“I sought out acupuncture with Doren after getting a formal PTSD diagnosis. At the time, I was feeling nervous, anxious, not present within my body, untrusting of what would help, and practically unable to leave my house. Along with these feelings of general anxiety and nervousness, my hormones were out of balance. I had come into treatment with irregular periods, headaches, and digestion issues.
Through our sessions together, Doren incorporated somatic healing along with acupuncture and mindfulness to help build a foundation of awareness and create space for my body to begin trusting itself again. Even after our first session together, I noticed a difference in my energy and overall nervous system. Over time, I was able to name my fears and work with my body to develop a deep well of kindness towards my experience. I was able to release blockages, ground myself, and name what my body needed. I felt back in rhythm with my body for the first time in years. I felt a deep well of energy and a capacity to handle what I could not sit with before. Now, after only a few months of working together combined with weekly therapy, I no longer have a formal PTSD diagnosis and am able to leave my house with more ease. Along with this, I now have regular menstrual cycles for the first time in my life which I equate to our ongoing acupuncture sessions and making some significant diet/supplement/lifestyle changes. Because of these cumulative changes, I am also pretty much headache free (which is a huge deal) and have little to no acid reflux/digestion issues.
Doren brings so much attention, empathy, generosity, and knowledge to her work. She is intuitive, engaging, present, and a true master at her craft. She creates a safe space for others by bringing forth their innate wisdom and allowing whatever is to be accepted in the space. I feel so honored to be working with her and think she is the best healer I have ever worked with. I highly recommend her services. She is truly fantastic.”
“Doren was a miracle worker for me. She really took the time to listen to me and find out what my needs were. After working with her, I feel I found my “voice” again and was able to put my time and energy into my passion, which is my artwork. As a result of her work, I felt better physically and emotionally and my work really began to connect with other people. I can’t thank her enough for her help!” ”
“My therapist suggested I try some sessions with Doren. Honestly, I’m skeptical and untrusting of anything at all energy-based. The first two times I went were pleasant, but I didn’t have any particular response.
But the third time I went was remarkable. I had a lot of trauma growing up. I had done EMDR and found that extremely helpful. But what hadn’t changed for me was being able to feel comfortable in my own body. I’ve never felt safe. When I’m with Doren -somehow- I feel comfortable and peaceful inside. I don’t really understand exactly how it happens, but she creates a place where I remember who I am, and I feel good inside my body and feel very very safe.
I have also been experiencing chronic pain for the last two years- Neuropathy and leg pain and weakness from a spine issue. This issue exacerbated my desire to be anywhere but inside my body. These experiences with Doren have been incredibly worthwhile.”
“As a client of Doren’s for over 7 years, I always look forward to acupuncture as an emotional re-set, and chance to re-center and gain strength. Whether an appointment to rebuild energy, or to strengthen in preparation for upcoming challenges, Five Element Acupuncture with Doren has become as essential part of my self care. As a busy working mom, it is a chance to fill my cup so I can be my best for others and those I love. ”