"My chronic back pain from an old injury had turned into daily pain. After an MRI a back pain specialist scheduled me for a spinal injection of steroids. I was apprehensive about this procedure and discussed it with my nurse colleagues. Several who have had back problems recommended that I try acupuncture with Lise. Shortly before leaving on vacation, my back went out completely. Lise was able to provide enough relief in my first two visits so that I was able to backpack on my vacation.
Over the next few months Lise worked to address my back pain. I had improvement but not complete relief so Lise tried a different approach that worked almost immediately. Now I can say I am currently pain free for the first time in over a year. The steroid injection appointment has been cancelled."
Tracey F.
"My experience with Lise has been very positive. She is always pleasant, caring and professional. I was not sure it would work when I started, but now I often refer people to Lise. "I always look forward to my treatment with Lise and the amazing results I receive from her. I leave feeling happy, calm, and centered. The best part, results are immediate and lasting!"
Joyce Y.
"My recovery after a complicated arm fracture requiring surgery was extremely slow. I also had a pre existing condition of osteoarthritis. Four months into my post op period I had made very little progress using the physical therapy my doctor had ordered. A friend recommended acupuncture with Lise Vernasco. After my first appointment/ treatment I had immediate pain relief, the first time in months and improvement with my range of motion in my arm & shoulder. Honestly, I was amazed & ecstatic. I continued with acupuncture, herb, diet therapies recommended by Lise & was back to work full time as a NICU RN without restrictions within a month. With the added bonus.... Improvement of my chronic osteoarthritis pain. I have highly recommended & will continue to recommend Lise Vernasco to family, friends & co-workers for acupuncture / herb therapy."
Sheryl S.
"I highly recommend Lise Vernasco to anyone considering the benefits of non-western medicine. She is a skilled and compassionate practitioner who listens to and addresses the concerns of her patients. She is extremely professional, yet has an engaging personality and sense of humor that can make the treatment more relaxing and probably more effective."
Geoff G.
"Whether it's James Taylor Wednesdays, Spa Music Thursdays, or Show Tunes Fridays, I couldn't be happier to report that Lise Vernasco has, in a very short span of time (just about a year), made a very large impact on my overall health and well-being. Early on, she tackled some of my more persistent issues (restless legs and sleeplessness, see you later....lower back pain, hasta la vista....stress and emotional ups and downs, arrivederci!), and since has moved on to keeping all that stuff from coming back around. From day one, Lise has been so attentive to my specific needs, I don't even have to tell her what's going on when I see her...she just knows. I regularly tell my friends to try her out, and when they do, they never fail to come back and tell me how blown away they are with her care, and how much she has helped them. Even my dad (at my urging) came to Sacramento from Chico just to see her for a neck issue. He left her office scratching his head, shocked by how much of an improvement he experienced in just one session. The best advice I can give anyone who is considering acupuncture is to make an appointment and see for yourself. I'm certain you won't be disappointed. And if you don't like her music, just let her know and she'll find a station that will suit YOU (Though, personally I'll stick to James Taylor)."
Joy C.
"I suffer from damp, severe anemia and an extremely high rheumatoid factor - this equates to extreme pain and loss of movement throughout my body.
My Doctor prescribed 2,400 mg. of Motrin a day and the pain got worse daily. By the time I was sent to a specialist, I was unable to move my arms from my side and my left arm appeared to have been broken, my husband helped me get dressed. The specialist wanted me to take the chemo drug Metholtrexate. I do NOT have cancer and this is too extreme for me no matter the pain. The emergency room Doctor offered me Norcos for the pain - I assured him I did not want to be drugged, I wanted to heal. I asked all these Doctors about working with my diet but they all assured me it would do no good. The E.R. Dr. suggested I try alternative medicine like acupuncture.
I went home crying and looked for an acupuncturist on the Internet. I found Lise Vernasco and wrote her a short letter describing my condition. Lise responded to my email and made an appointment for the following day. The first thing she did was start with my diet - I simply cried like a baby for I knew right then that I had a chance of living without those horrid cancer drugs.
The first visit was in November 2011 - it has been a struggle - but - today, I am only taking 200 mg. of Motrin every day - and, I can move my arms so freely I was able to do a backbend using a tree for support. This was not easy but would have been impossible without acupuncture. Though I still have discomfort, I am well on my way to healing completely."
Tracie R.
Over the next few months Lise worked to address my back pain. I had improvement but not complete relief so Lise tried a different approach that worked almost immediately. Now I can say I am currently pain free for the first time in over a year. The steroid injection appointment has been cancelled."
Tracey F.
"My experience with Lise has been very positive. She is always pleasant, caring and professional. I was not sure it would work when I started, but now I often refer people to Lise. "I always look forward to my treatment with Lise and the amazing results I receive from her. I leave feeling happy, calm, and centered. The best part, results are immediate and lasting!"
Joyce Y.
"My recovery after a complicated arm fracture requiring surgery was extremely slow. I also had a pre existing condition of osteoarthritis. Four months into my post op period I had made very little progress using the physical therapy my doctor had ordered. A friend recommended acupuncture with Lise Vernasco. After my first appointment/ treatment I had immediate pain relief, the first time in months and improvement with my range of motion in my arm & shoulder. Honestly, I was amazed & ecstatic. I continued with acupuncture, herb, diet therapies recommended by Lise & was back to work full time as a NICU RN without restrictions within a month. With the added bonus.... Improvement of my chronic osteoarthritis pain. I have highly recommended & will continue to recommend Lise Vernasco to family, friends & co-workers for acupuncture / herb therapy."
Sheryl S.
"I highly recommend Lise Vernasco to anyone considering the benefits of non-western medicine. She is a skilled and compassionate practitioner who listens to and addresses the concerns of her patients. She is extremely professional, yet has an engaging personality and sense of humor that can make the treatment more relaxing and probably more effective."
Geoff G.
"Whether it's James Taylor Wednesdays, Spa Music Thursdays, or Show Tunes Fridays, I couldn't be happier to report that Lise Vernasco has, in a very short span of time (just about a year), made a very large impact on my overall health and well-being. Early on, she tackled some of my more persistent issues (restless legs and sleeplessness, see you later....lower back pain, hasta la vista....stress and emotional ups and downs, arrivederci!), and since has moved on to keeping all that stuff from coming back around. From day one, Lise has been so attentive to my specific needs, I don't even have to tell her what's going on when I see her...she just knows. I regularly tell my friends to try her out, and when they do, they never fail to come back and tell me how blown away they are with her care, and how much she has helped them. Even my dad (at my urging) came to Sacramento from Chico just to see her for a neck issue. He left her office scratching his head, shocked by how much of an improvement he experienced in just one session. The best advice I can give anyone who is considering acupuncture is to make an appointment and see for yourself. I'm certain you won't be disappointed. And if you don't like her music, just let her know and she'll find a station that will suit YOU (Though, personally I'll stick to James Taylor)."
Joy C.
"I suffer from damp, severe anemia and an extremely high rheumatoid factor - this equates to extreme pain and loss of movement throughout my body.
My Doctor prescribed 2,400 mg. of Motrin a day and the pain got worse daily. By the time I was sent to a specialist, I was unable to move my arms from my side and my left arm appeared to have been broken, my husband helped me get dressed. The specialist wanted me to take the chemo drug Metholtrexate. I do NOT have cancer and this is too extreme for me no matter the pain. The emergency room Doctor offered me Norcos for the pain - I assured him I did not want to be drugged, I wanted to heal. I asked all these Doctors about working with my diet but they all assured me it would do no good. The E.R. Dr. suggested I try alternative medicine like acupuncture.
I went home crying and looked for an acupuncturist on the Internet. I found Lise Vernasco and wrote her a short letter describing my condition. Lise responded to my email and made an appointment for the following day. The first thing she did was start with my diet - I simply cried like a baby for I knew right then that I had a chance of living without those horrid cancer drugs.
The first visit was in November 2011 - it has been a struggle - but - today, I am only taking 200 mg. of Motrin every day - and, I can move my arms so freely I was able to do a backbend using a tree for support. This was not easy but would have been impossible without acupuncture. Though I still have discomfort, I am well on my way to healing completely."
Tracie R.
"I injured my neck & shoulder 6 years ago. I've had surgery from two different Dr.’s; they removed a vertebra from each side of my neck, replaced with Titanium plates held in-place with Titanium screws. This didn't help at all. I've gone to a Chiropractor and a massage therapist - none of these things helped. I had severe pain when I would lie down to sleep, pain when eating or walking ninety steps to my mail box or even walking from the living room to the bathroom. I would wake up from sleep with pain. I had pain no matter what I did.
I would like to offer my " Testimony or Recommendation " about how Lise Vernasco has helped me in just two, one hour treatments. Friends ask how I'm doing, I say just great. I explain how I had issues cutting my grass. I now cut grass pain free. They say they see that I look like I feel good; they see it in my eyes."
David C.
I would like to offer my " Testimony or Recommendation " about how Lise Vernasco has helped me in just two, one hour treatments. Friends ask how I'm doing, I say just great. I explain how I had issues cutting my grass. I now cut grass pain free. They say they see that I look like I feel good; they see it in my eyes."
David C.