TESTIMONIALS
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Before seeking treatment with acupuncture, I visited several traditional medicine practitioners. At the age of 35, I was experiencing all of the symptoms of going into menopause–night sweats, hot flashes, aching joints and incredibly painful periods to the point of being incapacitated the first 2 days of my cycle and having PMS two weeks a month. My flow was so heavy, I was afraid to leave the house–if I felt up to leaving the house. After rounds of blood tests at different offices, nothing could be found and I was prescribed antidepressants. After starting acupunctue, I experienced immediate relief of all of my symptoms and now have a normal cycle.——–SB
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I came to see Rory after two months of stomach pain, chest pain and other physical symptoms that suddenly decided to manifest themselves. After being diagnosed with a panic disorder, possible irritable bowel syndrome and acid reflux disease, I decided to pursue other medical opinions. Since all my diagnosis’ seemed vague and couldn’t pinpoint whether my mind had given up on my body or if it was the other way around, I needed medical care that encompassed all of me. Rory has spent the past two weeks nourishing and calming my mind and body. This has replaced 40mg of Prozac and Xanax to calm and put me to sleep. The side effects of the Prozac seemed to worsen my panic symptoms and caused heart palpitations and the same anxiety I was trying to get rid of. Between the acupuncre and Chinese Medicine, I have achieved more stable results in two weeks without side effects, than all the medication I’ve been on in the past two months. God has used Meromed to open an alternative door to getting well and though I believe I have a ways to go before I am “well”, I feel good abouth the results so far and Rory’s sincerity and wisdom will help to achieve long term results and wellness. Thank you to Rory and Melanie for seeing hope in a situation I was completely overwhelmed and frustrated in. I know I am in good hands.———–CM
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I have had excellent success with acupuncture thanks to Rory. I have patello-femoral syndrome in both knees from running for many years. Because of the syndrome I had chronic inflammation, decreased mobility and pain with any impact activitiy. On 1/16/05, I attended my karate conditioning class and was unable to perform jumping jacks, jumping rope and other high impact activities entailed in the class. I was very frustrated, annoyed and even embarassed. On 1/17/05, I received my first acupuncture treatment. It was very relaxing and unbelievable, my knees actually felt better after the first treatment. On 1/31/05, I again attended my karate conditioning class and I was able to do jumping jacks, jump rope and the two other high impact activities pain free! I had received a total on only four treatments. With the combination of acupuncture, electrotherapy, and exercises instructed by Rory, I am happy to say, “I have experienced phenominal results!”———-MB
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When I came to see Rory I felt I had exhausted all hope. I was going through a break up that sent me into a spiral of depression. After the first treatment of acupuncture, the results were mind boggling. I have had acupuncture in the past that helped my physical pain but nothing for the emotional side. At Meromed the peace and tranquility permeated my body and soul. I was transposed from a feeling of darkness and helplessness within a half hour the first time treated! I felt balanced–full of serenity–My entire being was strengthened. The gentle trickle of a water fountain, the soothing music, the hot herbal tea along with the acupuncture, did more in that hour than 12 weeks of other therapy. Rory’s gentle spirit, wisdom, and caring for me as a unique person with a very special purpose has given me the greatest gift…strength, love for self, and ability to nurture me.——————BP
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I have been treated by three practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in the last five years, including a professor of TCM. Rory is ten times better than all three of them combined. Using acupuncture and herbs, he has helped me to regain my energy and balance and has greatly reduced the amount of back pain that I had been experiencing after being rear-ended in a 40mph car crash. I am very grateful for Rory’s help.———LB
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After exhausting all other methods to quit smoking (patch, Wellbutrin, etc.), my medical doctor referred me to Rory. My experiences at Meromed have been nothing short of outstanding. First, you have to want to make a change in your life. If you are no longer happy a a smoker, you can have success with acupuncture ! The key is to make a commitment and follow all of Rory’s advice-it really works !! I am so grateful to finally be free from cigarettes. Acupuncture in the skilled, highly trained hands of someone like Rory (as a licensed acupuncturist, LAc) can do wonders for your body and mind.
Thanks Rory———-NG
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I was diagnosed with five metastasized colo/rectal cancer tumors in my liver. At the start of my chemotherapy, I began receiving acupuncture, Chinese Herbs and dietary recommendations from Rory. After 2 months of treatments a CT Scan showed that three tumors had slightly decreased, two were stable and there were no new new tumors. Although we don’t know to what extent any one of these treatments contributed to my favorable CT Scan results, I do know that I would not have been able to handle the chemotherapy as well as I am without Rory’s expertise in Chinese Medicine. My original intent in seeking acupuncture treatments from Rory was to support my body as I undergo chemotherapy. One of Rory’s great strengths is his willingness to integrate Western and Chinese Medicine. I feel very fortunate to have entered into my relationship with Rory. His expertise has filled in the gap that Western medicine has yet to consider seriously. I believe that this holistic approach will be a significant factor in dealing with this illness. I ‘m looking forward to a long relationship with Rory well beyond my current need.———SE
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I was 31 years old and expecting my first child. I was normal weight, very active playing soccer and exercising regularly prior to getting pregnant. I was gaining pregnancy weight at a normal rate & felt great. Then I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. Everyone, especially the medical doctors, was shocked because I did not seem diabetic. I was unable to lower my sugar levels by changing my diet , so I was put on medication for the rest of my pregnancy. After my daughter was born, my sugar levels were “normal” but still a little higher than they should be for a non-diabetic. My primary care doctor put me on medication. Two months later, my sugar levels were unchanged, so I saw a specialist/endocrinologist. After several tests, I was diagnosed as a diabetic but unsure if it was Type I (needling insulin) or Type II (adult onset). Again, I was put on medication. Two months later, my sugar levels were minimally changed. I consulted with Rory questioning if acupuncture could help. At my own free will, I got off medication and gave acupuncture a try. I began taking Chinese herbs and followed the Diet changes that Rory recommended. After 8 weeks of no medication, acupuncture once a week and increasing my exercise, my sugar levels were more “normal”. The Endocrinologist said I did not need to return as long as I continued doing what I was doing. I believe that acupuncture definitely helped because my sugar levels were lower than they had ever been while on western medication. I am so grateful to Rory for his help !! Thank You !———-CD
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My 8 years old son has had a chronic cough for over 2 years. He has been to a pediatrician, prescribing cough meds. Later, an Asthma/Allergy doctor prescribed inhalers, steroird & anti-histamines, with NO improvement and NO real diagnosis was ever confirmed. An ENT-specialist removed my son’s tonsils, and one year later my son received sinus surgery, yet the cough continued. Finally, we went to Meromed to see Rory. Rory developed a complete diagnosis of the many and varied reasons for his cough. Rory tackled it head on with Diet changes, Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture which my son actually enjoyed and found very soothing. Within 3 months SUCCESS, he has controlled my son’s cough, given him confidence and left him play soccer & be a healthy normal kid, again !! Thank You Rory and Meromed ! ———-TW
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