Testimonials

Seeing Heather has truly been life changing for me! I’m a nurse and it took me many years to finally decide to see an acupuncturist. I struggle with anxiety and migraines, after seeing specialist after specialist, diet changes, medications, and many ER visits. I figured, why not try acupuncture out, after all it won’t hurt anything. I was to the point of having migraines weekly. After 1 month of visits with Heather my migraines are down to once a month and my anxiety literally gone! I’m having a hard time accepting that acupuncture could leave such an incredible impact on my life but it truly has! I can’t believe how free I feel without anxiety crippling my every day. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted and I can breathe again! Thank you Heather for your amazing care!
C B
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Before I came to see Heather at Kirkland Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine, I was struggling with a lot of stress, indigestion, numbness and tingling in my hands, and shoulder pain. I have worked in construction my whole life and have constant aches and pains. I am not the type of person that likes to go to a Doctor and get loaded up with medications which are very expense and, when it’s all said and done, only really help my issues for a little bit. At the time that I saw Heather, I was feeling overwhelmed with everything going on in my life and felt wound up. After my session with Heather I feet relaxed, less anxious and my body hurt less. The acupuncture also helped me to clear my mind and have a different outlook.
After a few weeks of seeing Heather my shoulder was not hurting anymore and now I just go in for a monthly tune-ups or during stressful times.
After having acupuncture with Heather my body and mind feel better and I don’t have to live with all these aches and pains all the time and I am excited to know that there is something that can fix it without needing to be medicated. I also had relief from indigestion and didn’t need to take antacids when I was going regularly and making changes in my diet.
I would highly recommend Heather because her approach to acupuncture works and she takes the time to listen and see where you are at, at that particular moment and give recommendations that are doable to help you feel better.
Gary S.
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I went to see Heather because I was in an emotional and physical funk! Heather did both Psych K subconscious work and an acupuncture treatment for me.
Acupuncture: I couldn’t believe how relaxing that treatment was. I’m a massage therapist and I can honestly say that acupuncture is probably more relaxing to me then even massage. I had such an incredible amount of energy afterwards that I was able to work on my physically demanding project for twice the amount of time than I’m normally able (4 hours versus 2).
Psych K: I loved the Psych K work because I didn’t have to think too much to try and “figure out” my issue. Heather uses muscle testing to basically ask your subconscious questions to get to the root of the issue. I saw her twice, once for financial success and once for love related issues. I was very satisfied with the results!
I love that I have a “one stop shop” healer I can go to for both emotional and physical ailments. I can’t recommend Heather highly enough!
Jennifer M.
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Heather is an amazing, gifted healer. She has a vast reservoir of knowledge to offer and is one of the most dedicated acupuncturists I have seen. If you have a chronic health problem, you should definitely see her.
Kevin D.
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Heather was so great keeping me at ease and fully explaining what our session would be like. I had minor hesitation about acupuncture and cupping but not only was she informative and professional, the whole process was amazing! I experienced pain relief and a level of relaxation that is rare. Thank you Heather!
Laura R.
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I came to see Heather when I hurt my back right before I had to fly out of town. After just one session and some herbal patches for my back I was able to feel pain-free for my whole trip. Heather is amazing!
Julia M.
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Before I came to see Heather I had issues with my lower back as well as some digestion problems. Heather’s acupuncture sessions brought release of my back problems and quickly regulated my digestion far beyond my initial expectations. I was in a fair amount of back pain that went away with constant, weekly sessions. After only a few weeks I noticed improved posture, reduced lower back pain and proper digestion far from where I was when I started. Of course besides resolving the immediate issues it turned out that heather’s approach helped me maintain balanced health all throughout the year. I wholeheartedly recommend Heather because of all the benefits her approach to acupuncture has given me and the overall health that is beneficial for the future.
Vladimir
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Heather is wonderful and seeing her has had such a positive impact on my health! After having been treated for an ulcer, I was still struggling with a variety of symptoms. I was very discouraged and honestly hesitated to visit Heather, even after she was recommended to me by someone I really respect. I just didn’t think it could make a difference since I’d seen other people already. At my first appointment I was so impressed with how thorough her questions were and how much she actually listened to the details and helped me put together the pieces. She did such a good job of explaining things and helping me to understand what she saw as the issue and how she would go about treating it. I always appreciate it when practitioners explain things clearly–I think that’s so important in the healing process. I also had the impression that Heather truly cared and heard what I had to say, rather than just coming to a diagnosis in a few minutes like some practitioners tend to do. After seeing Heather for a few weeks, I started to notice considerable improvements, and over the past two months I’ve noticed even more. I’m feeling better than I have in a long time and I’m incredibly grateful for Heather’s help. Not only has she made a big impact on my health, she’s also kind, smart and caring, so I always look forward to seeing her. I highly recommend Heather!
Jessica P.
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Heather is a brilliant acupuncturist with a deep knowledge of healing and alternative medicine. She is caring and nurturing during your treatment and helps the healing process with her extensive knowledge and skill. Thank you, Heather. I will be back next time I’m in Washington.
Jody T.
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Before I came to see Heather at Kirkland Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine, I was having a hard time getting pregnant with my second child. My husband and I had tried everything for over a year with no luck, so it was obviously a very devastating time in our lives. I decided to see Heather and give acupuncture a try because I had a few friends that swore by acupuncture and I thought it couldn’t hurt. Not only was I pleasantly surprised with acupuncture itself but really enjoyed have Heather work with me. She is beyond accommodating, kind, gentle and was very patient in figuring out the right protocol for my situation.
I immediately became more relaxed and self-aware after seeing Heather. She provided information on ways I could foster her work on my own at home as well as suggesting proper Chinese herbs. Each session was also a custom fit to what was going on in my life that week – in addition to our main goal and she would focus more on that specific area. I ended up getting pregnant 6 months after I started working with Heather. I continued to see her for sessions throughout my beginning part of pregnancy.
I would highly recommend Heather because she is so passionate about her work and it shows in each session. She takes time each session to chat with you before getting to “work” with the needles. Heather is kind, patient, a great listener and very flexible with scheduling and her clients needs. I truly can’t say enough positive things about Heather Kettner and Kirkland Acupuncture!
Donna
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I have been seeing Heather for about 3 years now. When I came to see her for the first time, I felt like a walking corpse. Depleted of all energy, full-tilt into Adrenal Fatigue and totally disconnected from my body. What I truly love about Heather is how she always listens carefully to me to understand what I need both physically and emotionally on that day. She never assumes what I need and doesn’t take me for granted by providing a routine service. Instead, she uses a holistic approach to provide quick relief for what ails me which can be different every time I see her. Some days I need support with anxiety and mental stress. Other days I may require support to strengthen my body systems. Today, I desperately needed cupping to relieve the tight muscles in my back that 3 recent massages didn’t help. I find it amazing that one practice can help me with so many issues – and- I am so grateful to know a practitioner so talented that I can come to her for near anything. She hasn’t been stumped by me yet! I highly recommend Heather Kettner if you are seeking a specialist that puts you first, treats you with respect and best of all, really knows what she is doing. I ALWAYS feel better when I leave her office. Heather is my secret sauce, she keeps me going when the demands of life fail to cease.
Chyna
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My husband and I both see Heather for Acupuncture! He’s a computer guy and I’m a personal trainer. We have very different needs. Heather helps both of us restore our bodies and minds. I also like that she uses tuning forks as a tool because I don’t like that many needles!
Karen G
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I highly recommend Heather. I have had excellent results working with her.
Julia A.
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Heather, thank you for your kindness and the treatment you gave me. When I came to see you three weeks ago, I was barely able to walk because of the pain and swelling on the side of my right knee. Amazingly, I am still pain free thanks to your treatment. I was scared of acupuncture, but your pleasant manner put me on ease. Also I was able to sleep better than I had done for months. I am truly grateful for your advice and the acupuncture. I look forward to the next treatment.
Irma
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If you are looking for an acupuncturist I highly recommend Heather Kettner. Heather is a wonderful caring, kind, sensitive and extremely thoughtful practitioner. She has a very holistic approach to health and treatment. Heather has helped me with many issues, including arthritis pain in my fingers. The relief was profound after a few treatments. Also my health and energy is so much better than it used to be. I have always been helped by her treatments. You will feel like a whole new person after you work with her.
AB
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I began seeing Heather Kettner for acupuncture over a year and a half ago now and tell anyone who will listen how much I believe in [its] positive overall effects. When I came to Heather I was suffering from incredibly low energy, as well as significant pain in my lower left side that began in my sciatic and trailed through my foot. These issues were preventing me from being the active person I had always been. At our first meeting Heather immediately began focusing on my overall health and identified issues below the surface that were likely causing the problems I was experiencing. We decided I would come once a week to receive treatment. The first 4 weeks we experienced some amazing progress. [Her] techniques along with the herbs Heather prescribed resulted in overall health benefits I had never experienced. My ability to handle stress without pain, the energy I had to tackle the day and my digestion was better than I had experienced in years. My husband commented one day how he was noticing the benefits and that this was something I should absolutely continue with. Heather is tapping in to your body’s ability to heal and function as designed. She’s finding those things that you are describing as – “I don’t know what it is, I just feel off.” After a year of treatment I can say I would never eliminate acupuncture from my life; a monthly treatment to tune up my overall health is more impactful than anything else I have done for myself. With a few points Heather can stimulate relaxation, calm and adjust a gnarly attitude. Time with Heather is an total mind and body therapy session and I highly recommend [her] to anyone who is experiencing depleted quality of life or even needs just a touch of ‘get right’.
Ann
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As an older person (60) with just a “little” trepidation about trying something new, Heather Kettner was the perfect acupuncturist for my first experience. She is a very calm and kind person and quickly put me at ease. With her professional confidence and explanations of what she was doing and how acupuncture works, my anxiety was soon replaced by interest in learning and experiencing it for the first time. After the treatment, I felt relaxed and my neck felt less painful, and I actually looked forward to my next acupuncture treatment with Heather! Recovering from the traumatic car accident that I was in, seemed much more doable.
CC
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I was having shoulder pain in my right shoulder as well as arthritic pain in some of my right and left hand joints. I had to take four or more Tylenol per day, especially at bedtime, to enable me to get a decent night sleep. I made appointments with Heather Kettner for acupuncture to see if it would help. Best decision I ever made! After three sessions with Heather I was off the Tylenol, didn’t have any more pain and had more mobility in my hands and shoulder. A nice byproduct of the treatments was a significant decrease in my tendinitis. Don’t live with your problems when relief is a short call away.
Phil
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When I first saw Heather Kettner over a year ago I was mentally and physically depleted, dealing with extreme fatigue and stress. Before seeing Heather I had been to over 10 doctors and specialists to find out why I was so fatigued, most just wrote me off and told me to exercise more. Heather was my last hope, I told myself if this didn’t work than I was taking a break for 6 months before going to anyone else. She was the first person to actually believe me that I was incredibly fatigued. She listened to everything I said asked me questions about different health concerns I was having that I hadn’t even shared with her yet. After the first visit I had so much hope, that feeling of hope continued to grow each time I saw her. Her knowledge and compassion is amazing, she always listens each visit to how your body has changed since the previous treatment. Through the course of the year other areas of my health got worse and she encouraged me to continue to get testing and find another naturopath that would listen to me and run more tests. Because of her guidance and support I found a doctor who ran blood tests and diagnosed me with Lyme disease. I see Heather in combination with my therapy for Lyme and the results are even more amazing than before. I know when I see here that the treatment for my stress and anxiety is going to feel better before the session is done. I walk out completely relaxed and the overall feeling of being more relaxed and less stressed lasts much longer than that day. Heather’s treatment has allowed me to better control my disease and to function at a higher level than would otherwise be possible.
Marcie
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Heather Kettner is a very skilled practitioner. As a veterinary acupuncturist myself, I have a great appreciation for the skill required to place acupuncture needles in a manner that is comfortable for the patient. Heather has mastered this skill! She has a very gentle technique, which makes your acupuncture treatment enjoyable. Both my husband and I look forward to our appointments. Whether you’re trying to fight off a cold, or relieve neck tension from too many hours at the computer, acupuncture is the way to go. I love referring my friends to Heather knowing they’ll be in good hands!
Dr. Taryn Rathbone
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My 14 year old daughter had suffered with depression, irregular and painful periods and constipation for years. After trying many types of treatments and medications, someone referred us to Heather Kettner for acupuncture. Willing to try anything, we made an appointment. After just three treatments she noticed a huge difference in her mood and began having regular periods and bowel movements. Her anxiety was reduced to the point where she could actually sleep through the night. As a parent, I am relieved that we found something to make getting through the teenage years a little bit easier.
AB
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I have had the pleasure to work with Heather Kettner for nearly one year on coordination of care for some of my clients. The research shows that psychotherapy and acupuncture together is the best practice for treating mental health issues, such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and many more. Finding a powerful partner for coordination of care is the key for successful treatment. Heather is a highly skilled practitioner, empathetic, knowledgeable and flexible. Before I referred my clients to Heather, I tried her services and was amazed with the success. It took very few sessions to feel more energized, less stressed and better motivated. Heather is able to build rich alliances with clients of different ages and diverse cultural backgrounds – an exceptional talent. She is a great team player and colleague, in that she collaborates so beautifully, takes her work seriously, and does so with a warm and playful demeanor. In short, I would not hesitate to send any client to Heather for care.
Spomenka Vitman, MA LMHC
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