I am a professional singer dealing with vocal cord lesions and friction. Dr. Di prescribed Pang Da Hai - Sterculia Seed when nothing else was helping and I was playing 3-4 gigs per week. The seed has helped me recover and sing for longer during hard weeks. I went from being completely hoarse and nothing coming out, to being able to perform for a 3 hour full band gig after using the seeds. On top of all of this, Dr. Di is passionate about what she does, incredibly knowledgable, and truly cares for her patients and puts them first. I am so beyond grateful for Healing Hut and what it has done for me!
I had been dealing with lower neck/ upper back pain for a while. I tweaked it in the gym and after two days of laying on the floor, I was still in constant pain, I didn't have fluid motion in my neck, and was spending less time doing the things I enjoyed.
I went my usual route of visiting the doctors. They saw that a disc was slightly swollen and two of the spinal facets were bumping into each other in a way that was prohibiting movement and causing pain. They prescribed me two rounds of steroids and told me to stretch. Sure, these helped the pain for the 5 day cycle I was on them, but a day or two after the steroid cycle was over, the pain and stiffness would return. Their next recommendation was to have a cortisone/ steroid injection in my neck or an ablation to burn the nerve end off one of the spinal facets. I was not thrilled with either option. I asked around and a few people recommended I try acupuncture. As someone who is afraid of needles, I was slow to come around to the idea; however, it's better than being in pain all the time and the needles would be in my back, so whatever, I'll give it a try.
I met Dr. Kelsey, she listened to my story and explained that an acupuncture/massage combo would be very beneficial in loosening up my neck/back. After a short intake form and chat, it was time. Coming out of that appointment, I was a different person. I wasn't in that same pain, I felt relaxation that I had not felt in a long time, and later that night, I slept like the dead.
DiAnna worked miracles. She provides a wam, welcoming environment and you can tell she really cares about her patients and getting them the relief they need. While I did have immediate relief after my first session, DiAnna explained the most relief will come after a series of 3 or 4 treatments. Since I saw such relief after the first session, I figured it would only get better and I was motivated to come back.
After my third appointment, it happened! I went over a month without feeling anything in my neck/back. I am totally hooked. Without invasive procedures, and the accompanying costs, I feel like myself. Back to running, lifting, snowboarding etc. I plan to keep acupuncture in my rotation going forward and I highly recommend it to anyone who is struggling with recurring pain.
Thank you Dr. Kelsey for getting me back to full strength!
I have been a client of DiAnna's at the Healing Hut for about a year now and cannot say enough good things about her treatments. Her clinic is always inviting and comfortable-it feels like the healing begins as soon as you walk in the door. She is extremely intuitive, knowledgeable, and caring. I see her regularly for acupuncture as well as massage. Each session builds upon the last while she carefully encourages the body to experience profound healing changes every time. In addition, she is the go-to expert in the area of Traditional Chinese Medicine and natural health and is able to recommend herbal supplements to complement and enhance the bodywork sessions. Whether you are looking for general maintenance and relaxation or working on a chronic condition, I highly recommend that you do your health a favor and visit DiAnna.
Kristi Steed, Licensed Massage Therapist and Holistic Nutrition Health Coach