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Headaches

The headaches were eliminated

After falling from an eight-foot ladder, I suffered daily and day-long headaches. Medical doctors suggested taking Tylenol. The Tylenol medicine provided temporary relief. I was taking two or more each … Read more

DEJ

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Multiple Sclerosis

I highly recommend that you consider adding this option to your care

My wife has been seeing Dr. Zhao since shortly after her diagnosis with MS, several years ago. She was an early patient during the beginning of the acupuncture expansion to … Read more

DR

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Seizures

I am really optimistic that this treatment is working

In June of 2006, I was diagnosed with neurocysticercosis, which causes me to have both partial and grand mal seizures. I am taking high doses of three different anti-seizure medicines, … Read more

CM

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Concussion

I was happily surprised

After finding out that the lightheadedness and “brain fog” I was experiencing was caused by a concussion the neurologist recommended acupuncture. At the time I was definitely a skeptic and … Read more

JY

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Nicotine Addiction

Acupuncture has been effective

I’ve smoked on and off for the past 50 years. When I quit I seem in control, but something always leads me back to my old habit. My husband had … Read more

MB

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Neuropathy

It is wonderful to have feeling return

It is wonderful to have feeling return in my toe, sides of feet and heels. I began noticing a “difference” in the numbness after my second acupuncture treatment… Dr. Zhao … Read more

SD

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Neuropathy

I feel blessed that we found Dr. Joy Zhao

My husband and I recently moved to Des Moines, WA from Southern California. One of the first things we needed to do was to find our doctors. I have had … Read more

MLL

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Viral Labyrinthitis

That to me says success

I am excited to be able to tell you after the treatments by Dr. Z I have not had any dizzy or balance problems. After a lengthy illness and numerous … Read more

SB

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Stroke

Such care and passion

I am a patient of Dr. Joy Zhao. She was waiting for me in the emergency department at Valley Hospital when I had my stroke on May 27th, 2007. She … Read more

JP

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Head Trauma

I highly recommend Dr. Zhao

I was struck by a 6½ pound metal object that fell over 60 feet from a high rise building under construction. I suffered a concussion and damage to my right … Read more

JDR

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Vasovagal Syncope and Myovascial Pain

With her help, my pain has completely disappeared

… Prior to meeting Dr. Zhao, I had tried other forms of medicine. Not only did the other professional not treat what I had, they could not even identify it! … Read more

CEF

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Epilepsy

My overall well being has greatly improved

… I am taking high doses of three different anti–seizure medicines, and they are still not controlling my seizures. Three weeks ago, Dr. Zhao started me on acupuncture and I … Read more

CM

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Bell's Palsy

I received outstanding service from Dr. Zhao

On the morning of 7th August 2008 I woke up with facial paralysis on the left side of my face. Later that day, after other possible causes such as stroke … Read more

DV

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Bell's Palsy

I experienced an inexplicable and obvious improvement

I am 80 years old, a retired U.S. Army pathologist. In early 1966, while undergoing my Internal Medicine residency in New York city, I had a sudden attack of severe … Read more

TMH

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Dementia and Lower Back Pain

She is regaining her grasp of rational behavior

In early 2012 my wife and I came to Dr. Zhao with her two presenting problems: short term memory loss (later diagnosed as dementia) and a disabling lower back pain … Read more

Husband of SF

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Parkinson's Disease

A big thank you to Dr. Zhao!

My mom was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 11 years ago at the age of 51. This was very devastating to our family. She was immediately put on medication, but throughout … Read more

EDC

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Parkinson's Disease

Mom’s Parkinson’s has greatly improved

We opted for acupuncture with Dr. Joy Zhao instead of pharmaceuticals. After just 5 treatments Mom’s Parkinson’s has greatly improved. She can hold her hand out steady, take big steps … Read more

EJ

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Parkinson's Disease

I am amazed at her progress

I am a close friend of your patient. She has been having acupuncture for the past few months. I see her every other week and I am amazed at her … Read more

DF

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Parkinson's Disease

It’s been slowly getting better

After about four sessions I noticed after a nap, I would wake up and my hands would not be shaking and if they should start, I could make them stop. … Read more

RJV

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Syncope and Dizziness

I immediately noticed improvement

This document is to describe my diagnosis and treatment by Dr. Joy Zhao and to attest to the progress I have made thus far. My issues with syncope (fainting) began in … Read more

KJB

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Vertigo

Give Dr. Zhao a chance

Hi! My name is Jeff H. If you’re reading this, thanks! I was sitting in the same place you are a year and a half ago, wondering if I could … Read more

JWH

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Migraines

I will continue working with Dr. Zhao and her wonderful team

I was referred to Dr. Zhao as a last resort. I had been suffering from daily, crippling migraines and the amount of medication I was taking to cope with it … Read more

SBD

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Migraines

The acupuncture works

I really wasn’t a believer in acupuncture, but my migraines were so bad that I couldn’t function; I’d throw up, miss lots of work due to my migraines. I went … Read more

TGH

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Headaches

Thank you so much for all of the special things that you do

Dr. Zhao, I want you to know how much I appreciate everything that you do for me. You are always so good to me, I feel so fortunate to have … Read more

K

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Headaches

My plan is to resume treatments

The onset of period of feeling lightheaded as well as the increased frequency of headaches prompted me to pursue acupuncture treatment for the first time. The once or twice a … Read more

MAM