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Patient Testimonials
Fertility
I had the great fortune to cross paths after a six year struggle with infertility. My husband Paul and I had tried virtually everything to have a baby, including a wheat/sugar/alcohol free diet, and repeat rounds of fertility treatments—all to no avail.
When I met Jeffrey, we had nearly reached the end of the line. But there was one last hope—our niece Krystal offered to be an egg donor to give us the best possible chance at success. We decided to try one final time, with the promise that whatever the outcome, that would be our path to accept and embrace.
I turned to Jeffrey for acupuncture care to prepare my mind and body for upcoming IVF treatments. His work also included counseling and healing from past fertility medications and miscarriage. I found his work to be tremendously helpful in lowering my stress and anxiety, and felt increasingly calm and relaxed while in his care.
As I write this letter today, just one year later, I have a beautiful baby boy, Alexander, in my lap. Jeffrey was an integral part of this blessing. I truly believe his healing touch, warmth and nurturing spirit helped me let go of the past and gain the balance and optimal health to allow this miracle in our lives at long last.
Sports Injury
"I injured my ankle doing a routine exercise in dance class, but the effect was anything but routine. Because I teach dance and choreograph, my livelihood depends on being healthy and able to demonstrate the movement. The injury was painful. I was often limping, and I had to cancel classes. A friend suggested I try acupuncture and recommended Jeffrey. The very first session, I felt a huge amount of blocked energy become unblocked, and as if he had applied heat to the side of my calf, warmth pulsed from the released blockage around my knee down to my ankle, which felt great relief. I had two more sessions, and by the last one I was completely back to normal and doing jumps in class again. The acupuncture, paired with some ankle strengthening exercises, really made the difference. I would recommend Jeffrey in a heartbeat to dancers and to anyone else who needs a knowledgeable, mindful and caring practitioner."
Blanca F., San Rafael
Skin Care
With over a dozen warts on his face and hands, our six year old son, Max, needed expert care. Although Jeffrey had not previously treated warts before, his reassuring confidence, empathetic compassion and his strong desire to help Max's body heal shone forth. Additionally, due to Jeffrey's seemingly innate ability to connect with children, Max loved his appointments where he would become a "hero" braving the "swords" that would help him to heal. Jeffrey's "immune support" advice coupled with Max's medical treatments were invaluable in helping to create his current wart-free status!
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Melinda M., Fairfax
Gout
"I have been suffering from episodes of gout for the past 3 years. Recently, I have had an acute and debilitating attack for about two months. I had tried traditional western medicine, but it only offered drugs with unwanted side effects. I decided to try acupuncture and found Jeffrey’s center. Jeffrey did a thorough job of understanding my complex health history. He also researched the best herbal approaches for my gout. He recommended a two month course of herbs to eliminate the excess uric acid in my body and acupuncture visit for pain relief as needed. After using the herbal formula for only 5 days, my pain has been greatly reduced. To be honest, I had been skeptical of using herbs, but I am gratefully surprised by the amount of relief I have gotten. Jeffrey has my wholehearted recommendation as a healer."
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Injury and Chronic Pain
I am writing this to thank you for the incredible help your Acupuncture practice has given me. Since the accident at work more than seven months ago, I have been in pain daily which has slowly been eroding my happiness and ability to perform daily tasks. Though I was skeptical of the benefits of Acupuncture prior to working with you, I have experienced what feels like a miraculous occurrence in windows of time completely pain free.
After my very first appointment I was pain free from 4:30pm until 8:30am the following day. Upon arriving home from your office my wife commented on how I seemed refreshed, strengthened, and happier than she had seen me in months. With continued treatments these benefits have continued and grown. I would say that not only has it been wonderful to be without pain for up to two and a half days with your help, but even when the pain returns its frequency has definitely diminished by easily one third.
Thank you so much for finally helping me find some relief after so many other doctors, specialists, and prescription drugs had failed. I sincerely hope that we will be able to continue this treatment path to final and complete relief.
Most Sincerely,
Zachary G. New Father and Builder
Orthopedic Acupuncture
“At one particular acupuncture session, Jeffrey asked me if he could try an "Orthopedic Acupuncture " technique, and I was completely willing to try anything at this point and I trusted him... I told myself that if this technique brought no relief I would not undergo it again. For the rest of the day my upper back was sore and for the next day as well. On the third day the stabbing pain between my shoulder blades I came to get treated was completely gone, and it did not move into my neck or into the back of my head (which is the typical pattern). I did not believe that this relief would last, but it did! And here I am, months later, amazed at the effectiveness of just one of Jeffrey's Orthopedic Acupuncture.”
Julie.K. San Anselmo
Chronic Pain
"Jeffrey Szilagyi did what a dozen MDs said was impossible. He gave me back the ability to walk without a cane and pain free. He gave me back my life. I highly recommend him, not just for his treatments which are superb, but for his active listening skills when treating the whole patient, not just the part that hurts. Often it is this attention to the person that opens up the potential for major change and improvement. It did for me, and it will for you."
Adryenn Ashley, Petaluma Author
Massage
"I have worked with Jeffrey Szilagyi for more than 5 years, and I have to say he is extraordinary. He combines an extensive knowledge of massage techniques with a unique ability to bring centeredness and tranquility to his clients."
Robert B., Tiburon
Integrated Health Care
"I started working with Jeffrey with a desire to explore a new approach to some health issues I was having. I had some positive response and healing with acupuncture from many years past and felt like this could be beneficial.
My experience with Jeffrey has been wonderful! I have referred so many friends to him. It was very healing for me to have him really listen so deeply and ask so many questions about the nature of my health and related symptoms – not just at the onset, but all along the way – as part of the acupuncture treatment. And I felt such a strong sense of a mutual approach to my health and healing, which for me really honored my role and part in the process. I am always so impressed by his way of connecting the dots, finding parallels or just offering a perspective that suggests a new possibility or fresh view. I don’t underestimate how this affected my improved health. I think Jeffrey offers his openness, understanding and wisdom very generously, and it has been a privilege to be treated by him."
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