I am a Boxer and Mixed Martial Artist and I’ve been competing professionally since 2009. As much as I try to train hard but also train smart I’m always going to sustain some type of damage or injury in this sport. Since I’ve been receiving treatment from Ayla Wolf at Healing Response I notice immediate relief in the new injuries I sustain. She’s also been working on my old injuries and over time I’ve noticed that I have less pain and more mobility in those particular areas as well. Adding this treatment to my routine has been a blessing to my career and life.

I have been thrilled with my experience with Ayla and Healing Response Acupuncture.  Ayla is one of the most knowledgeable people I have met, and I fully trust her with my health.  As opposed to many practitioners who treat one specific aspect of a person’s pain or disorder, Ayla sees the person as a whole system, and works to heal underlying causes of any issue.

Ayla Wolf is an exceptional practitioner. I have seen several acupuncturists for repetitive use injuries associated with my training as a competitive Crossfit athlete over the last 5 years. I found some relief, but it wasn’t until I began seeing Ayla this year, that I was finally able to heal some long term afflictions that no other acupuncturist, chiropractor, or naturopath could help me with.

In December, 2018, I underwent emergency surgery to remove a brain tumor. The tumor was benign, but far from harmless. It left me with a host of lingering symptoms, from intense pain in my left hip to depression and anxiety to chronic digestive trouble. 

Across the entire spectrum of these problems, the acupuncture I’ve received from Sophia Bouwens has provided dramatic assistance, both physical and psychological. As someone who has herself experienced a brain injury from a car accident, she possesses an intuitive and experiential understanding of the connection between my now excised tumor and the rest of my physical and neurological systems. She is not just an outstanding practitioner of this powerful form of treatment, she is also a thorough, patient, insightful and empathetic individual. Sophia excels at making it clear that she and her clients are engaged in a personal as well as professional relationship in our mutual quest for relief and well-being.

I did not believe in Acupuncture until I experienced it first hand with Sophia.  Ever since I was young, I have always been afraid of needles.  I tried Acupuncture for the first time with Sophia and she helped me get over that needle anxiety as well as believe in the power of Acupuncture.  Sophia helped address my work stress and tension in my neck from sitting at a desk and staring at a computer all day. I recommend Acupuncture with Sophia to anyone looking to address work stress and the tension/neck pain associated with it.

Sophia is an amazing practitioner! Last summer I hurt my back working on a retaining wall. I could barely walk or straighten up. Sophia did two treatments on me and it helped me heal greatly. Soon the pain had left my back and I was able to function again. The last treatment I had with Sophia was for a sciatic nerve pain. I had had pain for 2 weeks. I was going to be leaving the country to go to South Africa and could not bear the thought of a 23 hour plane ride in this condition. She treated me which lasted 10 minutes and only 5 needles. The pain was completely gone and did not return again. I can’t tell you how amazed I am by the results.
Sophia is a very talented acupuncturist and a very caring person. I recommend her completely without reservation.

Michael is just incredible. He is very professional, kind, patient and knowledgable about his art.
I had a problem with the left side of my lip appearing to be paralyzed when I spoke. I went for
two sessions and my lip is back to normal. two sessions and my lip is back to normal.

Michael is the best acupuncturist I have ever been to! He does this because he cares. He goes out of his
way to help my mind and body. I am soooooooo grateful and thankful. I don’t know what I would do
without him as I have suffered so much in my life and he is the main reason I am getting better.
Thanks Mike!

I had broken my foot was one step away from surgery and could barely move my foot. I went to
see Mike 2-3 times per week during my 6 week recovery. By the third session I could move my
foot with normal range of motion without pain. I kept going and every time it got better and
better. When I had gone back to the doctor he was very impressed by how great I had healed in
such little time and did not require me to get physical therapy or any more walking boot. I would
highly recommend Mike to anyone for anything.