Testimonials from
happy clients and colleagues
“I turned to Jodi for help addressing painful carpal and cubital tunnel discomfort. I was unfamiliar with acupuncture and was not sure what to expect.
What I experienced was quick relief from acute pain and, over a series of treatments, a correction of some of the underlying issues that led to my symptoms.
Jodi was able to identify and treat what I can only describe as long-held physical and emotional trauma.
I found her to be a thoughtful practitioner who takes the time to understand how you are experiencing discomfort, but she is also able to listen to what the body is saying. I am thankful to her for helping me to address serious discomfort without resorting to pain medication or surgical treatment.”
- Josh B. “When I was pregnant with my third child, I had horrible sciatica, to the point where I could not walk. I was so uncomfortable and wincing in pain. I didn't know what to do. Being pregnant is not exactly a time to experiment with pain medication or muscle relaxants. Jodi’s acupuncture treatments really were the only thing that helped me.
She was amazing. After the first treatment, I started to feel some relief, and after my second, I had complete relief and was able to walk and sit without any pain.
I am not sure how I would have made it without her. She is kind and thoughtful, caring, and, as a mom, knows what it feels like to be carrying a baby! I am so glad she is back in Brooklyn so I can start seeing her again.”
- Joanne W. “Jodi spent time on our initial visit to really get to know me and how I was feeling.
She has a wonderful way of seeing the body, mind, and whole person in order to tap into how all of these aspects of a person are related to whatever has brought them to acupuncture.
Jodi works with the individual to find areas of trapped energy in the body. My personal treatment goal became muscular in nature. She would work hard every session to tap into trigger points to have my muscles fully release.
However, I have truly come to appreciate and love how Jodi encourages the acupuncture session to be a time to relax and be mindful with yourself and your own body.
During this time, my 13-year-old daughter began having severe migraine headaches. I was very concerned about medicating my daughter and wanted an alternative.
Jodi was an absolute lifesaver.
After a thorough initial visit, Jodi started to develop trust and rapport with my daughter. Together, they developed a migraine acupuncture plan. My daughter was able to dramatically increase the time between migraine headaches, toward a total elimination of them. The acupuncture was able to manage the pain, all without any medication for migraine headaches. Along the way, my 13-year-old also came to love acupuncture for its many other health benefits of calming and relaxation.
Brooklyn is so lucky to have her.”
- Jennie B.
Client“Jodi is an extremely intuitive practitioner, and her method/approach gets directly to the root of what’s going on in any given session.
My job as a holistic healthcare professional is very physical and can leave me with all sorts of aches and pains. Trigger point needling, which is a vague description of her style, is direct and to the point (pun intended) and really helps those of us who lead physically demanding or high-stress lifestyles.
I am a huge fan of acupuncture and of Jodi. She is so kind and so perceptive.
I have referred many friends and clients to her and would continue to do so if she had stayed working in the Durham/Chapel Hill area. I will miss having her as my acupuncturist and the acupuncturist at the Retreat.
Do yourself a favor: don’t wait another minute to book an appointment with her!”
Blake M, Owner and Practitioner of the The Retreat, Durham, NC
"Jodi helped me connect the fragmented parts of myself, facilitating integration between my emotions, thoughts, and the areas of my body that tend to hold tension and pain. Her work is holistic in the truest sense.
I connect with Jodi’s open-mindedness and thoughtful creativity to address whatever goals we're working towards.
She has been an amazing support on my healing journey."
Hayley B, Client
"I've been receiving acupuncture for therapeutic purposes since I was in a car accident 10 years ago. Chiropractic didn't seem to help, but the intuitive, holistic nature of acupuncture, along with therapeutic massage, has been the most beneficial in overcoming physical and emotional pain. I met Jodi in Durham and began working with her a couple of times a month for over a year.
Jodi helped me move stuck energy and grow as a person.
I am now better able to recognize energetic and physical patterns that don't serve me. Jodi was particularly helpful in releasing long-standing trigger points in my left shoulder. She uses a combination of traditional Chinese medicine and Simons and Travell's dry needling method for myofascial pain syndrome. This approach was more effective than massage alone.
My most enjoyable treatments were when I let go of expectations and let Jodi work purely from intuition based on her years of study.
She is a kind, unassuming, caring person, and I recommend her for anyone interested in the therapeutic benefits of acupuncture."
Kerri W, Owner and Massage Therapist at The Tranquility Company, Durham, NC
“Having worked as a dentist for the past 20 years, I've developed neck, upper back, and shoulder strain. Over the years, I've experienced periodic flares. As time went on and my body aged, I decided to try acupuncture. I must admit I was somewhat skeptical, despite being open-minded. However, acupuncture using Jodi's technique proved to be a process that noticeably improved with each session, especially as the communication between us became more attuned.
Jodi is a wonderful listener and a skilled provider, and her kind, compassionate demeanor was very reassuring.
I am so sorry she has moved, as I deeply miss the relaxation she so expertly provided.”
J Kennedy DDS
“ Jodi changed my life.
I initially came to her because I had horrible heartburn every day, and since Jodi has treated me, I haven’t had any! I was nervous about acupuncture at first (needles make me kind of uneasy), but she completely opened me up to a new whole world. Jodi combines treating a person’s physical and emotional pain, which leads to permanent results.
Not only is my heartburn gone, but so is my anxiety. I’ve been in therapy for a while now, and seeing Jodi along with therapy, has exponentially accelerated my healing process.
Her practice has helped me let go of a lot of emotional pain (that I didn’t even know I was holding onto) as well as physical. Jodi is gifted at what she does and I recommend everyone I know to go see her.“
Jamie K, NYU Engineering Student