I came into Michelle for stomache issues. I was completely impressed with her calming meditations, knowledge and delightful demeanor, I was fearful of needles but within the first two minutes I trusted her completely. She has assisted me with detoxing my body, helped me achieve a calmer mental state and assisted me in self care, herbal therapy and nutrition. I underwent some of my most challenging times-divorce, career change, relocation and I can honestly say that acupuncture and massage helped me to stay positive. Thank you Michelle.
~ Valerie Deane

After almost two years in therapy for depression, that included antidepressants, my therapist suggested acupuncture. Michelle first said we needed to eliminate pain. My neck was first…I’d not been able to do the over the shoulder blind spot check while driving for years! It still works after over a year and a half. I’m in awe! She’s worked on my lower back, migraines and my anxiety and depression issues. I may not be totally cured, but I can completely handle my issues. I absolutely recommend Michelle and have done so.
~ Linda B

I'd had pain in my back and right leg since my back surgery in 1997. I tried pain pills, physical therapy and cortisone injections. Then - I met Michelle Blackwood and acupuncture. After 3 visit is my back was 99.9% better. Michelle is treating my whole body not just the painful areas. With proper eating, herbs, exercise and a better understanding of myself - I am set to living a healthier, pain free lifestyle. "Acupuncture Works." ~ Jean Morser

I developed tennis elbow in both of my elbows. After 4 months and no relief a co-worker with a similar condition referred me to Michelle. After 2 visits and no drugs, I had complete relief of pain. It’s been over a year and I’m working and playing golf pain free. I was completely satisfied and comfortable with the treatment I received from Michelle. ~ Jim M

Before I came to see Michelle I had constant lower back pain that affected my daily activities. After 2-3 appointments I was feeling about 75% better. After 4 appointments the pain was gone. I continue to see Michelle now to maintain my level of comfort. The sessions are incredibably relaxing and enjoyable. I have never seen a needle, nor do I care too, and I rarely feel any pain. Not only did Michelle help relieve my pain she has helped me to find a healthier lifestyle. ~ Kimberly Whipps

I first met Michelle when I was in severe pain after a car accident. I was being treated by a physical theraptist to put my muscles and neck back where they belong. My muscles were in spasmand I could not move my head much. My doctor said I could go to the hospital or try acupunture. Now if someone had suggested that before I was in such pain I would have said no thank you. I really do not like needles, I do not care how little they are. I noticed significant improvement right away. Michelle did what she knows best to treat me and I could actually think. She was a big help for as long as I could continue to see her. The acupunture was on and off for a bit which put me back to square one with the lack of movement and increased pain. I was able to go back to Michelle after a 3 or 4 months. She is such a big help in decreasing pain and increasing movement. I am back to my chores and I continue the treatments. I feel it will not be long before I will not have to have anymore treatments. I have really improved with acupunture. I have strongly recommended Michelle to my friends and co-workers. They really do not understand how much better they will feel and be able to function fully. Michelle is easy to work with as far as scheduling appointments. She explains what she is doing helping you feel more at ease. The worse thing I could say about the treatments and Michelle is when your time is up she comes in and disturbs the patient. You really want to stay longer. I encourage everyone I know to come in and give it a try. If you don't like it don't come back. I am confident that you will come back and even look forward to each appointment. I can not say thank you enough to Michelle for understanding my needs and helping me get back on track. I was really concerned about my life style until I met her. I am almost back to my old self again. ~ Kathy Higgs


Thank you MichelleI had a two year period where I had severe pain in my right side and right lower ribs on a daily basis. It often kept me from doing activities I needed to do. I sought medical help many many times and was given several types of medication to help the problem but nothing helped at all. I had diagnoses from gallbladder problems to costalchondritis. Finally after many tests and many visits with various doctors I was told I would just have to live with the pain. My mother suggested that I try acupuncture under the care of Michelle Blackwood since nothing else had happened. I was extremely skeptical but thought "Why not? I've tried everything else." Never having had acupuncture I wasn't sure what to expect, but Ms. Blackwood put me at ease and it turned out to be a good experience. The real surprise came when suddenly I didn't have that pain anymore! Each day I expected the pain to return but it didn't Now, many months later, I will get an occasional twinge but nothing like the incapacitating pain I had previously. The acupuncture took care of a problem that traditional medicine couldn't even touch. I would confidently recommend Ms. Blackwood for professional, caring help. She is very skilled at what she does and can provide a great deal of help. ~ Erin L.

I am an RN who has been schooled in traditional medicine and currently work in the medical field. Over the past two years I have suffered from osteopathic of the knees and hip bursitis, which has gone largely unrelieved by traditional medicinal measures. In some desperation I decided to try acupuncture. I sought help through my OB-GYN's office where Michelle Blackwood was a practitioner of acupuncture. I was skeptical and then quite surprised at the relief I received from acupuncture. The relief was not permanent but allowed a period of time of significant improvement. I will often seek treatment when I know I have an activity coming up which will require my knees to be at their best and it always helps. Michelle is very professional, yet gives a very helpful personal touch which I have found inviting. Again, about two years ago, I began to be plagued by hot flashes. Being informed about the negative risks of hormone therapy I tried m;any other measures including over the counter medicines and herbal remedies with very little success. One day I read an article about women who received some relief from hot flashes through acupuncture. I asked Michelle about treatment for this condition. I was truly excited when I found that the problem was significantly improved for me. I would say that I had a 75% reduction in symptoms that would last for a couple of months. Contrast that with taking daily medications orally which gave little to no relief. I have recommended this treatment to my friends and associates who suffer like symptoms and am quite a proponent. I will continue to seek periodic acupuncture from Michelle and am interested as I age to see other aspects of my health which may be improved through this modality. I would recommend Michelle without hesitation to any who seek help with their health. She is a superb reactionary, knowledgeable and compassionate. ~ Linda L.