All Natural Treatment for Menopause Symptoms:

Eventually, every woman will go through “the change”. Whether a result of natural aging or a result of surgery or medications, menopause means a drastic reduction in the amount of estrogen a woman has in her body and leads to symptoms which can be minimal or miserable. Nearly 80% of women experience hot flashes at some point in their menopause process. 1 in 4 experience vaginal dryness and discomfort. 20 -40% of women will experience palpitations. Sleep disturbances and irritability are common. 

We offer an all-natural, simple process which relieves hot flashes, soothes and firms sagging skin, stabilizes mood, and more, all WITHOUT hormones.

Our unique all natural process helps relieve all menopause symptoms including:

  • Hot flashes
  • Night sweats
  • Weight gain
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Vaginal dryness
  • Cramps
  • Pelvic pain
  • Sore joints
    • Palpitations
    • Frequent urination
    • Painful intercourse
    • Migraines

Lisa’s approach is gentle and knowledgeable. I relaxed just being in her presence and the results from the session lasted long after the session was over.

Jill B.

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We Help You Reduce Menopause Symptoms. Here’s How:

We help restore your body’s temperature regulation system

Rate of hormone changes, illness, cancer treatment, medications, and even what you eat can make the difference between gracefully cruising through “the change” and being miserable.  Our gentle treatments restore balance, turning on your body’s natural ability to regulate your temperature, replenish moisture, improve sleep quality, and calm irritability so you feel like yourself again.

We have special techniques to relieve pain

We know that hormone decline can cause joint pain, migraines, stiffness, and even reduce bone density leading to increased risk of breaking a bone. You want to feel better fast, and our process is specially designed to relieve pain while stimulating your body’s natural healing system.

We use an all natural approach to relieving menopause symptoms

Your doctor may have told you that you have to live with hot flashes, mood swings, and weight gain; or “this is as good as it gets”. That doesn’t mean there’s no solution, it just means your doctor has run out of ideas or there are no “conventional” treatments available. Our process does NOT use hormones, and does NOT stimulate hormone production, making it safe for everyone INCLUDING women using hormone-blocking medications.

We keep it simple

We know there’s a lot of information on line and a lot of confusion. It’s easy to be overwhelmed by everything out there. We’ve cut through the noise and developed a simple system which works.

Lisa is very knowledgeable and patient with all the aches and pains I bring to her. She’s helped me for a long time and I appreciate it. She has a great bedside manner and I always feel like I have her undivided attention. I highly recommend her.

Joan E

***Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors.

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Here’s How We Will Help Relieve Hot Flashes and Other Symptoms:

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Free Consultation

At your free initial consultation you’ll meet with your clinician to discuss your case, your medical history, any medications you’re taking, and most importantly YOUR GOALS. We want to be certain that we can meet your needs and that there is a HIGH probability of success for you – BEFORE we move forward to the next step

Intake and First Treatment

Once your free consultation is complete, and we agree to move forward, your next step is the Intake appointment. At this appointment, your clinician will do a detailed assessment of your symptom pattern, medical history, and other factors to determine the root cause of your issue and devise a personalized treatment plan.

Your first acupuncture session will be performed at this visit, and a you will be given a treatment plan with exact, easy-to-follow instructions. Your treatment plan will include dietary and lifestyle adjustments as well as key supplements and herbal medicines to support your body through “the change” and beyond.

Active Treatment and Symptom Resolution

You’ll return for once-weekly visits to ensure close support as you begin to feel the positive shifts of the therapy. We want to make sure your treatment plan is yielding the expected results.

You’ll receive acupuncture at each visit to relieve your symptoms and support your body’s natural healing system.

Transitional Care as Things Stabilize

Once we see stable improvements, we will begin to reduce the frequency of visits. This usually occurs after about 8-12 visits. Initially you’ll come every other week, then once a month for a couple of visits, then you will no longer need regular treatments.

We’ll be here in case you ever want to come in for a tune-up or to address other health concerns.

Of course, MANY of our patients do wish to continue with “ongoing maintenance” and we are happy to work that out with you, should that be your wish.

Taking Care Of Your Friends and Loved Ones

We pride ourselves on the fact that 80% of our new patients are referred to us by other patients or people in the community who have witnessed their friends and loved ones receive life-changing benefits from our work.

So, we very much look forward to helping YOUR friends, family, and loved ones on THEIR journey to a more joyful, energetic, purposeful life.

***Individual results vary. No guarantee of specific results is warranted or implied and your results will depend on many factors.

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What Others Are Asking

Does it Hurt?

The needles are extremely thin, and super sharp. In fact, you can fit at least 10 of them into a typical hypodermic syringe. They’re nearly painless because they are so tiny.

How do I know it’s safe?

Acupuncture has been practiced safely for centuries, and in the hands of an experienced practitioner it’s virtually risk-free.

Is natural medicine REALLY powerful enough to help my hot flashes?

Yes! Natural medicine actually helps your body make more of its own medicine, which is more powerful and potent than any man-made drugs.

Will I have to keep doing treatment with you forever?

Most patients experience a solution to their problem in 2-3 months. After that, many choose to come in for regular maintenance visits. Our goal is to get you to where you no longer need treatment and will be so happy with your results you’ll send us all your friends and family. Of course, you’re ALWAYS welcome to keep coming for as long as you love it and it helps you feel good!

How long does it take to see results?

People often feel a shift after the very first treatment, but lasting results require a series of visits. Acupuncture is a very powerful way to stimulate endorphin release, which is the most powerful relaxing substance the body makes. Most people experience significant relief within 2-3 months of consistent treatment.

Is there any risk of infection?

In compliance with California and Federal regulations, our needles are sterile, single-use, and disposable. There is no risk of getting an infection from the needles. If you have an immune or other condition we should know about, we’ll make sure to cover that with you before treatment.

Will your treatment mess with my medication?

We always review medications before making treatment recommendations to make sure that there are no unwanted interactions. Sometimes what we do actually makes your medication work better!

Does my insurance cover it?

Every insurance plan is different. While we are not “in-network” with most insurance plans, we will provide you with the paperwork you need to submit bills for our services. Many plans have at least some acupuncture benefit, and you can also use flexible spending plans and HSA funds for your treatments.

Will I be able to go back to work after a treatment?

Treatments are painless, and do not interfere with your daily function. You will probably feel more relaxed following a treatment which may make your work day go more smoothly!

Are there any side effects?

The “worst” side effects are bruising and/or mild soreness where the needles were inserted, and these are extremely rare. There are many “positive” side effects include calmer mood, better sleep, improved digestion, increased relaxation, and a more positive attitude and outlook.

Can your treatment help my pain, too?

Yes! Again, acupuncture is extremely effective at changing the way the brain and the rest of the nervous system communicate, including how and when pain signals are sent. Acupuncture is great at breaking the cycle of pain, and we’ve helped hundreds of people reduce the intensity, duration, and frequency of pain.

Lisa Nicholson, L.Ac., DNBAO is a master acupuncturist, licensed in California and nationally certified. She is a skilled nutrition and wellness coach, who loves to help people experiencing physical and emotional pain to reconnect with their passion for living.

As a breast cancer survivor, she is uniquely aware of what breast cancer patients experience from the moment of diagnosis through the entire treatment process. The process she has created for helping women overcome feminine dryness grew out of her personal experience. Her doctor’s solution was unsatisfactory since it contained chemicals Lisa didn’t want on her hands, let alone her most sensitive skin. So she did the research, tested a bunch of stuff, finally found the right combination of steps, and her body started to respond. She started offering what she had found to her patients and they responded, too. Now, helping other women overcome this very personal issue is Lisa’s passion.

The child of a teacher and a dentist in a family chock full of physicians, psychologists, and lawyers, Lisa chose a different path. Since childhood, Lisa has been drawn to helping people overcome physical and emotional challenges to live fulfilling and rich lives. Although she was pre-med with her psychology major at SUNY Albany, she found she didn’t resonate with “conventional” medicine and instead, went on to complete a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. After 8 years of working with people struggling with mental illness and addiction, she was looking for a new challenge. As a career counselor, Lisa “tried on” nearly every medical tradition, ultimately settling on Chinese Medicine because it was the one system which fully embraced her philosophy about the interconnectedness of mind and body and offered a treatment system which simultaneously addresses both.

Lisa is an endurance athlete who has participated in competitive swimming, cross-country, downhill and water skiing, backpacking, rock climbing, and cycling. At age 29, a water skiing crash left her with a major injury to her back, neck, and shoulders, and threatened to disable her. But Lisa was determined to get back into her athletic pursuits. Because all of her injuries were non-surgical soft-tissue problems, conventional medicine had nothing to offer except drugs. Lisa instead turned to chiropractic and her yoga practice to gradually heal her injuries. It was during a yoga teacher training class where she had an epiphany that much of her ongoing pain was due her fear and resistance to feeling more pain. Through a meditation with a partner, she gradually and gently unlocked the spasms which had bound her back for months, guiding herself back to the movement she needed to heal. Since then, she has continued her yoga practice and taken up first rock climbing and then cycling, training over a period of years to the ultra-cycling world. Now, 100 miles is a training ride, and Lisa has successfully finished events including Race Across the West and Paris-Brest-Paris.

Lisa loves to travel, and especially likes to experience other cultures through their food. She is a skilled gourmet cook, and brings her fascination with all things culinary into the clinic with nutrition recommendations, recipes, and more

When she’s not in the clinic or on her bike, you can find Lisa at home in her kitchen or reading with her husband and Percy, the cat who shares her spirit of adventure and zest for fine food

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