Thyroid, Hormones, Liver, Internal Health & More |
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Keep your hormones in check! Qi Gong November 19 Sunday 9 am |
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Text 619-341-4341Office 949-305-1703 Our EIH Healing Team is here to serve you 6-7 days a week! |
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Qi Gong with Dr. Dolopo at the beach ❤️ I do not have my phone on Sundays. Please do not call on Sunday morning. $30/person Please pay by Friday, so I know that you’re coming. Free to minors Free to Dr. Dolopo’s Happy Club members (monthly subscription) Enjoy the beach, eat at the restaurant/cafe/bar. There are showers for your feet. Make a day of it. Read information in link for details. https://www.elementsinharmonyacupuncture.com/qi-gong-information Password: powerful |
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What's in this newsletter: 6th Fertility video posted 2013 20+ Years of massage/neuromuscular sports therapy experience by Nicole Davidson video 2023 Fertility Newsletter Acupuncture Treatment for Cough-Variant Asthma: A Meta-Analysis Acupuncture and its ability to restore and maintain immune homeostasis QJM article Acupuncture in Multidisciplinary Treatment for Post-COVID-19 Syndrome article by National Library of Medicine Acupuncture regulates periods testimonial Alcohol disrupts hormones video - Dr. Shohreh Omidi Anxiety, depression, physical health video Autoimmune, migraines, hormones testimonial Amenorrhea: acupuncture regulates periods video Atrophy of the clitoris video Depression & hormones testimonial Digestion & thyroid testimonial Dr. Huijia Deng information Dr. Shohreh Omidi information Elevated liver enzymes improved in pregnant mommy in 3 acupuncture treatments! video Endometriosis: Stage 4 - Migraines & Menstrual Cramps treated by Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs video Energy level up! video Enlarged thyroid video Estrogen & fitness video by Dr. Shoreh Omidi Estrogen - how it affects men and women - discussed by Dr. Shohreh Omidi Expectations when working with Dr. Dolopo video Fertility & Balance Method Acupuncture video Fertility, female hormones & menstrual health testimonial Fertility: take the pressure off yourself video Headaches, PCOS, hormones, natural fertility, prepare for amazing birth, PTSD testimonial Hot flashes, hair loss, hormones testimonial Immune system high, stress low video Increase libido & have amazing sex video Increase platelets case study Kidney disease stage 4 case study Libido video (old YouTube channel) Men & their emotions video Natural induction testimonial Nicole Davidson, LMT information Normalize thyroid function testimonial Optimizing hormones for fertility testimonial Pain, Hormones/Menstruation, Depression testimonial Pam Kaur, L.Ac., RN information PCOS & amenorrhea testimonial PCOS & hormones video (old YouTube channel) PMS, pain & hormones testimonial Protect your throat video Qi Gong information Qi Gong research information Severe hormonal imbalance testimonial Skin & hormones testimonial Smells that arouse men video Sperm quality & quantity video Strengthen your immune system video Supreme healing with Pam Kaur, L.Ac., RN video Treating men video Urticaria, knee, thyroid testimonial Weight loss video by Dr. Huijia Deng Women's hormones & acupuncture video
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Isaiah L. Tustin, CA 5 Stars Anna has been the answer to so many of my problems! I originally found her after having my son, when he was about 10 months old. The sides of my neck (Sternocleidomastoid) and the front of my neck (thyroid area) were sore and tender in a way I have never experienced before. I went to the doctor and had my thyroid tested. I didn't have any of the "typical" thyroid problems, but she said my levels were "off" for one thing that was tested. The doctor made it seem very scary and like I had a disease. I was to wait awhile to come back and have another blood test. I was in the middle of weaning my son from breastfeeding, and thought this might be why my thyroid levels were "off" since the thyroid is what controls hormones. The doctor said there was no correlation, which I thought was strange. So in the meantime, I searched for alternative paths and found Anna. She was like a breath of fresh air. She listened to everything I said very carefully and told me that our bodies are in flux all the time, and that she thought the weaning from breastfeeding played a part in it. It's all connected. She made me feel normal and like it wasn't something she couldn't fix.
During my first treatment, I literally had to open my eyes and look around because I felt like someone had their hand on my throat and was pressing it. Of course there was nobody there, but that's how powerful it was. Afterward, Anna told me it was all the energy being drawn there. The needles were strategically placed around my feet, ankles, and wrists to draw the energy up to my throat/ neck area. When I got off the table, my sore neck was virtually gone! That night, I slept more soundly than I had in longer than I could remember. I decided to buy a package and continue to go since it made me feel so good. After about 8 treatments, I had a blood test for my thyroid and everything was totally normal! I continue to go to Anna every now and then if something else comes up, like a sore back or for basically anything. I always look forward to my treatments. Anna = HOPE. |
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Elevated liver enzymes improved in pregnant mommy in 3 acupuncture treatments! |
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Digestion, Hormones & Thyroid |
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Brianna D. Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 5 Stars Let me begin by saying that Anna is an amazing healer. I originally began seeing her for hormonal imbalances and menstruation issues. She also worked at addressing my thyroid and digestive issues as well. I've had digestive issues for as long as I can remember. It has always been a day-to-day battle of constant bloating and other gastrointestinal related problems. When I first met with Anna she gave me a new found sense of hope that I was looking for.
I saw Anna for a few months and was very consistent with my treatments. She really helped to address my bloating, thyroid issues, and stress levels. While I was continually seeing her, my bloating decreased substantially! I couldn't believe it. Unfortunately I stopped attending treatments regularly because I had other financial obligations. Nonetheless, I miss coming in for treatments and receiving great emotional support from Anna. She's not just a healer, but an awesome support system. She truly cares for all of her patients and puts so much time and effort into her practice. There are no words to explain the level of care Anna provides. Thank you SO much for everything you helped me with, Anna! I can't wait to return! |
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Alcohol disrupts hormones |
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Wanda W. Long Beach, CA 5 Stars A very long overdue review.
I started seeing Ana back in 2013 when I was first diagnosed with Urticaria. After seeing several doctors and being treated with traditional medicine nothing worked and when the doctor said there was nothing else she could do I started looking for alternatives and is when I found Ana. After few session I was cure and I have not had any episodes of Urticaria since.
Since then I made a promise to myself - not to contaminate my body with toxic medicines and use acupuncture as my medicines. So far, is working to the T. Now, my doctor knows he tells me what I have and I come to Ana to fix it.
Most recently I discovered I don't have any cartilage on my right knee. After couple of doctors who don't want to do surgery because I am "too young" basically they told to learn how to live with the pain. I wasn't able to walk straight without limping and I wasn't able to wear heels - torture for me. Well, here I go again Ana not only has she controlled my pain, but I wear my 4" heels every day.
Now, she is treating my family heritage of bad cholesterol and thyroid.
Not to mention I drive from Long Beach every Tuesday to see her. Also, I have tried many other acupuncturists before and when I didn't want to drive to Laguna and don't waste your money and/or time there is no other like her.
Thank you, Ana, you are the best! |
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Kathryn M.
Mission Viejo, CA 5 Stars My review is long overdue, I have been seeing Anna for about 1 1/2 years now. She is my go-to healer...to get my hormones back in balance & feel grounded! I recommend her to anyone who has PMS, pain, and hormones unbalanced! Anna has patience and great disposition! |
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Women's Hormones & Acupuncture |
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Optimizing Hormones for Fertility |
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Desiree P. Mission Viejo, CA 5 Stars This review is long overdue. Hands down, I highly recommend Dr. Dolopo; she is a NATURAL HEALER. My husband and I \ were trying to conceive for over 10 years; we had what they call unexplained infertility. I started to see Dr. Dolopo seriously in 2019; she recommended 6-12 months with my history. With only a few treatments, she regulated my menstrual cycle and literally minimized to almost 0 menstrual symptoms. I no longer had very painful cramps, did not feel as bloated, and was not very moody like I usually get. After about 6 months of treatment, my husband and I decided to do IVF; we were unsuccessful on our 1st transfer, but had a successful 2nd transfer in January 2022. At the age of 41 we had a baby girl in October 2022. I am literally overjoyed and grateful for all that Dr. Dolopo has done and helped us with getting pregnant. She helped us in our fertility journey tremendously. I believe she is part of the reason we were able to have a successful transfer. Not only did her treatments help me with fertility, but also during my pregnancy. I saw her throughout my pregnancy and ultimately had minimal pregnancy symptoms. I didn't have any pregnancy complications either. She has a protocol to follow and it's important to follow; she's helped so many others get pregnant; it works for a reason.
My husband also got treated by her for fertility. He also has tinnitus from the military; I remember he told me one time that he told her he was having some issues with that, and after a treatment with her: he told me it really helped his hearing.
What I love about Dr. Dolopo is not only does she do treatment, but she also talks to you and makes you feel comfortable. She explains and helps you to understand certain things and how to get into the right mindset. I highly recommend you to join her Happy Club; it helps for mindset and I learned so much from her. She has helped me so much to understand how much our hormones are affected by how we operate in our daily lives. I am a true believer in Dr. Dolopo and her ability to help you in your fertility journey or whatever pain you may be feeling. I am awed with her other patients' stories and how she has healed them. She is amazing at what she does!!! We are so grateful and now our baby girl is 3 months old; so happy, healthy, and strong. |
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Increase Libido & Have Amazing Sex |
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Tammi A. Aliso Viejo, CA 5 Stars Anna is the BEST! I had previously been to another traditional acupuncturist to treat my hormones and skin symptoms, and it worked, but only temporarily. Then I found Anna through an online search and she has helped me through balancing my hormones, stress, strengthening my immune system, and balance method acupuncture has been the only way I was able to permanently able to get rid of a UTI. I've also been bringing my younger son (now 9) to be treated for immune issues as well. Every time he develops a cough or cold, Anna is able to treat him right away and he improves quickly and is back at school. With natural remedies by themselves, it would be weeks before his symptoms started to improve. Adding in balance method acupuncture speeds things up. All of my kids have now been treated for various things from Anna. My middle daughter had an injured ankle (torn tendon) cross country practice and was recommended to do 5-6 weeks of PT. She wore a boot and crutches for a week and we brought her into Anna for some intensive treatments, and she was able to heal her ankle. Now finally I'm bringing in my oldest daughter for wrist pain from playing her cello. She is a gift, a true healer, and our first stop when any ailment arrives. We are so blessed to have found her. |
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Fertility & Balance Method Acupuncture |
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Amber M. Huntington Beach, CA 5 Stars Anna is the best acupuncturist, I have been to 4 and she is my favorite. I have gone to her for 9 years and she has helped me with everything from not being able to sleep, to adjusting my tail bone after a fall (something chiropractors can't do) to fixing my harsh jet lag after India, to helping me get my appetite back when I struggled with depression, to resetting my hormones and fully relieving my pms... she is my 1 stop wholistic shop. Thank you for all the work you have done for me over the years and keeping me in one piece! |
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Fertility: Take the Pressure Off Yourself |
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Female HormonesFertility & Menstrual Health |
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Taylor R. Aliso Viejo, CA 5 Stars I recently resumed my treatments with Anna to treat hormone issues I have been having where nothing else has worked and am extremely satisfied and grateful for the treatments I have received from her. Anna is always so sweet, professional, and in the best spirits doing everything she can to accommodate me during my treatments and make sure I am comfortable. She's very knowledgeable on the topic of female hormones, fertility, and periods (among other things) and educated me about my specific issues and how acupuncture works, warning me that things may take time to improve as with anything else however the day after my sessions I always feel great as I go through my day - calm and less stressed than usual. I highly recommend Anna if you're considering acupuncture! |
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Amenorrhea: Acupuncture Regulates Periods |
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AutoimmuneHormonesMigraines |
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Wendy G. Mission Viejo, CA 5 Stars Anna is a miracle worker and has helped me with multiple issues over last 18 months. I started seeing her to help balance out my hormones and over all well being. It may not sound that profound but I was having multiple symptoms related to autoimmune disorders and it was impacting my quality of life. She listened and treated me and over a few months I felt better than I had in many years. My outlook and perspective improved and Anna's recommendations for self affirmations have improved my life. I have asked her to treat me when I was sick and also for chronic migraines and always leave feeling refreshed and renewed. If you just feel off and are looking for holistic alternatives I urge you to try Accupuncture and Anna as you will see improvements. She is extremely talented and a master at identifying and treating your issues with care and compassion. |
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Libido(old YouTube channel) |
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Hot Flashes, Hair Loss, Hormones |
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Margaret B. Dana Point, CA 5 Stars 2016, March 14 I've been seeing Anna since the October, 2015 for a very severe menopausal hot flushes. Almost three years ago I stopped taking Bio-identical Hormones because I had a feeling that by relying so heavily on their always increasing dosages, my body was stopping to produce it's own hormones. I tried to deal with the hot flushes myself by taking different supplements, herbs, homeopathy, etc., but it was getting worse. I was getting drenched with sweat and heat every 30-40 min, and then right after this I was shivering with cold. I couldn't wear anything heavier than tank tops, jeans, and a light sweater that was constantly on and off, because by that time I actually felt like there is an internal sauna inside me with additional, severe hot flushes on top of it. I couldn't wear any makeup (even the lightest one) because everything was just melting off my face. I couldn't wear my hair down, because even this felt too hot for me. I always had to have a fan in my purse or somewhere near me and a small spray bottle with water. The hot flushes were terribly interfering with my life. I stopped going out and was barely socializing, because I was always feeling tragically uncomfortable. I just couldn't function well anymore. I knew I had to do something, and I wanted it to be in a natural way. So, I found Anna through the Internet and my healing journey started. After the very first treatment, I woke up in the morning without one drop of sweat on my body or the bed sheets. It was heaven!!! MY HOT FLUSHES WERE REDUCED TO 50% --- AFTER THE FIRST TREATMENT!!! Needless to say, I was sold. Now there is only 5% left to completion-- I am extremely pleased with the results. Anna is simply amazing. The Balance Method she has mastered is different from other acupuncture styles, and I actually love that I don't have to undress for the treatment, because this method calls for using needles in arms/ hands (from elbow down), and legs from knees down -- wow! I love coming to Anna's clinic. It's so peaceful there. Anna herself has a lovely and sweet personality, always treating her patients with great care and devotion. It's so obvious, she loves what she's doing. What an amazing, highly skilled and gifted Acupuncture Physician Anna is!!! I'm so grateful and happy I found her. I only wish I'd come sooner! Thank you Anna! On a side note; ever since I started treatments with Anna, I stopped losing my hair -- I would say about 90% :)) |
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6th Fertility Videoposted 2013 |
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Headaches, PCOS, PTSD, Natural Fertility, Hormones, Prepare for an Amazing Birth |
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E.D. Irvine, CA 5 Stars I started seeing Anna after suffering from unrelenting headaches for close to a year. This was following consults by family practice, neuro, MRI, X-ray, the works. The source of pain to be unidentified. A dear co-worker of mine recommended Anna and I saw her right away. Anna is candid and frank about maximizing your time and money. Focus on high return on investment which I thoroughly appreciated. I jumped in headfirst with pain of 7/10 and significantly affecting quality of life. Often after treatment I would see pain worsen by 12 hours then dramatically improve. If I could get to Anna twice a week my pain would hover 2-3/10- a dramatic improvement and I was able to function. As we worked through some possible underlying causes, I noticed additional changes. My periods regulated. Something I had struggled with since adolescence. My blood sugars regulated, my hormones regulated, my PCOS became manageable. As I continued to see Anna, I started to ovulate. By month 8 of acupuncture I was pregnant with our 3rd. I was worried I would have to go on medication again to conceive and it happened while addressing other concerns. While the pregnancy was deemed high risk (fetal ultrasound findings, placental function, preterm contractions), Anna offered reassurance and encouragement. Reminding me that pregnant patients of hers thrive and go on to deliver strong, healthy babies. I continued to see Anna throughout pregnancy for general well being and headache management. I ramped up treatment near the end of pregnancy, especially near my due date. I had very traumatic deliveries prior and was desperate to at least be in a better place mentally prior to delivery. Needless to say, less than 48 hours after my most recent treatment, I went into spontaneous labor fast and furious. We barely made it to the hospital even. There was no time for IV or epidural, which is exactly as I wanted it. No intervention if possible. It was hardly an easy delivery, but it was swift. You can't ask for much more than that. My biggest baby yet, came screaming into the world, a huge, enormous relief and blessing. I truly wouldn't have managed the stress of this pregnancy, concerns and PTSD from past deliveries without the help from Anna. This delivery helped to sooth past wounds and trauma from prior labor experiences. I was able to focus and (mostly) keep my cool during the most intense parts of labor and the actual delivery. I would 100% recommend Anna for a myriad of concerns and struggles. She eased my headache pain and helped not only grow but bring another life into my precious family's world. We are eternally grateful. Anna will always have a special place in our hearts and lives. I truly look forward to getting back into treatments once this little one is a bit older and if you've stumbled across her and her practice, you are blessed indeed. |
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Christine G.
Huntington Beach, CA
5 Stars
Mar 19, 2022
I was recommended to Anna by a friend. Three years ago I went off birth control and I wanted to start getting my period naturally. I tried everything. Regular doctors told me to go back on birth control or some other hormonal pill, but I didn't want to do that. I was trying to find a natural way to help my period come back. After trying everything, I finally made an appointment with Anna.
We had a consultation and I told her everything that was going on with my body. I told her I was diagnosed with PCOS which caused my hormonal imbalances. She was very educated on PCOS and had many patients with the same issues. We had ONE session and I got my period a week after. I was so happy, I hadn't gotten my period naturally in 10 years.
I am so grateful for Anna. She is so kind and always asks and remembers what is going on in my life. I recently moved to San Fran last year, but I always go to her when I come to Orange County. She is the absolute best at what she does! |
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Estrogen & Bowel Movements |
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Severe Hormonal Imbalance |
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Nikole D
5 Stars
I started seeing Anna in August 2015. I was having severe hormonal imbalances causing me to have insomnia, anxiety and depression.
I would get insane sugar cravings during any kind of stress including driving to and from work. At the recommendation of a friend (whom also sees Anna), I decided to give acupuncture a try for the first time.
Anna explained how hormonal imbalances are causing all these uncomfortable symptoms and with treatment she could help me feel normal again. I was not completely sold, but I thought: why not? At this point I will try anything except medication! I didn't want to go that route.
Honestly, I kinda thought acupuncture was just for headaches or body pains and not for my type of symptoms. I didn't really believe it would work, but I gave it a try anyway. I remember leaving that first day thinking that it was totally strange to zone out on a bed for an hour while having needles in my arms, legs, ears, forehead, head and neck. They didn't hurt or anything. Just a nice long nap.
Anna was very professional and caring during our consultation and then treatment, but I still remember thinking that it just seemed like hocus pocus and that this couldn't possibly work on my problems. So I left and didn't think I would likely return again. At least I tried it once, right?
Then in just 24 hours I got a major response. A rush of peace spread over me like a wave of endorphins and I wasn't craving sugar or feeling emotionally overwhelmed. I had extreme confidence in myself and a sense of well being. Is this for real? How did she do that? I felt so good that I knew I had to return and make sure it was actually the acupuncture and not a fluke. Every time I walk out of there, I know in a day or two I will experience this sensational feeling. To heal the body of years of hormonal imbalance takes time. I understand that. I also know that I was fortunate to respond so quickly on the first treatment. Usually this can take a few treatments for others to see results. But you will see results.
So I am now dedicated to healing my body slowly and patiently through acupuncture. I'm sure everyone heals at a different pace, but for me this worked rather quickly.
You don't have to believe in it for it to work. Just be open to the possibility. Everything about my life has gotten better since I met Anna last year. Everyone I come across has noticed how vibrant and healthy I am now. People comment on my glowing skin and positive energy all the time. I tell them about Anna and I now have referred several friends and acquaintances to her and they report similar results. Make sure you bring your headphones! This is very relaxing for most people, so sometimes you may hear other patient's snoring. I like to listen to meditation music or an audible book to drown out those occasional sounds.
Anna literally is magic. She really is an incredible healer. Give her a chance and I know you won't regret it!
***also she often offers monthly specials for repeat customers to make it even more affordable so u can go more frequently and continue feeling fantastic. You are worth it! |
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Estrogen - How it Affects Men and Women - discussed by Dr. Shohreh Omidi |
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Victoria G. Midland, TX 5 Stars May 30, 2019
Anna is nothing short of a miracle worker! What an incredibly skilled, knowledgable, gifted healer!
I went to see Anna for the first time when I was 41 weeks 1 day pregnant as a last attempt to try something that would induce labor. As a first-time VBAC (REALLY wish I'd known about Anna with my first baby who was breech, as I'm sure that wouldn't have ended in a c-section), I wanted to do everything in my power to avoid the medical induction I had scheduled for 42 weeks. I texted Anna and she serendipitously had just received a cancelation for her very first appointment for the following morning, so I filled it. After the very thorough and informative 45 minute consultation (Anna has such a calming, personable, relatable demeanor), Anna started on the needles. She let me stay for as long as I wanted, which ended up being close to 2 hours! In the first half hour alone, I knew this was going to work. I could feel these huge hormonal shifts happening in my body. My body felt nothing like it had even just 20 hours earlier when I went to my 41w check-in with my OB (at that time, I was 1cm dilated, 60-70% effaced, & baby's head still fairly high). I walked out of Anna's office no only feeling better physically, but also feeling SO much more assured and confident about this impending L&D experience; I'm sure those hormonal shifts were also positively effecting my mental state as well! I was done by 12:15pm that afternoon, and after a short walk around the neighborhood early that evening when I got home, my water was slowly breaking and leaking by 5:30pm that same night!!
Had I not tested Group B Strep positive this pregnancy and had I not needed to get to the hospital to be monitored for that within a reasonable amount of time after my water broke, I would have definitely gone to visit Anna again the following morning while in labor. My dilation did stall after about 15 hours of labor largely to baby still not being engaged fulling and still being high up. I'm 100% sure Anna would've been able to rectify that and probably have helped cut off several of the hours of my otherwise long, exhausting 31 hour labor. But all's well that ends well: I got my successful VBAC and (mostly) natural birth experience, a perfectly healthy second baby boy, and no need for a medical induction!! Woohoo! Thank you so much Anna!!! |
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Pain, Hormones/Menstruation, Depression |
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Sarena F. Sedona, AZ 5 Stars Anna is so amazing. I wish I could give her 10 stars. Do you know how rare it is to find a practitioner that: A. Truly cares about you B. Gives you personalized attention and remembers small details about you C. Asks you every time you see her if you are happy, and if you aren't, strives to immediately make you feel better.
SESSIONS:
Anna is forthcoming about how many healing sessions it will take to see progress. Whether that is pain relief, hormonal/menstrual issues, depression, what have you - Anna treats it all. Her goal is to see progress in as short a time period as you are comfortable with. 'Cause we all have lives we need to get back to! Her sessions are very reasonable, plus she almost yelled at me for trying to tip her. In this day and age where everyone has their hand out for a tip (I'm looking at you Bellboys!) this was refreshing.
ENVIRONMENT:
Yes, this is a group setting. It sounds worse than it is. Anna is a busy practitioner, and her rooms are always booked. Although it sounds like torture to be stuck full of needles like a pin cushion and left with other people in a room together, she does play meditative music and gives you blankets and arm cushions and eye pillows to make you comfortable. You are also encouraged to bring your own blankets / pillows / earphones to make the experience more enjoyable. I was sitting in the waiting room once and another patient had a huge, fluffy, amazingly soft blanket (one of the big ones!) in her lap. I complimented her on her blanket, and she cuddled with it and said: "It's just so soft! I love it!" Hey, whatever helps you relax! On that note, Anna will let you stay as long as you want. She will always ask you how long you want the session to go on for. Once I stayed for over 2 hours! In this respect, you always get your money's worth.
RESULTS:
After a session with Anna, I always feel high. Giddy. Emotionally open. I originally went in for dry eye, but I gotta tell ya, I'm experiencing healing in multiple areas that I wasn't expecting. I'm on my 8th session and dry eye is much better, and I'm also noticing less stress, decreased PMS and moodiness and better sleep.
NOTES:
If you are ever uncomfortable, tell Anna. She walks into the treatment rooms every 10 minutes or so, checking on patients, fetching blankets, speaking privately with people (everyone has mastered the whisper in here), etc. Also, if you really want to minimize the whole "group" vibe, go for her later appointments at night. The last time I was there, I had the whole place to myself. She also has an online appointment system that is super convenient. Use it! |
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Acupuncture Regulates Periods |
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Sara D.
Costa Mesa, CA 5 Stars Updated review This is my 2nd review, I've been coming to Anna for over 3 years now. She worked wonders for me. I was of course skeptical at first of the benefits of acupuncture, but I got amazing results from just a few sessions. I was so worried I wouldn't be able to have babies because I wasn't ovulating or having periods. With only a month of a couple sessions a week, I now have regular periods every month. Now I love to go to Anna just to see her, and have a relaxing balancing nap. She helps me to relive stress, which has made my skin look better also. Any time I have a cold or feel something coming on, she fixes it right away! She is a miracle worker! |
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Acupuncture in Multidisciplinary Treatment for Post-COVID-19 Syndrome |
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"Med Acupunct. June 2022; 34(3): 177–183. Published online 2022 Jun 16. doi: 10.1089/acu.2021.0086 PMCID: PMC9248328 PMID: 35821795 Acupuncture in Multidisciplinary Treatment for Post-COVID-19 Syndrome Robert J. Trager, DC, 1 Elise C. Brewka, LAc, 1 Christine M. Kaiser, DACM, LAc, 1 , 2 Andrew J. Patterson, MD, PhD, 3 and Jeffery A. Dusek, PhD 1 , 4 Abstract Background: Post-COVID syndrome (PCS) is a complex, multisystem illness that may follow SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 infection. As there is limited evidence for individual therapies and no singular treatment for PCS, guidelines endorse a multidisciplinary approach. This is a case report of a patient with PCS benefiting from a comprehensive approach including acupuncture with symptom-titrated physical activity (STPA). Case: A 50-year-old woman presented from a Long-COVID Clinic referral to an outpatient hospital-affiliated acupuncturist. She had 8 months of fatigue, anosmia, chest pressure, palpitations, and other symptoms following mild assay-confirmed COVID-19. Prior/concurrent medical testing revealed multisystem-inflammatory involvement (pericardial effusion, thyroid dysfunction, and elevated d-dimers). Cardiology/pulmonology cleared the patient for exercise to tolerance considering that serious pathology was absent. The acupuncturist's Traditional Chinese Medicine impression was of Qi Deficiency of the Heart, Lung, Spleen, and Kidney. This patient received 7 sessions of scalp, auricular, and body acupuncture. Physical-therapist (PT)-led STPA began 1-week post-acupuncture, involving 6 30-minute exercise sessions while monitoring her heart rate, with as-needed rest. Results: The patient's chest pressure and palpitations resolved after 1 acupuncture treatment. With 6 additional treatments, spanning 9 weeks, overlapping with PT-led SPTA, she recovered completely and resumed her normal exercise. Conclusions: Acupuncture appeared to facilitate PCS recovery. However, the independent effects of acupuncture are less clear, given the concurrent STPA/exercise therapy, and should be explored using large study designs. Acupuncture is an attractive potential PCS therapy, considering its holistic approach and that it may be added to a multidisciplinary, guideline-concordant regimen." |
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What You Need to Do to See GREAT Results with Acupuncture when working with Dr. Dolopo |
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Acupuncture Helps ImproveDepression, Anxiety & Physical Health |
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Immune System High, Stress Low |
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Acupuncture Treatment for Cough-Variant Asthma: A Meta-Analysis |
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8034997/ |
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"ResultsA total of 11 randomized controlled clinical studies were screened and included, comprising 929 patients. The results of the meta-analysis showed that, compared with the control group, acupuncture intervention on CVA could enhance the total clinical effectiveness rate, reduce the relapse rate of drug withdrawal, relieve symptoms of cough, phlegm, and diaphragmatic congestion, and improve lung function-related indicators and immune inflammation indicators. There were statistically significant differences in all efficacy evaluation criteria." |
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Acupuncture for nasal congestion: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical pilot study |
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19769799/ "Results: Control acupuncture showed a significant improvement in VAS and a deterioration of NAF. Verum acupuncture showed highly significant improvements in VAS and NAF. In addition, verum acupuncture improved NAF and VAS significantly over time." |
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Strengthen Your Immune System |
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Acupuncture and its ability to restore and maintain immune homeostasis |
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https://academic.oup.com/qjmed/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/qjmed/hcad134/7198587?redirectedFrom=fulltext "Summary Immune homeostasis is a steady immune state that not only protects the host from pathogens but also prevents the emergence of pathological self-reactive immune cells. The disruption of immune homeostasis leads to the development of various diseases, such as cancer and autoimmune diseases. An emerging paradigm for the treatment of these diseases with dysfunctional immune systems is the restoration and maintenance of immune homeostasis. However, currently available drugs exert a unidirectional influence on immunity whereby they either augment or inhibit it. This strategy is associated with the drawback of potential adverse effects arising from uncontrolled activation or suppression of the immune system. Fortunately, evidence suggests that acupuncture can bidirectionally regulate the immune system to maintain immune homeostasis. In cases of immunosuppressive diseases (e.g. cancer), acupuncture has an enhancing effect on immunity. Conversely, in autoimmune diseases (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis), acupuncture has been observed to have an immunosuppressive effect, which helps restore normal immune tolerance. However, there is no publication systematically summarizing the bidirectional regulatory effects of acupuncture on the immune system in the literature. Here, our review provides a comprehensive overview of the various mechanisms through which acupuncture modulates the immune system in a bidirectional manner. These mechanisms include the augmentation of NK and CD8+ T cell function, as well as the restoration of Th1/Th2, Th17/Treg and M1/M2 balance. Thus, we propose the concept that acupuncture has the potential to alleviate illnesses through the facilitation of immune normalization. Moreover, we further highlight the therapeutic potential of acupuncture." |
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PCOS & Regulating Hormones |
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This is on Dr. Dolopo's OLD YouTube channel |
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Acupuncture can Increase Your Energy! |
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Dr. Anna Dolopo Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese MedicineCalifornia Licensed Board Certified Serving SoCal Since 1999Dr. Tan Gold Level Certified Balance Method Acupuncturist Dr. Tan Ba-Zi Graduate |
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