Vela Acupuncture and Wellness

Mar 2022

I was referred to Allie by my doula when it was discovered my baby boy was still breech late into my third trimester. Allie got me scheduled immediately for acupuncture & moxibustion, and offered guidance on the spinning babies process. (And my little man flipped over!!) I continued to see Allie up until I gave birth to work on spontaneously inducing labor. While I ended up having a medical induction, my birthing team remarked on how fast and straightforward it was, which I at least partially attribute to the work I did with Allie. She is warm, knowledgeable, and kind - I have previously had very mixed acupuncture experiences, but now can wholeheartedly say I am a believer...read full review

Dec 2019

Allie is the best! I saw her for acupuncture during my pregnancy for help in flipping my breeched baby and inducing labor. Happy to report that I went into labor naturally and baby was able to flipped to the right position. Any future acupuncture I get will be from her, whether pregnant or not!

Oct 2019

I would give Allie 100 stars if I could. I found her through another clinic and am so excited that she's now moved closer to my house. I have pesky sciatic issues and tried a gazillion things --physical therapy, stretching, regular massages, other acupuncturists -- and nothing worked. But from the moment I started seeing her, I noticed a change. Every time I have a flare up, which is much less often now, I go to her and feel better. Perks: warm table, soft blankets, peaceful music, excellent advice on what to do at home if the pain comes back. I love her full approach to healing, plus she's great about sharing what she knows about supplements or other alternative treatments,...read full review