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“After almost four years of enduring painful and uncomfortable menstrual cycles, I decided to try to address them so I wouldn’t have to continue relying on ibuprofen for a week each month. My symptoms included night sweats, severe cramping, heavy flow, headaches, acne, irritability, and constipation. I had never tried acupuncture before calling Courtney and I was nervous about the discomfort I might experience in the initial appointment. She was a great listener and explained to me her various treatment options and also assured me that treating periods did not necessarily mean lifelong acupuncture treatments. Courtney helped me identify when my painful periods began (I never experienced them until a certain point in my life) and she taught me ways to make easy and specific lifestyle changes to prevent the onset of symptoms. My first cycle after experiencing Courtney’s advice, acupuncture, and herbs was already much more comfortable than I had had in years. Within two months, I was relying on no ibuprofen and I had also stopped taking herbal supplements. It has now been eight months since my initial visit and my last four cycles have been almost entirely symptom free. I sometimes marvel at how long it took me to decide to do something about the discomfort I was experiencing and how relatively easy it was to fix! I thought period symptoms came with the territory but I learned that not only do they not have to, but they shouldn’t. I have been very happy with my results and I continue to be mindful of simple lifestyle choices that ensure my periods are pain-free.”