Testimonials
(Organized and
linked by health condition type - select one)
BULIMIA
CHROHN'S DISEASE
CLOSED HEAD INJURY
DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS
FATIGUE
AND MIGRAINES
GENERAL
LOW
BACK PAIN
PANIC ATTACKS
POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS, CHEST COLD
SCIATICA
SEVERE KNEE &
LOWER BACK PAIN
SHOULDER
PAIN
SKIN
& EYE SWELLING / ERUPTIONS
STRESS-RELATED
ILLNESS
TMJ
(Temperomandibular Joint Syndrome)
UNEXPLAINED
ILLNESS
BULIMIA
"His
treatments helped me to break my addiction to purging. I had big psycho
emotional releases that occurred after each treatment. It really made
a big difference in improving my symptoms. I feel very lucky to have
found him as my acupuncturist!!!"
—
T.Y.
CHROHN'S
DISEASE
"I had active Crohn's Disease for about 6 years when I first
saw Michael. At that time, my flares were very severe and I had given
up going to my M.D. because I knew he would put me back on steroid.
I was tired of this routine and tolerated having to go to the bathroom
about 30+ times a day, half was bloody.
Needless
to say, I rarely go out due to my condition.
A
friend found out about this and strongly recommended Michael to me
and told me to call him. Michael talked to me on the phone and urged
me to see my doctor. He said that the longer I waited the more damage
the disease would cause.
He
said he would help me get off the steroid but I needed to see my MD.
With
such a logical encouragement, I braved myself to see an alternative
medical practitioner who is Michael.
My first
visit was lengthy.
Michael
did his usual regimen for my case. He told me he needed to see me
for 8 weekly sessions and we would go from there.
For
me, I just wanted to get help, any help besides steroid.
Frankly,
I had no expectations either way.
Interestingly,
after my first session, my bathroom trips went down to only 5 that
evening and throughout the nigh.
The
next day, it went down to 3 for the whole day.
By
the end of my first acupuncture session week, I almost had a normal
bathroom habit. It was the most normal I could remember from 6 years
ago!
I
finished my 8 weeks of acupuncture session as Michael had suggested.
Then I graduated to every other week of treatment.
After
about a year of this, I graduated to about once a month treatment.
I would hit a plateau from time to time but I was improving. Sometimes,
I would go backwards and have flareups. Nothing was as severe as what
I had before receiving treatment from Michael.
All
this time, I continue to see my regular M.D. for Crohn's care.
After
about 2 years of consistent acupuncture treatment, my M.D. declared
my Crohn was in remission.
Today,
I am in remission for 4 years and counting.
I
continue to see Michael infrequently for maintenance.
—
LIZ
CLOSED
HEAD INJURY
"After suffering
my sixth concussion in a car accident I found myself being passed
from one healthcare provider to another labeled as too complicated
an injury or non-recognition of the injury because it didn't' fit
into the limited scope of medical diagnostics. Through a mutual friend
I became aware of Michael Young's practice. Michael's holistic approach
as well as his wide knowledge of therapies was more beneficial than
any prescribed therapies I had previously attempted. Michael's perspective
towards my injuries and the subsequent treatments gave me my first
glimmer of hope that I might improve. Michael's wide and up-to-date
knowledge of available therapies also introduced me to additional
therapies and therapists that complemented Michael's treatments improving
not only symptoms left to me through multiple brain injuries but chronic
suffering I had been experiencing through other injuries. My faith
and trust in Michael's care is such that he has successfully treated
my wife and children. I believe Michael's ability to understand, intuit
and treat ailments is rare and well found by all who he encounters.
—
STEVE
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DIGESTIVE
PROBLEMS
"I came to Michael to find some insight to my digestive problems.
Michael took a different approach than I was used to at the time,
he treated me as a person. He worked with my on a physical, emotional,
and spiritual level in order to fully understand and heal. He gave
me great home work to do on my own so I could take charge of my own
healing. Michael knew about and had answers for every thing I asked
him, including the most resent techniques. I started to notice results
after a few sessions, and with in a month of seeing Michael, I was
feeling better than I had in years. The best part about working with
Michael was the time he took to explain things and answer all of my
questions. I never felt rushed or on a time clock. I continued to
see Michael for maintenance work until I moved out of state, and make
it a point to get a session when ever I'm in town. Thanks Michael,
—
JEFF
(Singapore)
FATIGUE
AND MIGRAINES
"Michael Young is a highly skilled acupuncturist and healer who
helped me tremendously with fatigue and migraines. I highly recommend
him. He listens closely to clients and addresses needs on many levels."
—
ELANA
GENERAL
"Michael
has been my acupuncturist for almost 10 years, and has helped me safely
through many health crises. He is a wonderful healer and a very caring
person. I would not hesitate to recommend his work."
— MOLLY
LOW
BACK PAIN
"In late 2006 I strained my lower back. I already had a history of
low back surgery from a herniated disc in 2004. After a 90-minute
session with Michael, I walked out of his office with appreciably
less pain, and in a couple of days I was pain-free again. In addition,
he gave me a refresher on some core strength exercises for my back."
—
JASON
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PANIC
ATTACKS
"... Since those 2 treatments and subsequent surgery (which may really
have helped push the "reset" button), I hadn't had any panic attacks
- aside from one a week ago when my life got pretty stressful.
So I wanted to let you know that I appreciated your help & support
- and your marvelous technique! I'd love to come in for another tune
up soon."
- MONICA
(email
excerpt, used with permission)
POST-TRAUMATIC
STRESS, CHEST COLD
" I have consulted
Dr. Michael Young on several occasions. I have always been very impressed
with his attention to detail, patience, kindness and level of caring
. On one occasion, I went to see him suffering a chest cold, feeling
quite ill. Dr. Young treated me and by the time I Ieft the office,
the cold was gone. I also saw him for post traumatic stress syndrome
and the multitude of psychosomatic symptoms that accompany it. The
acupuncture treatment was effective in treating both the insomnia
and anxiety." —
CARMEN
SCIATICA
- "Piriformis Syndrome"
"After a year
of expensive medical tests, MRIs, CTs, a lumbar biopsy, neurological
function tests, blood tests, and exams by every medical department
at Kaiser, they were still unable to explain the excruciating pain
I experienced from my hip down to my foot. The pain was not caused
by a sudden trauma - I had no fall or injury but it came on gradually
until I was unable to sit anymore in front of the computer or drive
my car. Sitting became almost impossible. I was referred to Michael
Young by my psychiatrist who thought Michael might be able to help
me.
After
the first exam he said, "I believe this is piriformis syndrome." Imagine,
in all my other visits I had never heard the term mentioned by any
of the so-called "expert" doctors. Michael has been treating me now
for about 3 weeks and the pain has been greatly reduced. I have great
faith in his skills and expertise and feel that he has literally saved
my life. Without his treatment I had no hope of ever discovering the
cause of the pain, let alone being treated successfully for it. I
am most grateful.
—
JEAN
SCIATICA
"The condition
which I received treatment was a pinched sciatica. I had extreme pain
in my right hip. The muscles were cramped and extremely tight and
painful to touch. The pain extended down my leg. I went to the chiropractor
and had one treatment and then left town for a month.
On my return
I went to the chiropractor immediately and had three treatments at
fid day intervals. There was no improvement from the treatments so
I went to my doctor. He ordered a MRI and the results of that showed
nothing in the hip. My doctor sent me to an orthopedic doctor and
he suspected pinched sciatica and did x-rays of my lower back. The
x-ray supported the doctor's diagnosis and physical therapy was ordered.
After one month of PT, at the rate of one appointment per week, ice,
extra strength Tylenol, and Ibuprofen, I became concerned at not showing
any improvement. Most of the time I was either laying down or sitting
and I was no longer able to exercise, stretch, or ride my stationary
bicycle. I could only walk about ½ blocks without stopping for rest
and relief from the pain.
I
was planning a road trip in six weeks and knew I would not be able
to tolerate if I didn't do something different. I decided to go back
to my chiropractor for a consultation. He told me there was nothing
he could do to help me but there was an acupuncturist in Longmont
that he had sent other patients to and all of them had improved beyond
their hope. I made an appointment for a consultation with Michael
and researched him on the internet. After reading his biography I
was excited and hopeful to go for my first appointment.
My first
treatment went well. Michael talked to me for 45 minutes and showed
me pictures that were identical to the pain I was experiencing. My
first treatment gave me hope that I would be pain free and able to
play golf again. I felt 50% better after my first treatment of deep
tissue massage, Traumeel injections, and acupuncture. What a relief!
After one month of treatments Michael had me ready for my two week
road trip and I played golf five times. Upon my return I made a maintenance
appointment with Michael and he was pleased at my progress while I
had been out of town. It has been three months since my maintenance
appointment and two weeks ago I decided to have another maintenance
appointment. Everything was still good. At present I am doing a lot
of stretching and working to keep my muscles relaxed. I am also riding
my stationary bike and can walk as much as I like. Thanks to you Michael,
I am back playing golf and getting my body back in shape also.
—
ROD
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SEVERE
KNEE AND LOWER BACK PAIN
"Michael Young
was a life saver! For months I had been suffering with sporadic
but truly excruciating knee and lower back pain in the middle of the
night and while driving my car. I had already gone through multiple
chiropractors as well as a thorough P.T. course at a rehab center
to no avail. During my first visit with Michael he immediately
discovered that I had extremely tight hamstring and hip flexors muscles.
He explained that this can be a common condition for people
who sit a lot at their jobs, like I do at my computer. Through
a combination of Shiatsu and injection therapy, Michael gave me some
relief immediately and with 3 or so follow-up visits the relief was
permanent. I now can prevent this from reoccurring by doing
stretching exercises he gave me and on rare occasion, a followup session.
I am very thankful that I found Michael Young." —
MICHAEL
SHOULDER
PAIN
"In the summer of 2007, I injured myself while working in the
yard. I sought the help of a physical therapist, an orthopedic surgeon
and a personal trainer, all of whom helped me incrementally. I was
tolerating pain all the time, which was affecting my mood and outlook.
I could no longer sleep on my right side and I awoke each day with
tremendous soreness in my upper shoulder. At the suggestion of a friend,
I sought the help of Michael Young. I was told that if any body
worker or Acupuncturist could assist me, it would be Michael.
Michael's
understanding of the nervous system, muscles and joints make him an
expert at analyzing the problem and establishing the treatment. Michael
took the time to explain the problem to me and discuss his treatment
plan. After just two treatments (total 3-1/2 hours), I am greatly
improved. I no longer live with pain and I no longer awaken sore in
the morning.
I have returned
to my normal active lifestyle. I will eagerly seek Michael's
care again should the need arise. If you are suffering from traumatic
pain, I highly suggest you see what Michael can do for you!
—
POLLY
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SKIN
& EYE SWELLING / ERUPTIONS
"When I feel like my life is a bit short of gratitude, all I
need is to bring up the image of Michael Young L.Ac., and I feel deep
gratitude. My life-style has me presenting in front of groups of people
ranging from youth groups, college students and corporate clients.
This is work I have done for 15 years and more. For a majority of
that time I have presented in a compromised condition, a condition
that a least makes me uncomfortable and at its worst makes feel ashamed.
This is my story: 15 years ago I came down with a mystery illness.
What I kept describing it as was: “I had something living in my
body. It would go dormant for six months or so out of a year and then
it would wake with a vengeance, when it was awake it would attack
different parts of my body”. My skin would blister, crack
and bleed or my eyes would swell and weep. I found myself wearing
long sleeves and eyeglasses when I went to teach and present, just
to cover up the disfigurement. I did this to avoid the comments like:
"Man what is wrong with your eyes?" or "that’s just wrong" .
I spent nearly $6,000 out-of-pocket seeking out skin specialist and
allergists. After biopsies and microscope studies, one Montana dermatologist
offered to write a paper on my disorder and name it after me.
That is one accolade I wasn’t interested in having.
Next, I sought out allergists of repute who would all do the same
dance: "Oh yea, that’s an allergic response". I would
summarily be tested for allergies and the doctors would look at the
results and say: "Wow, you’re not allergic to anything". Great! So
what is this cracked skin and swollen eyes"? They would say that’s
an allergic reaction. Me: “What am I allergic to?” Them: “Nothing
we can find”. So what is this cracking and swelling?
And the search went on and on and on. I was at a loss, my life
quality was compromised, I didn’t know where to turn. Years passed
and I went faithfully seeking out well-respected doctors and they
all said the same thing: “There is nothing extraneous living in
your body, what you are having is an allergic response” and we
would repeat the same dance I had undergone a half a dozen times previously.
Finally I went to see Michael Young L.Ac. He took one look and said:
“you look like you have a bacteria living in your gut. It probably
gets worse in the spring and summer because you are compromised by
allergies”. This description was exactly what my intuition said
and all western allopathic doctors scoffed at! Within 1-1/2
months of stringent herbal treatment my skin condition went away.
At one point I stopped my treatment because of a lack of persistence
and follow-through on my part. Michael looked at me and said:
"It looks like you stopped your treatment, if you want to
get better you will need to do this 6-week regime and follow it through
to the end in order for it to work." I did and last
summer was the first summer in 15 years that I hadn't had these mystery
eruptions and this summer is the second year in 15 that I have been
symptom free. I feel cured. Every time I present in front of a group
of people I offer up a silent prayer to Michael. He is an extremely
well-educated consummate professional who is also a gifted healer
(in my experience the two don’t always go hand-in-hand). I am grateful
to this day that our paths have crossed. I recommend him frequently
and do so without hesitation. —
CHRIS B.
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STRESS-RELATED
ILLNESS
"Michael IS AMAZING!! I have been going to him on and off for
the past 2 years. I sought out an acupuncturist because of health
related issues due to stress. Michael has an abundance of wisdom about
Eastern Medicine, but he also is well rounded in other healing modalities
as well. His home/office is warm and comfortable. I always look forward
to my sessions, as I feel so much better after treatments. I feel
Michael has made a positive, healing difference in my life and would
recommend him to anyone who wants to feel better!!!!" —
LIZ
TMJ
(Temperomandibular Joint Syndrome)
One month ago I
started seeing Michael for TMJ. I was having excruciating pain
in my jaw that spread to my ears and neck. It hurt to talk and chew
food. Michael has given me 6 treatments and I am feeling incredibly
much better! Now the only time my jaw hurts is sometimes when
I yawn. The treatment that Michael gave me provided the much-needed
relief for my pain. Before seeing Michael I was getting afraid
that I would have to live with the pain, that I would not find relief.
I had been to my chiropractor several times and had massages, all
to no avail. So, thank you, Michael! I very much appreciate
the treatment I received from him! Thanks, —
DONNA
UNEXPLAINED
ILLNESS
"There are two major conditions I went through that Michael was
instrumental in my recovering from. The first was a prolonged period
of no energy and persistent ill feeling, often with days of inability
to function at all. I had worked with a medical doctor to no avail
before working with Michael. With his body work, and acupuncture and
homeopathic treatments I was gradually restored to full health.
The second
condition occurred a few years later. I was experiencing a temporary
and periodic paralysis that would occur a couple of times a day that
lasted a couple of hours. Hospital treatment, neurologist and virologist
specialists were unable to diagnose or help in recovering. Again with
Michael's treatments over a period of a few months the episodes stopped
and I have had no reoccurrence in the last three years. My health
has remained strong since then with periodic maintenance visits with
Michael. I highly recommend him for any condition." —
CHUCK
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