Not getting better? Eastern medicine may help

Below is a great little video with Dr. Sanjay Gupta talking about the new Chinese herbal clinic at the Cleveland Clinic. A patient with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia) is featured. The herbal clinic at the Cleveland Clinic is an exciting development because, although acupuncture is increasingly accepted and utilized at progressive medical centers around the country, Chinese herbal medicine has not been embraced to nearly the same extent. This is too bad because, in China, herbal medicine is considered the preferred modality for... [Read more...]

Acupuncture for pain

Although acupuncture is effective for a wide variety of conditions, it is mostly widely renown in the United States as a treatment for pain. In general, there are three types of pain patients who walk in the door of an acupuncture clinic: Patients with acute pain – This type of pain is typically the result of an injury. A good example would be an ankle sprain. In this case, pain serves as an alarm that signals you to rest and protect the painful area long enough for it to heal. In a way that is not yet understood by science, acupuncture... [Read more...]

Alexandra Foley, Waco TX

Thanks for my treatment yesterday. I was feeling achy and run down and now I feel so much better. I also managed to bypass the cold that EVERYONE else in the family got. And I’m the one who usually gets all the colds!! Thanks!  Read More →

Diana Engelhardt, Waco TX

I feel so much better after my acupuncture treatment today! I could just feel the stress and aches melt away. I’m already looking forward to my next one. Thank You!  Read More →

Samantha Lenora, Waco TX

It is a blessed relief to now have a grasp on what is going on with me and this challenge that has been going on for a month. Thank you ♥ Thank you ♥ Thank you ♥ Kristen Horner Warren at Live Oak Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine. You are an amazing Teacher/Healer/Friend!!!  Read More →

Jackie Dalrymple, China Spring TX

Dr. Horner: I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for the acupuncture treatment plan you have developed specifically for my needs. After three years of very aggressive but unsuccessful [acupuncture] treatment in Dallas I have found that your minimalistic approach to acupuncture has been perfect for my sensitive system. I feel stronger and my allergy symptoms have shown dramatic improvement. You were right in your evaluation that in my case less was better. I have more energy and my immune system seems better than ever. For... [Read more...]

Debi Embry, Waco TX

“I did a lot of research beforehand and I am so happy that I decided to call Kristen!  I have had problems with fibromyalgia which was also causing my anxiety and depression, IBS and PMS with severe cramping.  I have tried medications (all had uncomfortable side effects to say the least), chiropractors and was even contemplating surgery.  Within a month I had complete relief from my PMS and my IBS.  I have been going to see Kristen now for 3 ½ months, and my fibromyalgia pain is no longer bothering me.  My anxiety and depression... [Read more...]

Kim Hensley, Waco TX

“I am a 44 year old female scoliosis patient, and am 25 years post Harrington rod/fusion surgery.  Above and below the rod and fusion is a deformed/deteriorating mess.  Pain has always been constant and has been managed with various medications and physical therapy.  I really wanted to reduce the medications that I’ve been on for years.  I read about acupuncture in Arthritis Today and a RN friend of mine highly recommended Kristen to me.  Immediately after starting acupuncture I felt a reduction in pain.  After a month... [Read more...]

Jacque Beavers, Hewitt TX

“Since 1997, I have had chronic pain in different areas of my body.  I have finally found long-term benefits from a treatment with NO SIDE EFFECTS using acupuncture.  I have used the following therapies for pain relief: massages, biofeedback, relaxation, pain injections, physical therapies, pain medications and exercise before starting acupuncture.  I am also diabetic and I have had 12 major surgeries and 77 day surgeries.  The locations of my pain were: headaches, pressure points, neck, ears, eyes, sleep, joints, feet top... [Read more...]

Janice Vick, Woodway TX

“Acupuncture is working for me! I had a wonderfully busy and full five-day holiday weekend and was so very thankful that I felt so good. My energy was great, even with three grandkids and little sleep. And no pain – I outlasted everyone! It is so wonderful.”  Read More →