Maring Higa Acupuncture

Maring is a rare find. I’ve been to acupuncturists all over the country (NYC, Massachusetts, LA, San Francisco, San Diego). Her compassion, intelligence, skill as an acupuncturist and understanding of the woman’s body is so unique. She’s very easy to talk to and she asks questions that really get at the root of the issue so she can provide the best treatment. I’ve had wonderful acupuncture experiences with her during pregnancy and postpartum and I know I am in amazing hands.

I used to think pain and discomfort during pregnancy was inevitable. Then I started seeing Maring for prenatal acupuncture. This is my third pregnancy. At 35 weeks I am still active, walking, absolutely enjoying life. During my first two pregnancies I had sharp back pain, swollen feet, carpal tunnel, constipation, you name it. Now anytime I get a twinge of discomfort I tell Maring and she works her needle magic! I’ve been amazed by how good I feel, my husband says this pregnancy had been as different as night and day.
Maring is also extremely helpful when I have to bring my other kids to appointments, she keeps them entertained so I get my chance to rest and relax. I love her. The next time I get pregnant she’ll be one of my first phone calls. Just to give you perspective, I drive 45 min every week just to see her… She’s that good! I’m so grateful I found her.

I have been going to Maring for acupuncture for over a year now. She is wonderful! She has treated me for both physical pain and mental/​emotional balance. She is so easy to talk to, really explains what she is doing and makes you feel comfortable. I always walk out with less pain, much more clarity, and having had a good laugh, which I am sure is almost as therapeutic as her needles! Go see her already!

My husband and I had been trying to conceive for 2 years with no success. We tried many different things to boost our fertility over the 2 years. We met with a fertility specialist who, after a variety of tests, put us in the unexplained infertility category. After 2 failed IUI cycles, I met with Maring (in July). As soon as I met her I felt more relaxed. She knows what she’s doing and it’s evident. She had me do a 10 day cleanse first. Then she began making slight adjustments to my diet, adding a few supplements here and there. With these changes I began to feel great. Less headaches, more energy, etc. And I loved going to see her. She’s very relaxing and reassuring. I finally started to feel that it would happen when my body was ready and that would be the perfect time. Long story short, I got my first every positive pregnancy test in November! If you’ve been struggling with infertility, go see her!

I have been a patient of Maring’s for years. She has treated me for shoulder and wrist pain, stress from work, grief over the loss of my father, and for fertility issues. She is kind, compassionate, and thorough. She answers all of my questions (and I always have a ton!) and takes the time to really listen to my concerns. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a true healer.

I can’t say enough good things about Maring. She is very skilled and good and what she does and a pleasure to be around. Most importantly, we were pregnant the first month of treatment with Maring — so the results speak for themselves and we saved a lot of money by being able to cancel our IVF :) I highly recommend Maring and would use her again without hesitation.