Testimonials

“My husband and I had been trying to conceive for over a year when I first went to see Amy. I had decided that I wanted to try acupuncture before venturing into Western fertility treatments. As is the case with most infertile women and couples, I was extremely depressed and I felt incredibly desperate when I began treatment. I was convinced that my husband and I would remain childless and the stress of infertility was affecting my work, my overall health and putting an incredible strain on our relationship. Amy not only worked intently on figuring out what was causing our problems and coming up with a treatment program to address these issues, but she was one of the few people that I could talk to about both my physical and emotional health. I began seeing Amy in November and I was pregnant by late March. During those five months of trying to conceive while working with Amy, I was much better equipped to deal with the stress of infertility. I felt empowered because I was not just trying to get pregnant, but improving my overall well being so that I could be the best wife, sister, daughter, friend and future mother that I could be.

My beautiful daughter is the best testament of Amy’s excellence as a healthcare provider. I know that most infertile couples who are considering acupuncture do so to get pregnant. But I cannot stress enough how working with Amy greatly improved the process of trying to conceive. My husband and I were able to enjoy our last months together as a child-free couple and I do not think that would have happened without Amy’s care.”
M.O.

 

“After five years of trying to conceive, and three failed IUIs, I was ready for a new approach.  I was referred to Isthmus Acupuncture through a friend, and met with Amy Guinther for my initial consult.  I instantly felt very at ease in her presence, as her energy is very calming.  I decided to come for regular sessions to promote fertility.  Along with acupuncture, Amy showed me an easy way to cut processed sugar from my diet, which made a difference in my overall health and mood.  A few months later, I found out that I had no antral follicles remaining, and I was not a candidate for IVF with my own eggs.  I was devastated, and lost some trust in my body.  During this time, Amy was very supportive, and I continued to see her for stress reduction.  Several weeks later, my husband and I made plans for a donor IVF cycle in Europe.  Leading up to our trip, Amy worked on preparing my body for the procedure, and through it all, she was a calming influence.  When we got back, I found out the good news that I am expecting twins!  Amy has been instrumental in my journey, and I would recommend her to anyone struggling with infertility.”
Shannon 

 

“I would recommend Amy Guinther to anyone… My husband and I went through many trials and tribulations while trying to conceive over the past 18+ months. After many tests (FSH levels, Thyroid, HSG and Sonohysterogram to name a few) which came back clear and the use of clomid for 5 months our doctor told us we have “unexplained infertility.” Knowing we were both in good health, we decided to take the next step and went to fertility clinic where we started the IUI process using both Femera and Ovidril. On our third IUI, we decide to incorporate acupuncture due to all the health benefits we had read about. We became pregnant during this third process, only to find out we would miscarry 7 weeks later. This was one of the hardest things I’ve had to go through, but I feel that my continued use of acupuncture helped me both physically and mentally deal with the situation. With a positive attitude, we proceeded with two more rounds of IUI and are proud to say we are expecting a new addition to our family in June 2012. I am continuing my treatments with Amy throughout my pregnancy to assure I continue to stay grounded and connected to the life that is now growing inside of me. Without Amy’s expertise and assurance, I’m certain this journey would not have had the same great ending!”
H and M

 

“I have been seeing Amy Guinther at Isthmus acupuncture for the past year for our fertility issues. Amy is a true professional. She is kind and very optimistic. I had never had acupuncture prior to seeing Amy and at my first visit she really took the time to explain exactly how the treatments work and what to expect. We recently underwent IVF treatment and Amy was so wonderful and accommodating. The day before and the day of our IVF procedure to she made arrangements so that I could have acupuncture treatments to complement our IVF. This was our first IVF attempt and I’m happy to say it worked! We are now pregnant and I truly believe it was the complimentary treatment I received through Amy and Isthmus Acupuncture that made the difference. I have continued to receive treatments early in my pregnancy and believe that acupuncture has helped to minimize some of my early pregnancy symptoms and help me focus on the health of myself and the baby.”
A.C.

 

“I received acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine from Amy for recurrent miscarriages with no known medical cause. Over a period of 1-1/2 years we had 3 miscarriages and our doctors ran all of the tests, said we were healthy and declared our troubles as “bad luck”. This caused us frustration and worry and made it difficult to have the confidence to try again. Amy’s acupuncture and herbs gave us a sense of power! I had been charting my fertility signs and I believe the acupuncture and herbs really helped to create a higher chance of conceiving. We tried to conceive a few months after starting with Amy and we got pregnant the first cycle we tried while using acupuncture and herbs. We are currently 28 weeks into a healthy twin pregnancy.”
C.C

Note: This person was seen throughout her first trimester of pregnancy to receive support during her most vulnerable time for pregnancy loss. She later delivered 2 healthy babies!

 

“I received acupuncture, nutritional supplements and stool/blood testing from Amy Guinther because I was experiencing food allergies that became a more prevalent problem over seven years, eventually restricting my diet from almost all unprocessed foods. My condition caused pain in my chest after eating and an itchy reaction to many foods which made it difficult to enjoy social events and dinners. I also had fatigue, insomnia and sense of hopelessness. I had been to numerous western medical specialists over the past few years and they all told me to “stop eating the offending foods”, which became almost all foods. Meeting Amy and being treated has been such an uplifting experience due to her caring manner and understanding of my problem. I am currently 90% better and happily on the road to recovery. Amy, I cannot thank you enough for your dedication and expertise which has led to a much better quality of life for the past 2 months.”
S.B.

 

“I went to see Amy for PMS and low mood.  She was empathetic, caring and patient in helping me to find the protocol that worked best for me.  With the right supplements and acupuncture, my symptoms improved dramatically in only a few months of treatment.   Amy is intelligent, well-informed, patient and caring.  I would recommend her to anyone looking for a natural and holistic treatment option.”
C.W.

 

“I was unhappy when doctors told me “you have IBS, good luck”. I had problems with my digestion that progressed over several years. After eating anything, I was uncomfortable, bloated, had stomach pain and was lethargic. The fatigue I was experiencing made it difficult to function. I began to feel improvements immediately after starting acupuncture, herbal medicine and the dietary changes that Amy suggested. At this time my condition is 99% better, I rarely feel discomfort, and have more energy. I never knew that I could feel this amazing after eating. Thanks to acupuncture with Amy, I enjoy food and eating and am living a better life.”
Nicole D.

 

“I received acupuncture from Amy for chronic headaches, which were accompanied by nausea. Over the past two years, I would wake with severe headaches that would occur 2-3x week. This made it difficult for me to attend school, concentrate on homework and keep up with classes. I felt relief from my headaches immediately after beginning acupuncture and am now 100% better.”
Anonymous

 

“I received acupuncture from Amy for trigeminal neuralgia. I had sporadic episodes and never knew when it would come. I walked into IAC on my last visit with the aid of a cane; I could not even walk on my own! I had extreme nerve pain in the right side of the face. This pain in my head made it too difficult to walk. It caused fatigue, depression, and hopelessness.For this episode I saw Amy Guinther for my first time with acupuncture. I had wonderful results! I got my life back. I walked in with a cane and in tears but I left smiling and without using a cane. It was a miraculous recovery.

I began to feel improvements in my condition immediately and am at this time 99% better. I recommend acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and essential oils.

Thank you Amy!”
Katherine D.

“I saw Amy for the pain, bruising, swelling and numbness from cosmetic surgery. The surgery had caused my eyes to be swollen shut, very dark bruising, swelling on my cheeks and ears and great deal of pain. I began to see improvements immediately after beginning acupuncture and nutritional supplements. Treatment by Amy was given several times per week and resulted in my healing occurring in half the time that was expected! The bruising subsided along with the swelling so that in two weeks I was feeling much better and in 10 days I was out in public. Amy is very knowledgeable, caring and easy to talk to. She was very thorough, listened attentively and truly cared about helping me. Her past training in facial rejuvenation was helpful. Isthmus, being a wonderful healing facility, has a wonderful, talented practitioner in Amy. I am most appreciative of her talented help, through a difficult healing.”
K.M.C.