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Hip Pain      

I had been experiencing hip pain from my SI joint down my left leg for a few months.  After just a couple of acupuncture treatments with Kristin, the pain was gone.  Acupuncture seemed a bit scary at first but turns out, it's relaxing and healing on a deep level and now it's my favorite treatment. -Teresa Linder  

Back Pain

I am a 58-year-old man who has suffered from back pain for over 20 years sometimes to the point of not being able to walk across a room. I sought out relief from chiropractic medicine, epidural injections and physical therapy and even consulted with a neurosurgeon. Then through the advice of a friend, I gave acupuncture an opportunity prior to surgery.  After 2 sessions I was functioning again. Acupuncture and the “idea of all those needles” may seem scary, but during most sessions I went to sleep and experienced very little to no discomfort compared to the great relief. It took several sessions each with longer lasting relief. I now have NO PAIN.  I have and would recommend acupuncture to anyone with chronic pain. Kristin was very professional, listened to my concerns and pain complaints and then went to work on resolving them. It was always a pleasure to visit with Kristin and feel better after a treatment. -Ken Killingsworth  

Shoulder Pain

Kristin is a skilled and gentle healer. One of the things I love most about her is that she combines her own knowledge, intelligence, and skills with the guidance of the Spirit to guide her treatments. I've been suffering from chronic pain in my shoulder blade for close to 10 years. In two sessions with Kristin, the pain has almost completely disappeared. If you have suffered from chronic pain and haven't received relief from either traditional medicine or chiropractic treatment, give Kristin a try. I don't think you'll be disappointed. -Sheri Thornton  

Migraine Headache

My migraines start with the optical  aura and sharp sparkly lights that impede my vision.  Then comes pain and pressure in my head, neck and ears, usually accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to lights, sounds and smells.  But the most challenging aspect is that my mental cognition goes way down during and after a migraine.   When I came to my first appointment with Kristin, I had started with a migraine about an hour prior.  She wasted no time starting the acupuncture!  She placed the 1st few needles and asked if my symptoms were starting to ease, which they were slightly.   She placed more needles and asked again about my symptoms. At that point the symptoms were increasing and so she removed the 2nd set of needles and the symptoms began to decrease once again.  She let me rest comfortably for a bit and then rechecked. At that point, many symptoms were gone except the nagging ache at the base of my skull. She placed needles right where they needed to be and I rested more.  At the end of the session, every symptom was gone! GONE!! However, I knew the real test would be in the next 24 hours...But to my shock, relief and gratitude,  ZERO residual pain, pressure or sensitivity. Plus, my mental cognition never changed! What a profound healing experience from a knowledgeable and gifted practitioner! -Amy Beloved  

Arthritis

I first came to see Kristin to relieve physical pain.  I've had varying degrees of arthritis pain in my neck/shoulder area and hips for many years.  After my first session with Kristin I was a 100% believer and agreed to a series of treatments to bring even greater wellness. Kristin is thorough and very knowledgeable.  No matter which ailment I arrived with, whether physical or emotional, she was able to bring relief.  I would highly recommend acupuncture to anyone with a chronic or even temporary issue.  It's not magic; it is true medicine. -Gail Eltgroth  

Elbow Pain

My elbow had been REALLY hurting for about a month (tennis elbow). Today I went to see Kristin and had her work acupuncture magic on it and it feels AMAZING!  I haven't had this little pain in over a month and I have a lot more range of motion back. I have 2 more sessions with her and I have every hope of this being fully healed! God is good! -Susan McNeil Godfrey    

Life Transformation (neuropathy, alcohol addiction, weightloss)

When I met Kristin I had been having issues with excessive weight gain and I just didn't feel well.  I also had an alcohol problem and drank a lot.  For about 25 years I was a heavy drinker and I was bloated up with large belly and felt miserable.   I had never tried acupuncture before and was a little skeptical and very nervous!  But Kristin put me at ease!  She listens to you and discusses your issues, is very caring and talks to you about what you want to accomplish with acupuncture.  I always felt comfortable and afterwards was always pleased with the results!  I suffered from neuropathy in my feet caused by drinking too much. That was the first thing I noticed that was getting better!  I had more feeling in my feet after about a month of sessions.  She helped me work to quit drinking alcohol and I accomplished that with acupuncture!  I felt like I was being heard and the treatments that were used on me were always effective.  I started losing lots of weight and my large stomach disappeared.  I chose to eat healthier, drink water and cut out bread and beer.  With the help of Kristin, of her understanding, listening, and her knowledge of Chinese Medicine as well as essential oils, I feel much better.  She fine-tuned my sessions to me and what was needed for my body!  I recommend Kristin and acupuncture to anyone that wants to better their life, treat certain ailments or just for relaxation and to get your head together.  Through acupuncture I learned what my body needs and what I need to do to make it better and to feel better.  And no, it doesn't hurt.  Quite the opposite! My experience with acupuncture was wonderful.   -Dede Taylor  

Post Surgery Nerve Damage & Pain

My name is Simone DuBose. In August of 2012 I was diagnosed with a rare cancer called Parosteal Osteosarcoma. It was a mass the size of a softball growing out of one of my ribs on my right side. The surgery consisted of removing not only the mass, but half of my sternum, an inch of my clavicle and half or more of each of 4 ribs. They then had to replace the missing ribs and sternum creating a mesh replacement piece. This surgery left me with severe nerve damage on the back of my shoulder and arm, under and on my right breast and even more severe pain inside my chest. There is no way to describe how bad I've felt every day since the surgery.   I have been on every pain medicine you can think of. I've tried compound creams, topical ointments, pain patches and steroid injections. While the pain pills did help for a few hours, it still never lasted. Once a month I would have to go back to my pain management doctor and we would start from square one again to try and figure out a pain solution.  I started to become depressed because I was constantly in pain. Life just wasn't enjoyable. Well this is where Kristin Planinz comes in.   Honestly, upon meeting Kristen I felt a connection. I was completely comfortable and completely trusting that she could fix me.  I think about after my 3rd or 4th treatment is when I REALLY started noticing the changes! I hadn't felt this good in over 2 years!  I was able to sleep soundly, I had NO chest pain upon waking, and my nerve pain had lessened drastically from a 9 to a 3 on a scale of 1-10.   I've had a series of 12 sessions and am HIGHLY satisfied. I wish I would've known about this sooner. I still don't know how to act now that my chest is FEELING SO GOOD! I know that no case is the same, but I have no doubts that given some time and a positive outlook, Kristin can improve your pain.   A few things I really appreciated about Kristin: she truly cares and tries to understand your unique situation. She doesn't just go with a program, she digs, catering her treatment to YOUR needs. She goes above and beyond. Even as far as your mental health, how you're feeling the day you come in (depression, anxiety, PMS, etc). She will add that into your treatment and you will leave feeling like a million bucks.  I can't thank her enough for being able to help me through acupuncture and Chinese herbs!  -Simone DeBose