"After feeling tired and frustrated of relying on medications to relieve my enduring issues with tension, anxiety, sadness, depression and digestive issues, I finally made the decision to try acupuncture. I figured I had absolutely nothing to lose. All I knew was that I wasn't about to spend most of my life taking medications to treat these pervasive ailments.

After four sessions with Kara I immediately started to feel my symptoms diminish! It was during this time that I realized how equipped our bodies really are to deal with most emotional and bodily issues. I haven't felt this great in years! Thank you Kara for your genuine concern, kindness, hospitality, and generosity!"

-- Social Worker, Berkeley

"I was having trouble with my digestion for quite some time. I tried over the counter medication to cover up the uncomfortable symptoms I was experiencing but the symptoms only went away temporarily.

I went to see Kara for one treatment, and felt an immediate improvement. In fact my symptoms went away that same day. She explained to me what was going on in my body, what I needed to do to maintain a healthy digestive system and for the first time it made sense to me.

She also suggested some herbs and supplements that were helpful for when I couldn't get in for a treatment. I now have treatments once a month to help maintain my digestion and keep me balanced.

I feel much better after having acupuncture treatments, thanks!"
-- J. J.
Oakland, CA

"In one 30 minute phone session, I have effortlessly conquered my previous addiction to empty carbs!"
-- NC
Life Coach
San Francisco, CA

"Dear Kara, thank you for your extraordinary caring and healing spirit. Your warmth made it easy to place my trust in your hands and feel at ease. I have enjoyed our time together both as an acupuncture patient and in our TAT (Tapas Acupressure Technique) work.

I was particularly appreciative of the TAT work. It helped me with my food allergy to wine; and I am now able to enjoy one of my favorite treats again without being tempted to excess."
-- JV
Photographer
San Rafael, CA

"Just a few words of gratitude for all your kind help throughout the year. Your expertise and healing knowledge have made such a difference in my life. Seeking that all too difficult to find healthy balance is made easier with you. I look forward to working with you this coming year."
-- JM
Retired
San Francisco, CA

"My work with Kara is centered around food cravings. I have had over 30 years of struggle with food, as many women do. Kara helped me resolve these issues so that I can eat and enjoy food again. This has helped me enjoy a more healthy diet, and treat myself to the foods I like as well. She is caring and understanding in her sessions and really understands how to get to the bottom of my struggles so that I can go on and enjoy my life."
-- JH
Business Strategist
San Anselmo, CA

"I unconditionally, enthusiastically recommend Kara Sorensen's work! She has helped me on so many levels through her expert application of acupuncture, TAT, and herbal medicine. I have significantly improved both physically and emotionally; healing from a number of very old, persistent issues and I have learned a great deal from her. Most recently she skillfully guided my healing from the worst flu-type illness I have ever had. I have never felt more confident in a healer or more cared for. She is truly a blessing."
Gratefully,
-- Ron Dorp
Business Coach
San Rafael, CA

I came in to see Kara after Christmas '07 for help with my chocolate and sugar cravings (addictions). Amazingly after one session, I have complete control over what I eat. I went shopping that very night and while the thought of chocolate entered my mind I was not interested in buying anything sweet.

I no longer crave sweets everyday and on the odd occasion when I indulge, I enjoy it and I am not later overrun with cravings to eat more or go out and buy sweets. Perhaps the best side effect, is that I am more inclined to eat healthy foods, and feel satisfied. I no longer overeat, which, along with an exercise program, has led to me losing ten pounds in a month. Hooray for Kara and her skills and technique!

I recommend her to any and all who have food issues and have a real desire to make a true and permanent change for the better in their lives.
-- Paul Coletti
Massage Therapist
San Rafael, CA

I recently participated in your acupressure therapy to help reduce my food cravings. As someone with a sweet tooth for the last 50 years and a bona fide chocaholic, I didn't think food therapy would really work, but I decided to give it a try. I am very impressed with the results. Not only did I have 2 lbs of great chocolate candy in my house untouched for several weeks after the therapy, but I now really think about what sweets I put in my mouth. I only had one session, and I feel if I have more the results will be better still. I plan to send my daughter to you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
-- NL
Attorney
San Francisco, CA

In 2005 I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. As a life-long mass consumer of chocolate, I suddenly had to reconcile my desire to eat a lot of chocolate at night before I went to sleep, with its direct impact on my health.

Kara did a great job in a single short session to help me with my chocolate cravings. It wasn't difficult, painful or embarrassing, but it did get to the root of the problem.

Since my session, my morning blood sugar levels have dropped from the 120's to the 90's-80's, and it's been a lot easier to resist chocolate. I think of what Kara did was "willpower helper" taking my desire to change things and giving me the edge to keep my resolution.

I recommend it to anyone who has to change their life patterns in order to avoid specific food cravings.
-- RJ
Esquire
Novato, CA

I am so happy that I came to you for an acupressure treatment for my sugar cravings. Not really an addiction, just an inability to stop after one piece candy... all the way down to the bottom of the bowl. Well, I'm free, free of the devil candy. I really can have just one piece and not feel like finishing the entire dish. I am really impressed with the treatment. You have a lovely manner. Your space is comfortable and relaxing. I am delighted that we have met and I look forward to staying in touch. But thankfully not with "sugar" issues. I will highly recommend you and particularly your treatment for sugar cravings to family, friends and acquaintances. Thank you.
-- SB
Mortgage Broker
Oakland, CA