Gathered Roots Community Acupuncture

This is a most relaxing place to go. I went with my mom who suffers from arthritis in her knee. I am always too stressed so thought why not. I think my mom did find some relief and I felt wonderful when I would leave. Did not mind the community part as was there with my mom. Also she is allows people to pay what they can afford with a minimum of course. Lovely person and warm and inviting place to be.

As a massage therapist I’m prone to overuse injuries. I have developed frozen shoulder syndrome from overworking and have tried many different therapies to help with the pain, massage, physio etc. All worked to a certain degree on the muscle tensions around the joint but the limited range of motion and stabbing pain in the joint itself has remained. On a friend’s recommendation I figured I would try acupuncture and found Fiona’s clinic which is close to me.
I booked a private session instead of going the community route (you get your own room) because it was my first ever acupuncture session. I’m not afraid of needles but had to ask if it was going to hurt anyway. She said it shouldn’t, as the needles just go under the surface of the skin and it depends on the style of the acupuncturist. As promised it didn’t hurt at all, she used about 20 needles in my shoulder area and then I had about 30 minutes to lie down, relax and listen to very soothing music. A one point I could actually feel the pain leaving my shoulder area.
When the time was up she came in to remove them and then did some cupping in 4 or 5 spots to increase blood flow. I left feeling good, I could feel the effects immediately and 2 days later I can move my arm in ways I haven’t been able to in months.
I’m definitely going back again to keep it up and have the utmost respect for Fiona and her abilities! Very recommended!