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Yelp Reviews Cathy T. My reason for going to Elements In Harmony was due to frustration with western medical doctors. I had been having intermittent back pain and was given a prescription pain reliever for treatment. I was not comfortable with that solution, so I decided to try an alternative treatment. I was a skeptic, but I felt that I had tried every other traditional method available. Anna truly loves what she does and has a passion for healing. She took the time to learn about all the issues I was dealing with and formulated a treatment plan. I have been receiving acupuncture treatments from Anna for the past month and I am now pain-free. She is also treating several other issues which I am seeing great results. I am no longer a skeptic, I am now a believer.
Ken M. Anna Dolopo is an incredible healing practitioner as well as a wonderful person. She has helped me keep my mind straight and focused while healing my achy sore muscles and balancing my energy. She has an incredible energy, and is filled with a love for her work and her love for helping people. I would reccomend her to anyone I know.
Renee J. I discovered Elements in Harmony from Yelp. I haven't been going to see Anna for very long, but the first time I saw her, she helped loosen my chest when I was suffering from a cold and she helped me feel less anxious and more clear. I've seen her a few times now and WOW! I mean it. I have several things I'm suffering from: back pain that radiates to my arms and legs and some other health stuff. I feel different after visiting her. I feel less pain and less anxious. My energy level feel good. I also have a more positive outlook on the world and towards my family. This is so important for me because it was just hard to leave my home in the morning with my kids and now I'm feeling like getting out and enjoying the California sunshine. Anna is also a very warm and pleasant person to talk to and she seems to project positivity. The nice thing about her practice is that she offers many different specials for treatment and accepts insurance. Let her office check with your insurance. I'll write an update later regarding how my treatment is going, but WOW!
greg m. Acupuncture is the last resort for many patients. I am a full-time student studying acupuncture and working part-time. Like other studies, studying acupuncture is extremely time-consuming, stressful, and exciting all in one package. An acupuncturist has to know not only the Eastern Medical aspect, but also Western Medical aspects as well. The main objective of Chinese Medicine is utilizing the patients own body to rebuild and to strengthen their mind-body-soul. With this premise, the use of very specific points located throughout the body and stimulating those points which are found on the "channels" or "meridians" can move the "qi" or "energy" in order to regain harmony, or equilibrium. There are over 400 points on the body and 300 different single herbs to help the body on its road to recovery. There are NO side effects to acupuncture, which makes acupuncture so unique. With this being said, Anna is my doctor that I come to see when I am sick, in pain, or the need for relaxation. I am extremely fortunate to have good health. But, when the bearing weight of everyday life is beginning to take a toll, Anna has helped in relieving my stressful moments allowing me to focus more rather then being over whelmed. Once again, I am very fortunate to know Anna as my acupuncturist, friend, and mentor. I trust her with great confidence in knowing that I am going to receive the best treatment in Orange County. Anna is fair and reasonable with her pricing for her treatments. Did I mention that she is has been a massage therapist for over 10 years? By the end of your treatment, you will be walking on water without a care in the world. (In elementary Chinese medicine, there are 400 points in the body. In advance Chinese medical practice, there are hundreds more that an advanced practitioner DOES use. - Anna)
Rebecca T. I have been dealing with severe back problems for the last few years. Unfortunately doctors told me I would have to have surgery, and chiropractors just looked at me and shook their head, saying that they didn't know if there was anything that they could do. Then I talked to Anna. From the beginning she was ready and willing to help. I have seen her 3 times in the last 2 weeks and have already had a lot of improvement. On top of my back problem I have been very depressed and have gained a lot of weight. Just in the short time I have known Anna my back started feeling better, my depression isn't as bad, and I feel my clothes getting a little more loose. Sweet humble Anna says it is the medicine, but, I think it is also what she brings to the table. I would recommend Anna to ANYONE who is interested in acupuncture. She is an angel who brings hope and healing to everyone that she meets. Sincerely, Rebecca
Georgina S. Anna was wonderful!! more than just acupuncture a friendship to. I was in a lot of pain with my kideys, and with in 2 days I was on my way to recovery. The pressure points were exact, and I was so relaxed. The herbs and antibiotics worked wonders and helped me recover 100% after finishing them. I recommend Anna to anyone new or old to acupuncture. (This patient received two formulas from me: herbs to treat the kidney infection and herbal antibiotics.)
Stephanie S. Anna is a true healer. She has helped me with my allergies and asthma with her acupuncture as well as neck pain with her massage. I trust her so much that I sent my son and Anna helped him with his respiratory difficulty. I will recommend Anna to any and all!! (This patient who left a review is a registered nurse.)
Tammi A. I met Anna in grade school and just recently reconnected with her to work on some fertility/hormonal issues. I started taking herbs earlier this year and in May, I started acupuncture. The progress has been really amazing. My periods have become regular and lighter and my pms has decreased significantly. I mentioned to her that I was experiencing carpal tunnel in my right hand and after a couple of treatments I am no longer having any problems with my hand. I'm looking forward to the next few months and the moment when I am able to hold my baby for the first time. Thanks Anna for your help, time and advice.
Kellie L. Anna has an amazing spirit and wealth of knowledge she shares with all. She not only makes you feel so comfortable in her practice, you feel like a loved family member!
Keri L. I was referred to Anna by a patient that has been with Anna for over two years. I am wanting to get pregnant and also I suffer from IBS. I have now received 9 treatments since May 23rd and my IBS symptoms have improved by 80%. I am so happy to be feeling like a "normal" person again! I am starting to see results in regard to my menstrual health that are pleasing as well. I highly recommend Anna as a trusted professional that takes your health and well being very serious. The environment is very relaxed and Anna was really great to calm my fears as being new to acupuncture! I live 20 miles away from her practice and it is worth the drive for me to get these kind of results!
Claire S. I experienced sciatic nerve pain recently and wanted to share how acupuncture helped end the pain quickly! "The sciatic nerve is a large nerve that starts in the lower back and runs through the buttock and down the lower limb. It is the longest and widest single nerve in the body. The sciatic supplies nearly the whole of the skin of the leg, the muscles of the back of the thigh, and those of the leg and foot." I experienced unimaginable pain from my back down my entire left leg ending in my ankle that I sprained several years ago. To my shock and dismay sitting or laying down increased the level of pain while standing appeared barley tolerable. Doctors rate pain on a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 a minor pain and 10 the worst pain someone ever experienced. I compared my sprained ankle with the 7 tears to tendons, ligaments and muscles as a 3 on the pain scale (I have extremely high pain tolerance), to the pain in my back and leg which rated an 8. I visited the chiropractor who adjusted my neck as I was out of alignment and said a massage, rest and time would eventually heal the pain. I asked how long eventually was and received the standard answer of everyone is different and while I should start feeling better soon, the pain could take up to a couple of months to fully disappear. This was the general consensus I received from doctors, family, friends and coworkers. Everyone said sciatic nerve pain heals slowly and I would live in a pain for at least a couple of months. Remembering how quickly my ankle pain disappeared after my first visit, I contacted Anna and saw her that day. After Anna placed several needles in my right arm (not in my back or left leg) the pain level started dropping. After the treatment my overall pain dropped by 5%. While to many this seems minuscule to someone with sciatic nerve pain this means a great deal. I then saw Anna almost daily, 7 visits in 10 days. Each time the pain dropped from 10 to 50% while on the table and stayed reduced for several hours after I left. Each treatment reduced the overall pain bit by bit. My family, friends and coworkers were shocked at how quickly I was recovering since the first few days I could barely walk and could not sit for any length of time. The pain literally shot down my back to may ankle increasing dramatically while sitting. During meetings at work, I would stand for large parts since the pain decreased while standing (though the looks from some of my coworkers was quite comical, I could not laugh because that also increased the pain). After 10 visits in 2 weeks my pain was over 90% decreased!!!!! The last 10% disappeared over the next couple of weeks as I saw Anna less often. I know that if I kept visiting Anna daily for treatments, the last 10% would disappear even faster. Instead of the 2 months I was quoted by doctors, family and friends, my sciatic nerve pain was 90% gone in 2 weeks. Thank you Anna for your help! Claire
John S. Anna came to my rescue when I was suffering from Mono, an enlarged spleen, and Strep throat. My face was swollen and extremely painful. After one treatment my pain was noticeably less and the swelling started to go down. I believe my condition improved more rapidly because of Anna's treatment.
Marleigh S. I am a dancer, so I am constantly pushing my body to its limits. Anna has significantly reduced the pain I have felt from various injuries and back problems. My Achilles tendinitis is significantly reduced, if not completely gone. I always feel well rested and relaxed after leaving a treatment. Thank you Anna!
Lily P. I look forward to all of my visits with Anna. She's incredibly personable and I know that I will have instant 'feel-good' results after just a short time in her office. Not only is she great at what she does, but passionate as well. She is the first acupuncturist I have ever seen and will be the last if I can control it. I feel so well rested after every session with her and she is really knowledgeable about her craft. *love*
Brittany A. Wow, Anna is a true healer. I came into see her last December for some chronic back pain I had been experiencing for the last several years. She was able to immediately help me with the pain. I slept like a baby that night...pain was gone. I've since been back for management of pain with a knee injury. She is gentle, affirmative, encouraging, and everything you'd want in a friend, counselor, and accupuncturist. She is very precise and does a great job at massages too. I would highly recommend her to anyone. I wish I could clone her and keep an "Anna" with me at all times, able to administer acupuncture and encouragement 24/7.
Munchausen B. I'll be back. So my back gave out. My primary care physician (who could be a poster child for why we need healthcare reform) prescribed some pain killers and bed rest. But for a young, virile, active, good looking man like me, bed rest just wasn't going to cut it. A friend of mine recommended Anna, so I decided to check her out. Now, I am pretty skeptical person (actually, other have called me cynical, or even -hi mom- a jerk), so I went in with pretty low expectations. But lo and behold, within minutes of the first pin prick, my back pains subsided. I have no explanation for this (as I do for zombies and leprechauns), but it works. She was also able to help me with my knee problems (ok, maybe I'm not so young, virile and active), and even helped me with my concentration when I was reviewing for a big test. She's really my go-to person for pain management/relief. I recommended her to my boss, and she did wonders for his various aches and pains. Yes, I'm still waiting for that raise.
Tricia B. I have been seeing Anna Dolopo since August of 2008. I am a patient with a case of atypical PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). I came to Anna in search of a natural way to restore hormonal balance and regulate my periods. With acupuncture once weekly and a Chinese herbal regimen, I saw immense change in the FIRST WEEK. My cycles had been an unhealthy 75 days long. TWO WEEKS after my first treatment, I ovulated and went on to have a normal period. Since then, I have never gone back to a 75 day cycle. With regular treatment, I was consistently cycling every 35 days, once as short as 29. My overall health improved - I slept soundly and felt inspired to incorporate more whole foods into my diet. I was also very skinny when I met Anna. Within a few months, even though I'd given up a lot of junk food, I actually gained a few pounds and was out of underweight territory. Aside from my progress, I have to mention Anna's demeanor as a practioner. She is a brilliant healer with a sweet disposition. Her passion for Chinese medicine is unparalleled. My outlook on health and wellness has been forever changed! I truly believe one can NEVER go wrong in seeking Anna's help for what ails them. Anna is here to make you healthier than you ever anticipated, and she delivers!!! Two thumbs way up!
Anne H. I highly recommend Anna N. Dolopo, M.T.O.M., L.Ac. as an acupuncturist. Anna is professional and caring doctor who treats the underling causes of an illness or physical issue and not just the symptoms. Anna recently treated me for chronic (Urticaria) hives. Chronic hives (lasting longer than six weeks) are rarely due to an allergy. Usually chronic hives have an no known cause. Upward of 30-40% of people with chronic hives have an autoimmune cause. Previous doctors prescribed antihistamines controlling the outbreaks however could not heal my body from experiencing painful hive attacks. Anna used acupuncture and natural herbs healing my body not from the hives but the underlying condition causing the hives. For the past several weeks I experienced a 99% improvement in my condition.
Lindsay T. Anna is the best acupuncturist that I have worked with since beginning my journey with acupuncture. She does an excellent job in explaining how the acupuncture works as well as how your symptoms are interpreted via Traditional Chinese Medicine. After undergoing a series of acupuncture treatments three times a week with an acupuncturist in Austin, Texas, I did not realize what I was missing until I started treatment with Anna. For the first time, I was actually able to feel better as I was undergoing the acupuncture. It was an amazing experience and attests to Anna's skill as an acupuncturist. I would recommend Anna to all of my friends and family.
Cathrina W. Anna is heaven sent to me. I have been seeing her since March 21st for other health issues and showing wonderful progress. I mentioned to her I will need to have surgery on my knee to remove a cyst its about the size of a golf ball. It was pretty ugly and painful and I have an upcoming trip in a few months and for cosmetic reasons I did not want to make the trip with my unsightly cyst. She offered to treat it to save me from having to do the surgery. I was really skeptical about it since it was huge and I have had it over 2 years. I had my treatment on a Sunday May 24th and by Wednesday May 27th my ugly painful cyst has literally vanished if you didn't know it was there you wouldn't have known I had a cyst there. It has gone down by 98%.I went to back today to get another treatment and I think this will pretty much get rid of it forever. Oh by the way I'm calling my ortho surgeon first thing Monday morning and cancel my surgery. I no longer need it and to think people use to laugh at me that I am wasting my time on acupuncture. I am living proof it works!!
Angel Y. Anna is an amazing healer! I was initially seeing her for pain in my arm that had become worse over the years. A few months after my arm treatments, I happened to break my ankle and was in a cast. Within a few days of being in the cast, I started experiencing an acute pain deep in the bone. I mentioned it to the Western doctor who was treating me and he only laughed and answered "What do you expect? You just broke a bone!" During one of my treatments with Anna, I mentioned the doctor's reply. She immediately wanted to treat this acute pain in my leg. Obviously, she couldn't use needles in that specific area since it was blocked off by a cast. However, she was able to make the pain subside instantly by inserting needles in another area (balance method)!! I was truly amazed. I only had 1 treatment from Anna for that pain and it has NEVER returned! You rock, Anna! Mahalo nui loa, sistah!
Lindsey M. I have known Anna for the last 5 years when I helped her birth her daughter into this world. Since then Anna has become a trusted practitioner and colleague. I can always count that my clients are in good hands with Anna when I send them for any type of pregnancy related issue. Not only do I trust Anna with my clients, she is also become a trusted member of our "family". Whenever anyone in my family is sick, she is the first person I call and confide in on their road to recovery. My dad was suffering with a severe case of pneumonia and I actually feared his life. I immediately took him to Anna and within days he was cured! Now she is treating me in my pregnancy and she has helped ease all of my aches and pains as well as provided a sacred space to help me bond with my baby. She even guessed his sex right with Chinese Medicine! I whole heartily recommend Anna to anyone! She is a godsend! :) Many Blessings,
Deborah B. Hi Anna, You're so much more than an acupuncturist because of times when you've invited me (and my dog) in for an herbal consultation, a nice cup of mint tea, delicious lemon cake and just plain good ol' conversation. And when I find myself sick (which we both know happens quite often because of my terrible immune system and too many crazy nights out), you are there for me in every way. Of course there's the usual acupuncture treatment that kicks in within a day, then there's the herbs that cover what acupuncture couldn't...but beyond that, there's your support. I certainly don't know many other health professionals that would take such good care of me when I'm ill, but then again, I wouldn't just consider you a health professional. I would consider you a friend. You're fabulous! Deb
Tim W. Anna is my first and only acupuncturist. As an Engineer I realized the needle size Anna is working with and was shocked at how it altered my pain. I had heard from my daughter Nicole about the work Anna is doing and felt in the right place to try something to relieve the pain in my elbows. I was surprised at how much pressure can be applied at specified points of the the body utilizing such a small instrument. I had taken my daughter Nicole, as a young child, to an acupuncturist to reverse the affects of TMJ and now she has returned the favor. The pain in one elbow was gone 100% and the other which was worse the pain had subsided over 75%. Thank You Anna! Tim Westhoff, IMAGINE
Matthew G. I am a local acupuncturist down in San Clemente and I met Anna about 2 years ago while we both worked as massage therapist at Burke Williams Day Spa. As soon as I met her, I knew we would be friends. She has an incredible energy about her. She's enthusiastic without being obnoxious or preachy about her passion, Chinese Medicine. We have been trading services now for more than a year and she's the best acupuncturist I've been to. I love the Balance Method and now use some of her techniques at my office (I tease her and say that she's my Dr. Tan). Honestly, every time I leave her office, I feel better than when I walked in. She is a true healer; learned, compassionate, skilled, and present. When you are on her table, you are all she is thinking about. You will always get her best, and that's pretty darn good! Consider yourself lucky to be one of her patients because you are really in very good hands. Thanks for always taking such good care of me, Anna.
Maria A. I met Anna Dolopo via a referral from a friend of a friend for an acupuncturist for my mother. My mother was diagnosed with scleraderma last year and was in very bad shape. I was entirely grateful to meet Anna and have her treat my mother after seeing what a wonderful, positive human being she is. She always made my mother feel better, stronger and more sure of herself. Every visit gave my mother a sense of hope and well being. Whenever we brought my mother to Anna's we were also made to feel welcome and part of her family. Her warmth, beauty and calmness comes from within as well as from without, and I believe gives her patients motivation to do better, feel stronger, and grow healthier. The tender care and kindness she has shown my mother - who needed it very badly - along with that ever-present positive attitude - will always be appreciated by our family. I cannot recommend Anna strongly enough! |
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