Dear Hilary,
Not long ago I was physically, mentally and emotionally ‘damaged’―literally and figuratively. For more than 20 years I clawed my way through life dealing with constant physical pain, a result mostly of impact and crush traumas. Compounding this, my battle with unceasing physical pain produced emotional and mental exhaustion and depression. While traditional doctors did the best they could with surgery and medication, their efforts fell well short of real relief. I refused to believe that, as some doctors had put it, I would “just have to live with it.”

Admittedly, I was a mess with perhaps a bit more damage than most. As traditional doctors were unable to help me I also tried other alternative treatment, including hypnosis, massage and chiropractic; but too often the results were short lived and, at times, only marginal. Still I knew that my life could and would get better if only I were able to find my way to the answer―the right provider.

In June of 2010, I was blessed to have met you. At our first appointment, I was impressed and at the same time intrigued/fascinated by the extraordinary amount of time and intense interest that you invested in my history and case. Your candor, honesty, sincerity, care and genuine passion for life, your art and my well-being was and has always been clear and evident.

So what did you do for me? For the first time in more than 20 years I awake in the morning without a migraine or even a headache. My knees, ankles and painful tendons now work as they should with little if any pain or discomfort― something that only surgery was supposed to remedy. A tenacious case of eczema that dermatologists’ strongest medications barely touched is now gone. But the greatest and most prized gift that you have given me is that I have again―finally begun to enjoy life―I am again ‘Alive’ and eager to embrace life.

Mere words are woefully inadequate to express my appreciation of and gratitude for you and what you do and have done for me. While sincere, the words ‘Thank you’ are simply the only words I know. You are a prize―and I do thank you ―every day.

Sincerely and gratefully yours,
Dan Howe

I was fairly new to Chinese Medicine when I started receiving acupuncture from Hilary. I looked into it for help with emotional imbalance and self-criticism I had been struggling with for several years. After my first session, I was convinced this was a therapy I would be incorporating into my life. Hilary is warm, welcoming, genuine, and is impressively knowledgeable about her work. With the use of acupuncture, I feel more comfortable with who I am and trust the path my life is on. I am relaxed. I am at ease. As an RN, this experience has influenced me to become a member of the Holistic Nursing Council at the hospital where I work. Thank you, Hilary, for your support and dedication. You are greatly appreciated!

I was new to acupuncture last year when I first visited Hilary and felt completely comfortable the minute I came to her office. Her thorough and individualized treatment is outstanding. She has treated my chronic muscle tightness and pain more effectively than anything else I’ve tried.

My physical health has improved as well as my ability to recover and heal from athletic activities and stress.

I have recommended many others to Hilary without question and they have all felt her treatments are worthwhile and incredibly helpful.

-Missy

Hello Hilary,

Just wanted you to know that the treatment you did last night had a hugely positive effect on me. I slept really well, have had even emotions all day, my thumb pain has dropped to about 10% of what it has been, and I have had no abdominal pain or discomfort since the treatment―haven't been this comfortable in ages.

So, thank you.
-fellow Healthcare Provider

Not only is Hilary a good acupuncturist, she is an elite athlete who knows athlete’s issues. She was an All American nordic ski racer in college, member of the U.S. Olympic Ski Team, and now continues to ski race professionally and do triathlons in the summer. I’m a multi-sport endurance athlete (swim, bike, run, triathlons), and the fact that she is one herself convinced me that she’d know best how to treat my nagging ailments: shoulders, neck, back, and knees. She really has!  Her acupuncture has also helped me sleep better.
-fellow triathlete

Hilary has been a joy to work with these past few months while she’s been treating me for a painful foot condition. I’d been sidelined from both my athletic training and some of my daily activities. Now, I’m experiencing almost complete pain relief and have resumed training and skiing and performing day-to-day activities.  I’ve also enjoyed Hilary’s expert advice and experience as an elite athlete. I’ve been inspired by her success and tenacity, while finding it valuable that she brings her knowledge and expertise as an athlete to her practice of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Beyond that, her warmth and friendliness and passionate interest in helping people makes her a very special health provider, one whom I’ve highly recommended to my friends.
-Steve

I have been going to see Hilary since November of 2010 for chronic back pain and sciatica. I have lived with this pain for over 10 years, and felt frustrated at the debilitating affect on my activity level, as well as the medication I had to take to relieve symptoms.

Hilary provided a comprehensive explanation of my problem from the perspective of Acupuncture―meaning how my chronic condition was viewed in terms of the science of Acupuncture. She included a recommendation for treatment, and set expectations of what this journey would be like. I was excited to think about this in terms of solving the fundamental issues that caused chronic pain, not just treating the pain itself.

I felt results very quickly, and over time have noticed that the chronic nature of my pain has slowly evaporated, leaving me more rested, with faster recovery time when I do strain my back. I feel like I have the recovery time of when I was in my 20s, and any pain experienced is short lived.

In life, it is expected that we overdo on occasion, straining muscles and waking up stiff the next day. What I didn’t like was the fact that the pain and stiffness became the norm, which limited activity, which fed further discomfort. Hilary has treated the core of this issue, and reversed the trend I felt was happening. I am very happy with my results, and also highly recommend her as a professional yet completely approachable practitioner.
-Tod

When I first visited Hilary, my neck, back and hips were so tight and inflamed that I felt trapped in my own body. Hilary performs a full evaluation to understand the individual’s specific issues and charts a treatment to address their problems.  Needless to say, I no longer feel trapped in my own body. Hilary's excellent care and treatment has given me immense relief from the chronic pain in my neck, back and hips.  Acupuncture will continue to be my go to course of treatment for the unavoidable physical strains/traumas, and Hilary will remain my first choice as a top rate practitioner.
-Sophia

Throughout my life I have been aware that I am receptive to acupuncture. Using both massage and acupuncture I have been able to keep debilitating Migraine headaches at a manageable level. Recently I was experiencing hip joint pain that would stop me in my tracks and nearly bring tears to my eyes.  I was certain that I was next in line for a hip replacement!  Since many aging Ski Instructors have already gone through this surgery I felt I was certainly a candidate. Utilizing the exercises and medications the Orthopedist suggested was not helping the pain. Hilary thankfully came to my rescue. I am now pain free and only occasionally even think about the past intolerable hip pain. Hilary is a very astute and conscientious practitioner and I will always remember that Acupuncture is a first choice, not a last resort!
- Allan 

There are some people that distinguish themselves from their peers because of their passion for what they do. In the acupuncture world, Hilary is just such a person. Although she has just recently started practicing acupuncture, she has a unique gift as a healer. I felt when I walked through the door to her clinic that I had her undivided attention. She has a way of tapping into the fears and insecurities you experience when you are not healthy and making you feel not only comfortable in your own skin, but also hopeful about recovery.
- Owen

I would like to begin by saying that Hilary is a friend of mine. While it is perhaps important to disclose that, it is also important to know that I don’t write this because we are friends, I write it because she is simply the very best acupuncturist I have ever had. Hilary is a compassionate, caring person whose treatment philosophy extends not only to treating the immediate ache, pain, or sickness, but to the lifestyle and mental health of her patients. She is one of the few health professionals I have met that works with patient to promote health. Her positive energy is infectious, something I have observed not only in myself, but in many of her other patients.
- elite athlete

I cannot put into words how important acupuncture and Chinese Medicine has become in my life.  I feel that this medicine has stretched my boundaries and raised my conscientiousness concerning my health needs.  You have helped me grow as a person through your genuine support, confidence and compassion.  You are truly a remarkable teacher, leader, practitioner and most importantly healer.  You truly have an amazing ability to heal people both physically and emotionally and I believe you are the perfect person to take people on this journey.  Your passion for what you do is evident in every call, meeting and treatment.  I feel you are a person that is making a difference.  I appreciate it when a consultant challenges and guides me in a new and powerful direction that I have never understood.  I highly recommend you without hesitancy and will continue to use your healing services.  Thank you for making me a better and healthier person.
- Midge

You have helped me more than I could ever say. I never thought I would get over my huge fear of needles, but you slowly walked me through my fears with patience and kindness. I am in awe of the relief I have received from acupuncture on my neck, shoulders and back. Thank you! You are an incredible addition to your profession. You are empathetic, motivating, knowledgeable and efficient. I look forward to continuing our treatments and fully experiencing where they can take me.
- Sarah

Hilary is wonderful acupuncturist. She listens carefully and strives to understand all of the factors that might be contributing to an issue or concern. She takes the time to explain the treatment she is giving and makes sure that I am comfortable with the course of action and that all of my questions are answered.
- fellow Healthcare Provider