A Wonderful Experience!!!\r
My first introduction to acupuncture was many years ago. A colleague and I were discussing our difficulties with allergies and sinus congestion during a break at a conference for educators. She recommended a medical doctor that practiced acupuncture. He had helped her with her allergies. I thought it was worth a try so I went to see this doctor. After our initial consultation, I was led into a brightly lit, silent, cold room. I was asked to lie on an examination table and the needles were quickly inserted. I was left alone lying on the cold table staring at the white tiled ceiling waiting for the treatment to be completed and the doctor to return. The whole experience was very austere and clinical. I was told I would have to return for a series of treatments for the acupuncture to help my allergies. I paid about $250.00 for that one session and I never returned not because of the cost of the treatment or even the skill of the doctor but because of the manner the treatment was administered. Sadly, I missed a healing I might have otherwise received had I returned.\r
It was many more years before I tried acupuncture again. The acupuncture I experience at Coastal Acupuncture Savannah with Isa Holloway was completely different!!! I was warmly greeted by Isa and after the initial consultation I was escorted to an inviting room to lie on a heated, massage table. The room was soon darkened. A scent of rosemary gently infused the air. I was covered with a soft blanket and soothing eye pads were placed over my eyes. In the background, muted music played. Isa quietly talked to me explaining what he was doing as he quickly and expertly inserted the needles… \r
Needless to say, I returned for the additional sessions and I received a healing. I did not have to use any allergy medications for well over a year; whereas before the treatments, I was using medication almost daily. Furthermore, Isa’s fee for the initial visit was much more reasonable than the doctor’s and I was able to purchase an economy package for the follow-up visits. Isa also told me he makes house calls for the home bound! \r
All these sensory techniques that Isa Holloway employed during our sessions were scientifically based to reduce stress and encourage relaxation during treatments. These techniques made all the difference to me and I am grateful. \r
Sheila\r
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