For All of Our Dynamic Dads |
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To all of our"Real Dads"and our"Father Figures" May you feel celebrated today and always. |
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Some videos for some of the men: |
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Notes from Dr. Anna Dolopo: Men & Their Emotions As of July 2021, I have been a mother for over 17 years. I've been blessed to have given birth to 3 beautiful children at ages 30, 36 and 43. I started practice in 1999, which makes this 22 years of practice. I've made many fertility videos, one of them regarding miscarriages. I held off on the miscarriage video for so long. I posted one in the past year after 2 men told me on the same day that I need to make a video regarding miscarriages. Here are some concepts to consider regarding men and fertility. 1. Men deal with stress, anxiety, and sadness differently than women do. 2. Men do suffer emotionally and oftentimes their pain goes unheard, and we dismiss their feelings or do not even acknowledge that they have feelings. 3. Men are often surprised when I ask wives to ask men how they feel. Some of my female fertility clients realize that they have rarely taken the time to consider how their husbands/male partners feel. 4. Satisfying men - usually is interpreted as a sexual message. How about emotionally? At first, men would respond with sexual thoughts, but then they do realize that they would prefer to not hear their wives/partners nagging at them, and would prefer that they be spoken to in a more respectful manner. In other words, oftentimes, men hear their wives NAGGING - they hear their mother, not their lover. 5. Women - take the time to listen to your man. 6. Have sex with your man 2-3 times a week, not just during the week of ovulation. Many men have shared with me that they FEEL LIKE A TOOL just to make a baby. That makes them sad. Many women do not understand that. Men want to feel the pleasure of sex throughout the month, not just during ovulation and not only to have a baby. Men want to feel intimate with their wives/partners, and they want to feel this joy and intimacy not just for procreation. A man wants to feel this intimacy with the woman he loves throughout the month, not just during baby making time. 7. Women: make time and allow the space for men to share verbally uninhibitedly and without judgment. Just allow men to talk and do not interrupt them when they are sharing their vulnerability. Give them the respect to share their hearts and not tell them that how they feel is wrong. 8. Give men the opportunity to share their opinions without us (women) feeling hurt. So often, men stay quiet because they do not want to sound mean or hurt our feelings. 9. Make men feel like they are the king of the castle. 10. Leave them alone when they ask to be left alone. Men oftentimes need ALONE TIME. |
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Take Aways from the Video We watched together. Men’s emotions and feelings matter. Men handle their stress differently. Women should give men space to share without being judged. Ask men how they feel. My wife and I just watched this video. It was interesting and enlightening and sparked some healthy discussion... thank you. Hi Anna, what resonates for me from your video is the way you ask your questions. I always asks my husband if he is stressed out and his response is always, "No." I need to ask the way you said to quantify his stress level. When our first IVF failed, I asked him how he felt when I was struggling so hard emotionally. He cried and all, but he was very quick to get over it. Since then, I always thought he was ok, but when we started the cycle again, he later then told me how he had to cry for 10-15 minutes by himself when he saw the bruises on my abdomen from the needles; it broke my heart so much. He wants to stay strong for me because I cry easily, but just remembering that conversation always tears me up. In the recent months, I have been trying to pay attention to his feelings more because I know he does not express it ever, but I know well enough to know that everything we go through pains him too. The upside is definitely bringing us closer together. I just know that he is always going to be there for me no matter what will happen in our future. Hubby says I nag a lot. I am trying not to do that as often. I learned that men hurt emotionally and can express their emotions differently from the way women do. I realized I need to ask my husband from time to time how he's doing emotionally with direct questions instead of asking, "How are you and how was work?" kind of questions. I think my husband and I have a great relationship. We are on the same page about the role of man and woman as a couple since we grew up with similar family backgrounds but also grew up to be working professionals. We treat each other respect, love, kindness, and get each other plenty of space. He is very grounded and balanced as person. He is rarely sick, sad, mad, stressed, but just steady with no strong emotions although I've asked questions about his stress levels at home and at work, his feelings regarding our fertility journey, etc. Despite all this, I think I need to work on making him feel like the King and satisfy his sexual and emotional needs. I learned that I am not listening enough …. And that I am not asking him how he feels and really hearing him…. Also that I need to give him more respect …. Thank you this video was extremely helpful and I am going to watch it again tonight ….👍 I am going to watch it with my hubby tonight I think it would benefit us both to watch it together and talk about how we can communicate more thoroughly and with respect and love instead of anger. The video was really good Anna, does make me think men and women aren’t too different as generally perceived. Things I learned from the video: - providing a safe space for my husband to express his emotion - understanding there are different ways to ask questions for more insight into what my husband is dealing with - understanding that my husband needs his time to decompress - understanding that I need to follow his lead and trust his decisions for our family Hubby has also watched 💕 I particularly liked the concept of asking about stress level from 1-10. So I want to ask questions that way to have a more accurate answer. Anna - great video, good reminders of a lot of what I love about our relationship. We have very open communication, We’ve been the happiest since my wife left her job. She’s my best friend and it’s hard not to feel like a KING 👑 when I have amazing meals everyday. Insightful video. Spent the weekend doing a staycation. Got a chance to finally listen to the video. Good video. Learn to let the man lead. Let him speak openly and without judgement. Take time for ourselves. Ask how he’s feeling. No abstinence. And much much more. Most people do not do the inner work. They just live with what they have absorbed over time and how they have been programmed. And men have been socialized to be YES men and passive aggressive pussies, especially in California. Lacking boundaries and True Masculine energy. |
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The Daddy of Testimonials
Natural Fertility & Tinnitus
Dr. Dolopo has changed my life and my wife's life! We originally sought out Dr. Dolopo's services at Elements in Harmony Acupuncture to specifically try the Balance Method after hearing positive reviews. Admittedly I was skeptical since I had experienced a good amount of different types of acupuncture in the past with little results, but my wife Jennie was desperate for help and after enduring a couple of miscarriages we were unsatisfied with Western healthcare options and recommendations. After consulting with Dr. Dolopo on a recommended course of treatment we saw a tremendous turnaround with our health both physically and mentally. Fast forward, we are now the proud parents of three beautiful healthy boys 2, 5, and 8. Not only was Dr. Dolopo able to help us sustain pregnancy, but my wife's monthly cycle completely changed. Mood swings gone, cramping and lethargy gone. Dr. Dolopo also completely healed my tinnitus (sounds/ringing in the ear). Two sessions resolved it and it left for 2 years. Tinnitus came back and I had one more session and now it's been 8 years with no signs of tinnitus. I'm sure for many the idea of falling asleep for 45 minutes to an hour and a half with acupuncture needles in is a little intimidating, but just one session will show anyone it is a very relaxing and incredibly restorative, and energizing experience. I am forever grateful to Dr. Dolpo and her services. She has truly blessed our lives. |
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Michael D. Mission Viejo, CA 5 Stars Apr 30, 2014 My hairstylist told me how much Anna had helped relieve his pain -
so I had to check it out. Wow - though my severe hip pain hindered
my daily routine, 10 sessions with Anna completed removed my pain!
Combined with other therapeutic modalities, her acupuncture skills
are outstanding, her bedside manner is gentle and caring - and I can't
say enough about how healing her facility is.
Woohoo! As good as it gets! Book an appt. right now on her website.
Don't delay! |
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Menstrual Pain
Breathing Issues
Body Pain
Yeast Issues
Presurgical care Testimonial from LinkedIn:
Wendy S.
Anna has made such a positive impact on my entire family.
My teenage daughter had her intense period pains lessened significantly by her treatments with Anna.
She helped my dad with his breathing and body pain problems and my mom with her foot problems.
For me, Anna has cured yeast infections in one treatment, boosted my immune system and prepared me for surgery. My surgeon said she had never seen anyone recover so quickly and I know it is because I went to Anna for 2 weeks prior to the surgery.
If I could only keep one medical caregiver it would be Anna. |
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Testimonial: Fertility & Hearing/Tinnitus (Mommy and daddy became parents the moment they fully committed to Dr. Dolopo's protocol!)
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, and 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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Greg W. Laguna Niguel, CA 5 Stars Mar 9, 2016 Simply put Anna Dolopo and her Elements in Harmony treatment program worked for me and cured my plantar fasciitis when neither an Orthopedist or physical therapy could. For over 25 years I was a daily runner. Several - 1/2 marathons and Hood to Coast relay race in Oregon twice. Many years ago I suffered from this very painful injury and had to stop running for about 2 years. Over time it slowly got better with the help of steroid injections and very limiter sports activities. When I was hit with plantar fasciitis again I took the usual route of Orthopod and a dozen physical therapy treatments. Nothing helped. I could barely walk. My foot was so painful. I was in constant pain. Each morning was spent limping everywhere. I suffered for 8-9 months with no improvement.
My daughter, also a runner suggested acupuncture.
I found Anna Dolopo via the Internet and decided "what the heck, nothing to lose."
Within the first 4-6 treatments I was getting Relief from the constant pain in my foot.
Anna was incredibly generous with her time and expertise. Always going above and beyond what you would ever expect from a healthcare professional. Never was I rushed-actually quite the opposite. Anna had my healing as her only focus. Within 12-15 treatments my pain was eliminated. Strangely it took about 2 days after each of my sessions to feel the improvement. Each treatment brought me closer to being pain free.
Anna always gave me the BEST treatment and care.
I am now pain free thanks to Anna.
Again, Simply put, she is the best. You can trust Anna to help you.
I give very few reviews But in this case It's well deserved Anna earned my respect and gratitude.
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Sharon I. Mission Viejo, CA 5 Stars 8/26/2019 Anna is amazing. She has helped my husband deal with sciatica pain over the course of about a month. He has improved tremendously. He went from pain that he described as 9, on a scale of 1 to 10, down to .5 or almost non-existent. This improvement occurred over the course of 5 visits. After the first visit, he immediately noticed a marked improvement. He was pain free for a few hours. Although the pain returned, it was less than before the treatment. Each succeeding treatment yielded more and more improvement. In addition to being skilled at what she does, Anna is very caring and compassionate.
Update: My husband now has zero pain. He just had his 7th treatment because he had it scheduled and didn't want to cancel it and also because he wanted to tell Anna that he was no longer in pain. |
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We all know that it is very simple for most men to get turned on while for many of us women daily events can (negatively) affect our libido. Between my husband and I having two jobs and two business it is often difficult for me to switch gears really quickly from work life to home life when it’s time to get things spicy. (Note: not so difficult for my husband). Over time, I have come to find out that my peak sexual hours are during the day, while the sun is up. Unfortunately, that means I’m usually at work and my sexual side lays dormant until the weekend sun and my free hours sync up. That’s my big dilemma…so I decided to look into acupuncture to see if this ancient Chinese treatment could help me out… I found an acupuncturist through acufinder.com, her name is Anna. We had a wonderful conversation and she asked me what my ailments were – I wrote a list and I had 10!! Who knew?? Since you really only have one body any ailments are likely interconnected, as my 10 probably all are, but the one I’ll bore you with here is my weekday libido. My favorite lube is always my own…. naturally. So, if acupuncture can help me wind down from my weekday faster and help me wind up on my own faster as well, sign me up! I started seeing Anna, in 2 weeks I had about 7 treatments. OUCH! Lots of needles, a little bit of blood, a lot of mid-day napping. For those who aren’t familiar here’s the deal: you lie down, you get poked many times, you get left there, and 45 minutes later the dozen (or two dozen) needles are removed and you’re on with your day. Dark room + nice music + lying still = nice nap. Even with the needles. So how’d it all come out you ask? In the last two weeks I have been less stressed (with the same hectic schedule), more energetic, I’ve been sleeping better, my outlook and disposition has been brighter than ever, I have less wrinkles (acupuncture is apparently non-botox botox) and I’ve been able to happily keep up with my husband and then some. I love acupuncture, I’m a walking testimonial for it now and I recommend it for everything. - An Incredibly Happy Patient |
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Christy S. San Juan Capistrano, CA 5 Stars 2/17/2023 Dr. Dolopo is a true healer! I came to see her while pregnant with my first baby on recommendation from my doula. She helped tremendously to make my last trimester more comfortable and to prepare my body for birth. Towards the end of my pregnancy, my OB was concerned about baby being too big and starting talking medical induction. He gave me the green light to try natural methods of induction at 37 1/2 weeks. I saw Dr. Dolopo on October 21st, and on the evening of October 23rd, my water broke and consistent contractions began shortly after. I was able to labor naturally and peacefully at home before heading to the hospital. My healthy baby boy was born on October 24th, thanks to Dr. Dolopo! When my husband and I decided it was time to try for baby number 2, we initially tried for six months without success. I checked in with my OB, who said nothing was medically wrong and I should just "stress less". I knew Dr. Dolopo was the person I needed to reach out to. My husband and I both committed to her fertility program to prepare ourselves mentally, spiritually and physically to become pregnant again. Within two months of following Dr. Dolopo's protocol, we found out we were pregnant. Her protocol not only helped us to have the second baby we hoped for, but also shifted our perspective, helped us realign our goals and open the door for multiple other blessings to come our way. I'm now 35 weeks pregnant and have continued to see Dr. Dolopo regularly to help with the discomforts of each trimester of pregnancy. My pregnancy has luckily been uneventful and peaceful, however I recently sprained my SI joint running after my toddler, and Dr. Dolopo has helped with the pain while I heal. We are now preparing for a home birth for our second baby boy, and we couldn't be more grateful to Dr. Dolopo for all she has done to improve our lives. If you are willing to put in the time, effort, and open mind to follow her protocols to heal your body, you will not regret it! Beyond being a powerful healer, she is a wonderful person and truly cares about her patients. I can't recommend Dr. Dolopo enough. |
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Jennie V. San Clemente, CA 5 STARS 5/18/2016 As I write this, I am happy to say that I am 39 weeks pregnant. I have had a healthy, pleasant pregnancy and I attribute much of my health and well being during this time to Anna and her healing treatments. She is simply the best!
I found Anna when I was looking for neck stiffness and pain relief. After about 3 treatments, I no longer had any pain symptoms in my neck. Shortly thereafter, I started receiving treatments several times a week for natural fertility since we have had been trying to conceive with history of a couple of miscarriages in the last year. Something I noticed is the hope that filled my heart as I began to receive treatments with Anna. Coupled with her sweet and affirming personality, her treatments were effective in letting go of stress and anxiety about fertility and previous miscarriages. I appreciate that she treats the person as a whole, not just the physical. I looked forward to the treatments because it helped my mind, body and spirit totally relax, heal and let my body do its thing.
She had told me to expect to take a few months to conceive, but to our delightful surprise, I conceived right away within the same menstrual cycle. We were absolutely thrilled. My husband also received treatments simultaneously as well to achieve optimal health and fertility. I believe it was very effective for both of us to get treated for fertility.
After conception, I continued to see her a couple times a week in my first trimester and now in my third trimester to alleviate and keep nausea and other negative pregnancy symptoms to a minimum. Some of the specific things that Anna has helped me with besides a sense of well-being during this pregnancy is relief from nausea, shoulder joint pain from side sleeping, constipation, and plantar fasciitis.
My husband has continued to see her to reduce aches and pains in his body as well as alleviate symptoms of stress. He has been able to sleep better and deeper at night. One major symptom of stress he was suffering from was tinnitus - ringing in the ears. Within 3 treatments, the tinnitus went away. He eagerly awaits every treatment knowing that he will find pure relaxation and euphoria awaiting him.
If you want to make the most of every treatment, I recommend coming in with an open mind, positive attitude and not limiting what Anna and your body can do to recover from various ailments. Also, what has really helped us fall asleep deeply on the table/chair is bringing in earplugs rather than listening to your headphones. I fall asleep every time without fail.
We are a firm believer in Anna's work and the remarkable difference she has made in our lives. She is an incredible resource for natural health. We are thankful she is our acupuncturist, she is an answer to our prayers for a having a baby naturally and a healthy life. I look forward to giving birth to our son soon and sharing how monumental Anna was in his life. |
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Shingles I was recently diagnosed by an MD with shingles. The pain quickly escalated after the rash developed, to the point where I was struggling with basic daily activities and caring for my two young children. I typically try to avoid pharmaceutical pain relievers, but I needed to find a way to cope with the discomfort. Unfortunately, the unique nerve pain associated with shingles was not remedied by either OTC nor prescription pain medication. I reached out to Dr. Dolopo for help healing and for dealing with the intense pain. After my first acupuncture session, I experienced immediate relief for the first time since the rash developed. I felt so much better, I actually fell asleep during treatment despite multiple days of sleepless nights because I could not get comfortable. My husband was pleasantly shocked to see how much my demeanor had improved after seeing Dr. Dolopo, considering how much suffering he had watched me go through all the days prior. I continued several more treatments, going as often as I could manage to speed the healing process. Each session brought a reduction in pain, itching, and improvement in the overall rash. In less than a week, my entire shingles rash had reached the healing/scabbing phase and my pain was 100% gone. Dr. Dolopo also worked with me to uncover the root cause of my shingles, gave me actionable steps to take to remedy my situation and help prevent shingles from recurring. I am so grateful to have been able to work with Dr. Dolopo to recover from shingles quickly! I highly recommend reaching out to her if you find yourself in this unfortunate position. |
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5% chance to get pregnant video Natural Fertility with Dr. Dolopo
40+ Years Young
after 4 failed IVFs (not working with Dr. Dolopo)
Yelp 279+ Shu D. 9/14/22 5 Stars Long Beach, CA For every woman who is struggling with fertility, please don't give up. There is hope. I found Anna 3 months after I turned 40. My husband and I had been trying to conceive for 1 1/2 years before that. We failed a total 4 IVF cycles (2 full course of injection medications, and 2 with minimum stimulation of oral medication). Additionally, I was doing acupuncture and taking herbal medicine with another Oriental practitioner concurrently for 6 months. My AMH was 0.16 at that time. One of the IVF doctors told me my chances of getting pregnant was less than 5%, and I should look for an egg donor as my next step. This was depressing to hear. I was very stressed out with work when I started treatment with Anna. Anna asked me do I want to be a CEO of a company in 10 years or do I want to be a mother in 10 years. It really made me think. I decided to quit that stressful job which was very difficult, but at the end it was all worth it! My first treatment with Anna was on 7/31/2021. I tested positive for pregnancy on 1/24/22, naturally without IVF or any other stimulation. I'm currently 37 weeks pregnant. Passed all tests/screenings with flying colors. We can't wait to meet this little baby girl! Don't give up. Anna knows what she is doing. There is so much about women's health and reproductive system that western medicine haven't figured out yet, but very bold to give me "less than 5%" chance. Don't let them scare you. Follow Anna's protocol to the best you can. Lower your stress level. Trust your body! |
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Robert P. Aliso Viejo, CA 5 Stars Mar 8, 2016 Anna is great. I highly recommend her. She is highly motivated to help her patients. She has helped me with my aches and pains. Her positive energy is infectious! |
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Alex L. Huntington Beach, CA 5 Stars Oct 28, 2014 After being in pain for more than five years and dealing with herniated discs (L4+L5), hernia, groin injury and after seeing couple of different acupuncturists, chiropractors I've decided to give Anna a try. Sure the reviews seemed too good to be true. Being skeptical and open minded as I am on the other hand I've decided to give the Elements in Harmony a try. The first time I called I didn't know what to expect, Anna was her usual self kind down to earth and very knowledgeable as usual. On the other hand, my first appointment I was told that after specific period of time, I should see improvements. I was eager and delighted to try the process. After first couple of months my condition did improve, greatly, at times I was fluctuating anywhere between 90-98%. Additionally, one thing you wont get from any other acupuncturist that I know off (since I've seen couple of others- within the area and Anna is the best hands down - or at least in my opinion). Anna is willing to listen, provide some positive input on life and how to go about things/life in general (Which is a very rare quality- and I'm very thankful people like Anna exist). |
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Matthew G. San Clemente, CA 5 Stars May 11, 2009 I am a local acupuncturist down in San Clemente and I met Anna about 2 years ago while we both worked as massage therapist at Burke Williams Day Spa. As soon as I met her, I knew we would be friends. She has an incredible energy about her. She's enthusiastic without being obnoxious or preachy about her passion, Chinese Medicine. We have been trading services now for more than a year and she's the best acupuncturist I've been to. I love the Balance Method and now use some of her techniques at my office (I tease her and say that she's my Dr. Tan). Honestly, every time I leave her office, I feel better than when I walked in. She is a true healer; learned, compassionate, skilled, and present. When you are on her table, you are all she is thinking about. You will always get her best, and that's pretty darn good! Consider yourself lucky to be one of her patients because you are really in very good hands. Thanks for always taking such good care of me, Anna. |
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Adam A. Mission Viejo, CA 5 Stars Apr 18, 2012 Seriously! Anna is a freak of nature! She just has a way of making things feel better. Period. I have bone spurs in my back that were causing me sleepless nights. After a few visits with Anna, my back was feeling 80%-90% better. She also increased mobility in my left shoulder by apparently making the 15 year old scar tissue from an old basketball injury practically disappear. Can you admit that you have road rage? Anna makes the Mr. Hyde in me stay within me when I'm on the road. What can I say? I'd go see Anna for just about anything, and have sent several friends to see her for their ailments too. She just fixes things! I heard she gets women pregnant all the time as well. I don't think I'll be needing that tho. Bottom line. Anna gets the job done, and she's just cool to talk to. Anna also has the coolest dog on the planet to go along with her awesome family. If you see Anna because of this review, I'm sure you won't leave her office hating me. Seriously! |
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Jason D. testimonial
San Juan Capistrano, CA
5.0 star
11/20/2011 I have never written a review before on Yelp, but my experience had to be shared. I can't say enough about Anna and the wonderful job she does. I have had numerous treatments with an acupuncturist and all have been quite successful. However, The Balance Method Anna uses is like nothing I have ever experienced before. I have already been to 5 treatments, but I noticed results almost immediately. Anna takes the time to explain exactly what is going on and makes you feel very at ease. She is warm and friendly and creates a very happy environment from the moment you walk in the door. You instantly feel that she cares about you and graduating you from your pain. I just took my wife for her very first acupuncture visit ever and she had a wonderful experience as well. We are so blessed to have found Anna. She is a gem and she definitely has an amazing gift for healing. |
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George P. 5 Stars 4/19/24 Updated review I have been a patient of Anna for awhile and she's the best. She did hire someone new and kept trying to have me see her for my issues. I finally saw Nicole and wow what a difference. Anna is really, really good. Nicole is a bit better; sorry Anna, but she is. Nicole is also very strong/attentive/great listener. Great all around. Thanks, Anna and Nicole, love you both!! 2 days later I do feel much better. |
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Dusty L. Dana Point, CA Aug 7, 2023 Updated review I was talked into doing HIIT and lost a bunch of weight doing that and a deprivation diet. I ended up with cystic nerve pain for 3 months. In that 3 months I went to Physical Therapy, Chiropractor and another acupuncturist. I was back to normal afte 4 or 5 treatments and the style of treatment was so relaxing. I tell everyone about Anna. I did't believe in Eastern Medicine, but it works so I guess I do now. May 20, 2017 Previous review I don't believe in Eastern Medicine or anything I cant understand. Anna changed that.
I came to Anna with shooting pain in my lower back and down my right leg. I was mean to my family and Co workers due to the pain and stress. My pain was a 9 and I thought it was a 6 or 7 because I had been in pain for 2 weeks waiting for a doctor or Chiropractor to do something.
5 sessions and about 2 weeks into treatments with Anna and my pain is gone. I got immediate pain relief on the first visit that lasted a short while. The 2nd visit cured the lower back pain completely. 2 more sessions to cure the leg pain.
I would suggest going to Anna if you have any issues that might be solved with Acupuncture.
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Kyle K. Aliso Viejo, CA 5 Stars Dec 29, 2023 Came to see Dr. Dolopo starting almost a half a decade ago, I had torn my MCL and she healed it miraculously through acupuncture. She has such a warm and inviting demeanor, and would sincerely recommend to anyone in need of not just fertility but sports injury as well. About a month ago I got injured in a soccer game. I went to the tournament trainer and on both looks both trainers told me I had a partially torn ACL. I went to Dr Dolopo immediately, and after multiple acupuncture sessions, the pain drastically was reduced and I was completely healed in 2 weeks. Her bedside manners and hospitality are top notch, and I wouldn't look any further than Elements in Harmony. Thank you for healing me! |
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Bob O. Chicago, IL 5 Stars Sep 28, 2022 A great find for acupuncture and healing from any ailment. Excellent hours, quality of of service, and care. Thank you! |
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Giuseppe M. Scottsdale, AZ 5 Stars Feb 10, 2018 My gosh - 100 reviews and a SOLID 5 star establishment!
Truth is, Anna deserves 1,000 x 1,000 5 star reviews!
I've seen Anna for 3 separate issues over the last 10 years.
My first encounter with her was to deal with chronic foot pain. Daily foot massages were the only relief I could find for what I was accepting as a part of life. The hour long massages would only produce a couple of hours of relief. Usually just enough to fall asleep. Anna's name started to circulate around the office and each testimony made me more and more curious. Eventually, I took the information and made an appointment to get "stuck" with needles... (Come on, you know that's how you think of acupuncture!).
As with all new clients, Anna will sit down and explain a bunch of stuff to you about insurance, care, health, nutrition, and costs. She's remarkably gentle, caring and reassuring. That reassurance is a spirit of encouragement surrounded by an immense amount of confidence. With an incredible smile she will ask if you want to move forward. After dealing with the foot pain for decades, I was willing to try anything. She just made that decision a lot easier.
Getting stuck with the needles was less painless than I anticipated. And once I experienced relief from the pain, I was eager to keep going. Each visit produced more and more relief, with the time between the foot pain's return growing further and further apart. Eventually, the pain was completely gone and I suspended visits to her before we completed the calculated number of visits. I became a believer of eastern medicine.
10 years had past since that first experience when I started to have issues with Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). Some quick research online sent me into a depression as most reports stated that there is no cure for RLS. Recommendations for relief were all a no-go option for me. The nights of poor to no sleep were beginning to impact my days. I was again desperate for relief. Eventually, acupuncture came to mind and I went frantically searching for "that girl's" information again! Eventually, I found Anna's information buried on my hard drive and texted her.
Thank God, she was still in business, still in Orange County and somehow remembers me! An appointment was made and I spent almost every other day in her office for about 2 weeks before I was 100% pain free and satisfied!
My 3rd and latest experience with Anna was about a year later. I must have bruised the sole of my foot hiking or something. After waiting nearly 3 months for the foot to heal so that I could walk normally, I decided to see Anna again. Having a better understanding of how acupuncture works by this point, I knew that stimulating the nerves would accelerate the healing process. This injury seemed to be a bit more stubborn to heal. The sessions were long, more frequent and more than expected before the last 20% of pain dissipated.
Anna and acupuncture is 3 for 3 in my book. That's 3 more success stories than I ever got from modern medicine and/or doctors. I hope this testimony along with the 100 others before me encourages you to give Anna a call. |
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John P.
Hobe Sound, FL 5 Stars Jun 8, 2017 Updated review Over the last 20 years I have had somewhere close to 400 acupuncture treatments from many different acupuncturists. Only one or two times in those years, did I leave sessions feeling as good as I have in half of my appointments (10 total) so far.
The treatments have been very relaxing and they increase my energy and change my mental perspective for the better. I feel like I am floating during the treatment and it provides a heightened state of relaxation. On the more "concrete" side, issues like bicep tendinitis feel 90% better after the treatment.
Overall I recommend seeing Anna. Apr 11, 2017 Previous review The "short" version of my review is this: over the last 20 years I have had somewhere close to 400 acupuncture treatments from many different acupuncturists. I've also been to 5 different community acupuncture businesses. Only one or two times in those years, did I leave a session feeling as good as I have in half of my appointments (10 total) with Anna so far. I joked with a friend that the needles must be soaked in happy juice. I think Anna is excellent. If your situation is chronic, then I will say that you likely have to do your part as well.
Now for the long version. What follows are my notes from my sessions.
Session 1. I hesitate to talk about this because I'm not sure what happened. I cried a lot. I did not want to leave the table. The treatment was more of a mental or emotional discharge of stuff and I am grateful for whatever it was. As poetic as it may sound, it felt like I was on Cloud 9. The time went by very fast. I dozed off a little. I walked out DANG happy and this was one crazy experience.
Session 2. I didn't feel great; felt like the flu was about to crush me; chills, headache, stomach queasy. The treatment lasted a long time - maybe 90 minutes. I dozed off. Unfortunately I didn't find Cloud 9 this trip. When I left, I felt about 50% better. The concrete data is that my headache is much less and I don't feel chilled (this is 90 minutes later). Lastly, I don't feel like I am spiraling downward toward a full blown cold or flu.
Session 3. Mostly I feel like the "flu" thing is still on my doorstep and I was tired. The treatment was about an hour by my request. I nodded out for awhile. I left feeling better. My mental state was more relaxed as you would expect. The "flu" thing feels completely gone.
Session 4. The flu-like symptoms (stomach, headache, chills) are gone; however, today I don't have much energy. I haven't slept well the last few nights. I tell Anna that I am wiped out, feel bloated after eating, and then I decide to throw in a very old baseball/racquetball injury - my right shoulder hurts. The needles go in and 90-minutes later... I'm not tired at all. I feel dang happy again and I am very energized. I got into the car and raised my right hand over my head, elbow bent, and I pushed my elbow back a little to find the pain. It's not there. I don't want to jump to conclusions but I'm starting to think we better clone Anna.
Session 5. Today was my first reclining chair visit as opposed to a table. Overall my energy/mood are up a little, however I am coming to realization that I need to do my part. The treatment began but I was real antsy. I just have a tough time getting comfortable. Result: felt mellow on the way home which is good. Just before I left, Anna told me to work on balancing the Wood element. I had a reasonable idea of what that means - be extra nice to your liver.
I have notes from my first 10 sessions. The sessions definitely helped. I think if your situation is acute, Anna probably will help it quickly. In my opinion, chronic situations require personal effort and maybe lifestyle changes. I believe that the sessions will still help without changes, but not as much if there is also personal effort (i.e. Limit or eliminate junk food, exercise/move/breathe).
Bottom line is that I think Anna is very helpful and those little needles seem to be able to change how I feel mentally and physically. |
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John S. Los Angeles, CA 5 Stars Jul 27, 2016 This is long overdue, but I was a patient of Anna's for over a year and came to see her mainly for fatigue, lack of appetite, and depression. But what I got in return was so much more.
I always looked forward to my sessions with Anna, and usually opted to do the consultation beforehand. And if I could offer one piece of advice for anyone starting out with Anna, it would be to do these talks with Anna with some type of regularity, whether it's once a month or once a week, etc. She always took a genuine interest in what was going on with my life and offered advice and support for all the things I was going through at the time. Her positivity rubs off on you, and not only was this helpful in my healing, but it gave me a renewed sense of motivation to achieve the things I want in my life.
Anna is one of the best people I know. She is kind, attentive, and truly has your best interest at heart. I've been to my fair share of acupuncturists over the years, and she is definitely the best one I've seen. After about 30 sessions with Anna, I was feeling better than I had in a long time. My appetite had increased, I had more energy, and my outlook on life was much brighter.
Anna, thank you so much for everything you do. I hope to see you again soon! |
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James L. 5 Stars Dec 31, 2010 I've been coming here off and on for a year and I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place..my bad!! Ana is a great healer, but more importantly, a great person. She makes you feel comfortable and wanting to heal you.
I have come to her with anxiety, dizziness, stress, stomach issues, etc. off and on for a year. She has always put my ying-yang (Qi) in balance in a very short period of time. She has given my life back when things go alittle nuts.
I love going into treatment with her as I lay there with needles in me and just meditating away. It is my time to relax my mind and body and it feels so freakin good. I really get an outter body experience and I know I am in heaven with her treatment.
When it is over, I always want more. Ana is great as she listens and wants to know your progress. If you are still feeling "blah", she will ask you to come back. If you are fine, she will see you when you want to see her. She does not pressure you to see her all the time unless you want to. This what makes her a truly great healer!!
I will always be back to Ana as acupuncture is now a part my life!! |
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Drew S. Lake Forest, CA 5 Stars Apr 1, 2016 I am HEALED!!! Anna is awesome! She is very professional and will do a consultation with you if you have any questions or concerns. I love that she does not tell you when you have to come but suggest what would be best and leaves it up to you for how you want to go about your treatment. The facility is very clean and warm feeling. She makes certain that you are very comfortable when you are there. If you have any stress or pains I highly recommend you come here.
My story:
I had developed Bell's Palsy at the end of January. I had paralysis on the right side of my face, could barely close my eye or smile. My face was literally crooked. "This is a temporary thing that should go away in 3 to 6 months on it's own", is what my doctor said. He said there really isn't any thing known to help heal. Desperate to not accept that I was told by a few people that acupuncture would be something to try. After researching and reading about acupuncture I was ready to try. I was so happy that a friend who has been and still see Anna recommended her.
I called Anna and she was very professional and sent me email of her website and testimonial on previous patients she treated that had Bell's Palsy. To my relief I felt so comfortable after seeing all the positive feedback and cure from the testimonials. I knew this was the place for me.
My first visit was great! We treated it aggressively and yes there was a lot of needles but didn't feel any pain and she was very gentle. After my first treatment the next day I noticed an incredible difference. I was able to close my eye halfway. I would say about 30% better.
My next few visits were just as amazing and within 3 weeks about 4 more visits, I was 100%.
I was able to close my eye all the way and actually smile all the way. All this within 4 weeks!
Anna is a healer and despite what my doctor said, she was able to heal my within a month not 3-6 months. I am a believer and I cannot express how much gratitude and happiness I have for her.
Thank you Anna! You made me 100%!!! |
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Si B. San Clemente, CA 5 Stars May 12, 2016 I will never forget the first time I visited Anna. At the time I was suffering from a severe chemical reaction to some paver sealant I had been working with. My entire body was in severe pain. When I walked through the door I was greeted with a warmth and palpable peace in the air and an adorable night black terrier therapy dog. Ninety percent of the pain I had experienced for four days straight immediately lifted. I was able to sleep that night which was an absolute miracle!
I had to change my diet to only vegetables and fruit. I feel healthy today. I am happy to have found Elements in Harmony Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs. Anna is wise and will help you if you are ready for her council. Anna is a very special person with a wonderfully amazing touch. Two doctors saw me before I met with Anna and basically said they could not help me. They ended up referring me to UCI medical center. Thanks to Anna's great work I did not have to go to UCI. I highly recommend Anna at Elements in Harmony Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs. |
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Ken M. Irvine, CA 5 Stars Mar 12, 2016 I've been coming to Anna for a few years for anything ranging from a sore shoulder playing golf, back strain from yoga/work, wrist injuries from mountain biking to hamstring pulls lifting weights. I was a bit skeptical of Anna's method at first because I was more accustomed to having needles placed on my problem areas; however, she's proved to me time and again that it works. Like any medicine, Eastern, Western or otherwise, a positive outlook will take you a long ways in getting healed.
None of this would matter if Anna wasn't as professional or personable as she is. I feel that Anna is personally vested not only in my best interests, but in the well being of others as well. And for that I am grateful and will continue to seek her expertise. |
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David P.
Corona, CA 5 Stars Jan 15, 2015 I compete in submission grappling and 2 months ago I was armbarred to the point that my elbow popped twice b4 tapping out. It took 4 weeks to heal and get back to the mats.
On jan 5 that same elbow popped. At the recommendation of friends I visited Anna. 1st session was jan 7. Next morning it felt better. I went back on jan 9 for another session. By Monday the 12, there was only risidual pain at a certain angle.
I've never recovered that quickly from an injury. 1 week after the injury and 5 days after the 1st treatment, i was ready to get back on the mats.
I was somewhat skeptical but am now a believer! |
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Raman L. Tustin, CA 5 Stars Sep 11, 2016 If you have aches and pains and need a remedy go see Anna! If you need good advice in a relaxed and loving environment, go see Anna! All I can say is she fixed my ailments and she also helped my daughter with her confidence, Anna is truly a wonderful person with an awesome clinic!!! |
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Jeff S. Irvine, CA 5 Stars Dec 7, 2016 All I can say is Anna is amazing!!! I had back pain, knee pain and was just not good, but now I feel so much better it's just amazing and I recommend anyone with pain or discomfort to go see Anna, I was a disbeliever at first but now after I feel so much better I'm a believer and I have Anna to thank for that. |
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MM B. Irvine, CA Mar 26, 2017 I was suffering from sciatic nerve pain, and started treatment with Anna, After 9 sessions almost fully relieved from sciatic nerve pain.
I also found that, acupunture can help me to get into deep sleep. Every session, I fall into deep sleep. Has been very healing and good stress-relieving as well.
Anna, though my sciatic nerve pain is gone, I will come back for relaxation therapies. Thank you very much for helping in my healing process. |
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Tim W. Mission Viejo, CA 5 Stars May 12, 2009 Anna is my first and only acupuncturist.
As an Engineer I realized the needle size Anna is working with and was shocked at how it altered my pain. I had heard from my daughter Nicole about the work Anna is doing and felt in the right place to try something to relieve the pain in my elbows.
I was surprised at how much pressure can be applied at specified points of the the body utilizing such a small instrument. I had taken my daughter Nicole, as a young child, to an acupuncturist to reverse the affects of TMJ and now she has returned the favor.
The pain in one elbow was gone 100% and the other which was worse the pain had subsided over 75%.
Thank You Anna!
- Tim Westhoff, IMAGINE |
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Guy W. Lake Forest, CA 5 Stars Apr 29, 2009 Testimonials - addiction
Dear Anna,
I came to you about 7-8 weeks ago because I just wanted to feel better than I had back then. I had some problems. My left hand seem to go to sleep and now it's about 65% better.
Now here is a real plus for me. You had asked me if I smoked and I said, "Yes." You asked if I wanted to quit. And I said, "Yes." During this time that I have been seeing you, which is about 3-4 times a week, I have gone from 2 packs a day to now 2-3 cigarettes a day. I would say that is super, super great! I have smoked for over 50 years. You have done more for me on smoking that anybody else. For those who are reading this, I am 65 years old.
I have now quit since Jan 1.2009. It's great.
I believe people have put themselves where they are today by doing the wrong things. Those issues cannot be fixed over night or with a magic pill.
My eating habits were okay before I came to you, but because of you, I am eating better now and feeling so much better, too.
I began asking questions since the day I met you. You are providing the answers. One only has to listen to the answers and decide. What you provide is your knowledge and all the years of acupuncture and everything else you have learned over the years. I tell people about what you can provide and I recommend your services to them.
When I get to the point that I don't have to come anymore, it would be great. I don't know right now when that will be because when I come in, it is so relaxing and I feel great. You are kind, considerate, sincere, caring, understanding and willing to do what it take to make people feel better physically and strengthen their self-esteem. You give that extra mile and more. I feel I will be a long time practice member under your care, even if it's just 3-4 times a month.
Love doing Qi Gong also, it changes things in your body that you feel great after your done doing it and you feel so much better, it's a daliy thing.
God Bless You,
- Guy R. Webb |
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Cameron C. Houston, TX 5 Stars Oct 20, 2015 My wife and I received treatments from Anna and my wife saw a 70% reduction in her shoulder pain in just minutes! Anna is amazing and I definitely recommend her. It was my first treatment and so worth it!!! |
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Mark B. Aliso Viejo, CA 5 Stars Mar 25, 2013 If you ever had pain and wondered how to get rid of it without prescriptions or pain killers, check out Elements in Harmony. A pain that is in the neck can be treated with acupuncture. To the ankle and calf area! I was surprised and amazed as someone who is afraid of needles that it didn't hurt and it got rid of the muscle pain and now I can actually sleep and wake up pain free! Thank you, thank you, thank you! |
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Dave S. Garden Grove, CA 5 Stars Mar 3, 2020 Updated review I have been getting treated by Anna for over 6 years and I would recommend her to anyone. In fact I sing her praises all the time. What impressed me most from my first visit with her was that she asked me to define what success would be for me with my treatment. Then she said that if she couldn't achieve that within a certain amount of treatments she wouldn't continue to take my money - she could either help me or she couldn't. That was refreshing and welcome in this day and age. Of course she is amazing and can do amazing things and so she was able to bring my chronic insomnia under control where nothing else in 15 years of trying had. I now sleep longer and have much more quality sleep and it is all due to Anna and her abilities. She is honest and straightforward, and will work her butt off to help her patients. There is a reason why she has a large and loyal following - because she is legit and can and does bring real help and healing to so many people. If you are a bit squeamish or skeptical about acupuncture I urge you to go see Anna - she will treat you with care and respect and she can help you. I am just one of many, many people who's lives are better thanks to Anna and Elements in Harmony. Mar 22, 2017 Previous review If you are looking for a great acupuncturist then your search is over. Anna works wonders and she is amazing. I have been seeing her for over three years (sorry this took so long to post Anna!) and her treatments have changed my life. I suffered for years from insomnia and tried everything under the sun with no real long term results. Even prescription sleeping pills like Abien and Lunesta would only get me about a four hours of fitful sleep. Without drugs I typically would not sleep more than two hours without waking up and then I'd be up for hours. Most nights I would be lucky to get four hours of sleep and never all in row unless I took prescription pills or drank a lot of alcohol. And my sleep was very fitful and not at all restful. But I had learned to function over the 15 or so years that I had been dealing with insomnia.
Anna told me that insomnia is a tough issue to tackle and even Western medicine doesn't really know a lot about it's causes. She asked me what my definition of success with her treatments would be and together we agreed that if I could sleep for four hours straight that would be a big improvement. Since I could only come once a week, Anna mapped out the number of treatments she thought it would take to get me to four uninterrupted hours of sleep at night. She told me that if she couldn't get me there with that number of treatments that she wouldn't continue to take my money because she didn't think she could help me. That was refreshing to hear as so many people would just continue to go through the motions and cash the checks.
Sure enough, after a couple of months I had my first night of sleep that lasted for four hours straight. It was a huge step for me. Anna continued to work to adjust my treatments and over time I was sleeping 5 and even 6 hours a night. Now I regularly sleep 6 hours a night and I've had several nights where I've slept 7, 8, and even 9 hours without interruption. I rarely take any medication anymore and overall my sleep is deeper and more restful. This has improved my overall health and life in so many ways as lack of sleep literally affects your entire physical, mental, and emotional health. I can't say enough about Anna and her methods and what they have done for me.
So stop reading reviews and go make an appointment! You will find Anna to be the most friendly, straight forward, down to earth person you've probably ever met. The environment of her clinic is peaceful, calming, and welcoming. She will treat you with compassion, respect, and with gentle care. You can't get any better than that. Whatever your health issue is, do yourself a favor and go see Anna - you won't regret it! |
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Michael S. Costa Mesa, CA 5 Stars Jun 4, 2015 I went here when I hurt my back and Anna took the time to examine and listen to my issues. Anna laid out her plan to help me recover, and after 3 visits I felt amazing! It has been over a year and since my treatments I have had absolutely no pain my back. Thank you Anna! |
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Neil T.
San Diego, CA 5 Stars Jun 14, 2011 Having undergone acupuncture treatments many times before, I thought that I knew what to expect when I went to Anna's clinic. I felt instantly welcome when I walked through the door. She is extremely personable and made me feel like an old friend. She doesn't have lead hands when it comes to placing the acupuncture needles, which was greatly appreciated! She even gave me a hug when I left. Her operating hours accommodate working people and her prices are quite affordable. I highly recommend her services. |
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Mike D. San Diego, CA 5 Stars Jul 16, 2009 Dr. Dolopo was my acupuncturist while she was in San Diego. She provided me with the best treatments I've had, and it's been difficult to find a local acupuncturist as skilled as her. For anyone in the Lake Forest area, you are very fortunate to have a knowledgeable and skilled practitioner in your neighborhood. |
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Ed A. San Diego, CA 5 Stars Apr 20, 2012 I've used Anna several times for acupuncture. I had migraine headaches and occasional arm and wrist pain from using the computer too much and Anna's treatments took care of it all. Anna is a phenomenal acupuncturist and takes time to listen to you and understand your pain and symptoms. It's best to sign up for several treatments as you can't expect everything to go away with just one treatment (just like a gym membership, you can't expect phenomenal results after one workout). My insurance covered her services so definitely worth checking to see if you're covered. |
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