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Testimonials

90% of our patients

are referred by existing patients

We pride ourselves on the fact that 90% of our new patients are referred to us by other patients or people in the community who have witnessed their friends and loved ones receive life-changing benefits from our work.

Here’s what people say about working with us.

I am deeply grateful to have discovered Helen through a friend of mine. Helen has provided invaluable help in alleviating my digestive discomfort during perimenopause. Enduring over a year of constipation and bloating had taken its toll, but Helen's attentive, personalized care turned things around. She thoroughly listened to my concerns, noting my feedback to tailor a formula that addressed my unique needs. Helen's patient-centered approach was a refreshing departure from the one-size-fits-all mindset. Her advice on dietary adjustments was not only practical but firmly grounded in scientific principles. Thanks to her, I am finally feeling like myself after two years of feeling off. Helen, your dedication to providing effective, natural solutions has truly made a profound difference in my life. And stepping into the serene space at Centered Healing is a total delight!

Meghan has helped me recover from iliac artery aneurysm repair surgery and eliminate my obesity with her profound acupuncture treatments. After the surgery I was experiencing fatigue and dizziness from low blood pressure whenever I sit for over thirty minutes. The Chinese herbal formula Meghan selected helped increase my energy, self-confidence and self-esteem, and reduce my anxiety and depression. I have lost forty pounds since I started receiving acupuncture treatments from her in May. Meghan also helped relieve my shoulder pain from an old bicycle accident incorporating gua sha, cupping, and moxibustion. I am extremely grateful to have found Meghan.

Over the past 3 months I have worked with Helen intensively to overcome a horrible gut condition after living abroad. I came to her in all sorts of dysfunction. My energy was terrible, my brain foggy and my body incredibly uncomfortable. From day one, Helen she has been an outstanding provider. She has an incredibly positive, uplifting, patient approach. She was hopeful and grounded, while being realistic and setting clear expectations. We designed a clear path of working rigorously together for a period of time. Over this time I have undergone acupuncture (all for the first time), through various rounds of herbal formulas as well as adopting Helen’s nutrition guidelines. Not only has Helen completely turned my health around (I mean, a full 180), throughout the whole process Helen has provided a nonjudgmental listening ear and peppered in reassuring life guidance. I have renewed energy that I never imagined I would have again, my gut is in better shape than it has been in years and my mindset and strength feel amazing. I can’t thank Helen enough for helping get me here. I would recommend Helen to anyone 10x over again.

I first came to Helen seeking help for ongoing, debilitating stomach distress. I was hoping for treatments to provide relief, but also coaching on how best to approach improving my health. Through regular sessions, my digestive health, and also my overall health and well being have improved dramatically. Not only do I feel better in every way, I can feel my vitality and immunity returning in spades. And Helen has armed me with deeper knowledge and understanding about my well being, and how to support wellness on an ongoing basis. I also just truly enjoy our time together, appreciate learning and talking every time, and I always leave feeling deeply relaxed and nourished.

For so long I have been looking for someone to help me with natural remedies for my medical condition. I was so happy to find Meghan, who was enthusiastic about helping find a solution for me. From her respectful, open attitude to the calming atmosphere in her office, I felt at home and cared for right away. I normally can’t get my brain to shut off but her work and energy puts me in the right state of mind to welcome all the help she offers. Having herbal formulas prepared just for me has given me a path to feel relief for my chronic pain. I finally feel like I can conquer this hurdle. Along with my auto inflammatory disease, Meghan has helped me with so many different issues; from my anxiety, carpal tunnel, blood circulation, to morning sickness and insomnia. After over a year of care I feel like a new me. I am so happy she is on my team to help me be my best self. I would absolutely recommend her to everyone!

I had been to trying to find a good traditional Chinese medicine practice for a while, but never seemed to find a good fit. A friend recommended Centered Healing, so I gave it a shot. As soon as I got there, Meghan made me feel calm and welcomed. She listened attentively and compassionately as I explained my chronic pain and mental health problems. She took the time and patience to create a unique acupuncture and herbal regime plan that addressed my issues holistically, which I still practice today. Meghan is now my trusted go-to practitioner whenever I'm seeking guidance, support, and insight into my overall well-being. I definitely recommend Centered Healing, and especially Meghan, to anyone looking for a new alternative medicine home.

My experience with Meghan was life-affirming post-injury. Her genuine care, compassion, and understanding of the process of recovery was encouraging. Recovering from injury is a journey, and Meghan was with me every step of the way! Highly recommended!

I had the lucky fortune of finding Helen about 4 years ago. I look back at that time and the best word I can think of to describe myself back then was ‘broken’. I have lived a lifetime battling digestive problems and constipation, depression, anxiety and grief. I had been helped very little by traditional western medicine and was looking for a different kind of treatment, one that would treat the whole individual, not just mask symptoms. In Helen I found someone that goes beyond words. I have never had a practitioner as committed to my individual health and well being as Helen has been. She is a highly-skilled, compassionate, knowledgeable acupuncturist, who addresses what is really going on. After acupuncture sessions with Helen, my mind and body always function better - and keep me functioning better! Her knowledge goes way beyond acupuncture. She has taught me so much about nutrition, the body and Chinese medicine. She is an amazing resource for so many things. Helen sincerely cares about your health condition, your progress and response to treatment. Her level of care and dedication to patient well being is exceedingly rare. Working with Helen has been an amazing life-changing experience. My gut feels incredible and I feel joy again. I still go in for ‘tune-ups’ once or twice a month. I read once that dolphins help each other. When a dolphin is weak or injured, its companions will physically support it and take it to the surface so it can breathe.... That's what Helen did for me. I will never be able to thank her enough.

Nutrition Program

Besides growing in appreciation for our amazing digestive systems, I re-gained respect for for simple, unprocessed food. I have a strong connection to nature, I love to garden, and your instruction resonated very deeply. I have closely followed the program since May with ongoing new awareness of the vitality of raw materials and growing conditions. Thank you for bringing us this knowledge.

I struggled with the program at the beginning On about day 18 or 19 everything shifted. I had this mental energy that has continued since and it has been amazing. I have felt creative, motivated and energized around all sorts of things. I have not felt this way in a VERY long time. I have been sleeping through the night, including during the latter part of my menstrual cycle, which is not normal for me at all! I am so excited about all of this!

By the end of the program, I felt a significant improvement in my energy levels. My frequent headaches have decreased a lot, pretty much gone actually. PMS is now minor not debilitating, and my mood is positive. I am motivated to keep this up! What has surprised me the most is that I am still following the majority of what you taught six months later; it just makes so much sense. I have gone from confused about what I should or shouldn't eat to enlightened.

I came to Helen in all sorts of dysfunction; extreme fatigue, brain fog, frequent diarrhea, constant body pain, hopelessness and depression. My health has completely turned around. I have energy that I never imagined I would have again, my gut is in better shape than it has been in years and my mindset and strength feel amazing. Helen has an incredibly positive and uplifting approach and I can’t thank her enough for helping me get here. Her methodology has changed the way I will forever approach my nutrition. I would recommend Helen to anyone 10x over again.

It was fun to be a part of a group of people dedicated to changing their habits. Helen carefully guided each of us in our process and helped us through our obstacles. The information from this program has really changed our lives. We continue to refer to her manual for recipes and healthy eating tips. Helen's inspiration and dedication to the success of the group was amazing. If you have thought about changing your habits, this is a wonderful opportunity. My husband and I are in retirement and we now feel set for life!

I don't know exactly if it's been two or three years since my wife and I did the program, but I do know that the principles you taught me and this way of life has stuck with me ever since. I am still in the lower 190s. The weight I lost on your program has never returned. And I feel healthier then when I was in my 20s. Keep up the good work. You don't only affect the people that do your program but the people around them. My son and my mother have benefited too. Thank you so much!