PREGNANCY TESTIMONIALS
Breech Baby Treatment
"I was referred by my friend who highly recommended Jade Spring. This is my first pregnancy and I was in week 36 and my doctor told me that my baby is in breach position. I could feel my baby's head near my stomach. I was feeling very stressed because I heard that it is very difficult to change the breech position so late in the pregnancy and I did not want to do c- section. Knowing that Jade Spring has a lot of experience treating pregnancy related conditions, I decided to try acupuncture even though I was skeptical. I had 3 acupuncture treatments and moxibustion home therapy and my baby turned on day 6 after starting treatment! I am so grateful to all the practitioners who treated me. They were so experienced, gentle and explained the whole process during the treatments."
-Hetal Shah
Pregancy Support/Labor Induction
"I recently had my first session (one of three scheduled) acupuncture at your clinic and within 8 hours, I had my baby! I had previously had my first baby using Pitocin to induce my labor after my water broke and not being able to get labor to start for over 20 hours. That experienced was quite traumatic because the labor was unmedicated and the pain was torturous and extreme. Acupuncture provided me a very gentle and effective way to induce labor-- in fact it was SO effective that my labor was only 70 mins long starting from early labor first cramping/contractions to when baby emerged! I did not even have time to get to the hospital and ended up having my baby at home. Thankful for full health for baby and me!"
-Renee
"I found Jade Spring Wellness Center in 2011 through a referral from my doctor. I was nearing the end of my pregnancy and I didn't want to be induced so they suggested I do acupuncture for a more natural boost toward labor. I saw Jewel three days in a row and went into labor on the fourth day!
Now I am pregnant again. I was having terrible pelvic and hip pain but after a handful of visits, again with Jewel, I was able to walk with less of a pregnancy waddle and felt such relief. I have also had massage work from Jewel and her fingers are like magic. She clearly has an understanding of individual muscle groups. She knows how to isolate muscles and really relieve pain and tension.
Jade Spring is located near downtown Kirkland in a small building that looks like a house from the outside. The staff is friendly, the center is clean, and they have soothing tea waiting for you in the lobby. I highly recommend Jade Spring for your natural wellness needs! "
-Florence B., kirkland, WA October 2013
Fertility and Pregnancy
"I started with Jade Spring Wellness Clinic about 2-3 weeks before I conceived. We had a miscarriage before and were having trouble conceiving again, trying for almost a year with no luck. Jewel was very knowledgeable in the points for fertility and soon we found out we were pregnant! I had a difficult 1st trimester - all the symptoms you can possibly have - so I started seeing Jewel for acupuncture weekly. Those first 4 months were tough for me. Some weeks, it was only the acupuncture and herbs that kept me going. Jewel expertly helped me manage my 1st trimester discomfort (I never even had to take a sick day at work) while Mia supported with herbs to prevent a 2nd miscarriage and keep my energy up. I'm happy to report that we have a healthy baby boy on the way (3 more months) and I am doing very well. Also, Jewel has been working directly on our unborn son with "healthy baby" points. My OB is thrilled with how healthy both myself and the baby are, especially given that I am a "high-risk, older" mom-to-be. I am so grateful for Jewel, Mia and the entire team at Jade Spring Wellness. They have helped me and my family beyond measure. I highly recommend them.
Warmest regards, "
-Haley.
Pregnancy and Labor Support
"My due date came and went and when my midwife began to talk about the possibility of induction, I knew what that meant. As an OB/GYN nurse I knew that meant medical interventions that could lead to the possibility of a c-section and I was determined to get my little man to arrive without them. I began exploring natural options for getting labor started and came across Jade Spring Wellness Center. My first acupuncture session at Jade Spring was so relaxing. I began to feel as though all pregnant women should be required to do this at the end of pregnancy because you must lay there and relax. We all know that it is near impossible towards those last few weeks of pregnancy. My next appointments were wonderful as well. The acupuncture was completely painless and very relaxing and I also got some cupping done on my back. I had my third session on Tuesday at noon and after a walk my contractions were regular and getting stronger by 4pm. I was admitted to the hospital at 11pm and at 5:26am on Wednesday my healthy baby boy arrived into the world after a wonderful, completely natural birth. A huge thank you to the wonderful women at Jade Spring for helping to get this started and giving me some moments of relaxation before the whirlwind of motherhood arrived! "
-Kayti Rea
"I first visited Jade Spring Wellness in March 2009. I was pregnant and at the beginning of my second trimester. I was suffering from terrible headaches and sleeplessness and a friend suggested I try
acupuncture. It worked like a charm. My headaches were gone within 2 to 3 treatments and my sleeplessness greatly improved. Around that time I also began weekly prenatal massages with Jewell Smith. I was extremely impressed with how well Jewell knew the aches, pains, and tension areas associated with the pregnant body. She knew what areas of my back, legs, and hips needed attention each week, even better than I did. She tailored each massage based on what week I was in my
pregnancy. For example, in the last few weeks she focused all her attention on my hips and lower back to prepare them for the birth. I continued with the weekly prenatal massages up to the week my daughter was born. I also went to Jewell for prenatal acupuncture beginning around week 34. My daughter was breech when I started the acupuncture and I truly believe it was the acupuncture that prompted her to turn.
I continued the weekly acupuncture throughout the rest of the pregnancy, and I absolutely believe the combination of the massages and acupuncture calmed me and prepared my baby and my body for the
birth. I had the most perfect all natural water birth. My midwife agrees the months of massage and acupuncture prepared my body for an extremely smooth and short labor and delivery. I will forever be so grateful to Jewell! She is an incredible masseuse and acupuncturist and is so caring and nurturing. She went out of her way to fit me into her schedule, and she became a friend along the way.
Thank you Jewell! You played such an important role in my birthing story!
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-Emily Brown
"I had the most wonderful care at Jade Spring Wellness Center during my three pregnancies.The gentle acupuncture and massage treatments fully alleviated the terrible bouts of nausea and back pain every time. I was amazed how much the labor preparation treatments helped � my first labor was only six hours and my second was only eight - and I didn�t need an epidural with any of my babies!
Thank you, Mia and the Jade Spring Team, for taking such good care of my babies!"
-Sunnae Oh, Edmonds WA
"I was five days past my due date. After the first of two acupuncture treatments, labor began, and contractions continued to increase in frequency and strength. Twenty-four hours after my first appointment, I delivered a healthy baby boy!
I want to thank Mia and the Jade Spring Team for being part of my healthy birth story."
-Mee Jo
"As a first-time Mom, I didn't know what to expect and hope everything goes as smoothly as possible. Considering my baby was still breech well into my third trimester, I started to panic as I didn't want to be forced into a c-section. After trying nearly every home remedy option, I was determined to move the baby one way or another!
At 35 weeks, my Evergreen doctor (amongst many friends) recommended I try moxibustion at the Jade Springs Wellness Center. Just in case, I scheduled a version hospital procedure for 36 weeks gestation, while timing the moxibustion treatment days prior. Although a bit apprehensive, I was immediately calmed upon entering the Jade Springs Wellness Center. Jewell Smith is clearly very skilled, exemplified by my baby's dramatic movement at the inception of the procedure. Moxibustion is quick, painless and successful-- my baby turned into a transverse (horizontal) position after only 2 treatments. A mere 2 days later, my doctor was able to turn her to the optimal position and I had a normal (vaginal) delivery at 39 weeks. I was later informed the Evergreen success rate for a manual version procedure is about 30% so I truly believe it wouldn't be possible without moxibustion! Thanks for your help, Jewell, what a difference that made on our lives."
-Amy