How was it then?

I went to see Dr. Simon because I suffer from idiopathic peripheral neuropathy. I have tingling and numbness in my lower legs and feet.

How is it now?

I have had six sessions of acupuncture with Dr. Simon with very good results. The tingling and numbness has improved by more than half. I am very pleased with the results. ~ M.S.

I was experiencing severe pain in my left hip due to a 30 year old work-related injury which recently flared up.  I was only able to lie or stand .  I had been to the doctor for muscle relaxers and pain medication (naproxen) and had also been to a chiropractor but still found little relief.  I also had right shoulder and neck pain and stomach upset.    After my first treatment my hip pain was gone for several days and the shoulder and neck pain are virtually gone and I have no more stomach upset!!  I am over the moon excited about how I feel and this is only my second treatment!  (M.P.)

“I was having low back and right leg pain.  I was nervous and anxious about the first time having acupuncture, not knowing what to expect.   I found I was really calm and relaxed and enjoyed the whole acupuncture experience, and there has already been a decrease in both my back and leg pain.” -K.L.

“Jean is caring, informative and has a lovely demeanor.”

“I’ve had acupuncture for years with another practitioner…Jean Dai runs circles around her: in knowledge, explanation, technique and enthusiasm. Jean is very “into” her practice!!  I woke up refreshed, energized…although pleasantly achy from my exercises. I walk straight upright now after one session. Can’t wait to go next week!!!”

My shoulder upon arrival was painful and I was unable to move my arm or even lay on my left side. I would say the level of pain/discomfort was at a 10 on a scale of 1-10. After the treatment, my shoulder feels great and the muscles are loose. I am not sore and I have no pain.

I had sore lymph glands under my right ear. I had pressure/soreness of my right pinky finger. I was experiencing headaches, anxiety, and was feeling tense. I also had some itchy skin in an area where I had previously had an infection. After starting treatment, I am feeling better! My lymph glands are less sore, there is almost no pain in my pinky finger, and I feel less tense. I am very relaxed and have comfortable, easy feelings in my mind. My skin is not as itchy and the rash is disappearing. I am feeling more at ease overall.

I was having “jolts” of lower back pain after kayaking this weekend when I came in for treatment. After treatment my lower back feels much better!

Before starting acupuncture treatments I had very little energy and was experiencing significant pain. I came in with hope and to try and control my lupus. I wanted my life back. After the first treatment, I did get some energy back and I did feel better. I do believe she will help me to help myself get back to a normal life!

I came to Lakeland Acupuncturist for smoking cessation and stress. I was not sleeping well due to a stressful job, experienced loss of concentration and was not feeling good overall. I also felt depressed and overwhelmed. I did NOT want to take medication for these symptoms. Since starting treatment, I am sleeping better consistently and have more energy. I am down to 2 cigarettes a day (from 4/day). Last night, I decided to quit purchasing more cigarettes.

I’ve experienced overactive bladder for years. I was using the bathroom 17-18 times per day. Along with discomfort, I was also experiencing random pains in my lower abdomen. In only six sessions, I’ve seen a big improvement. So far, I am down to 9-10 bathroom trips per day on average. Also, the discomfort has gone away for the most part. To date, I am extremely pleased with the results of the treatments and excited for further improvements.

When I sought treatment, I had plantar fasciitis and was also very tired. After a few treatments, my foot feels GREAT again and I have more energy.

Princess has spent a lot of time talking/listening to me and has given me quite a lot of information!

I can’t rave enough about Jean. I feel as though she truly cares about my well-being. I am so grateful to have found her! 

Before treatment, illness and pain prevented me from working out.  Thanks to Jean Dai I was able to increase my exercise to 57 minutes on the elliptical and lost 8 pounds in 5 weeks.  My energy is increased, my pain is reduced, my hunger is managed better.  Overall, I feel so much better and I am better able to achieve my weight loss goals. 

Before treatment I was smoking 2 packs of cigarettes and drinking 750 ml of alcohol daily.  I was having daily headaches and digestive issues.  I wasn’t able to sleep through the night and was getting up at least 5 times throughout the night.  I also had a back ache all the time.  Now, I have reduced my smoking to 1 pack every 2 days and reduced my drinking to 1-2 drinks per day.  My stomach isn’t as upset all the time.  I am sleeping better, only getting up 1-2 times per night.  I was even to sleep through the night on one occasion.  My headaches have let up a little bit as well.  (R.R. 2/23/17)

Prior to treatment, my shoulders ached without moving and my lower back was always stiff.  Now, I have less shoulder pain, and only when I stress them.  My lower back is not as tight as before.  Stretching exercises really helped with my shoulder pain. (S.R. 2/17/17)

For the past 4-5 years, I could only sleep two hours without waking and getting up. After the first appointment, the issue with my back got better, and for the past week I have been able to sleep through the night!  I also had less stiffness in my hands after treatment.  I am excited to come back! (J.H. 2/17/17)

My right biceps tendon was extremely strained and painful; I could not move it in any direction more than a few inches.  I was in all-consuming pain.  After two treatments my shoulder pain is gone.  There is some very minor stiffness that Jean is working on as well as balancing my body’s ability to heal itself.  Jean is proficient and capable but most connecting for me is her kindness and earnestness in helping.  She is working to help people restore their own inner wellness system and balance.  Thank you! 

When I first sought acupuncture treatment I was having severe lower back and leg pain due to two herniated disks.  The pain prevented sleep, made it difficult to sit and I was just cranky! After treatment with Erika I am pain free and my favorite part is that It was without medication.   

Jean has been helping with my overall health.  We have discussed several issues of concern, especially those tied to menopause.  Jean has helped me get my energy back and is currently working with me to improve my sex drive.  Both my husband and I are very happy with the success of the treatments.  (Anonymous 3/7/17)

I used to have heart burn quite often, now I only get in every once in a while. I was also a bit unsteady on my feet and slower moving. I now feel more steady on my feet, more able to climb up on the treatment table and move to different positions for treatment faster and easier.

When I came here my complaints were lower back issues and knees – one is end stage and one is bone on bone. I also have periodic issues with my left shoulder. Jean has treated all these areas over my 5 visits. I have had relief from the aching pain in my lower back. My knees have a lot of arthritis so I can be stiff after sitting or sleeping, but now once I am up and moving, I am fine. Jean treated my left shoulder only one time and I was able to do extensive work the next day for 4-5 hours with no problems. I feel like I am getting relief in these areas with Jean’s help.

I was suffering from plantar fascitiis for a year. I was in 10/10 pain and after 4 cortisone shots and ibuprofen, I was still in 6/10 pain. I was also experiencing 8-10/10 pain in my lower back and left hip and leg. For my sinuses I was taking two Zyrtec and was doing 2 nasal rinses per day. In addition, I was experiencing a loss of smell and stress/anxiety. Now, the plantar fasciitis is gone. There is no pain and thus I no longer need ibuprofen. The pain in my lower back, left hip and leg has been reduced to a 3/10. There is no change in my loss of smell yet, but I am down to one Zyrtec and one nasal rinse per day. My stress is also better.

After the 3rd surgery on my right shoulder, I had certain spots that if you touched them, I would nearly drop to my knees and cry. I also had a large scar from the last surgery that was puffed out and red. It too was very tender to the touch. It was impossible to sleep any more than 20-30 minutes at a time before I was awoken from the pain. After the surgery and a number of acupuncture treatments I now have no tender spots. It does not matter where you push, there is no pain. Yup, no pain in any of these areas! I would recommend acupuncture to anyone with pain… it can’t hurt and likely help.

I had 7/10 pain in my right leg that is now reduced to a 5/10. I also had 5/10 pain in my left leg which is now a 4/10.

My pain level went from a 5-6 to a 0-1. Improvement started after the 4th treatment.

I have pain in my right foot and leg. I was taking medication every night for pain. Now, the pain in my foot and leg is getting better. I only have to take medication 1 or 2 nights a week for the pain.

I had arthroscopic knee surgery and I couldn’t walk for more than 10-15 minutes on a treadmill or anywhere. I was depressed and hungry all the time, probably from emotional eating. After 8-9 treatments with Jean I am doing 40 minutes on the elliptical every day, moving better and feeling better. My appetite is decreased and my weight is slowly coming down. I am able to make progress. Also, I had blood work done at my PCP and all my labs were improved and within normal limits.

I had very tense shoulder shoulder, neck and lower back muscles. Also, I have a tendency to clench my teeth so TMJ was an issue as well. The pain radiated across the head, my head and ears felt full, and I had some dizziness. Now, I am still in the process of recovering but I notice improvement in my overall health. I combine acupuncture with massage and it works great for me.

I had numbness on my right side that was severe enough to interfere with daily activities. I was also feeling fatigued, even after sleeping for 8 hours. Now, the numbness has greatly improved. Before, I would not have been able to hold a pen to write this. I am looking forward to continuing the treatment plan for even greater improvements.

When I sought treatment I was dealing with a lot of pain. Sciatica caused pain in my right leg at a 10/10 level. I also had pain in my left shoulder at a 7-8 out of 10 level. After 14 treatments the pain in my leg was reduced to 4/10. Now, I have ZERO pain! The pain in my right shoulder, after just 2 treatments, was reduced to a 3. Now, the pain is most often a 1!. I saw great results on both. Jean is wonderful!

I sought treatment with Lakeland Acupuncturist for smoking cessation, knee pain, and pregnancy-related nausea. I felt a lot of stress and was smoking 1-2 packs daily. I was also uptight, tense, and always feeling uneasy. Now, I am calmer, find it much easier to relax, and was able to go 5 days with no nicotine replacements. I have cut down my smoking to 2 cigarettes per day with very minimal anxiety. The knee pain and the nausea have completely subsided!

I was recently diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. None of the prescription or OTC medicines really helped with chronic pain due to the inflammation. Acupuncture was recommended as an alternative medicine. My hips, hands, knees and feet hurt all the time. I had maybe 4 days a month where I was pain free. After the 2nd acupuncture session I was pain free in my hips! By the 4th session my “all over” pain had reduced from 7-8 on the pain scale to a 2-3 daily. My overall vitality has improved 100%! Instead of feeling tired, drained because of the pain all day, I feel ready to tackle the day. Currently, the pain due to inflammation is very localized – left ankle and right elbow, which I anticipate will be gone in the next 2-3 sessions! I feel like ME again! Thank you Lakeland Acupuncturist!

I started to have at least weakly migraines. My stress levels were high; my glass was half empty. I was also having right shoulder and arm pain and was taking the maximum daily dose of Gabapentin. In addition, I was having aching in my breasts, low back catches and pain. My sleep was only good with Ambien, and even then, not always. Now, my migraines have decreased to occasional- only with weather or increased stress being the triggers. My stress is under better control for the most part. My shoulder pain has decreased. No more breast aching. I am actually getting tired and ready to sleep before I take the Ambien. I am getting up earlier. I just saw my hematologist and have good blood numbers. My liver numbers have improved a little and the abdominal aching I was having pretty much stopped.

Before treatment, I suffered from headaches… very sharp, focused pain that was always present. It started out mild in the morning then became progressively worse throughout the day. At times, I would have to lay down in a dark, quiet room because the pain was debilitating. After treatment, the severity of my headaches is greatly reduced. The intensity does increase throughout the week, but it is not as severe as before the treatments started. There are fewer instances where the pain is debilitating.

I had arthroscopic knee surgery and I couldn’t walk for more than 10-15 minutes on a treadmill or anywhere. I was depressed and hungry all the time, probably from emotional eating. Now, after 8-9 treatments with Jean I’m doing 40 minutes on the elliptical every day, moving better and feeling better. My appetite is decreased and my weight is slowly coming down but it’s decreasing. I am able to make progress. Also, I had  blood-work done at my PCP and all my labs were improved and within normal limits.

I had very tense shoulders, neck, and lower  back muscles. Plus, I have a tendency to clench my teeth so TMJ was an issue as well. The pain radiated across my head and eyes. My ears felt full and my head felt dizzy. Now, I am recovering and I notice improvement in my overall health. I combine acupuncture with massage and it works great for me.

I did not have much movement in my right foot, shoulder pain, and had tightness in my right hand. My right foot did not have much circulation and so it was always cold. Since starting acupuncture a couple of months ago with Jean Dai, my shoulder pain, right hand and the temperature in my right foot has improved.

My lower back and knees really bothered me and after just a over a month of regular treatments I feel a great deal of improvement.

Last night I had only one “episode” and it was short and much less intense. And, for the first time since all of the issues started, I was able to sleep part of the night on my right side! So pleased!!! And looking forward to more success with this painful issue! I can’t thank you enough!!

I had vague abdominal pains, chronic back pain, neck and shoulder pain. I was under a lot of stress and had challenging family issues occur.

Now my abdominal pain has completely resolved and the neck and shoulder pain is improving. I am able to cope with stress more effectively and handle holidays successfully.

I had a bad cough for 8 weeks prior to receiving acupuncture. After just a few visits my cough is completely gone!

I had poor circulation, low energy, knee pain, back pain and high stress with constant ear ringing.

After just a month of regular treatments my circulation is improving, my energy is much higher. My back pain is gone, my knees are much better and I am managing stress better.

I had left arm and shoulder pain for years and a constant nose drip. After just a few treatments my pain is gone and the nose drip is already not as bad!

I was tired and hurting all the time. I could not stand up straight and walking was very difficult. My right leg was cramping on a regular basis. My hands were numb and non-functional to a major degree.

After just five sessions my leg is cramping far less. I am standing straighter and having more freedom of movement and walking. The feeling in my hands is slowly returning and some mobility is coming back in the fingers.

I was rating my pain as a 9-10  on the pain scale. After just three sessions and less than two weeks of treatment, my pain is down to a 3-4!

I had lots of pain in my right foot- it was painful just to walk and I was tired a lot. I also had some hip and shoulder pain on the right side of my body and I was very stressed.

Now I can walk without pain, I wake feeling alert and rested and my hip and shoulder pain are almost completely gone. I feel like I am handling stress easier and my mood is better throughout the day.

I was stressed to the maximum. I was a mess when I started at Lakeland Acupuncturist!

The first session gave me noticeable improvements  in only an hour. Over the course of the past couple of months and just six treatments, I have regained  balance. My stress levels are much lower. I look forward to each session because it give me an hour of relaxation with no cell phones, laptops or other distractions.

I had high stress and was smoking 1-2 packs per day when I became pregnant. I was unable to quit with nicotine patches and gum and was experiencing nausea, knee pain and tense/uneasy feelings.

Now I am calm and am able to go 5 days with no nicotine replacements. I have cut down to 2 cigarettes per day with minimal anxiety, no knee or nausea and it is now easier for me to relax!

My pain was so bad I was headed towards using a wheelchair. Within just a few weeks of regular treatments I am so much better that I am not even using my cane.

My initial visit my pain was between 8-10 on a 10 scale. I can now say I am at a 2-3, this is a huge change. I am able to manage my day without taking medications which I relied upon for 1-2 years. My goal is to be completely medication free and I am almost there!

I had vague abdominal pains, chronic back pain, neck and shoulder pain. I was under a lot of stress and had challenging family issues occur.

Now the abdominal pains have resolved. My neck and shoulder pains are improving and I am able to cope with the stress of major holidays successfully.

My hands were painful- about 5-6 on a 10 scale. I was smoking 7-10 cigarettes a day and my energy was very low. My allergies were very bad with a constant runny nose and sneezing.

Now, my hands are about a 2-3/10 and I am smoking less than 3-4 cigarettes a day. My energy and allergies are much improved.

I had high blood pressure, palpitations, neck and shoulder pain, hip pain and lower back pain, and feelings of doom and gloom often.

Now, my blood pressure is better, my palpitations, neck and hip pain are gone and the low back pain is better. The feelings of doom and gloom are gone and I feel more upbeat, optimistic and happy!

My pain levels were above 6 (out of 10) and were constant event with medication. Within 3 sessions I am now to a level of zero pain and with herbs the beginning of a sinus/cold has improved and drainage  has stopped.

My feet and knees were in terrible pain and now they feel good. My back is always very sore and my neck and left arm were in pain.

Now my pain is reducing with the acupuncture and herb connection. I feel like I am on my way to getting better. I have less pain and am feeling better overall.

Prior to my first visit, I was having terrible pain with my sciatic nerve and chronic lower back and knee pain. I had to wear compression braces on my knees and could not make it through the grocery store because the pain in my sciatic nerve would get so bad.

[After just four treatments], I have not had to wear knee braces even though the weather is getting colder. I am pain free most days lately, and not only can I make it through the grocery store, I have been walking a one mile loop on a trail on my property.

My foot was in pain all of the time. Even while sitting or laying down. Walking was painful, but dancing was sometimes unbearable (and this is my profession). There was sometimes a shooting, throbbing pain, but always pain. (Just a few weeks into treatment) and I am now sometimes pain free. It hurts when I am dancing sometimes but now I can even walk without pain. I am feeling better, more energy and more productive. The pain I do have is bearable compared to what it was.

I had a numbness in my leg for years and my physician said there was not anything that could be done for it. I also had trouble sleeping and would be up every few hours to use the bathroom. I was constantly tired and had no energy. I also had lower back problems and even used a cane to get up and walk sometimes. Acupuncture has significantly reduced all of my symptoms. The numbness in my leg is gone.

My blood pressure was up, I had varicose veins that were very painful and my sleep was very poor. Thank you, Erika, I am so happy I met you- you are the best- because now my blood pressure is good, the veins look so much better, the pain is gone and my sleeping is so much better. All systems are excellent. Thank you.

I started seeing Erika for acupuncture for back and hip issues which I’ve had chronically for 8 months, it has helped  alleviate pain and has gotten me great results! But I also noticed I was struggling around that time with recovery, physical and mentally from training 4-5 times a week, stress from working a full time job and just the normal things from everyday life. I found acupuncture helped and helps me tremendously in my recovery in both aspects and I’ve become hooked. Acupuncture has become a great routine to help me live a more comfortable & relaxed lifestyle. I HIGHLY recommend seeing Erika for the experience!!

My leg ached from hip to shins. It was difficult to keep walking. When I walked my gait was off and in constant pain. Sleeping was difficult because of the pain in my legs. It was hard to find a comfortable position. The constant pain made me irritable. The pain in my legs has subsided to almost nothing. By the end of the day the pain will be in 2 maybe 3 spots but does not radiate down the leg. Walking is much easier and doing 2-3 miles is comfortable. Sleeping is easier to fall and stay asleep. I am not in constant pain anymore which improves my attitude.

Erika is a fantastic practitioner that takes a holistic approach to your overall health. She uses a focused, instinctive technique, that, in my experience, is unmatched.This, in combination with her knowledge about nutrition, will put you on the path to wellness. Erika radiates an energy that is healing and encouraging, and my overall experience was better than getting a massage!

Erika is a highly intuitive acupuncturist who also has a wealth of training and knowledge. I have visited numerous acupuncturists for my personal healing process, and my experience with Erika was that she honed right into the source of my problem and helped the energy to be released and dissipate.