I've been seeing Manju for hormone balance for a little over six months, and I am so incredibly grateful that I found her. I've outlined a few of my symptoms and their progress in detail below, (read: long post ahead), but on a personal level, I've really enjoyed seeing Manju every week. She is such a gifted healer, and she is always so compassionate and understanding. I love her gentle way of practicing, and, unlike going to a traditional doctor's office, I feel seen and heard. She takes the time to ask questions and base each treatment on how I'm feeling that week.
To give some context, I've had several negative experiences with doctors and have been determined to manage my health on my own with lifestyle changes. I had been on antibiotics long term in high school for acne (if I had known how damaging this would be to my gut and overall health, I would never have started these!) and spent several years on the birth control pill. I accidentally got off the pill when I left it at home for a two week trip and felt INCREDIBLE pretty much instantaneously. (like...I could see colors again...I had no idea how numbed out I was on the pill until I got off) I then knew that I never wanted to go back on hormonal birth control again and wanted to manage my health in a different way.
After four years of allowing my body to readjust after quitting the pill, I was still suffering from various symptoms, including hot flashes and night sweats (I'm 29), horrendous menstrual cramps (never had these before the pill), acne, digestion issues, anxiety, bruising easily, you name it. I wanted to get a little extra boost to allow my body to remedy these issues naturally, so I decided to turn to acupuncture...I'm so glad I did.
Manju recommended once weekly appointments for 4-6 months so that we could monitor my cycle and watch the progress. I was hesitant at first because this seemed like an investment, but I was eager to try something that would help me heal my body in a natural way (as opposed to more synthetic hormones from my OB/GYN.)
Progress was somewhat slow...no instant effect like with pharmaceuticals, BUT my night sweats, hot flashes, and menstrual cramps are essentially gone. I have some light cramping when my cycle starts now, but it's totally manageable...this compared to having to be in bed and go back to sleep. Acne has cleared significantly, my digestion issues are much better, and I don't bruise nearly as easily.
The biggest impact (which I think was impacting hormones and digestion) has been the drastic impact on my anxiety level. I think if you had asked me before treatment with Manju if I was anxious, I would have said no. I didn't realize how much anxiety I was carrying on a daily level, and I know this impacts various bodily functions. Day to day things that were making me very anxious before (without me realizing it) are now less "eventful" and I am much more capable of coping with my anxiety when I do have legitimate stressful situations that pop up. My work is somewhat stressful, so I've really enjoyed this positive result.
All in all, Manju is incredible at what she does and is essentially my primary care provider. We are now spacing out my visits since she doesn't see the need to continue weekly, but I plan on continuing to see her for the foreseeable future. Thank you for...
Read moreMy acupuncture sessions at Acupuncture Atlanta have become a integral part of my self-care and wellness plan for the past 3 years. I originally brought my father to Acupuncture Atlanta for issues that he was experiencing as a result of his COPD diagnosis. It was during his treatment session that I got to meet and know Manju. She was a wonderful therapist for my father. I appreciated the level of attentiveness and care that she provided to him during his first appointment and every appointment thereafter. She made him feel comfortable and at ease and always provided me with explanations and information about the various treatments that he given. As time progressed, I watched the positive impact that the acupuncture sessions began to have on my father's overall well-being.
After witnessing the awesome results and the great services that Manju and Acupuncture Atlanta provided for my father, I decided to schedule an appointment as well. This was over 3 years ago and I have been a happy client ever since. Manju is an awesome acupuncturist who takes the time to listen to any physical issues that I may be facing, whether it's been long-term issue or a short-term issue such as fatigue or a headache. She exudes the highest level of professionalism and knowledge and skillfulness and has a beautiful spirit to match. I appreciate that she tailors each treatment to address each need that I communicate, and I always leave feeling much better than when I arrived.
It has been a pleasure to be a client of Acupuncture Atlanta. I always appreciate the warm greetings that I always receive from Anim at the reception desk. I love that the appointment scheduling system automatically sends appointment confirmation emails and texts, as well as reminders. This is so helpful when trying to manage my personal calendar.
I am so grateful that I found Acupuncture Atlanta and Manju . They have been tremendously instrumental to health and emotional well being for me and my family. I know that they will continue to be a vital piece of my life for many...
Read moreI sought out acupuncture at the recommendation of my yoga instructor, for the treatment of acid reflux and stress. I've suffered with chronic GERD for two years, and after trying many medications and diet adjustments, had experienced little relief. Since beginning with Manju Ladha in August of this year, I have seen a drastic change in my overall wellbeing. The biggest change has been in quality of sleep, which I noticed almost immediately and continue to see improvement. A deeper, more restful sleep has given me me more energy and reduced my stress levels immensely. I have been treated by Manju specifically for my symptoms, and have noticed a significant reduction in nighttime acid reflux, and I am generally symptom free throughout the day. Manju also focuses on points to help me feel calmer and manage anxiety, and this has helped as well. Better than an overnight miracle, the treatment has improved my quality of life over time in a sustainable and positive way. Manju spent time with me at the beginning of my treatment, and now at every session, to see how I am feeling and if I have any concerns. She is always very caring and attentive, and responded kindly when I found some of the points to be uncomfortable, and used pins for sensitive skin. I find it easy to talk to her about my health, and she is understanding when I have questions -- personally, I find the treatments fascinating, and love to learn about the traditions and methods, and Manju is always willing to explain and tell me about her education. She is highly knowledgeable, and I know that she values her training and is a lifelong learner. It is always easy to make an appointment, and the office staff are very nice. They allow me to be flexible and I am always seen on time. This being my first ever experience with acupuncture, I recommend Manju and Acupuncture Atlanta highly -- the treatment eases my symptoms and makes me feel better, healthier, and more myself than I have in a long time. I intend to keep working with Manju to find even greater balance and health...
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