Hi Dr. Peter,
Thanks for helping me feel better. I like you because you are very helpful, you let me explore your office, and you stopped my Mom from worrying. I like Nora because when I see her she gives me some good tea.
I do not like the tea that you give me but I just plug my nose and drink it super fast and then my Mom gives me some honey. I'm really brave when I take it. The Chinese tea helped me to breathe better and not a have a heavy head..like I'm carrying a sack of potatoes. I feel light now and I can hear better and am faster at sports. My ears don't hurt anymore or make annoying popping noises. I get over colds super fast. Before it used to take me a long time. I am feeling really good now and so I don't have to take the tea except for when I'm catching a cold.
I don't get to see you for appointments as much but I will try and visit you.
Thanks for helping me feel better. I like you because you are very helpful, you let me explore your office, and you stopped my Mom from worrying. I like Nora because when I see her she gives me some good tea.
I do not like the tea that you give me but I just plug my nose and drink it super fast and then my Mom gives me some honey. I'm really brave when I take it. The Chinese tea helped me to breathe better and not a have a heavy head..like I'm carrying a sack of potatoes. I feel light now and I can hear better and am faster at sports. My ears don't hurt anymore or make annoying popping noises. I get over colds super fast. Before it used to take me a long time. I am feeling really good now and so I don't have to take the tea except for when I'm catching a cold.
I don't get to see you for appointments as much but I will try and visit you.
- From Jamal Pascal (Age 7 and a half)
November 10th, 2011.
My son Max slipped and fell from the top rung of his bunk bed onto his back. Needless to say he was in A LOT of pain and whimpering constantly. I took him into Kiem’s clinic, QI Integrated Health after he was checked over at the Hospital. Brad one of QI’s Massage Therapist’s worked wonders. After a massage with Brad, the muscles that were in spasm released and it was the first time Max showed a smile in three days. We went back again the next day and Max’s mobility improved in his entire body and his pain was gone. Thanks QI integrated Health for effectively managing and alleviating this injury.
-SS, Divine Intervention Inc.
My son Max slipped and fell from the top rung of his bunk bed onto his back. Needless to say he was in A LOT of pain and whimpering constantly. I took him into Kiem’s clinic, QI Integrated Health after he was checked over at the Hospital. Brad one of QI’s Massage Therapist’s worked wonders. After a massage with Brad, the muscles that were in spasm released and it was the first time Max showed a smile in three days. We went back again the next day and Max’s mobility improved in his entire body and his pain was gone. Thanks QI integrated Health for effectively managing and alleviating this injury.
-SS, Divine Intervention Inc.
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A quick note to let Peter know "I don't know what kinda voodoo magic he did at last week's treatment but OY! IMPROVEMENT!"
Foot had immediate improvement, continuing on a daily basis.
Thanks!
Foot had immediate improvement, continuing on a daily basis.
Thanks!
- KA
Healthy Baby Boy
Before visiting Spence, I felt so alone, frustrated, disappointed and sad every month when my cycle would start yet again. Almost all my friends, family and close co-workers were pregnant / having babies. I was surrounded by all these lucky people who didn't have any problems conceiving so it was hard to find someone to talk to who really understood the ups and downs of what I was going through. I appreciated friends listening to me, but it wasn’t the same as being able to relate to someone who had experienced the same issues. I was charting my basal temperature daily, taking prenatal vitamins, using ovulation tests… I hoped we would get pregnant soon, but as I kept stressing about it, it did not help. It was like a vicious cycle. I just couldn’t seem to get it out of my mind.
My husband and I tried for a baby for 8 months before getting pregnant and then suffering a miscarriage. We were devastated and it took a long time for me to mentally heal after our loss. After another year passed of unsuccessful trying, my husband read an article and we decided to try acupuncture to help us have a healthy conception.
We met with Spence who is the sweetest person and so caring and knowledgeable in his field. He always made us feel like we weren’t alone in this struggle and gave us encouragement and support throughout the whole process. With his recommendation, we did a cleanse where we ate only certain healthy foods, exercised regularly and made time to relax. We both had acupuncture done and drank some Chinese herbal teas. I always looked forward to my appointments as going to Acubalance was similar to a spa experience with the gentle treatments, dimmed lights, aromatherapy and calming music.
After seeing Spence for 2 months, I got pregnant and we were beyond thrilled. Today we have a beautiful healthy baby boy! I believe that acupuncture and Spence’s skills played a pivotal role in our ability to conceive and would like to thank him for helping create our little miracle.
For more Dr. Spence Pentland success stories visit www.drspencepentland.com/testimonials
Before visiting Spence, I felt so alone, frustrated, disappointed and sad every month when my cycle would start yet again. Almost all my friends, family and close co-workers were pregnant / having babies. I was surrounded by all these lucky people who didn't have any problems conceiving so it was hard to find someone to talk to who really understood the ups and downs of what I was going through. I appreciated friends listening to me, but it wasn’t the same as being able to relate to someone who had experienced the same issues. I was charting my basal temperature daily, taking prenatal vitamins, using ovulation tests… I hoped we would get pregnant soon, but as I kept stressing about it, it did not help. It was like a vicious cycle. I just couldn’t seem to get it out of my mind.
My husband and I tried for a baby for 8 months before getting pregnant and then suffering a miscarriage. We were devastated and it took a long time for me to mentally heal after our loss. After another year passed of unsuccessful trying, my husband read an article and we decided to try acupuncture to help us have a healthy conception.
We met with Spence who is the sweetest person and so caring and knowledgeable in his field. He always made us feel like we weren’t alone in this struggle and gave us encouragement and support throughout the whole process. With his recommendation, we did a cleanse where we ate only certain healthy foods, exercised regularly and made time to relax. We both had acupuncture done and drank some Chinese herbal teas. I always looked forward to my appointments as going to Acubalance was similar to a spa experience with the gentle treatments, dimmed lights, aromatherapy and calming music.
After seeing Spence for 2 months, I got pregnant and we were beyond thrilled. Today we have a beautiful healthy baby boy! I believe that acupuncture and Spence’s skills played a pivotal role in our ability to conceive and would like to thank him for helping create our little miracle.
For more Dr. Spence Pentland success stories visit www.drspencepentland.com/testimonials
- RK
My Successful 'Pregnancy Achievement'
I would like to thank Spence for his stellar knowledge and support in my successful 'pregnancy achievement'. I am now 37 and 25 weeks happily pregnant with my first child. My partner and I had been trying to conceive for 5 months, when I visited the doctor, and started acupuncture. My feeling was that being 36, and never having been pregnant before, I needed a boost to help my fertility. I was starting to feel anxious, but hopeful that it wouldn't take too much help to get pregnant.
Going to Spence was the best decision I made. The doctor had very little to offer except hormonal tests and the advice to chart my cycle. Spence offered acupuncture, very deep knowledge about health and fertility, and ongoing emotional support. I relaxed, confident in the assumption that I was doing my best to improve my fertility. I did acupuncture, a cleanse, had started chinese herbs, and had also started using ovulation strips and pre-seed (a sperm friendly lubricant).
And what do you know, I got pregnant after 2 1/2 months of starting acupuncture! I think everything worked together to support my body in getting pregnant, but the emotional support, and being able to relax and trust in the process was huge. I am also very happy in the knowledge that I had nourished my body very well in the months leading up to conception.
When I would get fearful about not getting pregnant, I would often read the success stories on the acubalance website to buoy my spirits. I offer my story to others as encouragement and hope, and as a huge thank you to Spence.
For more Dr. Spence Pentland success stories visit www.drspencepentland.com/testimonials
I would like to thank Spence for his stellar knowledge and support in my successful 'pregnancy achievement'. I am now 37 and 25 weeks happily pregnant with my first child. My partner and I had been trying to conceive for 5 months, when I visited the doctor, and started acupuncture. My feeling was that being 36, and never having been pregnant before, I needed a boost to help my fertility. I was starting to feel anxious, but hopeful that it wouldn't take too much help to get pregnant.
Going to Spence was the best decision I made. The doctor had very little to offer except hormonal tests and the advice to chart my cycle. Spence offered acupuncture, very deep knowledge about health and fertility, and ongoing emotional support. I relaxed, confident in the assumption that I was doing my best to improve my fertility. I did acupuncture, a cleanse, had started chinese herbs, and had also started using ovulation strips and pre-seed (a sperm friendly lubricant).
And what do you know, I got pregnant after 2 1/2 months of starting acupuncture! I think everything worked together to support my body in getting pregnant, but the emotional support, and being able to relax and trust in the process was huge. I am also very happy in the knowledge that I had nourished my body very well in the months leading up to conception.
When I would get fearful about not getting pregnant, I would often read the success stories on the acubalance website to buoy my spirits. I offer my story to others as encouragement and hope, and as a huge thank you to Spence.
For more Dr. Spence Pentland success stories visit www.drspencepentland.com/testimonials
- Jenny
My Fertility Journey
After a long time of trying to get pregnant I was feeling pretty frustrated and hopeless. I was already seeing a fertility specialist at Genesis and doing what I thought was everything I could to better improve my chances. Due to my husband and mines situation we were doing artificial insemination to try and achieve a pregnancy. After about 6 months of unsuccessful artificial inseminations I was trying to remain optimistic but it was getting harder and harder to put on a happy face around my family and friends. I was feeling like a failure and it was really hard emotionally. I felt embarrassed about my situation and was feeling very discouraged. I decided to share my feeling with a girlfriend and it was the best thing I ever did!! She told me that she had two other friends that were going thru similar situations. They were both doing fertility acupuncture to improve their health which in turn improved their fertility. It was successful for one of them so maybe it could help me. This was the ray of sunshine that I needed!
The more I talked with people after this the more I realize that my story was actually a lot more common then I thought and oddly that made me feel better. I wasn’t alone in this. I immediately called and set up my first acupuncture appointment. I use to be skeptical of acupuncture, having had a bad experience with it in the past, but after meeting with Spence and having him do such a thorough history on me I felt optomisitic. Not only did he want to do anything possible to help me in my fertility struggles but he wanted to improve my overall health physically as well as mentally. I started doing weekly sessions. He shared with me the plan he had envisioned for me to get my cycles back on track. I had very short cycles(24 days) which would have made it difficult for a pregnancy to even have time to embed before my period would come. I was well on my way! I had shared with my fertility doctor at Genesis that I was going for weekly acupuncture to help better my fertility chances and at the time she said she personally didn’t think that it would help. After another three months of continuing with my inseminations unsuccessfully and doing weekly visits for acupuncture, Genesis decided that they would do some blood work on me(FSH levels). The results were not good. It seemed that I had a high level of FSH, on par with someone years older then I was.(I was 35 at that time) A normal level is under 8 and mine read 12.3. It was a concern for them so they decided to watch me and get tests done every few weeks to see what the levels were doing. The levels were slowly going up. They talked to me about fertility enhancing drugs and decided to put me on a clomed challenge to see how I responded. In a good test result your hormones would spike in the middle of the challenge and then would drop back down to where they started once the drugs were done. Unfortunately, my hormone level stayed high at 18 when I was done.(20 is considered menopause) I was called into the specialist who sat me down and told me the devastating news. My test results were that of someone who was premenopausal. They told me that time was of the essence and if I wanted to have any chance of getting pregnant I needed to start doing an IVF cycle right away. First, I was so shocked to hear that I was in this situation to begin with. I thought I was a healthy woman. I always ate right and excersiced and made the right choices and now I sit there and feel like my body has sold me out. I was so angry and frustrated at my body for doing this to me! Then, fear and sadness hit me because I realized that my lifes dream of having children now may be just that, nothing more then a dream. I agreed to do whatever it was they wanted.
I went to my next acupuncture and told them everything that had happened and about the IVF plan that was now in place for me. Spence tried to reassure me that it wasn’t as bad as I thought it was. He said that he had seen FSH levels come down with acupuncture treatments and he had seen women have successful pregnancies that had high FSH levels. I just needed to work on my body and my cycles thru acupuncture and herbs to get me as healthy as possible to obtain the best results of IVF. I was so driven by fear at this point that I said I couldn’t spare the time and I went ahead with my IVF. He understood my fears and concerns and said that he would support me thru the IVF, not a problem at all. I did everything I was told and rushed into it and after doing everything Genesis wanted, all the daily injections of drugs etc, I didn’t produce enough follicles to proceed with IVF. (They are very happy if you have above 10 follicles after the drugs. Some lucky women can have as many15 -20 but you needed at least 5 follicles between both ovaries to proceed and I only had 4.) I asked the doctor if I should try one more time, after all I had coverage of the drugs on my medical plan, and at that time the doctor told me she didn’t know why I would bother because I would end up with the same results. I was devastated! I felt like a failure. It was then that I realized that my body just wasn’t where it needed to be health wise, I knew that I should have listened to the suggestions Lorne had given me but I gave into fear and rushed my body to do something that it just wasn’t prepared to do. I could have let the fertility doctors words bring me down but I chose not to. I knew in my heart that I wasn’t willing to close the door on my fertility just yet. I needed to give my body the time it needed to get healthy. I was going to continue on with my acupuncture and give IVF one more try and I did just that. I called Spence and filled him in on everything that had happened. He told me that his vision for me was to take 5 months to work on me and get my body really healthy and then to attempt a 2nd round of IVF. I was completely on board, but this time it was with a 100% mind, body and soul commitment! I went in for my next appointment and we connected on so many levels and it was fantastic! We talked for a long time and layed out a plan for me. I can honestly say after just one to two months my body/systems had never felt or ran better. My cycles had jumped up to 27-29 days in length and other ailments I had not related to pregnancy were gone. I had such trust in my care at all times!! After 5 months Spence felt I was ready and so I called and booked my 2nd IVF cycle. The doctor wasn’t very optimistic but said she would see me thru the process a 2nd time. I again reminded her that I was still doing acupuncture and I was feeling so much better physically and mentally this time round. She had me on the highest level of drugs possible and when it came time to do the ultrasound to see if I had produced any follicles I will never forget the look on her face… not only did I have follicles but I had 13!!! I was soooooo happy. The doctor was so happy as well. At that moment she said that she had other patients that had told her they were doing acupuncture and after seeing my results maybe there really was something to it after all!( a big thing for some western Medicine doctors to admit!) After they fertilized my eggs for three days I ended up with 6 healthy embryos! I had my IVF transfer(they put three embryos in to better my odds) and 1 embryo took! I am now 26 ½ weeks pregnant and due Nov 28,07. My husband andI couldn’t be happier! I honestly believe that if I didn’t listen to my heart and give my body the time it needed with my acupuncture and herbs that I would not be where I am today. I also truly believe that I would NOT be where I am today without the amazing support and care from Spence. He believed in me when I didn’t and I owe them a huge dept of gratitude.
I understand the emotional rollercoaster that infertility throws at you and the daily struggles you go thru dealing with this. I know that this seems like an uphill battle but do the best you can to stay strong! Please remember that my story is one of many that proves with a little perseverance and faith in your body miracles do happen! Good luck to you on your journey!!
For more Dr. Spence Pentland success stories visit www.drspencepentland.com/testimonials
After a long time of trying to get pregnant I was feeling pretty frustrated and hopeless. I was already seeing a fertility specialist at Genesis and doing what I thought was everything I could to better improve my chances. Due to my husband and mines situation we were doing artificial insemination to try and achieve a pregnancy. After about 6 months of unsuccessful artificial inseminations I was trying to remain optimistic but it was getting harder and harder to put on a happy face around my family and friends. I was feeling like a failure and it was really hard emotionally. I felt embarrassed about my situation and was feeling very discouraged. I decided to share my feeling with a girlfriend and it was the best thing I ever did!! She told me that she had two other friends that were going thru similar situations. They were both doing fertility acupuncture to improve their health which in turn improved their fertility. It was successful for one of them so maybe it could help me. This was the ray of sunshine that I needed!
The more I talked with people after this the more I realize that my story was actually a lot more common then I thought and oddly that made me feel better. I wasn’t alone in this. I immediately called and set up my first acupuncture appointment. I use to be skeptical of acupuncture, having had a bad experience with it in the past, but after meeting with Spence and having him do such a thorough history on me I felt optomisitic. Not only did he want to do anything possible to help me in my fertility struggles but he wanted to improve my overall health physically as well as mentally. I started doing weekly sessions. He shared with me the plan he had envisioned for me to get my cycles back on track. I had very short cycles(24 days) which would have made it difficult for a pregnancy to even have time to embed before my period would come. I was well on my way! I had shared with my fertility doctor at Genesis that I was going for weekly acupuncture to help better my fertility chances and at the time she said she personally didn’t think that it would help. After another three months of continuing with my inseminations unsuccessfully and doing weekly visits for acupuncture, Genesis decided that they would do some blood work on me(FSH levels). The results were not good. It seemed that I had a high level of FSH, on par with someone years older then I was.(I was 35 at that time) A normal level is under 8 and mine read 12.3. It was a concern for them so they decided to watch me and get tests done every few weeks to see what the levels were doing. The levels were slowly going up. They talked to me about fertility enhancing drugs and decided to put me on a clomed challenge to see how I responded. In a good test result your hormones would spike in the middle of the challenge and then would drop back down to where they started once the drugs were done. Unfortunately, my hormone level stayed high at 18 when I was done.(20 is considered menopause) I was called into the specialist who sat me down and told me the devastating news. My test results were that of someone who was premenopausal. They told me that time was of the essence and if I wanted to have any chance of getting pregnant I needed to start doing an IVF cycle right away. First, I was so shocked to hear that I was in this situation to begin with. I thought I was a healthy woman. I always ate right and excersiced and made the right choices and now I sit there and feel like my body has sold me out. I was so angry and frustrated at my body for doing this to me! Then, fear and sadness hit me because I realized that my lifes dream of having children now may be just that, nothing more then a dream. I agreed to do whatever it was they wanted.
I went to my next acupuncture and told them everything that had happened and about the IVF plan that was now in place for me. Spence tried to reassure me that it wasn’t as bad as I thought it was. He said that he had seen FSH levels come down with acupuncture treatments and he had seen women have successful pregnancies that had high FSH levels. I just needed to work on my body and my cycles thru acupuncture and herbs to get me as healthy as possible to obtain the best results of IVF. I was so driven by fear at this point that I said I couldn’t spare the time and I went ahead with my IVF. He understood my fears and concerns and said that he would support me thru the IVF, not a problem at all. I did everything I was told and rushed into it and after doing everything Genesis wanted, all the daily injections of drugs etc, I didn’t produce enough follicles to proceed with IVF. (They are very happy if you have above 10 follicles after the drugs. Some lucky women can have as many15 -20 but you needed at least 5 follicles between both ovaries to proceed and I only had 4.) I asked the doctor if I should try one more time, after all I had coverage of the drugs on my medical plan, and at that time the doctor told me she didn’t know why I would bother because I would end up with the same results. I was devastated! I felt like a failure. It was then that I realized that my body just wasn’t where it needed to be health wise, I knew that I should have listened to the suggestions Lorne had given me but I gave into fear and rushed my body to do something that it just wasn’t prepared to do. I could have let the fertility doctors words bring me down but I chose not to. I knew in my heart that I wasn’t willing to close the door on my fertility just yet. I needed to give my body the time it needed to get healthy. I was going to continue on with my acupuncture and give IVF one more try and I did just that. I called Spence and filled him in on everything that had happened. He told me that his vision for me was to take 5 months to work on me and get my body really healthy and then to attempt a 2nd round of IVF. I was completely on board, but this time it was with a 100% mind, body and soul commitment! I went in for my next appointment and we connected on so many levels and it was fantastic! We talked for a long time and layed out a plan for me. I can honestly say after just one to two months my body/systems had never felt or ran better. My cycles had jumped up to 27-29 days in length and other ailments I had not related to pregnancy were gone. I had such trust in my care at all times!! After 5 months Spence felt I was ready and so I called and booked my 2nd IVF cycle. The doctor wasn’t very optimistic but said she would see me thru the process a 2nd time. I again reminded her that I was still doing acupuncture and I was feeling so much better physically and mentally this time round. She had me on the highest level of drugs possible and when it came time to do the ultrasound to see if I had produced any follicles I will never forget the look on her face… not only did I have follicles but I had 13!!! I was soooooo happy. The doctor was so happy as well. At that moment she said that she had other patients that had told her they were doing acupuncture and after seeing my results maybe there really was something to it after all!( a big thing for some western Medicine doctors to admit!) After they fertilized my eggs for three days I ended up with 6 healthy embryos! I had my IVF transfer(they put three embryos in to better my odds) and 1 embryo took! I am now 26 ½ weeks pregnant and due Nov 28,07. My husband andI couldn’t be happier! I honestly believe that if I didn’t listen to my heart and give my body the time it needed with my acupuncture and herbs that I would not be where I am today. I also truly believe that I would NOT be where I am today without the amazing support and care from Spence. He believed in me when I didn’t and I owe them a huge dept of gratitude.
I understand the emotional rollercoaster that infertility throws at you and the daily struggles you go thru dealing with this. I know that this seems like an uphill battle but do the best you can to stay strong! Please remember that my story is one of many that proves with a little perseverance and faith in your body miracles do happen! Good luck to you on your journey!!
For more Dr. Spence Pentland success stories visit www.drspencepentland.com/testimonials
- Suzanne Reichenbach
Proud & Pregnant!
After a long and frustrating journey with infertility I am proud to announce that I am 14 weeks pregnant with a healthy baby! My husband and I recently had the pleasure to see our angel baby on ultrasound and we were amazed to see the beautiful result of our endurance and resilience. We would not be at this settled place without the help of Dr. Spence Pentland.
Our journey began almost two years ago. After six months of trying we had ourselves checked out by the fertility doctors. At first we appeared to be “normal” and after more months of testing and waiting, we were told that we were running out of time and we needed to proceed to IVF as soon as possible. At this point we had tried four times unsuccessfully with IUI and a large dose of clomid. As it turned out my FSH levels were on the “high” side (12.2) and although my husband had over 200,000 million sperm, there was an issue with the morphology (2-8 %). I had just turned 36 years old.
Having a science background as well as training in anatomical acupuncture myself, I did the research on acupuncture and its success with fertility and more specifically when combined with IVF treatment. I was convinced and committed to see Spence two times per week leading up to our first round of IVF. Unfortunately right before the procedure I was hospitalized with septic pneumonia and had to delay our plans. I thought that I was recovered and five months later we tried IVF with ICSI. It did not work. My embryos were poor quality and only two made it for the procedure. Devastated and then to be told that it was probably not going to work and to consider an egg donor, I did not know where to turn. Going in to see Spence that week helped me stay the course and not give up. He said that we could improve the egg quality with acupuncture and a healthy lifestyle. He was convinced that we would be parents one day and to “keep my eye on the child”. So I spent the rest of the summer going to acupuncture, two weeks of herbals, and eating a healthy, fertility friendly diet. My husband even came to see Spence so that he could help and find out what he could do to improve our situation.
The second round of IVF proved successful! This time we had excellent quality embryos along with a healthy and relaxed mom- to- be. I knew that it was going to work and I can honestly say that with Spence’s knowledge, research, and reassuring words, we were able to make our dreams come true. In the words of Maya Angelou: “people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Thanks Spence!
For more Dr. Spence Pentland success stories visit www.drspencepentland.com/testimonials
After a long and frustrating journey with infertility I am proud to announce that I am 14 weeks pregnant with a healthy baby! My husband and I recently had the pleasure to see our angel baby on ultrasound and we were amazed to see the beautiful result of our endurance and resilience. We would not be at this settled place without the help of Dr. Spence Pentland.
Our journey began almost two years ago. After six months of trying we had ourselves checked out by the fertility doctors. At first we appeared to be “normal” and after more months of testing and waiting, we were told that we were running out of time and we needed to proceed to IVF as soon as possible. At this point we had tried four times unsuccessfully with IUI and a large dose of clomid. As it turned out my FSH levels were on the “high” side (12.2) and although my husband had over 200,000 million sperm, there was an issue with the morphology (2-8 %). I had just turned 36 years old.
Having a science background as well as training in anatomical acupuncture myself, I did the research on acupuncture and its success with fertility and more specifically when combined with IVF treatment. I was convinced and committed to see Spence two times per week leading up to our first round of IVF. Unfortunately right before the procedure I was hospitalized with septic pneumonia and had to delay our plans. I thought that I was recovered and five months later we tried IVF with ICSI. It did not work. My embryos were poor quality and only two made it for the procedure. Devastated and then to be told that it was probably not going to work and to consider an egg donor, I did not know where to turn. Going in to see Spence that week helped me stay the course and not give up. He said that we could improve the egg quality with acupuncture and a healthy lifestyle. He was convinced that we would be parents one day and to “keep my eye on the child”. So I spent the rest of the summer going to acupuncture, two weeks of herbals, and eating a healthy, fertility friendly diet. My husband even came to see Spence so that he could help and find out what he could do to improve our situation.
The second round of IVF proved successful! This time we had excellent quality embryos along with a healthy and relaxed mom- to- be. I knew that it was going to work and I can honestly say that with Spence’s knowledge, research, and reassuring words, we were able to make our dreams come true. In the words of Maya Angelou: “people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Thanks Spence!
For more Dr. Spence Pentland success stories visit www.drspencepentland.com/testimonials
- SF
I was diagnosed with endometriosis after experiencing both bleeding and pain during intercourse. An ultrasound examination showed that I had a 10cm endometrioma on my right ovary and laparoscopic surgery was scheduled to follow. During surgery it was discovered that I had severe endometriosis affecting my ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix and bowel.
The surgery was successful in removing the endometrial lesions but I was warned that it would most probably return within a year. It was also suggested that I might consider having my right ovary removed, something I would not even contemplate at this stage in my life. Around 10 months later, I noticed that when I would sit down on a chair I felt pain on my left side. On occasion, intercourse had become painful again and even simple stretching would result in pain.
I knew that I wasn’t prepared to have surgery again, especially if it meant removal of my reproductive organs so I started researching alternate ways to deal with endometriosis. I read about acupuncture and its use in the treatment of endometriosis, came across Dr. Spence Pentland’s website online and booked an appointment. I had expected a course of acupuncture but what I actually found was a holistic approach to improving my reproductive health: a 3-week cleanse followed by a course of Chinese herbs, dietary and exercise advice, acupuncture and most importantly, somebody who asked detailed questions about my menstrual cycle, sexual health and pain levels.
It was at this point that I realised that my menstrual experiences: extreme breast tenderness for 2 weeks leading up to a period, pain before and during my period, diarrhoea and heavy flow with blood clots were not normal, were linked to endometriosis and could be improved by following the TCM advice. I started to notice an improvement within a month. I couldn’t believe it when I didn’t get any breast tenderness at all (something that I have lived with since my early teens) and within two months I was able to have an Advil free period for the first time, again since my teens. I have also noticed that my periods are less heavy and that the blood is now a healthy red colour rather than a rusty brown colour.
I am also pain-free with my endometriosis – the pain I noticed when sitting down on a chair has gone and I feel the healthiest that I ever have. A bonus side effect of following the Acubalance healthy eating plan is that I have lost the 20lbs I had gained over the last few years and my weight remains at this new healthy amount.
I believe that it is the combination of acupuncture, herbs, healthy eating and exercise that has provided the improvements in my menstrual cycle, endometriosis pain and my general health. I am so pleased that I found Spence, as he set me on the right track to improving my health in a holistic way without resorting to surgery and pain medication. I am now ready to live my life this way because I know that it will help in all areas of my general well being.
For more Dr. Spence Pentland success stories visit www.drspencepentland.com/testimonials
The surgery was successful in removing the endometrial lesions but I was warned that it would most probably return within a year. It was also suggested that I might consider having my right ovary removed, something I would not even contemplate at this stage in my life. Around 10 months later, I noticed that when I would sit down on a chair I felt pain on my left side. On occasion, intercourse had become painful again and even simple stretching would result in pain.
I knew that I wasn’t prepared to have surgery again, especially if it meant removal of my reproductive organs so I started researching alternate ways to deal with endometriosis. I read about acupuncture and its use in the treatment of endometriosis, came across Dr. Spence Pentland’s website online and booked an appointment. I had expected a course of acupuncture but what I actually found was a holistic approach to improving my reproductive health: a 3-week cleanse followed by a course of Chinese herbs, dietary and exercise advice, acupuncture and most importantly, somebody who asked detailed questions about my menstrual cycle, sexual health and pain levels.
It was at this point that I realised that my menstrual experiences: extreme breast tenderness for 2 weeks leading up to a period, pain before and during my period, diarrhoea and heavy flow with blood clots were not normal, were linked to endometriosis and could be improved by following the TCM advice. I started to notice an improvement within a month. I couldn’t believe it when I didn’t get any breast tenderness at all (something that I have lived with since my early teens) and within two months I was able to have an Advil free period for the first time, again since my teens. I have also noticed that my periods are less heavy and that the blood is now a healthy red colour rather than a rusty brown colour.
I am also pain-free with my endometriosis – the pain I noticed when sitting down on a chair has gone and I feel the healthiest that I ever have. A bonus side effect of following the Acubalance healthy eating plan is that I have lost the 20lbs I had gained over the last few years and my weight remains at this new healthy amount.
I believe that it is the combination of acupuncture, herbs, healthy eating and exercise that has provided the improvements in my menstrual cycle, endometriosis pain and my general health. I am so pleased that I found Spence, as he set me on the right track to improving my health in a holistic way without resorting to surgery and pain medication. I am now ready to live my life this way because I know that it will help in all areas of my general well being.
For more Dr. Spence Pentland success stories visit www.drspencepentland.com/testimonials
- WG
Dear Kiem,
Thank-you so much for your help when I was in Vancouver.
I was in such pain and wondered how I was going to enjoy the remainder of my holiday.
We left Canada and travelled on to Melbourne, where another of our daughters is living.
Thanks to your treatment with acupuncture, the pain subsided considerably and pain killers were unnecessary.
We are now back in Glasgow and surgery is scheduled this month.
Sincerely,
Avril Wober
Thank-you so much for your help when I was in Vancouver.
I was in such pain and wondered how I was going to enjoy the remainder of my holiday.
We left Canada and travelled on to Melbourne, where another of our daughters is living.
Thanks to your treatment with acupuncture, the pain subsided considerably and pain killers were unnecessary.
We are now back in Glasgow and surgery is scheduled this month.
Sincerely,
Avril Wober
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I am a recreational tennis player all year round and I play in local tournaments during the summer months. Tennis is a great sport, but injuries are also very much a part of the sport.
This summer, I has a slight tear in my Achilles and as a result could not play the entire summer.
I was recently told that I had healed, so I started playing tennis again. But then after two sessions, my Achilles was sore again.
Kiem has been treating me with regular acupuncture since 2009 for my routine tennis injuries like a sore knee, tight gluts, etc. When he realized that my Achilles had not healed, he decided to try something new. He injected, directly into my calves, homeopathic medicine and vitamins to help the tissues heal. There were six injections in total into the two calves and a couple of acupuncture needles. I assure you, the needles did not hurt.
It was quite amazing because as soon as the treatment was over, the pain was gone. My calves were agile right afterwards and my Achilles were also less sore.
A light bulb went on in my head. Tennis tournaments are really a test of endurance because each time you win, you advance to another round. These biopuncture treatments can really give me an advantage in long tournaments.
Kiem, thank-you for introducing that little advantage to compensate for my size.
Sincerely,
Lilly Woo
This summer, I has a slight tear in my Achilles and as a result could not play the entire summer.
I was recently told that I had healed, so I started playing tennis again. But then after two sessions, my Achilles was sore again.
Kiem has been treating me with regular acupuncture since 2009 for my routine tennis injuries like a sore knee, tight gluts, etc. When he realized that my Achilles had not healed, he decided to try something new. He injected, directly into my calves, homeopathic medicine and vitamins to help the tissues heal. There were six injections in total into the two calves and a couple of acupuncture needles. I assure you, the needles did not hurt.
It was quite amazing because as soon as the treatment was over, the pain was gone. My calves were agile right afterwards and my Achilles were also less sore.
A light bulb went on in my head. Tennis tournaments are really a test of endurance because each time you win, you advance to another round. These biopuncture treatments can really give me an advantage in long tournaments.
Kiem, thank-you for introducing that little advantage to compensate for my size.
Sincerely,
Lilly Woo
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I ruptured my Achilles tendon in August, 2009. It was a serious tear that required surgery. After 6 months the swelling and lack of mobility were still quite considerable, and the healing progress slow.
Although acupuncture isn't typically used on such injuries (the placement and adherence of the cups on the Achilles/ankle area can be challenging!) Kiem was able to do an excellent job to rehabilitate it (using needles as well), and lessen the scar tissue. The swelling decreased a lot, and the stimulation of the calf muscle brought a jolt of life back to it. During chiropractic appointments that immediately followed the acupuncture, Dr. Robin augmented the treatment by working on the stiffness and limited range of the Achilles using Active Release Technique. She was able to really get into it with her strong, expert hands!
Together with the professional, discreet style of Nora at the front desk, I fully recommend Qi Integrated Health. It's a calming, healing place with friendly, skilled, caring people.
Although acupuncture isn't typically used on such injuries (the placement and adherence of the cups on the Achilles/ankle area can be challenging!) Kiem was able to do an excellent job to rehabilitate it (using needles as well), and lessen the scar tissue. The swelling decreased a lot, and the stimulation of the calf muscle brought a jolt of life back to it. During chiropractic appointments that immediately followed the acupuncture, Dr. Robin augmented the treatment by working on the stiffness and limited range of the Achilles using Active Release Technique. She was able to really get into it with her strong, expert hands!
Together with the professional, discreet style of Nora at the front desk, I fully recommend Qi Integrated Health. It's a calming, healing place with friendly, skilled, caring people.
- Sophie Bartek
Dear Kiem,
Growing up in Korea where Chinese medicine is well known for its effectiveness and safety, I became a big fan of acupuncture, cupping, Chinese herbal medicine, and other oriental medical approaches.
Having lived in Vancouver for the last 6 years, I was always highly skeptical about getting those treatments from practitioners here other than my family doctors back home. And…. I finally met you!
I have been trying hard not to get addicted to your cupping and acupuncture treatment, but to stay in a good posture while working and get proper exercises for my back pain, but I have to admit that I miss the fast relief I experience every time your needles and cups do the magic.
Hope not to have to see you too often, but to visit you of course when I am in pain : -)
I thank you.
Growing up in Korea where Chinese medicine is well known for its effectiveness and safety, I became a big fan of acupuncture, cupping, Chinese herbal medicine, and other oriental medical approaches.
Having lived in Vancouver for the last 6 years, I was always highly skeptical about getting those treatments from practitioners here other than my family doctors back home. And…. I finally met you!
I have been trying hard not to get addicted to your cupping and acupuncture treatment, but to stay in a good posture while working and get proper exercises for my back pain, but I have to admit that I miss the fast relief I experience every time your needles and cups do the magic.
Hope not to have to see you too often, but to visit you of course when I am in pain : -)
I thank you.
- Jasmin
Kiem,
I wanted to say thank-you so much for your care this week. I felt more human by Friday. Sneezing doesn’t illicit tears and back cracking noises anymore. I can walk! Hope you have a great week.
I wanted to say thank-you so much for your care this week. I felt more human by Friday. Sneezing doesn’t illicit tears and back cracking noises anymore. I can walk! Hope you have a great week.
- Lindsay Coulter, David Suzuki's Queen of Green
Kelly,
Many thanks for the great healthcare you gave me over the last year! My skin is greatly improved (eczema) and I've been off my asthma inhalers for almost 1 year now - awesome!
Take Care
Many thanks for the great healthcare you gave me over the last year! My skin is greatly improved (eczema) and I've been off my asthma inhalers for almost 1 year now - awesome!
Take Care
- T.W.
Dear Dr. Peter Wood,
It is a true miracle that I am free of asthma symptoms. I found you last year after reading an article in the Georgia Straight newspaper (www.straight.com/article-216545/not-all-insurers-cover-natural-cures), which told the story of a woman whom you had treated and cured of asthma. Her story was so inspiring and almost unbelievable that I had to find you. So on a search I went to come meet you and start your asthma program.
I am 72 years old and had been living with asthma for a long time, having quit smoking 15 years ago; and the asthma had been getting worse for a long time. I was using my inhaler 5 times a day, spending countless dollars on these medications! I had to use it right before bed, or I would wake up with a start in the night, short of breath and in respiratory distress. I could not even walk 2 blocks without needing to stop to catch my breath.
Over the 6 months of working with you, Dr. Wood, I have been getting better all the time. It feels like a miracle has happened in my life. I am no longer using my inhaler at all, and I am able to run 10 blocks without wheezing or labored breathing, and I am sleeping peacefully through the night.
The long and short of it is that it I am so grateful for that woman’s story being in the paper, and more grateful that I was able to find you. I had been looking for this solution for a long time, and it is natural. And I am well!
Thank you, Dr. Peter.
It is a true miracle that I am free of asthma symptoms. I found you last year after reading an article in the Georgia Straight newspaper (www.straight.com/article-216545/not-all-insurers-cover-natural-cures), which told the story of a woman whom you had treated and cured of asthma. Her story was so inspiring and almost unbelievable that I had to find you. So on a search I went to come meet you and start your asthma program.
I am 72 years old and had been living with asthma for a long time, having quit smoking 15 years ago; and the asthma had been getting worse for a long time. I was using my inhaler 5 times a day, spending countless dollars on these medications! I had to use it right before bed, or I would wake up with a start in the night, short of breath and in respiratory distress. I could not even walk 2 blocks without needing to stop to catch my breath.
Over the 6 months of working with you, Dr. Wood, I have been getting better all the time. It feels like a miracle has happened in my life. I am no longer using my inhaler at all, and I am able to run 10 blocks without wheezing or labored breathing, and I am sleeping peacefully through the night.
The long and short of it is that it I am so grateful for that woman’s story being in the paper, and more grateful that I was able to find you. I had been looking for this solution for a long time, and it is natural. And I am well!
Thank you, Dr. Peter.
- Fatehali Haji
Dear Kelly,
I just wanted to let you know that I haven't been back to see you because....I am now sleeping like a baby, and my menstrual problems have been resolved.
Thank you so much again!
I just wanted to let you know that I haven't been back to see you because....I am now sleeping like a baby, and my menstrual problems have been resolved.
Thank you so much again!
- E.S.
Dear Kelly,
When I decided to try out your services, to be honest, it was more for curiosity than anything else. I wanted to know what it was about you and what you do that had all of our mutual colleagues raving about the results.
Still, it was with a mild sense of nervousness, that I approached our first appointment. After all, you stick needles in people! (This had me rather intimidated).
I must say that, since I first set foot in your door, my experience with you has been wonderfully positive. The first sign that I was in good hands was your extensive intake questionnaire. The second sign I was in good hands was your professional yet upbeat demeanor during our consultation. But the moment of truth came with the treatment itself, which was surprisingly easy and painless. Anyone on your treatment table can tell immediately that you have an exceptionally high level of competence in what you do. And your constantly even-tempered, caring attitude and quality of service makes working with you a complete pleasure.
I never could have imagined that I would feel more relaxed after acupuncture than I would after a massage, but it's true. And now that I've had an opportunity to experience your skills as an herbalist, I am totally sold on Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Kelly, thank you for converting me into a true fan! I would recommend you in a heartbeat. It has been an absolute delight working with you and getting to know you as a person as well. Congratulations on your well-earned success!
With great appreciation.
When I decided to try out your services, to be honest, it was more for curiosity than anything else. I wanted to know what it was about you and what you do that had all of our mutual colleagues raving about the results.
Still, it was with a mild sense of nervousness, that I approached our first appointment. After all, you stick needles in people! (This had me rather intimidated).
I must say that, since I first set foot in your door, my experience with you has been wonderfully positive. The first sign that I was in good hands was your extensive intake questionnaire. The second sign I was in good hands was your professional yet upbeat demeanor during our consultation. But the moment of truth came with the treatment itself, which was surprisingly easy and painless. Anyone on your treatment table can tell immediately that you have an exceptionally high level of competence in what you do. And your constantly even-tempered, caring attitude and quality of service makes working with you a complete pleasure.
I never could have imagined that I would feel more relaxed after acupuncture than I would after a massage, but it's true. And now that I've had an opportunity to experience your skills as an herbalist, I am totally sold on Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Kelly, thank you for converting me into a true fan! I would recommend you in a heartbeat. It has been an absolute delight working with you and getting to know you as a person as well. Congratulations on your well-earned success!
With great appreciation.
- Katherine Read - President - Transformative Solutions
My life has changed for the better after meeting Dr. Kelly Cmolik. My acne, sore itchy skin improved greatly and then went away leaving my skin clear. The dark circles under my eyes diminished and my energy is now much more level. I was told by a dermatologist that medicine was the only route to rid myself of the particular acne I had. Instead I tried visits to Dr. Kelly. It worked. To look at my face from a cosmetic level, it has improved and I look healthier. However, Kelly's work goes deeper than the outer layer. She looks at the inside and then works outwards.
I have been seeing Dr. Cmolik for six months now, and have successfully gotten off the food and caffeine "triggers" that have been a stress to my adrenals, skin and well being. It's been six months so I am still ridding my body of those "triggers" but with more and more great results the challenge is worth it. I guess what I like most about Kelly besides her ability to investigate and then help support the body internally and effectively, is her warm and friendly personality. She goes beyond answering questions in a straight forward manner. She encourages you to investigate yourself. She's the coach and you both work as a team.
I have sent my family to Dr. Kelly. I am so grateful to have her as my accupuncturist, herbalist. It is so good to have such a brilliant doctor and a down to earth person all in one. I came in for my skin problems and left with such a wealth of information and understanding. In this world with long work hours it is important to breathe and find support. I highly recommend Dr. Kelly Cmolik.
I have been seeing Dr. Cmolik for six months now, and have successfully gotten off the food and caffeine "triggers" that have been a stress to my adrenals, skin and well being. It's been six months so I am still ridding my body of those "triggers" but with more and more great results the challenge is worth it. I guess what I like most about Kelly besides her ability to investigate and then help support the body internally and effectively, is her warm and friendly personality. She goes beyond answering questions in a straight forward manner. She encourages you to investigate yourself. She's the coach and you both work as a team.
I have sent my family to Dr. Kelly. I am so grateful to have her as my accupuncturist, herbalist. It is so good to have such a brilliant doctor and a down to earth person all in one. I came in for my skin problems and left with such a wealth of information and understanding. In this world with long work hours it is important to breathe and find support. I highly recommend Dr. Kelly Cmolik.
- Kellie Haines
Please ad this to your success stories:
Though I am still a work in progress, my experience at Qi Integrated health has already been life changing. Kiem and his staff are knowledgeable, friendly, respectful, and generous. This is the first time in my life where I feel wholly supported in my search for balance both emotionally and physically. Each visit is a thorough reassessment of where I am at in my ever changing body, no stone goes unturned. The herbs and acupuncture have led me into a healing process that has been remarkably quick and precise. I feel truly blessed for what fortunate string of events led me to Qi. My hugest thanks
Though I am still a work in progress, my experience at Qi Integrated health has already been life changing. Kiem and his staff are knowledgeable, friendly, respectful, and generous. This is the first time in my life where I feel wholly supported in my search for balance both emotionally and physically. Each visit is a thorough reassessment of where I am at in my ever changing body, no stone goes unturned. The herbs and acupuncture have led me into a healing process that has been remarkably quick and precise. I feel truly blessed for what fortunate string of events led me to Qi. My hugest thanks
- Jana vanDuin
When I first started seeing Dr. Robin, I was in constant discomfort and could barely participate in the activities I enjoy doing. With her amazing sense of touch and and just the right adjustments, I'm fully back in the game and performing better than I have in a long long time. As a fellow athlete and yoga teacher, Dr. Robin has a complete understanding of what I put my body through, and more importantly, how to realign it back into shape! I really appreciate the time she takes to provide me with a tailored, unique treatment program, and how she is constantly on top of the new research and techniques. I feel completely at ease, safe, and comfortable in her good hands, and recommend her to just about everyone I know. I'm always saying "Go see Robin, she'll fix you!
- Kate S.
Dr. Robin, Thank you for all of your magic work and your extra help! It's nice to dance with ease! You're a super doctor and person!
- Shawna Parry, Dancer & Actor
Dear Dr. Armstrong,
Just a quick note to thank you for the terrific work that you have done for me. When I first came to you I had suffered from a strange combination of an achy lower back and tender "golfer's elbow". A few visits to you had been required, with each appointment resulting in a noticeable improvement. -a very effective combination of Chiropractic and Active Release. I also really liked your recommendations on effective yoga poses to stretch and strengthen those areas of concern.
-thanks a million,
Just a quick note to thank you for the terrific work that you have done for me. When I first came to you I had suffered from a strange combination of an achy lower back and tender "golfer's elbow". A few visits to you had been required, with each appointment resulting in a noticeable improvement. -a very effective combination of Chiropractic and Active Release. I also really liked your recommendations on effective yoga poses to stretch and strengthen those areas of concern.
-thanks a million,
- Dan McInnis, graphic designer and yoga teacher
Dear Robin,
I wanted to send you a big note of thank you!
Thanks to your support with ART and your recommendation of specific stretches, I now feel so much more flexible and pain free in my neck and shoulder area. I had carried this pain and stiffness around with me for as long as I can remember and had accepted it as a condition I had to live with. Thanks to your gentle approach with ART and a few well chosen stretches I can now enjoy life without a stiff neck.
Thanks so much, Robin!
I wanted to send you a big note of thank you!
Thanks to your support with ART and your recommendation of specific stretches, I now feel so much more flexible and pain free in my neck and shoulder area. I had carried this pain and stiffness around with me for as long as I can remember and had accepted it as a condition I had to live with. Thanks to your gentle approach with ART and a few well chosen stretches I can now enjoy life without a stiff neck.
Thanks so much, Robin!
- Julia James
“I was looking for a massage therapist closer to home, so when I noticed that Qi Integrated Health had a massage therapist, Kelsey Armstrong, I decided to try her out. Kelsey was professional and thorough in her assessment, but also warm and personable. She has been the most effective therapist I’ve had in helping my lower back, hamstrings and neck. Kelsey is a gifted healer and in addition to her technical knowledge has an incredible intuitive sense that hard to find. Thank you, Kelsey!”
- Gary D
Hello
Here is a letter of recommendation for the clinic.
Qi Integrated Health Letter
From the moment I entered Qi Integrated Health I knew I was in a special place. It is a beautiful space, well thought out, calming, very warm and welcoming. The staff is friendly and professional.
I have suffered from chronic pain due to Osteoarthritis in my hip for several years now. Coming to Qi I have had the good fortune to be treated by Kiem. I’m incredibly pleased with the results, my pain has gone from a raging level 8/9 for 80% of the time to a manageable 2/2.5 about 15% of the time and it is still improving. Kiem has a warm, gentle, professional manner. He really is the best Acupuncturist I have ever been to.
I have had more long lasting relief with these Acupuncture treatments and the Chinese Herbs, then with any other therapies that I have undergone. Bonus, the herbs have also had a calming effect that I notice most while driving in rush hour, in cross town traffic!
I highly recommend Acupuncture with Kiem to anyone who wants to eliminate physical pain from their life. Being free of de-habilitating pain has made a huge difference in mine.
Thank you Kiem and the Staff at Qi
Kathy
Here is a letter of recommendation for the clinic.
Qi Integrated Health Letter
From the moment I entered Qi Integrated Health I knew I was in a special place. It is a beautiful space, well thought out, calming, very warm and welcoming. The staff is friendly and professional.
I have suffered from chronic pain due to Osteoarthritis in my hip for several years now. Coming to Qi I have had the good fortune to be treated by Kiem. I’m incredibly pleased with the results, my pain has gone from a raging level 8/9 for 80% of the time to a manageable 2/2.5 about 15% of the time and it is still improving. Kiem has a warm, gentle, professional manner. He really is the best Acupuncturist I have ever been to.
I have had more long lasting relief with these Acupuncture treatments and the Chinese Herbs, then with any other therapies that I have undergone. Bonus, the herbs have also had a calming effect that I notice most while driving in rush hour, in cross town traffic!
I highly recommend Acupuncture with Kiem to anyone who wants to eliminate physical pain from their life. Being free of de-habilitating pain has made a huge difference in mine.
Thank you Kiem and the Staff at Qi
Kathy
- Kathy
Kelly Cmolik's attention to detail was great and her thorough questionnaire seemed to paint a clear picture to Kelly as to the reasons for my chronic heartburn and throat clearing. Until seeing her I was chewing Rolaids daily and had used expensive prescription medicine to counter the problem only to have it come back worse when I stopped.
I followed that advice along with a few more of her natural recommendations and a bottle of one of her products. Since then I have more energy, my heartburn has subsided dramatically and my clearing of the throat has stopped.
I followed that advice along with a few more of her natural recommendations and a bottle of one of her products. Since then I have more energy, my heartburn has subsided dramatically and my clearing of the throat has stopped.
- Randy H
Kelly Cmolik is a gifted healer. She has the unusual combination of a highly technical scientific side combined with a very warm, human and intuitive side. She treats each client like a mystery to be solved and the benefits of her work can be felt immediately. She's made a big difference in the quality of my life and I highly recommend her.
- Cindy Hughes
Kelly Cmolik impressed me instantly with her compassionate personality, professionalism and deep knowledge of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. She inspired me to consider alternative ways to care for my health. Through working with Kelly I have an increased amount of energy, a renewed sex-drive and my skin is glowing! I would recommend Kelly for acupuncture (you must try the facial rejuvenation), Chinese herbal medicine, and her line of skincare creams and oils – that are transformative to how you look on the outside and feel on the inside. -
- Christie Mann, VP People & Culture Blink Media Works
I have been seeing Peter Wood for 5 months now and am very impressed with the results. I have had asthma since I was two years old and have also had terrible allergies all year round. Those who knew me prior to starting the Asthma program would tell you that I was always sneezing and experiencing an itchy nose. Since I started the treatment, not only have my asthma symptoms reduced, but my allergies are almost gone! I now sneeze only a couple of times in the morning, and that’s it! I’m also more resistant to my asthma triggers, making it possible for me to stay longer in houses containing pets (more than 1 hour!)… which is amazing!
Thanks to Peter and the (terrible) herbs, I’m on my way to an asthma free life!
Thanks to Peter and the (terrible) herbs, I’m on my way to an asthma free life!
- Isabelle- Vancouver
As a breast cancer survivor, I underwent a double radical mastectomy and lymphadenectomy (lymph node removal) on my right side. This left me with pronounced lymphedema in my right arm. My condition is complicated by diabetes, eczema, chronic pain from a hip replacement and a heart condition that has resulted in 2 heart attacks. The eczema on my right hand would blister, become infected and lead to acute cellulitis in my arm, resulting in about 6 hospital stays per year to be treated for infection. Needless to say, I was in need of an alternative, that's when I went to see Kelly Cmolik.I warned Kelly that I would be a difficult patient and likely argue with her every step of the way, she accepted me and we began treatment. I am astounded to stay that since we began our journey, I’ve not been in the hospital even one time for over a year without making any other changes to my routine. Kelly has become an indispensable part of my health care team and she is a joy to work with. She took the time to understand my case and has helped me immeasurably. I would recommend her services to anyone who would like to see an improvement in their own health.
THANKS KELLY!!!
Iris Krieger
THANKS KELLY!!!
Iris Krieger
- Iris Krieger
Ok... this was the test of all tests! Ready for this???
Yesterday, I had to step in again as the Handygal that I am... go to a lady's apartment to build a shelving unit.
She had warned me about her 2 cats... and that, if anyone's allergic, to be warned. Well, thank goodness my Handygals wouldn't have a problem. Then I find out that we needed 2 gals because it was a heavy duty shelf (too heavy for one person). Yikes! (but I had a good feeling about the Chinese herbs I’d been taking). And Peter had wanted me to test it out...well there it was....
I walked in the apt… (small, windows closed to keep in the air conditioning - which also bothers me a lot (usually) and carpeted throughout, and indeed 2 cats, long-haired .... WOWsers.)
I spent 1.5 hours there, didn't even notice anything about my usual reactions (sniffling, sneezing and wheezing)...which means that none of those symptoms arose.
I left there, with cat hair on my pants and socks... came back to the office to complete my day... went home and had dinner with Catherine and that's where it dawned on me... I didn't have any symptoms whatsoever!!!!!!
I can't even believe it.... I can really say that asthma was a part of my past, and I'm leaving the past in the past where it belongs, leaving my breathing easy and effortless… like a DREAM !!
Ok..... (and feel free to pass this along to whomever it would make a difference to take some stagnant health issue (leaving the person hopeless and feeling the "this is as good as it gets" phenomenon) and have it completely DISAPPEAR !)
You are my breathing hero, mister Peter... I can't even stop typing and trying to fill this whole email with as many words as it takes to tell you how AMAZING, FANTASTIC, UNBELEIVABLE, FREEING, IF THERE WAS A SONG I'D LEARN IT AND SING IT OVER AND OVER..... oh yes, there's the THANK YOU song by Natalie Merchant!!!!!!!!!!
Lots of love and teary-eyed appreciation for having you in my life!!
www.straight.com/article-216545/not-all-insurers-cover-natural-cures
Yesterday, I had to step in again as the Handygal that I am... go to a lady's apartment to build a shelving unit.
She had warned me about her 2 cats... and that, if anyone's allergic, to be warned. Well, thank goodness my Handygals wouldn't have a problem. Then I find out that we needed 2 gals because it was a heavy duty shelf (too heavy for one person). Yikes! (but I had a good feeling about the Chinese herbs I’d been taking). And Peter had wanted me to test it out...well there it was....
I walked in the apt… (small, windows closed to keep in the air conditioning - which also bothers me a lot (usually) and carpeted throughout, and indeed 2 cats, long-haired .... WOWsers.)
I spent 1.5 hours there, didn't even notice anything about my usual reactions (sniffling, sneezing and wheezing)...which means that none of those symptoms arose.
I left there, with cat hair on my pants and socks... came back to the office to complete my day... went home and had dinner with Catherine and that's where it dawned on me... I didn't have any symptoms whatsoever!!!!!!
I can't even believe it.... I can really say that asthma was a part of my past, and I'm leaving the past in the past where it belongs, leaving my breathing easy and effortless… like a DREAM !!
Ok..... (and feel free to pass this along to whomever it would make a difference to take some stagnant health issue (leaving the person hopeless and feeling the "this is as good as it gets" phenomenon) and have it completely DISAPPEAR !)
You are my breathing hero, mister Peter... I can't even stop typing and trying to fill this whole email with as many words as it takes to tell you how AMAZING, FANTASTIC, UNBELEIVABLE, FREEING, IF THERE WAS A SONG I'D LEARN IT AND SING IT OVER AND OVER..... oh yes, there's the THANK YOU song by Natalie Merchant!!!!!!!!!!
Lots of love and teary-eyed appreciation for having you in my life!!
www.straight.com/article-216545/not-all-insurers-cover-natural-cures
- Yours so gratefully,
Nicole Germain
I visited Qi Integrated Health for a massage therapy session and was extremely pleased with my entire experience. As soon as I walked through the doors, I was greeted by your friendly receptionist who offered me hot tea and sat me down in a tranquil sitting area. Shortly after, my massage therapist excorted me into a quiet room, and took his time to ask about any stresses and pains I was experiencing. He quickly noticed my poor posture, identified areas to focus the massage on, and offered exercises I can do to eliminate muscle pain and poor posture in the future. I had been fighting a migraine and nausea the whole day - the massage therapy left me refreshed, energized and well again.
I would recommend Qi Integrated Health to my friends and family.
I would recommend Qi Integrated Health to my friends and family.
- Anonymous
I began seeing Peter Wood in an attempt to assist with improving three specific health and wellness issues; back pain, digestive discomfort and foot soreness, after many years of trying other alternate remedies with little or no success.
To date, all symptoms have been relieved to the point that they now cause me little or no discomfort and I can only attribute this to the regime that I have been following, as I have not been to any other health practitioner.
Peter is always extremely aware and responsive to patients’ issues and has a great and rare ability to listen.
I would unequivocally recommend Peter to anyone considering embarking on such a beneficial and non-intrusive therapy.
To date, all symptoms have been relieved to the point that they now cause me little or no discomfort and I can only attribute this to the regime that I have been following, as I have not been to any other health practitioner.
Peter is always extremely aware and responsive to patients’ issues and has a great and rare ability to listen.
I would unequivocally recommend Peter to anyone considering embarking on such a beneficial and non-intrusive therapy.
- Martin Humphries
For 6 years, I had been suffering from progressively severe lower back pain, which had spread upwards to my shoulders and neck. Fortnightly chiropractic adjustments relieved the pain on a temporary basis, but did nothing to address the symptoms and causes. After my first session with Peter, I became aware that acupuncture is a non-aggressive form of medicine, with many far-reaching benefits. I have continued my treatments with Peter for some 6 months now and I am happy to be able to say that the results have been extremely encouraging.
Not only have my physical ailments lessened considerably, but my mental well-being has also improved. For me, Peter serves a dual role – acupuncturist and psychologist. I didn't realize this at first, but slowly became aware that I got almost as much benefit from verbal interaction with him, as from the acupuncture.
I feel extremely comfortable in placing my body in his care and would not hesitate in recommending his services.
Not only have my physical ailments lessened considerably, but my mental well-being has also improved. For me, Peter serves a dual role – acupuncturist and psychologist. I didn't realize this at first, but slowly became aware that I got almost as much benefit from verbal interaction with him, as from the acupuncture.
I feel extremely comfortable in placing my body in his care and would not hesitate in recommending his services.
- Paul Ryan
I recently had my first experience with acupuncture and cupping treatments at Qi. At first I was a bit apprehensive but it didn't take long to settle into the calming atmosphere. I was able to feel safe and relaxed despite a painful condition that brought me there. I felt at ease and had complete confidence that I was in safe and caring hands.
My first treatment caused a dramatic shift and I was able to continue to heal rapidly after that . To top things off on my first visit, when I happened to mention that my car was parked at a meter which was running low, I was reassured that I could relax while it was topped up with enough time to finish my session without worry. (I didn't yet know about the free underground parking). That's real time TLC! And this may seem like a detail, but for me, having a cup of delicious green tea served in a real cup, was an unexpected and delightful bonus. It's all good.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Qi Integrated Health to anyone looking for a safe and comfortable place to nurture their health.
My first treatment caused a dramatic shift and I was able to continue to heal rapidly after that . To top things off on my first visit, when I happened to mention that my car was parked at a meter which was running low, I was reassured that I could relax while it was topped up with enough time to finish my session without worry. (I didn't yet know about the free underground parking). That's real time TLC! And this may seem like a detail, but for me, having a cup of delicious green tea served in a real cup, was an unexpected and delightful bonus. It's all good.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Qi Integrated Health to anyone looking for a safe and comfortable place to nurture their health.
- Rachelle Calam
I have been wanting to email Kelly for days to tell her how well the herbs she gave me worked. About one month ago, I developed an uncomfortable and unsightly rash all up my right side after a period of significant emotional stress. I noticed a real difference with the herbs in 48hrs, and am all cleared up already.
She really helped me get through the final stages of a very trying few weeks (months really). Her kindness, insight and knowledge proved a treat and I am so thankful and pleased that I stumbled into her clinic that day.
She really helped me get through the final stages of a very trying few weeks (months really). Her kindness, insight and knowledge proved a treat and I am so thankful and pleased that I stumbled into her clinic that day.
- A Grateful Patient
Qi integrated Health gave me relief from a painful debilitating injury after my first visit! My follow-up visits allowed me to heal quickly and get back to my normal routine. Amazing results and professional care in a beautiful setting!
- Mat Hanson
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