Acupuncture Testimonials, Austin, TX
Austin Acupuncturist
Vanessa Rutkowski:
First of all let me say that, without a doubt, I'm terrified of needles and Ihave complained loudly any time I've taken a flu shot or had blood drawn at thedoctor's office. However, when my neck and shoulders have ached for what seemslike forever I decided to see Vanessa Rutkowski and have acupuncture to relievemy pain. I was amazed at how little the needles bothered me and was surprisedto feel the immediate relief as if a weight had literally been lifted from myshoulders. I have received acupuncture for my feet as well with the same results.I would highly recommend this form of treatment to anyone and I will continueto benefit from these treatments, especially knowing there are no expensive prescriptionsinvolved!
Signed: a pain-free fan of acupuncture, Carl R. Bills
I have been suffering from neck and shoulder tension for years. Since I haveseen Vanessa consistently for acupuncture, my pain is less, my general healthis better and stress is much much less. The depth of my appreciation for thiswonderful woman is difficult to accurately put into words. Vanessa effectivelyalleviated my nagging neck and shoulder pain and made my life better by relievingstress and helping me with my diet and outlook. I look better. I feel better.I am happier and my neck and shoulders feel pain free. Thank you so very muchVanessa.
Sincerely,
P.R.
Vanessa - Tigerlily:
Wow! I had no idea what to expect, but after 1 treatment I was hooked. I hadthe treatment done just to relax and help me to meditate a little better..andit worked. The whole experience it great. From the second you enter the TigerLily office, to the way Vanessa handles and soothes you. Thank you so much. Ialways look forward to my next treatment.
Mike Livermore
To whom it may concern:
I have been seeing Dr. Vanessa now for some time. I would like to tell the worldhow much she has helped me. I have great respect for her and her work.
I was born with a club foot. There is 3 inches difference in the length of mylegs. This causes many problems. I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, anddegenerative arthritis. I also have sinus/allergy issues.
I had to give up working almost two years ago. The pain was more than I coulddeal with. Having to be on pain medicine daily did not make it easy to work atall. I was having trouble taking care of myself. Daily chores of washing andcooking for myself were truly a chore.
With Dr. Vanessa's help I am able to do things I thought were lost to me. I havea small garden. I was able to walk my daughter sown the aisle at her wedding.I also have a new puppy that is a handful, but we play daily. I am so gratefulto Dr. Vanessa for the life she has given me back. My family and friends oftentell me to make sure I do not miss my trip to see Dr. Vanessa.
C.L.
I began to see Vanessa Prior to my wedding for stress relief and to avoid illnessso close to such a crucial day. Her touch and intuitive spirit guided me beyondthe immediate concerns and addressed the emotions that influenced my illnesses.Since then she has aided me with achy knees, numb feet, sleepless nights, andsinus infections. She has become far more than a healer to me, but a friend onmy path to health.
L.B.
Thank you Vanessa!!
I came to see Vanessa suffering from stress induced migraines and not to mentiona general lack of happiness. After my treatment, I felt a calm I hadn't feltin years, well, since the last day of my last vacation 2 years ago. (Wow, Hawaiiright here in Austin, Aloha ya'll. I mean, I felt great and since I have beencoming in for treaments, I have had no headaches. Vanessa gave me a very informativefirst appointment letting me know what to expect. In other words, I would notbe fixed with one treatment. I can say that after one treatment I felt so goodthat I looked forward to my next appointment. I've been coming now for 3 months.I am migraine free, my stress is SO MUCH LESS, and I am happily enjoying my work,my life, and my family. Again, thank you Vanessa. You are a very close and affordablevacation in my Austin Texas.
Sincerely
P.R.
Douglas Rutkowski:
I first came to Doug because I was left in the dark by Lung and Heart DoctorsI saw prior. Doug's confident and caring approach made me confident that we wouldget to the root of my problem. After a few treatments and herbs I was beginningto feel very relieved of my shortness of breath episodes. I still see Doug regularlyfor treatments and just to talk because of how relaxed I feel afterwards. I recommendhim to anybody that wants a new, at ease feeling in their life.
M.L.
Honestly, Tigerlily Acupuncture and Doug Rutkowski have saved my life on somany levels. Let me tell you how.
After my plight from New Orleans, compliments of Ms. Katrina, I arrived in Austin,quite the broken baby. After a severe fall last year, I spent many visits totraditional medical physicians, who took x-rays, prescribed mega amount of pharmaceuticalsand sent me home. No one ever really listened or helped me recover.
Then I found Doug. Acupuncture, I thought, needles, chi? I'll give it a try.I walked in and he said, "You are an answer to my prayers" as he hadbeen anxiously waiting to provide his services to a Katrina evacuee in need ofhis expertise. Doug took it a step further and elicited his fellow healers; agentle chiropractor and massage therapist, to assist in the healing process.
Doug's mind, body and spirit approach quickly became a source of strength, supportand hope. He views my complex profile as a challenge and an opportunity to search,study and find the source and the solution that will help me.
Now I am a true believer in the power of acupuncture and in herbal medicine,especially, in the competent, healing hands of the person who administers it.This is what I have been blessed with, as I know that I am on the road to livinga healthier, happier and less painful life while under the care of TigerlilyAcupuncture and Doug Rutkowski.
M.N.
After enjoying a full day of extreme backcountry snowboarding and taking a coupleof wipeouts I experienced some neck and shoulder pain and slight low back stiffness.Luckily, I was with Douglas and Vanessa and later that evening I received anacupuncture treatment from Douglas. It was my first time to get acupuncture andI was impressed that after only 45 minutes of beginning the treatment, my neck,shoulder, and back stiffness were gone. Thanks to Douglas I was able to continuesnowboarding and having a great vacation.
F.K.
Over the past few years, I have had the good fortune of receiving acupunctureand herbal treatments from Douglas Rutkowski. Having been to many practitionersin the past, I could tell immediately that I was in good hands with Douglas.His bedside manner is soulful and honest, his acupuncture technique is the mostcomfortable and effective I have ever had, and his herbal prescriptions are spoton. Douglas has helped me to overcome chronic pain that western medicine couldnot, allowing me to return to a physically active lifestyle and a better qualityof life.
TCM is now my primary method of health care and principle line of defense indisease prevention. I feel lucky to have Douglas as my health care provider andrecommend him often to my friends and family.
Kevin Johnson
Dear Doug,
Thank you for the treatment you provided to me! Words can not express the gratitudeI feel. I am a very healthy person, however, once a year I get very sick in January- right after I have worked the holidays! This sickness usually requires me tostay in bed for at least a week. This year as soon as symptoms appeared, my wifecalled you for an appointment. After 2 treatments and a bottle of herbs I wasback to my excellent health. Not only did you fix me right up but you also preventedme from becoming sick! Thank you!!!!
Sincerely,
Chef Jaime Arevalo
Circle C Cafe & Catering
Tiger Lily was my first experience with acupuncture. I had resisted acupuncturebecause I was doubtful it would work and thought it might be painful. My experiencewith Doug Rutkowski, Tiger Lily's owner, changed both misperceptions. Doug quicklyalleviated my distress in several areas and did it painlessly.
What I find unique about Doug is that he uses his knowledge about a broad rangeof health issues to look at a client's total well being. Doug's compassionatecare and individual attention to each of his clients distinguishes him in a worldof "hurry up" medicine. Yet he is the one clinician that I know thatis on time for all his appointments
If you are looking for an acupuncturist who will relieve your pain and supportyou in your path toward wellness, Doug's your man.
Gary Diehl
I had been thinking about getting acupuncture for a while, but hesitated dueto the thought of needles. I would always recommend when my friends were in anysort of pain that they go and get acupuncture, but I could never tell them whyor what it was about. So I decided one day to go see Dr. Doug Rutkowski for aback pain and as soon as walked in the door there was a sense of peace, and Iimmediately felt at ease. Dr. Rutkowski was very professional and answered anyquestions or worries I had. Acupuncture was painless and almost immediately helpedmy back, and he also worked on stress that I was feeling from everyday life.I left there feeling completely relaxed and ready to go back for another appointment.Dr. Rutkowski was extremely professional and promptly followed up with me aboutmy back. If you are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced acupuncturistI highly recommend Tigerlily Acupuncture.
J.B.
To future clients of Tigerlily Acupuncture, this is my story:
I am a 25 year old female that has been through 4 Laparoscopic surgeries forEndometriosis and a variety of cysts in the past 4 years. (Yeah, I know, that)averaging one surgery every year. It was not fun, and it was slowly pushing meinto depression. I was in a constant cycle of being in pain, fearing the surgery,healing, and then being back in pain.) I remember being so frustrated and noone was able to give me any options outside of having to do these surgeries onan annual basis, even experimental drugs weren't giving me any relief from theconstant pain and fatigue.
When I was finally at my wit's end and got tired of hearing people tell me therewas nothing left to do, I had a friend of mine give me Doug Rutkowski's cardand told me to give it a try. Well, of course I went into all of the excusesof being too busy, I was going to be moving, I had just gotten a new job. Wherewas I supposed to fit in something new? So, a few weeks passed and it was nowaround 6 months after my last surgery, and the pain from the endometriosis wasgetting unbearable. The doctors kept telling me that they had never seen someoneso young with such an aggressive case. (Yep, I'm special, what can I say.) Theyasked for me to try and hold out for as long as I could and they gave me painmedicine to try and keep me functional, and told me that when it got too badthat we would schedule another surgery.
Well, now I was angry and frustrated with my doctors enough to give TigerlilyAcupuncture a call. I was greatly relieved when I found out that Doug would takeappointments on Saturdays! I could actually make this fit into my schedule. Dougwas so nice and sincere when discussing my past medical history, and he saidhe could help! He's been treating me for the Endometriosis for a little over3 months and I am completely pain free! This September will be one year sincemy last surgery and I am going to celebrate! It's such a relief to be out ofthe constant pain, but even more of a relief because I'm able to move on withmy life.
Not only is Doug good at what he does, but he really cares. If you've had a badday, he's always got a joke to make you smile. I am so thankful that I foundmy way to Tigerlily Acupuncture; they have given me a pain free present, andhope for a pain free future!
Sincerely,
Janna W.
I went to see Doug 5 years ago to try and see if acupuncture could help my chronicallergies. Having no experience with acupuncture, nor any real understandingof how it works, I was skeptical.
What I found out, through Doug's treatment, guidence and patience, is that acupuncture,along with certain herbs and dietary changes can have a tremendously positiveimpact on my life. My allergy symptoms are vastly reduced and I am healthiernow than I have ever been in my life.
Tigerlily helped me to understand my health from a holistic perspective. If you'venever tried acupuncuture, I hightly recommend giving Doug and Vanessa a call.
Matt Fangman
For the past 5 years I have been on antidepressants as an attempt to keep mysanity and to stay somewhat functional after loosing my mother, ending an abusiverelationship, supporting my sister through pancreatic cancer and then my brotherthrough open heart surgery. In addition, to make matters worse, I had bunionsurgery that left me in constant pain and unable to run. Being determined toheal, I sought the professional support of orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists,physical therapists, mental therapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, healers,holistic health professionals, herbalists and medical doctors. Unfortunately,each attempt ended with little to no results. Feelings of hopelessness were takingover my world fast!
I decided to take one more chance and give Doug a try. Today, I'm ecstatic toreport that I am off anti-depressants (a miracle in itself) and have hope, onceagain, that I may use my foot as I did in the past. Doug's consistent demonstrationof exceptional care and his passion for healing is evident in his practice. Hegoes above and beyond the norm as he sets an intention that leaves no room forfailure. It's as if he is committed to my healing as much as I am!
As I often say, the end result of any effort always speaks for itself. So don'ttake my word for it, just make an appointment and see for yourself.
Thanks Doug for being such a wonderful blessing!
Marcie
I came to Doug with severe Anxiety and Panic attacks of an acute nature. After the first session, I was relaxed enough the next day to not have panic attacks, just moderate anxiety. After the 5th session, my anxiety and panic were totally 100% gone. Doug uses a combination of herbs, acupuncture, and diet/lifestyle changes. It really works. There are no fast fixes in life, but this was pretty fast (a few weeks) compared to western medicine prescribing benzodiazepines or SSRI drugs which will become lifelong addictions. I refused to take these from my doctor, and so my search for alternative treatments started. What better alternative than traditional Chinese medicine, parts of which are thousands of years old. I was definitely skittish about taking the herbs, but then realized that we eat herbs all the time, and some western drugs are actually derived from herbs. Every time I leave Doug I feel relaxed. He is treating me for dizziness related to allergies, and my ears now. Doug also has a great bedside manner and generally a very positive person. I highly recommend this service for what ails you!
John
I am so grateful for meeting Doug and being introduced into the world of Eastern medicine and acupuncture through his eyes. I have suffered from chronic headaches and sever PMS for more years than I can count and was open to an alternative to over the counter and prescription medications. Doug sat and listened to all of my symptoms and designed a plan specifically for me. It worked and continues to work! I have seen a marked decrease in the frequency and intensity of my headaches and the severe PMS has all but disappeared. I am devoted to an ongoing treatment and maintenance plan and look forward to continued success. I have learned so much about being mindful of my body and its functions and now take Chinese herbs exclusively. I consider Doug a friend and would recommend him to anyone that is looking for a holistic treatment plan with staggering results.
NM
I injured my upper arm/shoulder area one evening while shaking a bottle of liquid a bit too vigorously. The next morning, the simple act of leaning forward caused extreme waves of pain and even nausea. I called Doug, explained my predicament, and he was able to see me that afternoon. I figured some of the pain would subside, but that I would have to see an orthopedist shortly afterwards. However, Doug eliminated 95% of my pain by the end of my visit. I always knew that acupuncture was powerful, but I never expected such immediate results.I also am treated for an immune disorder and have noticed some sizeable improvements. Doug is incredibly patient and kind, and is a wonderful listener. He truly cares about his clients and works hard to establish a trusting relationship. I am lucky to have found Tigerlily Acupuncture. Doug is proof that acupuncture really works.
Happy Patient
Going to visit tigerlily for my shoulder/neck pain was probably the best decision I have ever made, as far as treatment is concerned. I was in pain for over a year, seeing different shoulder specialists, pain doctors and orthopedists only to find myself spending more and more money for doctor visits, and getting prescriptions for meds that do not work.I went to go see Doug at tigerlily and all I can say is that after the very first treatment, 90% of my pain was gone!! Doug was, not only very professional but the friendliest person ever… unlike most doctor’s visits I have been to, where they rush you out with a prescription slip, he really took time listening to what my problems were and did an excellent job in treating me.I can go on and on about this, but I’ll cut it short and simply say
THANKS A LOT DOUG!!!
F.T.
Douglas,
I just wanted to take a moment to tell you how much I appreciate the efforts you and your staff took to alleviate my condition(s).As you will remember, I had a severe case of a nerve disorder which made it almost impossible to walk, and caused continual discomfort even while resting.I tried convention medicines and therapies, all to no avail. Doctors told me that the only course of treatment was to take narcotics to alleviate the pain. They could not even suggest a way to correct the condition, or at least make it less interfering with daily activities.I called you as a last resort, and after a few treatments, and taking the Chinese herbal medicine you prescribed, my condition improved.I was skeptical at first, but you, your staff and your procedures have truly made a believer out of me.After a session with you, with the calming music, the low lights, and the painless treatments, I always left feeling so much better than when I came in.
Thank you so much for all you’ve done.
Sincerely,M.M.
I started seeing Doug for acupuncture in January of 2009. I have TMJ and suffer from pain and discomfort in my jaw. I had never gotten acupuncture before, but I was willing to try anything to make my discomfort go away. Within a few treatments, my pain was gone and I was back to normal. I now go see Doug once a week to help with stress reduction and relaxation. I am thrilled to have been referred to Doug and recommend him to anyone I can. Thanks Doug!!
A.B.
For months, I searched diligently to find an acupuncturist in Austin who could provide me acupuncture treatments, but also nutritional and vitamin advice. I studied dozens of Austin websites and made a few visits to different acupuncture clinics. My search struck gold on my first appointment at Tiger Lily Acupuncture, and I consider Tiger Lily and Doug Rutkowski a veritable gold mine for my acupuncture and a natural food-based vitamin program!
INJURIES
I had two injuries for which I sought acupuncture treatment from Tiger Lily Acupuncture:
IT band syndrome
On my first visit to Tiger Lily, I was suffering from a Iliotibial band syndrome (inflamation of the iliotibial band tissue on the outside of my leg.) I had injured my IT band, which is the tissue from hip down to the outer part of my shin bone below the knee joint. The inflamed IT band was bad enough to make my walking and driving a painful challenge, as the IT band coordinates with the thigh muscles that give stability to the knee joint. The first acupuncture treatment I received from Doug reduced my leg and knee pain considerably, so that walking without pain was possible for the first time in five months, and after the third acupuncture treatment, all pain, inflamation, and tenderness to the IT band were gone!
Back pain
Over the years, I have suffered from mid-back pain bad enough that I often was at my wits end to find ways to relieve the sharp knotted pain. After we discussed this chronic back pain, my daily posture while at work, and my exercise routine, Doug gave me an acupuncture treatment to precisely target the pain area. He also suggested that I should adjust the height of my desk chair, as well as the level and angle of my computer laptop on the desk where I worked and wrote for hours each day. (I am a writer, so I spend hours sitting at the computer without taking a break, especially when engrossed in a burst of creativity.) After a couple of acupuncture treatments to the painful back area, all the pain dissolved, but to ensure that it does not return, I now regularly do the exercises that Doug suggested, and importantly, I implemented Doug’s ergonomic suggestions and changed my desk setup so that I have removed the strain on my back.
VITAMINS
I consider that the food-based vitamin and mineral supplement regime that I am now on, at Doug Rutkowski’s suggestion, to be the best thing I’m doing for sustained and balanced health. During my appointments, we talk about a good organic diet, and Doug has given me several reading ‘assignments’ to learn about healthy eating. Plus, exercise; never forget that! The products that I purchase from Tiger Lily Acupuncture have done more for my general health than any of the over-the-counter products I have ever tried. Before taking Doug’s vitamin advice, I had always relied (like so many people do) on TV commercials/programs, and hundreds of magazine and newspaper articles which promote the latest fad diets and a hodgepodge of vitamin choices, but I found that the much advertised pharmaceutical-backed products had disappointing results, if results at all. However, Tiger Lily's food-based vitamin and supplement products which I now use receive my wholehearted endorsement, and the program that Doug has designed for me has given me energy, strength, alertness, and stress-free at levels I haven’t enjoyed in twenty years!
S.G.
My tipping point. Two and a half hours in a waiting room for a doctorto spend ten minutes with me and tell me that I needed to add morefiber in my diet for chronic abdominal pain due to IBS. This was aftersix years of the same doctor prescribing pharmaceuticals that made melifeless and comatose to treat the pain and then telling me I waslucky that I responded to the drugs when I asked for alternatives.Frankly, I got tired - I got tired of living with the pain and I gottired of waiting for the pain to go away. Enter acupuncture.
I made the call on a Thursday and had an appointment for the next day.After talking to Doug about my treatment plan, I thought I had madethe right decision and after my first treatment, I knew I had made theright decision. I felt immediate relief and had a long-term plan totreat the root of the pain, instead of masking it by treating thesymptoms – something I had been asking my doctor to do for years.
I could not have asked for a more genuine and sincere caregiver in Doug. I initially received acupuncture to treat the abdominal pain but have since received treatments for other conditions - back, neck and shoulder pain, seasonal allergies, headaches, colds and even food poisoning. However, what I am most thankful for is the nutritionalcare. Doug helped me identify food allergies, which made me realize the food I was eating was making me sick. This is information that I will use for the rest of my life.
To say that I’ve been pleased with the results would be anunderstatement of the positive effects I’ve experienced. Regardless of how I feel when I walk into the office, I always leave calmer, more relaxed and knowing the rest of my day will be great. The abdominal pain that I had accepted as a permanent fixture in my life is no morebut I continue to use traditional Chinese medicine with Doug as my caregiver.
L.N.
My wife and I were involved in a rather scary an auto accident a couple of years ago. Our van was broadsided, shoved off the road and rolled over once, landing back on the wheels. Following x-rays and a few small bandages it was determined that we were very lucky but we were so sore we could hardly move and the worst was the pain and limited movement in our neck and shoulders. We went to Tiger Lilly for a treatment as soon as possible after the accident and though we are regular patients and familiar with the benefits were amazed at the level of mobility immediately regained and we both were able to return to work the next day.
S.M.
I was having horrible allergies after living in Austin for about 10 years. I tried various doctors and over the counter products with limited success. I met Doug and he told me to come in and try a few treatments. There was no way I was going to have acupuncture. The following allergy season was horrible for me. Doug encouraged me to try one session and see if it helped. I took him up on it. After two sessions and taking the herbs he recommended, my allergies were gone. I took the herbs the rest of the allergy season and felt relieve the entire time. Doug saved me from horrible allergies and from taking the many over the counter products that didn't work.
Gary Solka
I have been receiving treatment from Doug for over two years now. I have experienced amazing health benefits as a result of regular treatment.Results including but limited to; relief from chronic neck and back pain, emotional and mental clarity,improved digestion and metabolism,relief from allergies and overall higher functioning of immune system.I leave each treatment feeling well cared for and in an improved state of body, mind and spirit.
AJO
My experience with acupuncture at Tigerlily Acupuncture was amazing. As an adult I am still afraid of needles. Doug Rutkowski was considerate of my fear and calmed my concerns. The needles are so thin and so fine you can barely feel them! The treatments had amazing results! I have had symptoms of PMS, as most women do, for many years. After only 3 treatments my symptoms were ALL resolved (no more terrible mood swings, cramps, headaches or food cravings!) My husband has even been amazed at the transformation! It’s amazing to feel “normal” all month long-every month! Thank you Tigerlily for giving me back quality of life-every day! –Jennifer Ratliff
Thank you so much for all that you do! Living healthy is such a gift!
Doug gave me something that no one else had been able to….Hope. The hope that my body would not fail me and that I would once again be able to bear a healthy child. I have a wonderful five year old son whom is the center of my husband and I’s life. But since him, we had not been able to carry a second child. We had one pregnancy that ended at six weeks and we lost our precious child.
Every medical doctor that I went to told me that I was normal, healthy and capable of conceiving and carrying a child. Clearly there was something that they could not or would not address.
As a “last ditch effort,” I began seeing Doug in early March. Within weeks, I noticed a change in my body, my husband noticed a change as well that I could only describe as “Hopefulness”. To my complete surprise, in late April,
I discovered that I was pregnant!
I am not almost three months. I have gone to have an ultrasound to put my mind & soul at ease. Out Baby is growing normally, and has a strong, fast heartbeat.
If we learn to trust our bodies and believe more in treating the underlying problems rather that the symptoms, medicine, our lives, and the existence that we know would transform before our eyes.
GOT HOPE?
Whitney O’Baugh
Doug gave me my life back!!! I have suffered from migraines for years and I had tried every treatment and medication that I could possibly try and NOTHING had worked for me. That was until someone told me about Doug and acupuncture. I tried it out more than a year ago, and I began to feel relief. It had worked so great that I weaned myself off of every medication I was on and was headache free for once. I know acupuncture works because I began having migraines again early this year. Unfortunately it had been about 8 months since I had my last treatment with Doug. I started back with treatment and I am once again migraine free. I am living proof that there is hope for all the migraine sufferers out there. Not only am I a strong believer in acupuncture, but I am a strong believer in Doug. He cares so much about his patients and their well being. Not only does he provide treatment but also information on how he is treating you, why he is doing the treatment, and why the problem is occurring. I am forever grateful for Doug for giving me my life back!
Jenny Garcia
Douglas has been treating my nine year-old daughter since 2007. My daughter has epilepsy and needs to take anti-seizure medication to control her seizures. This type of medication comes with very undesirable side-effects. There is loss of hair, feeling like she’s in a fog, cannot remain focused in school, anxiety, and creates ADHD symptoms. Douglas has her on a treatment of herbs and electro acupuncture. Her hair loss stopped almost immediately after being put on his prescribed regimen and now has her shiny beautiful thick hair back. She has longer periods of being able to remain focused during school which helps tremendously with her learning. Her anxiety is mostly gone but during periods when she does experience it, we have herbs that we are able to give to her to calm her, and her ADHD symptoms are much less than they ever were. She also is my one child who is incredibly healthy. Fever is a seizure trigger for her so we try to make sure we keep her as healthy as possible but as we all know, that’s hard to do. I have to say she rarely gets sick anymore. These past two years she’s been sick at the very most, two or three times. When most of her class is out because of flu and stomach bugs, etc. she’s the one child that’s always there because she never gets sick. Even when her brothers are sick she stays healthy. We now give our two boys supplements to keep them healthy as well. Our family life has improved because of the ability to keep the focus and behavioral issues under control. We can’t say enough about the expertise Douglas has shown in helping our daughter. We are very grateful to him and will be lifelong patients.
Priscilla Crain
When I started at TigerLily, I had never tried alternative medicine before. I was experiencing migraines 3-4 per week even while under the care of a neurologist, and the pain relief medication (Imitrex) started becoming ineffective. Now (5 weeks later) my headaches are less than once a week, and not only am I in pain less often, I feel healthier, stronger, more patient, and have more energy than ever before. Doug is very knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and relaxed. Scheduling an appointment is super easy, and always on time. They are even filing with my insurance so I am only paying a co-pay! I highly recommend this practice for migraine relief.
E.H.
I started going to Tigerlily Acupuncture a few months ago when I heard how helpful acupuncture could be for treating back pain. After my first visit with Doug, I was hooked and convinced that I had made the right choice. I now go on a regular basis which has made a huge difference in not only helping with my back. I was also feeling tired and stressed and the treatments have really helped take the edge off and have made me feel more balanced overall. I was a little apprehensive at first but after a few months of going every week, I can now say that acupuncture really, truly works!
K.M.
