Xiao Mei Qiang

I went to Mei with a wooden leg and foot which was the result of Lyme’s Disease that three doctors and antibiotics could not help. After three visits to Mei I am whole again and my foot doesn’t feel like an alien object any more. She’s extraordinary.

Mei is an excellent acupuncturist. I first went to her at the end of April, 2012 for allergies and difficulty sleeping (related to allergies). I have had horrible allergies for about 10 years; have been on prescription meds, allergy shots, etc. Nothing was brining me comfort, I was in bad shape. The first day I showed up, my eyes were itchy and red, nose stuffed up, couldn’t taste and all around I was about a 3 on a scale of 1 – 10. Since going to see Mei regularly for the last few months I can breathe again, my nose is clear, and I have been sleeping very well, which of course all translates into more energy and overall better quality of life, which brings me to a 7 – 8. I can’t thank Mei enough.
On a side note she takes insurance, mine wasn’t covered but I do appreciated that she accepts credit cards.
In terms of the space, everything is clean, perfect temperature, and you get your own room which is a real bonus as you are resting.

First time I did acupuncture and Xiao was incredible. She is super nice and takes her time to tell you what she is doing. I have had positive reaction to it, and continue to go back to her. If this is your first time, definately give Xiao a try.

I have recently been wrestling with a mysterious abdominal pain. I won’t get into the grizzly details of my mini-​odyssey, but it involved being exposed to several exams, and jumping from doctor to doctor in an attempt to figure out the source of my discomfort.
Finally, my GP suggested acupuncture. I did a little bit of research and settled on Xiao Mei Qiang («call me Mei»). Her website listed many positive responses from past patients and colleagues, and I got a really good vibe from it.
Luckily my gut instinct (ache not withstanding) was correct. Mei is exceptional. My appointments so far have been at 9 am– and she is always ready to prick me with needles as soon as I walk in. She is energetic, positive and compassionate without being phony. Unlike other acupuncturists, she is honest about the goals she sets herself– and warns that it is not a miracle cure.
It was quite astonishing to lay down opposite Mei, briefly describe my ailment, and have her put her hands EXACTLY on the location of my discomfort. Immediately. No scans, no bloodwork, no sonogram. The acupuncture itself was bearable. I am a novice and had a lengthy interior monologue about how surreal the first session was– but soon I became comfortable at being a human cactus and actually enjoyed the process. Some parts are a little painful, but Mei is really sensitive and will adjust the needles accordingly.
I have only had a few sessions but I am already feeling better. Cynics will be cynics, and claim that it is a placebo effect. Or that it is not proven by «Western Medicine». Well, to the Chinese it must seem ridiculous that I was blasted with radiations twice in a row, simply because the technology was available. The mind is a powerful tool, and I really do believe that it influences the way we feel more than any other drug or treatment. If the «instigator» to this self-​healing is a set of sterile needles and a friendly Chinese lady, count me in.