I was diagnosed with degenerative joints in both shoulders in 1996.   My shoulders had chronic inflammation for years.   After two opinions, I had sought a third from a specialist at Johns Hopkins, hoping for some relief from the stiffness and pain.   I had tried the anti-inflammatory drugs: Celebrex, Bextra, Alleve and a few others.   None had brought relief for the chronic inflammation.   I decided to try the acupuncture because I had nothing to lose and I had exploded and utilized all other options with no positive results.   My first treatment had brought immediate relief to my joints.   After three treatments I could not believe the pain and stiffness was relieved 95%... unbelievable!

The specialist at Johns Hopkins stated that I would just have to learn to deal with the chronic pain and try different anti-inflammatory drugs until I found something that would work for my condition.  

Acupuncture is the only treatment that has brought relief to my body, has improved my flexibility and also my mobility.   There relief that Stephanie has brought me is a miracle.   The specialists I had consulted left me with no hope of relief other than pharmaceuticals that delivered no real results.   I do not understand how acupuncture works scientifically, but I do know it does work.   

Jeff H.

When I came into Acupuncture Point, I suffered from chronic neck and shoulder pain that required almost daily use of Motrin (4 times a day) or on a very bad day, 1 or 2 Hydrocodone.   I also had intermittent swelling of my right knee with pain after a fall.  

My neck and shoulder pain has diminished to the point that I rarely take any medicine for it.   I must say that it now is only occasionally uncomfortable when I overextend myself.   My knee no longer bothers me at all.  

However, the most wonderful and unexpected side effect is how it has reduced my stress level and my responses to everyday stressors.   It has even helped my interactions with my co-workers and I don't let the little things at work upset me anymore.   The acupuncture treatments keep my pain at bay, and my life more balanced.  

I highly recommend Dr. Kaplan and acupuncture.  

Jane W.

Dr. Stephanie Kaplan has affected many areas:   the most impact is the overall place and balance I feel in my life.   The physical changes and improvements are extraordinary.   My muscle and joint pain are gone!   My TMS has also been eliminated.   My entire system is working better.   I'm happier and more relaxed in my personal and professional life.  

Thanks,

Chris S.