As a physician myself, I tend to be rather skeptical of non-traditional treatments and practitioners. I have been suffering from moderately severe eczema for 7 years; I've sought help from some of the most highly regarded specialists and experts in the state.  I even volunteered to be examined by the entire department of Dermatology at the University of Colorado Health Science Center as a teaching case for their monthly "Grand Rounds"!

My name is Dr. David Holz. I am a Podiatrist that has been in practice for over 20 years.

I came to East-West to see Dr. Lin as a referral from one of my patients, Lila. I was suffering from chronic elbow pain. Dr. Lin suggested that I receive an acupuncture treatment from her colleague Michael Harman, a pain specialist.

Dear Dr. Lin,

I can't thank you and your staff enough for the amazing results I have seen since I started my acupuncture and massage therapies. After being diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) several months ago, all of the recommended treatments I have been offered seemed extreme. From nerve blocks to strong prescription medications to spinal electrical stimulation implants, my options seemed less than appealing and in some Instances rather dismal.

I came to the East/West center with inflammation of fingers and knuckles on both hands. Both my mother and grandmother have been diagnosed with arthritis. My hands were so swollen I was not able to hold a pen to write my name .or wear my wedding ring.

The knuckle was very enlarged and inflamed. My primary physician had referred me to a rheumatologist. Instead, at the urging a friend, I