Acupuncture Wellness Center

It has been a little over a month since my last visit to Dr. Li, and I am still pain free. Having worked as an automotive technician for the last twenty years certain tasks had become painful. I had spent a few thousand dollars on different scans, medicines and more frequent visits to massage therapists. The relief from pain over the last few years has been sporadic and minimal at best; however, I intentionally waited to post this comment. Gladly, I am still pain free and should have considered acupuncture sooner. Dr. Li made no promises was very straightforward and through her expertise, compassion, and professionalism I feel great. I recommend paying her a visit even if you are the least bit skeptical. --Kevin

I have been dealing with iritis for about the last 7 months. After seeing my primary doctor, then an optometrist, and then an ophthalmologist. About mid-August the ophthalmologist prescribed oral steroids, a wonderful but equally nasty drug, and afterwards he noted that there was still some residual inflammation in my left eye but also a little in the right eye. So he referred me to another expert, a Uveitis specialist, and said due to the persistent iritis that they might recommend Methotrexate. Not really knowing what this was, I started doing a little research on my own. It is a cancer treatment drug and sometimes it is used in smaller doses over several years to treat eye problems like mine. The acknowledges side effects include possible lymphoma, lupus, MS, etc. You know that by now, I was getting a little upset and did not want to do this. Maybe it was better to go blind than to deal with the treatments....​

Taking matters into my own hand and doing a lot of research led to many potential paths. I went to Ms. Yueling Li at Acupuncture Wellness Center in Lynchburg and she helped me more than any of the other experts spending hours of her time doing parallel research on this, treating me with acupuncture, acupressure, and Chinese Herbal Medicine. After seeing her for about five or six times, taking her herbs, some special vitamins for the eyes, a little flax seed oil (high omega 3 fat), bilberry, practicing a little Tai chi, lots of green smoothies and fresh soups with the vita mixer..

The Uveitis specialist examined me for three hours last Friday and said my right eye was fine and aside from a lot of scare tissue, that my left eye was clear of any inflammation. He recommended that I start a gradual tapering off of the steroid drops which I had already cut in half over what the pervious doctor prescribed. Pretty unbelievable!! James

I have suffered with IBS for 6+ years and have had every test and dozens of medications. Still no relief. I started going to Dr.Yueling Li and she was very optimistic that she could help me but it would take several visits. After 4 visits I could tell a difference. I'm feeling so much better! I was afraid to believe that I was actually feeling better. It truly is a miracle. She started treating me for fibromyalgia with the acupuncture plus the herbs are making a big difference. I'm very blessed that a co-worker told me about her. She has given me back my life and I thought that would never happen. I would tell anyone to at least give this a try. Having someone actually listen to you and really trys with all their knowledge to help you is a blessing.

Teri

I started going to Yueling Li in September, 2009; to help with my TMJ, sore forearm and my allergies, which I have had for many years. Previously I took antihistamines year round, more during the pollen season. Ms. Li helped with all my problems as I saw her monthly or more. It wasn't until spring 2010 that I realized how improved I was. I quit taking the antihistamines and did not even need them during the worst pollen season ever. Many people who normally were not bothered with allergies were very affected this past year but amazingly, I was not. I realized that the many months of acupuncture had prevented my allergies from returning. That alone was worth the visits; however, Ms. Li helped with all my aches and pains; she is thorough and comprehensive, offering other treatment techniques as well. If you have not tried acupuncture I highly recommend it; however, do not expect instant results from what has developed over years. If you stay with her for a while, you will see results. Start now getting ready for the pollen season! You will not regret it.

Brenda

As the former director of a Ph.D. clinical program at a major university, I know from experience that the best practitioners are those who are not only well trained clinically but who also continue to develop their skills through research, writing, and training other clinicians. Thus, in my search for an acupuncturist, I was very pleased to have found Dr. Li, who not only has extensive training and experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, but also has continued to enhance her knowledge through teaching and research. I believe these qualifications have helped her to be successful with so many of her patients - certainly with me!

After 16 months of medical treatment for debilitating tendonitis in my elbow, I had experienced only minimal improvement. I began to research alternative treatments and discovered several research reports indicating that acupuncture often treats this condition successfully; so, I decided to give Dr. Li and acupuncture a try. I experienced significant improvement over the course of four treatments, and with an additional two sessions my elbow was basically back to normal.

During my initial evaluation with Dr. Li, she learned that I was continuing to have back pain related to two previous back surgeries and that I was troubled by chronic allergies. So, during my acupuncture sessions for tendonitis, she also treated me for those two conditions - three for the price of one! I have been amazed at the improvement in both my back pain ( that I have had for over 20 years) and in the allergies that had troubled me for 30 years.

In addition to Dr. Li's competency, I think her energetic, friendly, and compassionate nature significantly contribute to her successes. I have also been impressed with her clinical ethics. She is dedicated to creating the best clinical outcome for her patients and will extend a particular treatment session if she believes the extra time is needed. If she does not believe that acupuncture is the best approach for a certain condition, she will refer you elsewhere rather than waste your time and money.

I have enjoyed and greatly benefited from my acupuncture treatments with Dr. Li and look forward to continuing treatments with her in the future as they are needed. -------Bud