The following testimonials from Anne’s patients are for informational purposes only. Everybody responds to acupuncture differently. Your results may vary.
Three recent letters:
I wanted to let you know I’M PREGNANT! I can’t thank you enough for your help. This was only the second try this time and our first try this round with acupuncture. We were totally amazed to get the good news. I am a true believer in acupuncture!! After my two experiences with you I would recommend you to ANYONE! Just to remind you of my journey the first time around…I had tried 12 cycles of IUI with no success. I came to you as I was preparing for IVF. I had read so much about how acupuncture can raise the success rates with IVF and at the point I was ready to try anything. I visited you a number of times in both Cleveland and Youngstown. I was disappointed when I didn’t produce enough eggs to go forward with IVF. My cycle was dropped to an IUI, my 13th! I was not very optimistic. I did the IUI, waited the almost 2 weeks, and went in for a blood test. I got the call about an hour later. I was pregnant!!! The ONLY thing different about that cycle than the 12 before was that I started seeing you. I now have an amazing 17 month old son! So in total with both tries I’ve done 15 IUIs! I got pregnant on 2 of those cycles…both were the cycles I did acupuncture with you.
Thanks again!
Sincerely, Talia
My husband and I highly recommend Anne Kinchen’s services to anyone considering acupuncture. The key to a successful treatment plan is to follow the complete regimen that Anne prescribes pertaining to your situation. In our case we saw her for infertility services. Anne told us that we needed to completely adjust our diet and lifestyle. We cut white flour, wheat, sugar, dairy and soy from our diets and began a regular exercise routine along with weekly acupuncture appointments. We also converted to a completely green lifestyle and ate all organic foods. This process took 10 months, but it worked!!!!! After 6 years of failed infertility treatments such as invitro fertilization amongst other things……we finally conceived NATURALLY!!! I’m currently 16 weeks pregnant!!! We feel very blessed to have discovered Anne Kinchen’s services and I’m very happy to recommend her to anyone.
Sincerely,
Colleen & Christian, Medina, OH
Dear Anne,
I wanted to take a moment and relay to you our joyous news! We are expecting! After years of “trying” God has finally answered our prayers. It truly is a miracle! I am 41 and due in April of 2009! We spent several years agonizing over our diagnosis of “unexplained” infertility. We wasted time and money at UH and were heartbroken when we were told once I turned forty that I was too old and my eggs were too old (although my eggs were high quality). We were told to close the book on our dreams of having our own children. However, I knew that was not what God had put on my heart. I did not give up. Even when we did not have the money to pursue our dream I stuck with it. I left no stone unturned, so to speak. I discovered an article on acupuncture on the internet. I eventually got my hands on Randine Lewis’ book on acupuncture and conception. I asked UH about acupuncture but they were somewhat indifferent. Thankfully, a friend referred me to you, Anne. I believe that God was the first piece in the puzzle. Your advice on nutrition and the acupuncture were the second piece of the puzzle and Santamonica Fertility Clinic and Dr. John Jain was the third piece.
My spouse and I spoke to Dr. Jain by phone back in March of 2008. Like I said, I had left every stone unturned. I knew of every doctor and upcoming cutting edge procedure still waiting to be approved by the FDA and those still in experimental phases. Guess what, Dr. Jain also knew each procedure and cutting edge doctor. He is one of those cutting edge doctors (no pun intended). He explained to me why I would be a better candidate for ZIFT.
I am convinced that he is the best at what he does. I truly believe we were led to him by divine providence. Even when UH and the Cleveland Clinic said that ZIFT was outdated — my heart told me that what Doctor Jain said made sense. So, we went to our church and asked two very anointed ladies to pray for us and then we got on the plane.
I urge anyone who has had multiple IVF’s and failed and is over the age of 35 to consult with Dr. Jain. I am so glad we did. He was informative and reassuring. His staff was caring and kind and encouraging. I told my husband that I would do it all over again if I had to (this was before we knew we were expecting). So, if you are reading this letter and you are being discouraged by what the doctors are saying, please call Dr. Jain. If you would like to speak to me in more detail, have Anne leave me your name and number and I will get back to you immediately. Don’t let anyone crush your dreams. Check out Santamonicafertility.com and good luck!
Sincerely, E.M.
“I went to see Anne for the common problems associated with the onset of menopause. I’ve experienced a cessation of the symptoms as well as an overall change in my general health and wellness.”
– Karen O., Medina, OH
“I consulted with Anne due to health issues associated with fibromyalgia. She helped me:
1. recognize those foods that help my body heal,
2. determine what types of exercise are best for me
3. experience relief from pain with acupuncture.
In addition, she was able to identify an underlying condition in me which explained several seemingly unrelated symptoms I had been experiencing for some time. This has been quite a relief since conventional (western) medicine couldn’t find anything wrong with me.”
– P.H. Girard, OH.
“I had several appointments with Anne and was very satisfied with my results. I had sleep problems which were helped by acupuncture. I also had tendonitis in both forearms. After one treatment, my pain was lessened by 75 percent. One more treatment and it was gone.”
–Vickie R., Newburgh Heights, OH
“We have completed our eighth and final round with donated embryos. These past couple months of treatment have been wonderful, I am always amazed at how Anne can read my body and set me straight. I can honestly say I would not be pregnant right now if it weren’t for Anne’s treatment, friendship and those fabulous ginger cookies!!!
If your goal is to have a child, what are you willing to do to insure the best possible outcome? It’s not only a prenatal vitamin, or avoiding unpasteurized cheese. It’s lining up your body, and preparing your uterus for this fabulous journey. It’s also a process. I had to learn to give up some control and let my body heal. I’m only sorry I didn’t follow good advice sooner.”
– D.D., Cleveland, OH
“During my 12-year struggle with chronic insomnia, I consulted numerous doctors (including physicians at two Cleveland Sleep Centers) and ingested various anti-anxiety and anti-depressants to help me “sleep.” I had lost all hope of any relief when I was guided to Anne two years ago. As a result of acupuncture treatments and education in Chinese medicine, I’ve eliminated the use of these drugs and continue to enjoy improved quantity and quality sleep. I’ve also discontinued medication for hypothyroidism and natural HRT supplementation associated with the symptoms of perimenopause. Anne emphasizes the necessity of patient participation in one’s healing process. This is not only appreciated but refreshing to those of us who grew up with western medicine philosophy. This alternative approach supports my personal commitment to improving my physical, mental and spiritual well being.”
– J.K., Westlake, OH
“I was ovulating sporadically and did not like the side effects of Clomid so I decided to try alternative methods. My periods were very long with lots of spotting, cramping and headaches. I would spot for three days, stop a day, bleed two very heavily and spot another six days. Anne treated me for one month with acupuncture. After four treatments, I had my first normal period ever in my life, only lasting five days. I had no cramping or headaches. I became pregnant during the next cycle — thanks to Anne.”
– T.G., Cleveland, OH
“I started seeing Anne for hot flashes and heavy bleeding during menstruation. The hot flashes have disappeared and at times I’ve even had to turn off the AC in the house. This was something that would have NEVER happened before I started seeing Anne. My periods are much better than they have been and don’t last the whole seven days that they used to. I’m no longer dreading menopause; with Anne’s help I’ll get through it.”
– Debbie W., Canfield, OH
“I came to Anne for a severe acne problem. I had already seen many dermatologists and none of the treatments tried had worked. Anne was able to dramatically improve my skin condition in a matter of a few months. Thanks, Anne!”
– Cici, Shaker Heights, OH
“My husband and I had been given a success rate of perhaps 5-6% with Intra Uterine Insemination. (IUI) The success rate with IVF would have been around 20%, but at a cost of $12,000 per cycle, and the discomforts associated with many hormone injections, we decided to try the IUI several times first.
More and more things started to happen that encouraged me to seek out Anne Kinchen’s help. The day of my endometrial biopsy I happened to have lunch at the cafe below her office and saw her sign; a few weeks later I opened a local magazine and saw an article on Anne; and later, I found Randine Lewis’ The Infertility Cure, which covers the TCM approach to infertility.
I made an appointment with Anne. The entire experience was pleasant. Occasionally when a needle went in, I’d feel a little pinch, but nothing like what you might expect from an intramuscular injection. And for the most part, it was completely painless and even relaxing. I had a treatment before the IUI and a second a week or so afterward.
We are now expecting our first child!”
– C.B. Cleveland, OH
“I came to Anne with a history of chronic constipation. I had tried everything to overcome the problem, alternative measures as well as the “tried and true” methods. Nothing worked long term, and frankly, I was tired of trying to find a cure. Then, a nasty sinus infection hit. I used to get those pretty chronically as well. Along with ear issues. Oh, I mustn’t forget the ovarian cyst that cropped up as well. The sinus infection finally made me pick up the phone, see Anne.
I walked out of her office feeling better than I had in days. Infection gone, bowels began moving within days of treatment. I immediately made all the dietary restrictions necessary, which included no dairy, no wheat, less sugar, warm foods, spicy foods. No problem there. I felt better, why NOT continue with the program. The big surprise was how wonderful it felt to eliminate on a daily basis. That’s never happened with me! And then, lo and behold, I lost 10 pounds. That was not even on my radar of goals, but a nice surprise. My total treatment time was about 7 weeks.
All in all, I am so pleased with my experiences with Anne and her needles. She’s a wonderful person who truly cares about people’s health. Take her suggestions to heart, and you will achieve great results. I certainly did. And the weight has stayed off. And I eat chocolate weekly.”
– S.G. Cleveland, OH
“Thank you, Anne.
I want to let others know that without your help I would not have gotten pregnant. I had been through several IUI trials and had been pregnant once but the baby died in utero at 17 weeks. IVF was the next step according to western medicine. At the time, I was a busy resident physician and just did not have energy to invest in this process. So I looked for alternatives. I found out somehow about acupuncture and met Anne. At first her rules seemed overwhelming to me… lots of new diet tips for avoiding regular foods that had been mainstays for me. I was advised to eliminate wheat and milk for 6 months. Dietary supplements like fish oil and zinc. I was to schedule daily rest and relaxation (very hard.) I began weekly acupuncture which became expensive but in retrospect was worth the price. I began daily meditation and self mayan abdominal massage. I was so frustrated after 3 years of trying to get pregnant that the slow process of Eastern fertility treatments seemed difficult at first. There were not any real measurements like ovarian follicle size, endometrial strip etc. However, I began to feel so much better. My energy was improved and I lost 10 lbs from the diet restrictions ( organic, hormone free, no straight sugar, no caffeine). My periods got shorter in length and had the bright red blood that Anne told me was normal. I began my treatments with her in January and we moved to a new city in June. I was pregnant in August. We miscarried that baby but then I got pregnant again in the fall and now we have a beautiful perfect daughter. I did not need to have IVF and my health has been improved from her advice and treatment. My recommendation for most people is to follow her advice for at least six months before you say it will not work. (If you have an anatomy problem it might not be possible.)
– Name withheld
