“I was suffering from sciatic pain down my right leg. I went to see a chiropractor for four or five appointments and ‘adjustments,’ walking or limping away in worse pain each time. After a few sessions with Carol, I realized that I had not taken any ibuprofens for almost a month, my smoking habit had seriously decreased, and I felt good! Carol is kind, gentle and warm, and she cares for her clients.”
— Mark, actor“Carol addressed my issues with insomnia, weight and food. Almost immediately, I felt stronger and attached to my body. Every time I saw Carol, she offered wisdom and insight that stayed with me as I breathed through the session and the rest of the day. Carol’s depth of knowledge, understanding, and clarity about acupuncture allow her to help patients heal themselves in lifelong ways.”
— Allyson, photo director“When I came to see Carol (found her on acufinder.com), I was struggling with the emotional side effects of different medications for quitting smoking. After 10 sessions, my irritability has been reduced, insomnia and night sweats have decreased, and I feel more energized in my life. Carol is amazing at what she does. I cannot imagine seeing anyone else for acupuncture. She is incredibly thorough, perceptive, and never rushes through a session — I benefit from every minute spent with her.”
— Lauren, sales“Carol performed some healing techniques to help me with an irregular menstrual cycle, low hemoglobin, and carpal tunnel. After several visits and regular herbal treatments, I noticed much more equilibrium within my body. My cycles weren’t as lengthy, hands and feet weren’t as cold, and wrists weren’t as strained from typing. Carol also monitored my diet and provided nutritional advice, hearty recipes, and remedies for sinus pressure. And she’s really good at following up.”
— Tasha, editor“My treatments with Carol have consistently given me transformative results. I sought treatment for persistent seasonal allergies, and the sessions always helped with my breathing, sinus pain, and headaches. I started to notice that acupuncture eased my stress levels, balanced my nervous system and aided with occasional depression. Carol knows what she’s doing. Once I’m in her office, she immediately transmits a sense of relaxation, warmth and utmost attention to how I am and what I need. I have recommended Carol to several of my friends seeking a holistic, intelligent and healing acupuncture experience.”
— Hannah, advocate/grad student“Tom Messina is an amazing practitioner. He is professional in his approach and his work has been key to my success as a marathon runner over the past four years. There is no way that I could have achieved my goals without seeing Tom on a regular basis. He knows my hips, back, hamstrings, knees, and calves much better than I ever will!!! More importantly, he can understand the causes of the pain that I am in and he knows how to effectively treat my injuries. When I’m running marathons, I often think of Tom and the medical team with whom he works. I think of them carrying me on their shoulders when the going gets real tough. THANKS TOM”.
– Don, CPA“I have known Tom Messina for 8 years and during that time Tom has performed massage therapy on me weekly to my intense satisfaction and physical well-being. Tom is reliable, courteous and our 8-year relationship has been pleasurable and gratifying. I highly recommend him. Please contact me if you wish further references. Thank you.”
- Monty, retired businessman“Thomas Messina has helped me tremendously in both my physical and emotional recovery. He is very tuned into my body’s patterns of pain and resolves them leaving me free and more energized than before. He has helped my overused and tight muscles stay healthy while training intensively for 3 marathons. Additionally, his skilled acupuncture has cured me of chest colds and bronchitis almost every winter and helped release various toxins in the body that were dragging me down. Thomas has a great energy, is an amazing therapist and actually cares for the people he works on… not only that, his services are affordable. Once your get a treatment from him, you’ll be hooked.”
– Aubree, public relations“Tom has been working with me for about 6 years. His masterful skills as a Massage Therapist and Acupuncturist have been invaluable to my practice. His ability to pin point the exact location of the patient’s pain has been a major asset in diagnosing some of my more difficult cases. I would highly recommend Tom as a practitioner not only for musculoskeletal injuries, but also for internal medical conditions. His knowledge of Chinese herbs, points, and theory gives him the skills to treat problems ranging from anxiety to gastrointestinal problems.”
- Dan Hamner, MDI met Carol about 7 months ago, and initially went to see her about a long-term stomach problem. While the stomach problem did clear up (after 10+ years!) and is now mostly in check, I had no idea of the other positive benefits that would come from my treatment. I feel calmer, more balanced and more energetic afterwards, and the affects last for days. Carol is thoughtful and peaceful, and often comes in with different alternative ideas for my treatment, or facts about different foods and how they might affect me. I look forward to my sessions and am disappointed when I have to miss a week. If you are new to acupuncture or looking for a new practitioner, I can’t recommend Carol highly enough!
-Jennifer, event plannerCarol was thorough in considering my condition. She took extra care to consider all the factors that could be affecting me, and explained why she made the recommendations and treatment that she did. Carol was always thoughtful, prompt, and professional in following up. It was this attention to detail and her level of care in general that truly helped me to the resolution of my condition.
-Aurelle, student
