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"In May of 2005 my lower back suddenly began hurting. The pain was so bad that I even thought it could be a kidney infection. After a few days I finally got in to see my doctor who confirmed it wasn’t a kidney infection and prescribed some muscle relaxants. The muscle relaxants did absolutely nothing. Next, I took up the services of an osteopath. He prescribed muscle relaxants along with anti-inflammatory pills and a pain killer. The prescriptions cut down on the pain, but I was not only incapacitated but I didn’t really feel that the meds were helping to “cure” the problem… they were just masking the symptoms. There had to be another way. That’s when I learned that Elijah Hawken was practicing acupuncture. I’ll admit that I’m a bit of a skeptic. But after I made a fool of myself while speaking at a Sales Meeting in front of over 100 people because I was on hydrocodone and muscle relaxants and could not remember what I was talking about, I decided it was time to change treatments.

I didn’t know exactly what to expect. I soon discovered it’s not all about sticking needles into someone. Elijah spent a great amount of time asking me questions and getting to know me and my issues. The needle part was like something I’d never experienced before. I could feel it working because with each needle I felt these intense sensations that I had never felt before. Elijah first focused on my back issues. After every treatment, the pain lessened. After the fourth treatment, I felt like I was back to normal. Then Elijah started focusing on other areas that she regularly heard me complain about. For a few years, I had been having stomach issues in which my tummy would bloat out and be in so much pain that I wouldn’t want to leave my house. Through listening to my complaints and asking the right questions, Elijah suggested that I could be lactose intolerant.

Impossible, I thought! I drink 2 lattes a day! She asked me to experiment by cutting out all dairy products. And wouldn’t you know it… the pain and bloating went away. What I really appreciated the most was that Elijah really knew how to listen and methodically took notes during my sessions so she could track down where and when I was having problems. Then she could form her own hypothesis as to what was going on with my body… and she was right on! She also knew what actions to take to get to the bottom of the problem rather than just mask the symptoms like many doctors do by prescribing drugs which often have side-effects and do not get down to the root of the problem. I would highly recommend acupuncture for anyone who, like me, has not been able to cure their issues with traditional Western medicine. Thanks, Elijah!!!"

Victoria S.

"I’ve been using Hawken Acupuncture since its opening. Treatment for seasonal colds usually just takes one session and I feel so much better as soon as it’s done. Seems to cut my cold down to just a day or two rather than having it nag on for weeks or months. I’ve also sent several friends there with amazing results as well."

Russell T.

"Do any of these sound familiar: tension headaches, stress and muscle aches, low back and leg pain? I’m 46 years old, and for years they have been an almost daily part of my life. As an avid cyclist, who is also dealing with the reality of aging, Elijah has been a true “gem” in my search for both relief from the pain and a resource for continued well-being. Her dedication to her profession and her desire to individually tailor treatment programs that target your needs is what separates her from other practitioners! The uniqueness of Elijah is that she brings what I consider to be an “old school” approach to her practice in that she focuses on the quality of the care she provides rather than the quantity or number of people she treats. I hope to be in the good hands of Elijah for as long as she is in practice."

Clark S.

"I am a 54 year old male and I broke my left tibia and dislocated my left knee in October, 2006, tearing out the ACL altogether, tearing the meniscus and seriously damaging the other three ligaments of the knee. Surgery was performed immediately. It was debatable whether I would ever be able to even walk on the left leg without further reconstruction surgery. Ms. Hawken began treating me with acupuncture soon after I was released from the hospital. Elijah has treated me 5 or 6 times in the last 6 months, at first when I was in extreme pain. Each time, within 24 hours it was plainly obvious to all that I had improved, by pain reduction, swelling reduction, increased mobility, increased flexion, increased vigor and the welcomed notion that I just might recover.

I am now walking again, it is 6 months since surgery. Ms. Hawken’s treatments continue to have a measurable effect on my ability to walk. I am quite a skeptical man, and rarely in my life have I encountered anything as profoundly effective as her acupuncture, it occurs for me almost like magic because of the sudden shifts toward normalcy that each treatment affords. I don’t think that I would be walking without crutches if I had not been treated with acupuncture, it is plainly and measurably effective and I recommend it."

Denny D.

"I would recommend (and have recommended) Elijah to anyone and everyone. I trust her completely and have found her methods to be quite effective. She’s honest + direct, makes me feel comfortable (rare in any type of doctor/patient setting for me) and has my confidence in her work."

John D.