Success Stories

Megan Odell has an extraordinary gift for healing. She pairs her years of professional training in the traditional science of acupuncture and Chinese medicine with her incredibly perceptive intuition for finding the root cause of sickness. My curiosity about acupuncture was initially paired with a bit of skepticism. After three of her treatments I was convinced not only of their immediate but their compounded results. I will certainly seek out a Western doctor if I break my arm but given the results, the affordability (especially vs. the costs of Western medicine) and the safe, holistic environment she offers, I now look first to Megan and her acupuncture for good health. I can honestly say I feel better after every single treatment. ~ Eric

What I like best about working with Megan is her empathetic and open-minded approach to her clients. I've worked with her to address a variety of ailments (chronic neck pain and insomnia come to mind) and have always been happy with the progress we made. But the most impressive results were probably those we achieved in getting my menstrual cycle back on track. I decided one day that that perhaps I was interested in getting pregnant. Although my period had been absent for well over a year while on birth control, I was confident that my cycle would normalize in a few months after I stopped taking the pill. Au contraire! So I started working with Megan with the goal to regulate my cycle, using acupuncture, Chinese herbs and nutrition. My concerns about my "infertility" were also accompanied by a small emotional whirlwind (depression, shame, guilt), which was also addressed in Megan's comprehensive treatment plan. I am happy to report that with Megan's help, my cycle normalized over the course of several months and I got pregnant within (six months??) of starting treatment. But what's really great about Megan is the strong foundation in health and self-knowledge that she encourages. It's not just that she helped "fix" my infertility--all the while she was looking at the bigger picture, suggesting resources to help supplement her care and encouraging me to be mindful and to seek out the help I might need. Megan is never judgmental or dogmatic (sadly, not so uncommon with both western and "alternative" health practitioners)--but is instead supportive, thoughtful and grounded in the real world. ~ Shannon

I had tried acupuncture before, briefly, in New York. It was a little scary small place that I did not stick with. That was 7 years ago. My husband and sister-in-law recommended Megan to me. I was dealing with fibroids, stress and bad periods. I always feel better after an appointment and sometime pass out cold during treatment -- something very odd for me. I'm not a seeker of alternative therapy, but I have to say the care I've received over the last year from Megan has helped me tremendously and I think of it as a necessity. Great news is that I can use my HSA to cover my treatment. Also, sessions are beyond reasonably priced. Extra Note: The office is modern and comforting and super clean. Easy to get to and parking is easy to find. ~ Cynthia

I sought out Megan as a way of improving my overall being. I had been dealing with anxiety, insomnia, and digestive issues. Megan takes extraordinary time to listen about everything going on in your life. She is always ready with helpful advice but doesn’t force anything on you. I’ve been able to eliminate all of my medications. As an adult I still struggled with nightmares. Megan was able to explain what was happening in my body and through acupuncture and Chinese herbs I’ve been able to eliminate my nightmares. My body feels better and I’m happier than I have ever been. I would eagerly recommend Megan to anyone who is looking for improvement in their life. I had tried acupuncture in the past, but never saw results like I have now. I can’t imagine dealing with any health issues without Megan’s assistance. I only wish more of my family members lived in the area and could gain from her expertise. ~ Emily

There is no doubt in my mind that acupuncture is one of the more effective therapies for me. However, finding the right fit in a practitioner has been my challenge. Megan's approach- one of knowledge and experience balanced with empathy and intuition- is a welcome combination. Her ability to address and support the evolving (as well as ever-present) issues I bring to each session has allowed me to trust and heal. When I was hit in a car accident a year ago, Megan was the second person I called. I greatly appreciate her. ~ Ana

I had been suffering from rather mysterious outbreaks of hives and itching for several weeks when I booked a visit with an allergist at my local medical clinic. After a rather frustrating and frightening visit that included the phrase “drug cocktail” and a casual shrug of the shoulders that yielded very little results, I knew that I needed something or someone else to help me through. A friend recommended that I see Megan and that small gesture has changed my life. The mystery of my “attacks” made perfect sense given what was happening in my life at the time as Megan explained it. What a sense of comfort as I started my journey towards getting to know myself a little better and heal in the process. In addition to amazing treatments (I never felt so peaceful in my life as I did during that first visit!) and herb mixtures, Megan also has a gift for suggesting other simple lifestyle and diet changes that have yielded even better results. I appreciate that she takes the time to completely focus on me and my life during my visits and that her care for me has evolved with time and each new challenge that I have faced. Acupuncture is not just healthcare, it’s “life” care and my life has gotten a lot better since I started seeing Megan! ~ Lana

I came to Megan with a rather long list of miscellaneous ailments - chronic back pain, nicotine withdrawal anxiety, extreme menorrhagia, a bit of chronic fatigue - and a general sense that Western medicine was never going to help. Megan has the most amazing bedside manner, with empathy, focus, clarity and such great listening. I was immediately at ease and started learning about her work and my own body right away. What an amazing discovery that my whole miscellaneous list could all be seen as a whole, and treated as such. Within a week of beginning acupuncture and even more so within 24 hours of beginning Chinese herbs, I felt so much better! Megan's work is not only making me feel much better but also opening my world to so much more understanding and possibility. ~ Leah

I started seeing Megan while she was still an acupuncture student and followed her as she set up her practice because I found her to be incredibly intuitive and invested in my wellness. I always feel cared for as a whole person when I see Megan because she is concerned about all of the physical, mental and emotional imbalances I may have. She treats with needles and herbs, but also empowers her patients with knowledge so that we may make choices and practice lifestyles that reinforce healing in our daily lives. I’ve had success with chronic low-energy, irregular menstrual cycles, anxiety, depression and maintaining general wellness. Even though she is very familiar with my patterns, I really appreciate the fact that she takes the time to have a thorough consultation with me every visit. I can say with certainty that Megan’s guidance and care has been an instrumental part of my path towards being a healthier person over the last 4-5 years. ~ Molly

Megan is so much more than a knowledgeable practitioner of a time-proven approach to healing -- although if she were only that, she would be well worth her modest fees for her services. I have received acupuncture treatments from a number of practitioners, and few have tapped into my body's energy flows as powerfully as Megan. Her understanding of the use of herbs is equally impressive. But what sets Megan apart is that she is not merely a healer, but also a teacher. From day one, she told me that her goal was not only to make my body healthier, but to help me understand my own power to restore myself to health. ~ Andrew

As an adult, I had been led to believe by doctors that the only way of relieving my acne was through medication and facial creams, and that my problems with IBS were incurable. I decided to go with my gut reaction, which is these problems can be cured and medication is not always necessary. Soon, a direct path to Megan and Chinese Medicine was provided. After just a few months of drinking herbs and changing my diet, my skin cleared up dramatically; my IBS symptoms were dissolving; and my personal well-being finally took a front seat. What a gift to have someone like Megan who actually cares about how you are feeling, as well as how your symptoms are slowly fading. "Incurable," I have found, is never the answer.~ Heather

I was born with an extremely rare deficiency of the immune system. By the time I was fifteen years old, I had suffered from three different extremely dangerous infections. Any one of those illnesses could have taken my life, and two of the three fell under a doctor's classification as, "something I've never seen before in my career."… [Now, after a year of treatments] I can say without hesitation that I feel stronger and healthier than I have in a very, very long time. I can run farther, jump higher, and breathe more deeply than I could ten years ago. Most importantly, as I recently told Megan, for the first time since my youngest years, I am not fundamentally afraid of becoming sick.~ Andrew