“I’ve been seeing Karen for acupuncture for about ten years. I trust her expertise, and appreciate her warmth and her gracious, caring manner. I believe the support, information, and acupuncture treatments she provided were central in bringing me through a prolonged illness. Her combination of keen intelligence and empathy allow her to take both my health and my life circumstances into account. I consider her to be a true healer.”
JC
JC
“I have known Karen as a colleague for 15 years, and she is always the first person I ask to cover my practice when I am away. I am continually impressed by the thoughtfulness Karen puts into her work. She takes time to connect with her patients. She is an accomplished herbalist, and puts lots of energy and attention into the formulas she prescribes. As a person she is warm and engaging. Her years of study of both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine have given her a big view and lots of tools to assist in her patients’ healing.”
Laurel Turk, Lic. Ac. Sunderland, MA
Laurel Turk, Lic. Ac. Sunderland, MA
“Over the course of the last two years, Karen has been such an amazing support as I have struggled with a suite of symptoms brought on by acute stress and the mysteries of the mind-body connection. I went to see her because my body seemed to be erupting in a hundred directions and the Western medicine route led me to a series of specialists who focused on one thing without seeing the other. I was certain what was going on was stress related and systemic, and in time my gut proved right in thinking that a Chinese approach might work better than the Western habit of playing ‘whack-a-mole’ with my symptoms.Since I began seeing Karen, psoriasis that was inflamed, itching, and spreading is now tame, receding, and almost gone from my arms and legs. I went from needing steroid shots once a month in my scalp to my dermatologist saying that the acupuncture made it no longer necessary. Pain in my feet and knees that left me hobbling in the morning has disappeared. I never used the anti-inflammatory medicine I was given to help with psoriatic arthritis. With the herbs she prescribed, I went from having migraines once or twice a week to never — no migraines for months. Tingling in my hands and arms that woke me up at night now is mostly under control, when I see her regularly; though, it returns when I don’t get a treatment.So, Karen is kind of a miracle worker, though the systemic medicine she did took time. It wasn’t an instant cure. What is instant and healing, though, is her bedside manner. She is patient, careful, and the most amazing listener. She always honors my reality, keeps track of the events and people in my life, and has great insight. No matter what is going on in her own life, she has been present for me, compassionate, and wise. I think I would have suffered the needles (really they aren’t bad) just for her companionship and presence. The fact that what she does works is icing on the cake.”
A.
A.
“I’m so glad that my first experience with acupuncture has been with Karen! Having the ear of a skilled professional who I know has my best interests at heart is a wonderful feeling. Her dedication to caring for me and her talent for listening and problem solving are immensely comforting. I feel so fortunate to be able to benefit from Karen’s wide range of knowledge and her great interpersonal skills. After coping with unusual allergy symptoms for over 30 years, Karen’s recognition of my challenges and her dedication to alleviating them have been life changing for me. Since beginning acupuncture with Karen I’ve been symptom free for the longest period in years. Not suffering with allergies for the first time in decades is a dream come true! Not only do I feel better than I have in years, but Karen’s calm and caring presence in my life has been a wonderful bonus. I so look forward to going to acupuncture!”
Lorraine
Lorraine
“Acupuncture with Karen is a healing and nurturing experience. She takes a holistic approach to health, and both her treatments and her insights into the mind-body connection have been enormously helpful to me. Thanks to Karen, acupuncture is a health appointment I actually look forward to because of her sensitivity and ability to address a whole range of problems from intractable stress to aches and pains. I also appreciate her perspective as someone who has worked in both mainstream and alternative health care and who can recommend other practitioners and help me navigate the health system, when necessary.”
M.
M.
“Karen has been easy to work with and tremendously helpful. Since working with Karen, my quality of life is better than before I was diagnosed with GERD. I was new to acupuncture and Chinese medicine and not sure about it at all, but I quickly felt comfortable and at ease with her. In fact I have found myself opening up and healing emotionally as well as physically.
Karen also helped me to think a bit differently about my diagnosis, which gave me other ways to work on improving my health. Karen, her acupuncture and her herbs have been a gift in my life.”
Betsy M.
Karen also helped me to think a bit differently about my diagnosis, which gave me other ways to work on improving my health. Karen, her acupuncture and her herbs have been a gift in my life.”
Betsy M.
“I love having acupuncture with Karen. She is the best acupuncturist I have been to. She listens and is thoughtful about treatment and has helped me with various issues for years. In addition, she has always been there for me and gone the extra mile to be helpful.”
J.D.
J.D.
“Years ago my severe allergies gave me sinus infections that grew increasingly difficult to cure with standard antibiotics. Since I began to have acupuncture with Karen Levine, I have not had a serious case of sinusitis. Her acupuncture treatments and Chinese herbs also help keep my allergies at bay.”
Arthur Apostolou
Arthur Apostolou
“Karen Levine brings to her obvious expertise with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine real experience with Western medicine as well. (Karen is a licensed Physician Assistant.) That means that she can make sound judgments about the best options from both traditions. Her acupuncture and Chinese herbs have helped me with chronic tendinitis, recovery from surgery, dry mouth, and much more. Best of all, acupuncture has generally enhanced my health and sense of well being as I age.”
Margaret Adams Groesbeck
Margaret Adams Groesbeck
“I have been seeing Karen for acupuncture of a number of years, and find her very skilled and knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. She is wise about emotional as well as physical issues, and understanding the mind-body connection. My initial complaint was arthritic pain in my feet, and pain and swelling in my thumbs. The treatments have been very effective in controlling both pain and swelling. I recommend her highly.
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Anne
Anne
Karen Levine has helped me tremendously in so many ways. I have had rotator cuff issues, nerve sensations on my upper back/shoulder area, lower back pain, foot nerve sensations, colds, constipation, and lots of stress. Karen always really hears what I’m saying and takes any concern seriously (which is huge). Not only are her acupuncture treatments productive, but she is also really good at suggesting creative changes I can make in my everyday activities that really make a difference. Her choice of specific Chinese herb combinations, has totally relieved my chronic constipation … what a relief! Plus the treatment itself is the most relaxing, restful time of my day! I always really conk out and leave feeling like I’ve just had an 8-hour sleep! I highly recommend Karen Levine and her acupuncture treatments for any health concern you may have.
P.
P.