Photo: Lisa Spindler

Your natural alarm system

Pain is the body’s natural response of letting us know when there’s a problem, usually an underlying issue that needs to be addressed, whether that’s inflammation, an orthopedic issue like a strained or torn ligament, or what we call in Chinese medicine, blood stagnation.

Pain impacts our entire system

Whether acute or chronic, pain impacts every aspect and function of our lives: sleep, digestion, appetite, sex, exercise, energy, work and relationships. The emotional and psychological weight of living with pain creates a cycle that can ultimately lead to more pain.

I utilize cupping, gua sha, acupuncture, electrostimulation, and a handcrafted topical called Evil Bone Water made with empirical grade ingredients, to bring out your body’s natural healing abilities.

Building over time

The benefits of acupuncture are cumulative. Therefore, more than one treatment is recommended. For acute conditions you can expect to schedule six to 10 treatments, but will usually begin to feel relief after a few treatments. Chronic conditions may take longer to respond depending on the type, severity and duration.

What my patients say

“I started seeing Kat for help with chronic migraines, and she is amazing!  Her care and kindness have helped me so much and her treatments have helped me get back to work after an extended medical leave. The gift of finding Kat to work with was really comforting. If you are considering acupuncture in the Ferndale area, I implore you to seek out Kat.”

-Katherine H.

“I’ve had chronic shoulder pain due to an old injury for 20 years . . . but now, thanks to Kat, I no longer experience chronic pain! From the moment we started talking at my first appointment, I was so impressed with Kat, she is an excellent listener and it is obvious she really cares about her patients. If you are curious about the many benefits of acupuncture, I highly recommend seeing Kat.”

-Andrea M.

It had been 12 years since my last acupuncture treatment, so I was a bit hesitant about finding a new practitioner. But Kat came so highly recommended that hesitation quickly turned into excitement to return to this powerful modality for health and pain relief.

From the moment I met Kat, I knew I was in good hands. Her energy is both comforting and healing, and she did exactly what she promised—she took excellent care of me.

Her space is warm and inviting, and her technique is precise and intentional. I’m so grateful to have found her and am looking forward to continuing this healing journey.

—-Bridget M.