trouble waking up in the morning - I slept so well! It was GREAT! I was won over! Christina has kept me from getting sick from colds and viruses for several years. I've shared this with many friends and family and they also have been well for years. With the right regimen of herbs and vitamins, she's been able to help me with my problems with vitamin deficiencies, high cholesterol, stomach problems and infections. If you are considering Eastern medicine, please give it a chance. I highly recommend it for a higher quality of life, a healthier life. It's made mine healthier! I.S. – Roseville, CA |