Imagine having so much consistent foot pain that it hurts with each step; walking on bare feet for even a short time leaves them throbbing; you need to wear shoe orthotics and expensive support footwear constantly to be able to walk, all while your feet are numb and cold. Add to that: strong indigestion; extreme stress from family illnesses and a complicated house move; strong hot flashes/overheated body; irregular sleeping; cramping legs and total exhaustion.That was my status when I had my first acupuncture appointment with Candace Gardner. I had been treated by other acupuncturists during the previous year. Candace was leaps and bounds ahead of all the others on many levels: She exudes extreme competence. She’s the perfect mix of being very approachable and friendly while staying professional. I immediately felt very comfortable explaining my needs to her and she had knowledgeable, helpful responses. She quickly executes the treatments with precision and confidence. All the while being so kind and interested and optimistic. These things are nice, but realistically, it’s the end result that is the most important. I’m happy to say that she gets excellent results on top of her other great qualities! After I left that first day, I immediately felt more energetic. All the above symptoms were better throughout the week. But the most remarkable part is that by the time I got home and my husband asked how my feet felt, I realized that there was NO pain! That was the first time in 10 years that I could say that. No other treatments have been as effective as those done by Candace! Before meeting Candace, the other treatments I received did not give me the good results on a consistent basis like my appointments with her do. Obviously I can’t speak highly enough about Candace Gardner and I’m sure she will excel in her future. She’s a rare gem that I’m honored to have met!

Sara Mascetti