Thank-you to All of You for Sharing Your Experience.
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"I heard a lot about acupuncture and always wanted to go. I read an article in the Herald in February about Muriel Okubo and tucked it away. When I had a re-occuring SI injury flare up, I called for an appointment to see her. She is a lovely, thorough and very knowledgeable woman. She put me at ease immediately, showing me all the tools that she could/would use. Muriel delved into all aspects of my life. I’m a healthy person who does ballet and yoga classes throughout the week, but was very frustrated that this injury from 4 years ago was not healing. I was having some hot flashes. Having lost both my parents in the last few years’ at young ages I thought that I was finally coping pretty well.
My first treatment I had needles from my neck down my back into my hands and feet. Jokingly I said that my children would like to know if she could make me nicer and not yell at them so that they don’t have to do their chores (hahaha). She asked if I could get quite upset. I said yes, I could be quite nasty. Muriel said that she could help with that. When I picked up my daughter (age 13) at school she looked at me and asked what was going on??? You are so calm Mom!!!! This was 2 hours after my first treatment. I’ve had five treatments so far and am TOTALLY AMAZED. Muriel has given me back my life. I’m happy all the time. When I do get angry with my kids my anger never spills over the cup and it is gone quickly instead of lingering. These are other things that I have noticed: my sleep is incredible, I don’t have panic attack’s in the day or night, I don’t get anxious about getting places and can go to new places without being nervous anymore, I have day’s of no pain and most of the hot flashes are gone as well. My kid’s and my husband have noticed a big difference in me. I’ve noticed a huge difference in how I handle things. I have recommended Muriel to ballet teachers, yoga people, friends and even my physician.
I went to see Muriel for my SI pain and she has given me so much more. I highly recommend her and would not hesitate to send my husband and my children for visits. Muriel told me that acupuncture was like peeling layers off an onion, and that is what she is doing for me. Like I said Muriel has given me back my life, and I am so thankful and joyful about it."
- Susan Falcone, Calgary, Alberta
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"The reason I am writing this note is that I want others to receive similar treatments for their aches, pains and injuries, and MORE IMPORTANTLY, to have your whole body and state of mind operate at the highest POSSIBLE level. I first saw Muriel for professional help 2 weeks ago. I have had a lower back problem, from a wrestling injury, for over 40 years, and have had work done, over that time, by several professionals from doctor to chiropractor, to little or no avail. Recently my lower back was so bad I could not stay up for more than an hour, so was away from work for at least a week before. Even with my brace, I could not function. Thanks to Muriel, my back is now 100%. I was able to clean the oven and mow the lawn the same day, without any pain after only five treatments – and NO BRACE.
MOST IMPORTANT:
- No feeling from the needles – you seldom even feel them
- Muriel observes and works with you the WHOLE session – IS THERE FOR YOU
- She treats the entire body, resulting in a total feeling of “well being"
- Muriel is entirely concerned with getting you to 100% total health
- And having you maintain your peak health and well being, preventing old injuries from returning.
This allows me to have a most happy and enjoyable life as a senior. Aside from her professional expertise, the best I have experienced, Muriel is a wonderful, cheerful and an honestly caring person, something that is very rare, happening only occasionally in a lifetime. THANK YOU MURIEL, FOR MY BEST HEALTH IN 40 YEARS.
- D. WYNN JOHNSON, Calgary, Alberta
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"I am a sixty five year old rancher in southern Alberta who has been diagnosed with arthritis in my left wrist joint. Associated with this condition I experience pain, weakness, swelling, and a reduced range of motion which restricts my ability to work or recreate as I am otherwise blessed with great health. Cortisone and lubrication injections into the joint as well as various topical medications offered little if any measured improvement. Dr. Ron Young of Centre for Preventative Medicine suggested I try acupuncture and referred me to Ms. Muriel Okubo, B.Sc., MAOM, RAc. a professional with their team of people. She carefully assessed my condition and after the third treatment I experienced reduced swelling and an increase in strength and mobility in the joint. The positive response to acupuncture treatment enables me to pursue an active life style with reduced discomfort, thus greatly increasing my quality of life. I would recommend the professional treatment of Ms. Okubo to anyone seeking health and wellness.
- Richard Wambeke, Calgary, Alberta
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"Thank you for being so attentive and caring with respect to my health and wellness. Your special skills are greatly appreciated and adored."
- C. Buzzell, Calgary, Alberta
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"This is my first experience with acupuncture and it has been a positive one. Muriel informed me as she went and I felt very comfortable and at ease with every treatment. I sought out acupuncture for a pinched nerve in my upper back with nerve pain running down my back and left arm. The treatments helped me to recover from this and as an added bonus the pain in my neck that I had for the past 2 years has gone away. Arthritis in my lower spine has been relieved. My overall general health is better than before I started acupuncture. I have appreciated Muriel's help with my physical health, on the whole."
- V. Gillespie, Calgary, Alberta
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"Muriel Okubo was referred to me by my family doctor. I had been suffering from a stiff aching neck which had troubled me for about 2 years and also tendonitis in my shoulder which severely restricted full movement and participating in most sports and activities. He suggested I make an appointment with Muriel for acupuncture treatments. Having no experience with this form of therapy, and although initially skeptical (ignorant) of such practices, I respected his judgement and was eager to be healed so entered with an open mind. The treatments were pleasant, painless and quite peaceful and Muriel was friendly, gentle and always professional. I experienced improvement immediately from the very first appointment. And after just three short months the results from her therapy were nothing short of miraculous. She had completely healed both conditions. I am now able to resume full athletic activity absolutely no pain or restriction. Thank You Muriel."
- Jeff Opdahl, Calgary, Alberta
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"Before the treatment, I was a bit skeptical. I had tried the chiropractor and physio, but I still had chronic back pain. After the treatment with Muriel my back had never felt better. I would definitely recommend giving it a try to anyone."
- Anonymous
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