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"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.

"I came to Elijah Hawken looking for some relief from a series of symptoms from Celiac Sprue. Western medicine had no answer and while I had cleaned up my diet, there was still a problem with intestinal distress. Elijah’s research of the disease, and subsequent treatment with acupuncture and herbs brought me relief in a short time…a matter of weeks. My body felt better, I regained my strength, stress dissipated and I began to sleep better. She is a blessing."

Ken B.

"I’ve suffered from chronic neck and back problems for several years, and while I’ve sought various treatments, I was still in pain. A trusted friend recommended that I see Elijah for acupuncture treatment. When I first met her, I liked Elijah immediately, but more than that, I was impressed with her professionalism and knowledge. She answered all my questions, calmed my slight anxiety, and explained everything. It is no exaggeration to say that I found relief from my very first treatment. Each successive treatment brings improvement in my range of motion and a further reduction in my symptoms and pain. I’m feeling much better, and I am grateful to Elijah. I recommend her to you without reservation."

Patrick C.

"I had taken a violent fall and hit the back of my head. I sustained a mild concussion. At which time I lost my taste and smell for a period of 11 months. I was told by conventional doctors that I would most likely never regain those senses again. A friend recommended that I see an acupuncturist in order to help me. I chose Elijah after reviewing her credentials and speaking with her. She was very professional and shared with me the many things that acupuncture could help. Acupuncture has given me back my quality-of-life that I had prior to the fall. I am once again smelling the flowers, tasting foods and enjoying life."

Darlene C.

"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.