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Testimonials
A Few Words From My Patients...
"Carleton's treatments are more than relaxing, they are soothing. I don't feel I have to tell him were the problems are, he can sense them. The treatments really helped with my asthma even though it was not my main complaint."
M.P., age 24 (dysmenorrhea, stress)
"To Better Health!
Coming from a person that passes out at the sight of a needle when trying to donate blood, don't be afraid of trying acupuncture!
We live in Bellevue but make the drive to Issaquah for Acupuncture and Naturopathic Medical treatments because Carlton is good at what he does. My most recent patient experience has involved a combination of Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture. This pain from a herniated disc was something I just about gave up on ever healing. Carlton did not give up on it! Because of that determination, I can say, it is healing! I now sleep regularly, much more often and I consistently go through many more of my work days, pain free.
What I like about Carlton most is that he explains what he is treating and the reasoning behind it. There have been several occasions that I have visited Alpine Acupuncture solely for acupuncture treatments and have left having other health issues resolved such as a peptic ulcers and IBS all because of Carlton's interest in his clients overall well being and his experience in natural medicine.
The best part of the acupuncture "treatment itself" for me, is the ability to unwind from a hectic work day. First, your consultation, then treatment, sometimes involving a toasty heat lamp (almost Hawaii, but not quite) then relaxing music, dim lighting and an opportunity to heal the body, mind, and spirit.
" - Aaren P. (pain, stress)
"Caring, highly effective treatment
I was new to acupuncture, and was hoping it would help with headaches, anxiety and stress. I was also nervous -- needles and non-mainstream medicine, yikes! I asked around for recommendations and was pointed to Carleton at Alpine. It was an excellent decision. In the hope that this will help others new to acupuncture, I'll describe my experience in detail.
The office is comfortable, in a quiet medical building convenient to I-90. Carleton will talk with your insurance company to figure out what they'll cover. Then at your first visit, he spends a significant amount of time on the intake process, to really understand your health status and what you're looking for. He precedes each treatment with a short discussion about what's going on that day and what you'd like the session to accomplish. He takes careful notes to track what works or doesn't; he does extra research as needed. And he's very good at explaining what he's doing and why.
And wow, do the sessions work! The first time, I had a sinus headache. The treatment first moved the headache to a different spot. When I told Carleton, he inserted needles into a different spot and the headache vanished. Quite an intro for a somewhat skeptical newbie! Ongoing sessions have been equally productive. He even worked briefly with my 12-year-old, who was scared stiff about acupuncture. He explained the process to her in a very low-key, gentle way, letting her know that the choice was hers and that she could decide whether to accept some discomfort in search of relief. She tried it. Though she ultimately decided it was too uncomfortable (it often is for kids), Carleton's approach left her feeling more confident about her ability to try new things and be brave when she needed to.
I can't speak highly enough about Carleton, in terms of his skills and his bedside (tableside?) manner.
" - Elizabeth H. (headaches, anxiety, and stress)
"I have osteoarthritis of the knees and when I came in to seek treatment, both knees were pretty swollen and stiff. On the first treatment, I had better mobility and the swelling was better. I continued the treatment as prescribed and continued with my exercises given by a physical therapist, and I have been able to control the flare-ups. I have recommended acupuncture to my friends and will continue to do so. It has cut back on my Advil habit.
" - Pam L. (knee pain and arthritis)
"I have been treated by Carlton for almost 4 weeks -- within the first two treatments I was essentially pain free and able to move pain free while suffering from fibromyalgia and arthritis for years. Carlton's treatment is scientific and he informs the patient on the first visit how his treatment plan and diagnosis for treatment will be conducted so you know what to expect. Acupuncture works -- Carlton's style of acupuncture mixes the best of holistic medicine with the 21st century knowledge of body and science to provide a healing path that is nothing short than miraculous for me. I am on no narcotic drugs or pain medication and am able to increase my workouts daily with no drugs or any pain.
" - Carrie G. (fibromyalgia and arthritis)
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