REAL STORIES, REAL HEALING: PATIENT EXPERIENCES WITH ACUPUNCTURE
At our clinic, we believe that healing is a deeply personal journey—and our greatest honor is walking alongside our patients as they move toward greater health and well-being. Through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine, we strive to provide compassionate, holistic care tailored to each individual’s unique needs.
The stories shared below are real experiences from patients who have received acupuncture and integrative care in our clinic. From managing chronic symptoms to supporting pregnancy and improving daily quality of life, these testimonials highlight the power of consistent, mindful treatment and the profound changes that can happen when the body is supported in the right way.
We’re grateful to each patient who has entrusted us with their care—and who has been generous enough to share their story.
PATIENT CARE TESTIMONIALS
Absolutely LOVE working with Zen. She is so thorough, and this is such a well-run practice. She gives you clear guidelines, a treatment plan, and gives you a sense of what to expect -- as well as advice on many things, like how to eat for your body's needs, as well as the option of doing things like ear seeds, cupping, custom herbal remedies et al. She explains everything to you thoroughly, and it's easy to ask questions. I was absolutely blown away by the quality of her care. There are so many little details that anticipate your every need (like, Zen places a little buzzer near your hand before she leaves the room, so that if you need help for any reason, you don't have to move to ask for assistance) I will also say: every other part of the experience is so easy too -- parking, location (right off the 210 Marengo exit) payment options, having your treatment on a table vs. massage chair (both are available), lovely, quiet rooms with ambient music -- and Karina at the front desk is so lovely and helpful! If you want to try acupuncture, and especially if this is your first time, this is absolutely the place to start.
My experience with Zen has been wonderful, she is thoughtful and provides excellent care! I have felt like a valued customer through her attention to detail, insightful questions and taking the time to educate me. I would recommend it her anyone! I have done acupuncture with other providers and have never had this level of care and service. Thank you!
Approximately 4 years ago, I went to Healing with Zen, and right after my first acupuncture treatment with Zen, I felt relief from several of the health concerns I had at the time. At first, I received acupuncture treatments twice/week, and felt much better after each each treatment, and as time went by and many of my concerns were either improved and/or resolved, my treatments went down to once every two weeks, then three weeks and now only once/per month to treat any concerns I might have. Zen is extremely patient,caring and knowledgeable in treating my health concerns. She goes out of her way to answer all my questions, and to make recommendations to help my health in general. Her staff are also very polite and helpful After receiving acupuncture treatment all these years, and feeling so much better, I recommend Zen and her staff to everyone who wants to feel better not only physicall[y, but emotionally. I'm very thankful to Zen and plan on continuing to receive acupuncture treatments at Healing with Zen.
Amazing staff with a comfortable environment. Great knowledge from everyone and exceptional service. I always end up leaving better than I arrived and I can't recommend Krystal enough!
I've been experiencing pain throughout my body and taking tons of medications, it wasn't helping. I decided to give Eastern Medicine a try again to see if it could help relieve the pain. I had previously had acupuncture and acupressure to relieve back pain. I found Healing with Zen and saw the positive reviews and went through the assessment. The first 2 weeks I had 2 treatments a week and was given a herbal supplement to drink 3 times a day. Following that, 1 treatment for 8 more weeks. I have 3 more treatments left, but after the first 4 treatments, my pain had subsided. I saw Sun, she's great. Thank you so much for helping me!
First time and very happy the staff is very nice. I was really impressed about the service and I felt relieved after the experience.
I have been to other acupuncture places. This is by far the best experience I have had. They really listen and workout a treatment plan catered to your needs. Immediately I had relief and within 2 weeks, following their plan, the pain was almost non existing. Looking forward to completing my treatment.
I love Healing with Zen! I was new to acupuncture when I began last year for tinnitus. Krystal and the rest of the staff had made it so easy to get adjusted, and the obvious improvements in my symptoms have truly increased my quality of life. I appreciate that they invest in the community in many holistic ways. Highly recommend HWZ!
Healing with zen is PHENOMENAL!! I have worked with Janice and Zen and they are both absolutely wonderful. I have come into their office in searing pain and come out at the end of the session with zero pain! They work healing magic here. The receptionist is also the sweetest person ever 🙂
My wife loves Healing with Zen, after every session she feels much better. We will definitely recommend Healing with Zen to our friends and family.
Reasonable price. Zen and her staff are amazing. Her front desk person is so friendly and helpful. Zen is also an amazing acupuncturist. Her method is unique from my experience with other acupuncturists and, in my opinion, more effective, more quickly than my previous experiences. I also love her teas that she makes in her office. I'm always recommending people to this office. Highly recommend.
My experience at Healing with Zen was life changing. With Zen's expertise I quickly conceived my baby boy. It felt surreal! I am talking a short few weeks, about 2-3! Her knowledge, work ethic and patient care is top tier. With every session Zen was there for me in the most dedicated ways, going above and beyond to help me achieve my goals. From the moment I called to book my appointment at her clinic to the very moment I walked in, I was shown excellent care and compassion. With her incredible skills ,she did for me what I know many can't achieve so easily. I was also amazed with her knowledge in herbs. Alongside my acupuncture sessions I was taking herbs tailored to my needs specifically. The incredible combo of her acupuncture sessions and herbs transformed my life. I am now holding my beautiful baby boy as I write this review. I urge all women who are looking to conceive but feeling stressed, anxious,depressed or unable to, to seek Zen' s expertise. I have already recommended Zen to several family and friends, and will always continue to do so. Her skills and care are simply magical. I could never thank Zen enough for everything she has helped achieve.
Thank you very very much for your professionalism and proficiency in responding to emails. I've had such horrible experiences with other institutions that I truly appreciate your communication skills.
I always enjoy coming here for treatments. I believe my treatments are helping with my issues. I’m very glad to recommend this pleasant experience to anyone.
I began acupuncture treatment with Zen in early 2025 after suffering from lower back pain for a year and am very impressed with the results I experienced. My pain was due to idiopathic scoliosis in my lumbar region that developed late in life. Although there is no cure for this condition, through acupuncture with Zen and targeted exercise, I am pain-free most of the time. I was impressed by the extensive health history interview that Zen does prior to the start of treatment and by the personalized treatment plan she developed for me. Initially, I saw her twice each week, then once each week, then once each month, and then every other month. I recently discontinued treatment because my pain now is so minimal and infrequent that I had trouble justifying the expense. As a bonus, the process is very relaxing, almost akin to a spa treatment. Also, she addressed other ancillary issues that were bothering me such as allergies. If I ever develop another pressing health problem, I will return to Zen. Acupuncture is a wonderful complement to other medical treatments.
Love this place! I see Kiera Layne and she is a amazing acupuncturist. She is my saving grace! I went in for severe coughing, allergy, asthma and bad acid reflux. one visit and I went from feeling no energy and miserable to having my energy back and feeling pretty good. my acid reflux is not as severe as it was. It does not keep me up at night and miserable during the day anymore. It has been 3 weeks and I am going back next week for a tune up. I a happy I can clean house, garden, and go shopping. It’s been months since I was able to do those simple things!
Haven't tried acupuncture in awhile had bad pain on my feet with limited movement. After two visits I was pain free with more movements . Stuff very friendly , I would strongly recommend this location
FINAL THOUGHTS
Every patient’s healing journey is unique, and these stories reflect the wide range of experiences and improvements that are possible through acupuncture and holistic care. Whether it’s relief from chronic discomfort, support during pregnancy, or simply feeling more balanced and energized day-to-day, our goal is always to provide care that is personalized, respectful, and effective.
If you’re navigating your own health concerns and wondering whether acupuncture might help, we invite you to reach out. We’re here to listen, answer your questions, and work with you to create a treatment plan that supports your body and your goals.
Your path to wellness is worth investing in—and you don’t have to walk it alone. Read some more of our testimonials here!
