Back Pain

I have had low back pain for half of my adult life and I am now 76 years old. About 10 years ago, I was diagnosed with spinal stenosis. This is a deterioratingcondition where the spine builds bone within the spinal column thus, narrowing the space through which all the spinal nerves travel. This has caused me constantlow back pain and much leg pain The night leg cramps in my legs were so unbearable that many nights I would be afraid to try to go to sleep. I was told that I would need surgery to “chip away” the extra bone that was growing and pressing on my spinal nerves. After speaking to people who have had the surgery,only one out of four said the surgery had helped. I feared I would have to live with my pain. A friend suggested Acupuncture as a possibility for relieving the pain. She mentioned Dr. Du Li, and said she had been helped tremendously for her residual nerve pain following shingles. That week I called for an appointment with Dr. Du Li and couldn’t wait for a chance to try Acupuncture. I was leaving for a trip to visit relatives in Colorado in a weekand a half and was afraid I would be unable to enjoy the trip because of my pain. I talked to Dr. Du Li and she listened very carefully. She suggested that I takethe first treatment before I left so that I could enjoy my trip. I was amazed that I could travel 3 hours on a plane then sleep in a strange bed, visit, sightsee, andreturn via another 3 hours on an uncomfortable plane seat, and really enjoy the trip after just one treatment. Not only has Acupuncture helped my low back pain and leg cramping, but Dr. Du also has eased my arthritic knee pain. Due to other medical problems I cannottake any kind of anti-inflammatory medications. Dr. Du Li and Acupuncture has made me feel alive again. — MDW back to top

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

The first time we met with Dr DuLi my husband just received the diagnosis of ALS and he was sleeping more than he was awake. After the 1st treatment he exclaimed “I Feel Great” and subsequently his life changed for the better. His gait is more stable and he actually has gone from weighing 166# to185#. Eating normal food although he supplements his water with Thick It as he had a stroke which did cause some difficulty with swallowing water so I supplement his water with a thickening agent: Thick IT” .We have seen Dr DuLI for several months now and Bill is doing what he can and is enjoying life. The muscle atrophy seemingly has stopped or it is ever so slight that it’s hard to notice. I would recommend acupuncture for ALS and I would also recommend DR DuLi she has been a joy to have as a doctor and she encourages building the immune system with natural foods. Once again Bill will continue acupuncture as it has been quite a pleasant experience. –Louise & William .S back to top

Diabetes

Being a diabetic, as well as having suffered a mild stroke, I feel that Du Li helps me stay where I can continue with my everyday tasks. She addresses any issues I may have with extraordinary care, as well as woks with me in finding solutions to herbs I ask about. She truly is a person who is warm and caring of her patients. –Ken .H back to top

Menopause Syndrome

Hello Dr Du: I just want to say that I appreciate you and your expertise in Chinese Medicine. The hot flashes and sweating at night I used to experience has gradually reduced just within 5 weeks after you performed acupuncture and prescribed herb chinese medicine for me.Thank you so very much. May God bless you and the work of your hands. –Eka.

Restless Legs

I started going to Du LI about 4 years ago. I was in progess of changing antidepressants that in the process my occassional restless legs was out of control and I could only sleep 3 hours a night.She was able to get my restless legs under control after several weeks of two sessions per week. Accupuncture in combination with medication for restless legs keeps my legs under control.. Currently I see her every three weeks to help keep my leggs under control .Now I am back to my baseline with restless legs actings up when I travel and am excessively over tired versus all night.. Also during my treatments, she placed me on herbal therapy for my hot flashes. It worked wonders getting my hot flashes under control and less frequent. I now not taking any herbal medications and rarely experience hot flash discomfort.. During my treatment with Du Li, I aslo experienced relief with my chronic sinus condition. Especially when my sinuses are inflamed and causing headaches due to extreme sinus pressure. I get relief after a session with her by my sinuses draining and easier breathing from sinus congestion. During my session see also applies accupuncture adhesive like pellets on the pressure points on my ear. By the next day I can tell a real difference. As a side benefit I am totally relaxed when the session is over. –Pam.P back to top

Restless legs & Menopause Syndrome

I started going to Du LI about 4 years ago. I was in progess of changing antidepressants that in the process my occassional restless legs was out of control and I could only sleep 3 hours a night.She was able to get my restless legs under control after several weeks of two sessions per week. Accupuncture in combination with medication for restless legs keeps my legs under control.. Currently I see her every three weeks to help keep my leggs under control .Now I am back to my baseline with restless legs actings up when I travel and am excessively over tired versus all night.. Also during my treatments, she placed me on herbal therapy for my hot flashes. It worked wonders getting my hot flashes under control and less frequent. I now not taking any herbal medications and rarely experience hot flash discomfort.. During my treatment with Du Li, I aslo experienced relief with my chronic sinus condition. Especially when my sinuses are inflamed and causing headaches due to extreme sinus pressure. I get relief after a session with her by my sinuses draining and easier breathing from sinus congestion. During my session see also applies accupuncture adhesive like pellets on the pressure points on my ear. By the next day I can tell a real difference. As a side benefit I am totally relaxed when the session is over. –Pam.P back to top

Pericarditis

I have been a patient of Dr. Du Li’s since July 2009. I feel Dr. Du Li is one of the most knowledgeable, dedicated and gifted physicians I’ve ever encountered. My first appointment with her was to address a health crisis I was experiencing. In June 2009, I was diagnosed with pericarditis. Pericarditis is described as inflammation of the covering of the heart. My cardiologist felt this disease was probably the result of contacting a virus. Since it was a virus, traditional physicians could do nothing to address the problem. For five weeks, I was in constant discomfort, and I ran a fever. Daily I was consuming mass quantities of Advil and Tylenol to combat the pain and fever. I am a runner and in reasonably good shape. However due to this virus, I was having difficultly even navigating the stairs in my home. After a friend dealing with cancer enlightened me on how Dr. Du Li had helped her, I decided I really didn’t have any thing to loose by contacting her. Amazingly, after my first session with Dr. Du Li, I felt so much improvement that I went grocery shopping and cooked a small meal that evening. After lying in bed for over a month, this was quite the accomplishment – trust me! So, I can honestly say, I attribute my speedy recovery to Dr. Du Li’s care. Also, I have continued seeing her on a maintenance level and as needed. When ever I am “under the weather”, I immediately make an appointment with Dr. Du Li. I feel acupuncture helps my body heal quicker by stimulating the immune system. If I were asked to give Dr. Du Li a one sentence recommendation, I’d have to say, “she is a real gem in the medical field, and a genuine tribute to her profession”. Grateful for good health and Dr. Du Li –Trina.U back to top

Spine Injury

In July 2009, my car hydroplaned and flipped during a bad storm while on a road trip. The impact of the car landing was so great that I broke my neck at C7 (the most common vertebrae fracture) through shear whiplash, which resulted in instant paralysis from the bust down. I spent two weeks in a trauma hospital and an additional six at the Shepherd Spinal Center for inpatient rehabilitation. The day I was discharged from inpatient at Shepherd, I visited Dr. Du for the first time. At that point, I was only able to move my toes and right foot very slightly. After strategically placing the acupuncture needles, Dr. Du bent my right leg and told me to straighten it. If my mother and I had not both been witnesses I would have never believed it, but I was in fact able to straighten my right leg, almost effortlessly. It was nothing short of a miracle. I continued to see Dr. Du regularly for two more months. At the end of my final session, I had return of all the major muscles groups in my right leg and in my torso. Though I have an incomplete injury, I was told my several doctors and therapists that it would take months, maybe even years, to see muscle return, if any. In four short months, I had regained movement in over half of my paralyzed muscles. After a lot of online research. I chose Dr. Du because of her experience and knowledge of paralysis. There are several acupuncturist in the Atlanta area but Dr. Du was the only one I could find that had noted experience treating paralysis patients, either through spinal cord injury or stroke. I credit Dr. Du and her acupuncture treatment for a lot of my muscle return! –Kacey .P 25 yrs old back to top

Weight Loss

I have been going to Doctor Du for losing weight and other health issue. I have lost 35 pounds using her weight lose formula V9. I have had no side effects like most diet pills have. I am not hungry at all between meals and eat much less at meals. I recommend V9 to any one who has a hard time losing weight. Good Luck ! — Trish W back to top

Neck Pain

Several years ago a friends suggested I try acupuncture to relieve the pain and stiffness in my neck. I was happy to try it, since I didn’t want to be taking medications on a regular basis. The result was noticeable after the first two treatments and it wasn’t long before I realized that my pain and stiffness were gone. I also discovered that my whole body felt better and I had more energy. I now have acupuncture treatments on a regular basis and will not hesitate to use it as an alternative treatment whenever I get sick. Thank you Li Du –Jessica .C

Shoulder Pain

Dr. Du Li really helped me with chronic shoulder pain that I’ve had for almost 8 years. I broke my shoulder when I was a Military Police Officer.I served in the Army for 8 years and completed a tour in Iraq, and the whole time my shoulder bothered me. I’ve never gotten complete relief.As someone who is extremely fit and prefers to live a healthy life, getting the kind of shoulder relief that Dr. Li was able to give me was quite significant. It has totally helped improved the quality of my life. She’s also helped me with numerous other issues as I’m very active, and I workout 6 days a week. She’s helped me recover from a quad pull, two calves pulls and issues dealing with PTSD -from being in Iraq. –Kip .C back to top

Hand Pain

I am a serious artist. My profession requires long hours of standing with my arm outstretched holding my brush with rapid wrist movements. Of course this is the nature of an oil painter and at 55 years old this constant repetitive movement was bound to take a toll.I began to develop painful inflammation in my joints which made painting difficult. Thank goodness I was introduced to the healing powers of acupuncture. After several treatment by Dr. Du Li, a dedicated and knowledgeable doctor trained in Beijing, China, I felt great.I believe that acupuncture is a key element in keeping my joints, circulation and health at its best.Under Dr. Li’s care, I know I am taking wonderful care of my body and mind. –Kim C (Artist)

Knee Pain

I have been going to Dr. Du Li, for just a few visits, for several reasons but mainly for my left knee. After the very first visit I noticed a huge improvement in flexibility and the reduction of swelling in my knee. Each visit has given me more and more relief. I have even started exercising again because I feel like my knee is gaining strength. I feel so much better overall after having acupuncture treatment from Dr. Du Li. She looks at my overall health and I feel less stressed…sleep better and of course my left knee is much improved!!! I am continuing with acupuncture to keep my body in top condition. –Stephanie .W back to top

Heel Pain

I am so greatful to Dr. Du Li for helping me get rid of heel pain that wouldn’t go away for a month. I thought I had a bone spur, but after one treatment my pain was gone. I couldn’t believe it! –Nikki. P

Headache

I am a life long headache sufferer, having one to three per month. Since the age of eight, I have been getting debilitating headaches that last for days in some instances. Most of the headaches have been sinus headaches that develop into migraines. When they are fully upon me, my headaches cause light and sound to hurt and make me weak and nauseous.I began getting treatment. I had never had acupuncture before and didn’t know what to expect. The needles caused no discomfort or pain. During treatments, I noticed an immediate calming effect and, at times, felt energized. The frequency and intensity of my headaches has dropped dramatically. I think that in combination with improving my diet, increased water intake, and avoiding potential triggers and stress, I can eliminate their occurrence. I know that it will take some time and patience, but I am hopeful that my headaches will be a thing of the past. –Greg T back to top

Headache(Pregnant)

I wanted to take the time to write this testimonial just to express how much Li Du has been such a wonderful blessing in my life. At the age of 28, I’ve found a new meaning to life that I know feel like is worth living. At the young age of 6 years old, I began to get massive migranes. Sometimes they would get so bad that it would cause me to foam from the mouth, my vision would become impaired, I would break out into cold sweats, couldn’t eat or smell food, and it would effect my memory, speech, and hearing; just to name a few… The migranes would last anywhere from 2 days to a full week! I went through this torment for 22 years. I tried everything from meditation, issolation, drugs, message therapy, doctors, specialist, and the list goes on. And nothing worked.. I finally decided one day to ask God one last time to step in, because I was at a point that I knew that I couldn’t and wouldn’t live my life like this any longer. About two months ago, I stumbled across Li Du on the Atlanta Acupunturist directory. I started looking into acupunture only because at this point, it was my last resort, and what a blessing it was. With much prayer and a positive attitude, I made an appointment with Li, and have been migrane free for almost 2 months. I never thought a time would come that I could live a normal life and enjoy the ones around me. Li, I wanted to say thank you for always having a smile on your face, giving me words of encouragement, being positive, and taking the time to provide me medical treatment. You have made a tremendous impact on my life, and I wanted you to know that. Your office is always comfortable, you make me feel welcomed everytime that I see you, and you take the time out to not only treat me as one of your many patients, but as a person. And for that I am truely greatful. Thank you! –Tameka.W back to top

Muscle Spasm Pain

Dr Du Li: I want to thank you for your attentive care these past months. When I first visited you I had constant pain caused by muscle spasms on the right of my body and particularly in my right arm. I was not sure Acupuncture treatment were going to help but I was willing to try almost anything to stop pain. Throughout treatment you have listened to my concerns and I have been very pleased that I now have relief to the pain that was originally constant but now has diminished to a manageable level. For over a year, I ‘ve tried tradition medical treatments and have consulted several specialists. However,until meeting you and receiving your treatment plan, I have had no positive result but only have spent a lot of time and money. I highly regard your expertise and professionalism and I am a strong believer now of Acupuncture as an alternative to more traditional medical treatment. — K. Klim I am writing to express my gratitude for Dr. Du Li. I have been experiencing pain and muscle tightness for many years. I have had three treatments from Dr. Du Li and am very pleased with my progress. After my first treatment I felt much better. My muscles were much more relaxed and I felt energized. I am making very good progress. I have had three treatments so far and can definitely feel the difference. I look forward to continual improvement. I have had back problems for many years and do not expect a rapid recovery. I realize that it will take time, however I am very pleased with the progress that I have experienced thus far. –G. Blige back to top

Fibromyalgia

I have recently been a patient to Dr Du. at the Atlanta Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Facility. Her treatment of fibromyalgia in both my arms has proved remarkably sucessful.I am extremely grateful for her expertise and also for the person who made the initial referral. –Sister Eileen M

Arthritis

Dear Dr. Li It is wonderful to feel so good! Thank you for relieving the constant pain and stiffness from arthritis I have had and helping me with my menopausal problems. I actually have felt the fogginess slowly lift from my mind. I feel light hearted, good, and relief. My positive spirit is coming back to me. It is amazing the amount of energy I now have. At night, I am actually able to sleep peacefully. I am not awaken by pain. I am amazed from the first visit to the fifth visit how you are able to lessen the aching and stiffness in my legs, knees, and ankles. Before my first visit with you, years went by with many visits to doctors for relief with the aching and stiffness I felt in my knees and the pain in my lower back. I was eventually referred to a specialist who told me I had tears within my knees and bones were rubbing together with very little fluid. After the first day of knee surgery in both my legs, my ankles tripled in size. I didn’t know which hurt more–my knees or my swollen ankles. The surgeon recommended I visit with an arthritis specialist. After an x-ray showed nothing, I was told I had arthritis. I tried different medications. The side effects from the medications did not equal the benefits from the medications. I stopped the medicine. I began to research for other arthritis solutions. Recently, our daughter came to visit you. She has had such great results from your acupuncture abilities. She mentioned I might try acupuncture. I am so happy I decided to make an appointment with you. You have a very special talent in healing! I appreciate how you listen and find solutions to each of my concerns. You make me feel relaxed and comfortable at each appointment. The added information you give me, I sincerely appreciate. Thank you for your constant thoughtfulness and the wealth of your knowledge. Your healing talents are truly amazing! Sincerely — Judy C back to top

Allergies & Sinus

I have suffered all my life from allergies and sinus inflammation. I have tried many over the counter and prescription medications to combat my allergies, but for one reason or another have been dissatisfied with all of them. They either do not work well enough, or have intolerable side effects. I read online that acupuncture can relieve allergy symptoms, and decided to give it a try. I first went to Dr. Li Du over a year ago. She is very knowledgeable and kind. The acupuncture sessions themselves are very relaxing. She turns down the lights and puts on some soft music. After only a few acupuncture sessions my allergy symptoms were noticeably less severe, and significantly improved over the next few sessions. I would say that acupuncture with Dr. Li Du is by far the most successful allergy treatment I have tried, and the last one I will bother trying. Dr. Li Du has also proved invaluable for treating sports injuries sustained by myself and my wife. She is great at relieving the pain, and speeding the recovery. –Alex (Atlanta GA) back to top

Anxiety

I am a vice president at a busy marketing company and have a hectic work and travel schedule. I came to Dr. Li for a variety of problems, but most urgently, anxiety and insomnia. Working up to 18 hours a day, I found it hard to relax and even harder to sleep, with powerful heart palpitations at 3 am that would only subside with sedatives. At one point, I spent the night in the emergency room, thinking I might be having a heart attack. And then, thankfully, I was referred to Dr. Li. Before my first appointment, I was worried about being able to slow down and feel comfortable, but Dr. Li’s manner was so calming and her space so welcoming, I was immediately at ease. An incredible diagnostician, Dr. Li quickly identified my issues and gave me several herbs to help, thoroughly explaining what she was providing, what I could expect and in what timeframe. She also recommended Tai Chi, and guided me to several free classes that might fit my crazy calendar. I was extremely concerned that once on the table, my mind would wander and I’d be unable to appreciate the experience or reap the full rewards of treatment. But from the moment Dr. Li began, with dimmed lights and soothing music, my mind cleared and I felt more tranquil than I could remember. As Dr. Li worked quietly and efficiently, I felt my muscles loosen and stillness settle in. Leaving her office, I was the complete opposite of the wired, worked-up woman who had arrived: I was peaceful, composed and calm. From that first session, my palpitations subsided and I was able to sleep through the night. After my heart attack scare, doctors determined I had a gastrointestinal rather than cardiac concern. The most prominent and unsettling symptom was a block in my throat. The medication they prescribed wasn’t on my insurance formulary and not only cost $900 a month, but caused terrible headaches. After just a few sessions with Dr. Li, my throat cleared. I was astounded. I have always been open to options outside Western medicine, but never so quickly validated by the ability of those alternatives to help. I credit this to Dr. Li, whose skill and style did more to restore my equilibrium in a few short months than I could ever have imagined. I’ll never be able to thank her enough! –Lynn. G back to top

Bell’s Palsy

When I was diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy, I given prescriptions for prednisone and an anti-viral medication. After 3 days of no significant improvement, I met with Dr. Du Li and began receiving acupuncture for treatment. Dr. Du Li explained it was important to be aggressive with this treatment, especially so soon after my symptoms appeared. After the first treatment, there were visual signs of improvement. I was scheduled for 6 treatments and after 4 sessions, I had improved at least 75%, which was approximately 15 days after my diagnosis. At the end of the sixth session, I was about 98% recovered. In addition, my stress level has been lowered as a result of treatments, which is an added benefit. Thanks to Dr. Du Li, I am able to function as I did normally before Bell’s Palsy. I would recommend her services without hesitation! –Dana. S

Cough

Dr. Li,Thank you! You have absolutely helped me with my chest cough and sinus congestion. During many visits to the traditional doctor and specialists, I was tested for pneumonia, bronchitis, strep and the flu. They tested my blood, liver, kidneys and took x-rays. After every visit, they immediately prescribed drugs – antibiotics, asthma inhalers, nose sprays, nose misters, or cough syrup. When those didn’t work, they upped the dosage or changed the brands. Finally in month three of tests and suggestions, the doctor prescribed over-the-counter cough syrup, Musinex and Claritin saying my illness must be allergies. For three months I’ve been drugged, poked, prodded, thrown-up, had diarrhea, went through boxes and boxes of Kleenex and still there were no positive and sustainable results. If I started coughing, I would cough so much I would throw-up.. I couldn’t breathe. I couldn’t sleep on my back because my lungs felt like they were collapsing. I lost weight and “looked like death”. When a work acquaintance commented that she could not remember ever seeing me healthy and another collage refused to shake my hand for fear of getting sick, I knew I needed to try something different. I am so lucky and glad my friend recommended you. After my first visit, I could breathe! Within the first week, my use of Kleenex basically stopped, my cough was almost non-existent and no more emergency runs to the restroom! The immediate help was incredible. The subsequent visits have continued to help with my chest cold and sinuses. I’ve also found I have so much more energy. I feel like a cloud has lifted off of my head. I can physically see more clearly. I can focus better. I can complete simple tasks that have just been dragging out “because I couldn’t get to them”, but in reality, I was just too tired to being to address them. My family noticed the difference just from my tone of voice. My peers are actually unafraid to shake my hand hello. Co-workers actually are open to visiting customers with me again. One peer on Friday asked how I was and took a deep breath through my nose and asked “did you hear that?” He asked “hear what?” I told him I can actually breathe now without making noise! The other day I realized I was smiling. I have been in so much pain for so long that I didn’t realize I stopped smiling. You provide a very relaxing environment with the soft lights and soft music. I appreciate that you take the time to listen to me, hearing my issues and concerns. I feel so confident in your ability to heal that I recommend you repeatedly – to friends, family members, co-workers and even to others in the medical profession! My words of thanks feel insufficient; however, the visible results are proof positive to me and all I encounter that you are a healer. You provide full- body healthcare, not a prescription! I feel better every day and know this is the correct course of action for my overall healthcare.Thank you! –Deb .C back to top

Infertility(IVF)

I am 37 years old and my husband and I have been trying to conceive for about 3 years. We’ve had 5 failed IUI and 1 failed IVF attempts. At first, we were diagnosed with unexplained infertility but at end, I was diagnosed as slow responder to stimulating medications. For our second IVF attempt, I started to see Dr. Du Li. I saw her twice a week for about 1 and half month which is during my stimulating medication period, egg retrieval and egg transfer. Unfortunately, I could not improve count of my eggs; however, quality of eggs seemed to improved. Here is ourIVF results with and without acupuncture. IVF #1 without acupuncture: Date: May 2009 Egg retrieved: 8 Egg fertilized: 4 Egg transfer days: 3 days after retrieval Number of eggs transfered: 3 Egg frozen: 0 Pregnancy result: Negative IVF #2 with acupuncture: Date: August 2009 Egg retrieved: 8 Egg fertilized: 8 Egg transfer days: 5 days after retrieval Number of eggs transfered: 3 Egg frozen: 1 Pregnancy result: Positive We were able to get pregnant with twins with IVF combined with acupuncture treatment! Any infertility treatments are stressful on your body and mind. I believe acupuncture helped me to release my stress and made me more optimistic and happy about life. I believe this helped me to get pregnant. I would recommend anyone who is having problems conceiving give a try at acupuncture. I sure hoped I tried it earlier! — Kassie.I back to top

Infertility(Natural Pregnancy)

I am 38 years old. My husband and I had been trying to conceive for 9 months. My doctor prescribed Clomid to me. In the first month, we did not have success. Immediately afterward, I went to see Dr. Du Li. Dr. Du Li performed acupuncture treatments in conjunction with Chinese herbs to treat infertility. I again took Clomid a second month and continued with the acupuncture and Chinese herbs. I had received 4 acupuncture treatments when I learned that I was pregnant. I am continuing to see Dr. Du Li and will continue acupuncture treatments during my first trimester to aid in preventing miscarriage. My experience with Dr. Du Li has been extremely positive. After only 2 treatments, I felt much more relaxed which I feel also contributed to our ability to conceive. — Nora.G After trying to conceive for the second child for nearly 5 years, with my friend’s recommendation, I’ve decided for acupuncture to help get pregnant. I did some internet research and thought with all the promises out there that Dr. Du had lots of patient referrals. I thought that was a good sign. I have 3 bulging discs in my lower back and for years I’ve been feeling very tired. Acupuncture and the supplements Dr. Du recommended really helped me in this areas. After treating with her for about 4-5 months, I’ve noticed that my periods were more regular but most importantly that amount of my cervical mucus increased. Though I did not get pregnant during this time, I was excited that I was getting healthier and that was good enough reason. After my treatment of 6 months ended with no result, I was feeling more optimistic about getting healthier with exercise, yoga, eating right, etc. Who knew that the following month, I found out that I was pregnant. I’m now 13 weeks and I’ve gone back to do follow treatments with Dr. Du. I believe with her advices and with the treatments, the chance of getting pregnant increased. She gives great advices. We’re thankful and thrilled to have our second child after 9 years since our first child at age 39!!! — Renee S. back to top

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

I have carpal tunnel syndrome on the right side of my wrist. I visited Dr Du Li and within 3 treatments she made the pain go away. I haven’t had any pain since then. I am very thankful to have found a professional acupuncturist like Dr. Du Li who knows how to take care of her patients. — Karla B.

Carpal Tunnel (Finger Locking)

I started seeing Du Li for carpal tunnel and radial nerve pain; plus a finger on my right hand was locking every morning. I work on a computer all day, so not being able to have my finger “work” as intended made typing difficult and gave me great anxiety, as each day I told my finger to do something and I got no response from it. In short bursts, the finger was completely unresponsive, I could not move it all without using my other hand to physically open it first. I had tried massage and chiropractic, with no success in stopping the locking. After just two sessions of acupuncture, I noticed a definate improvement: the locking was no longer everyday, instead it was intermittent, the duration was shorter, and I could eventually “will” the finger to move without using my other hand. This made it possible for me work throughout the entire day, with few to no symptoms. As I continued the acupuncture treatments, my condition improved after each session and now I have no symptoms of the locking at all. Thank you, Du Li! –Linda M. back to top

Insomnia

Dr. Du Li is a very caring and professional doctor who has treated me for the past several months for nerve damage, insomnia, etc.. Before seeing Dr. Du Li I was unable to sleep a full night with taking Tylenol PM. Now, I sleep 7 to 8 hours a night without medication. My nerve damage which the result of physician prescribed medication has been greatly reducing and continues to get better with every treatment. I look forward to every appointment in her relaxing peaceful office. I feel completely at ease because of her patience and understanding in treating my condition. She always takes time to answer questions and evaluate my progress. I highly recommend Dr. Du Li because she has made me a true believer in the healing powers of acupuncture. –Jaime. L back to top

Lupus

Du Li has helped me get through a major autoimmune condition flare. I greatly appreciate her expertise, kindness and compassion… so glad our paths have crossed. –J.R

Multiple Sclerosis

Acupuncture has been an integral part of my life for 10 years. In 2000 I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, a disease known to be debilitating. After several attempts to heal my body with traditional methods, I decided to give acupuncture a try. My first treatment changed my life! I was sold on the healing affects of acupuncture. A few years later I moved to Atlanta and was in search for an acupuncturist that really touched the needs of my illness and entire body. My search began, and ended with Du Li in 2005. Du Li has by far been the best Acupuncturist I have ever had! She takes her time during each visit and works diligently in making me, her patient, comfortable. Du Li has “gentle hands,” and provides quality care to me and everyone I have referred. I think the most wonderful part of our patient doctor relationship is that I TRUST her 100%. Not only does Du Li take care of my immediate needs, she ensures that I maintain my health and vigor by recommending chinese herbs that will assist in my healing process in between visits. For me, that exhibits a tremendous amount of care for her patients. i cannot THANK Du Li enough for all that she has done for me….I especially thank her for allowing me to fall asleep on the acupuncture table during each visit! I strongly recommend this outstanding Doctor to anyone that is ready to change their health through the joys of Acupuncture! –D. Morgan back to top

Stroke

I became a patient of Dr.Du Li in April of 2009 after having quadruple bypass surgery in March. I suffered a stroke during the surgery which affected my vision. I could barely watch television and could not focus on the computer screen. I was legally blind. Doctors did not want to see me for at least three months and I was very frustrated. I could not see very well and was bumping into tables, walls, etc. My children searched the web and found Dr. Du Li had worked at a hospital in China administering acupuncture to stroke patients. My wife made an appointment for me. Dr. Du Li said ” The patient should be treated as soon as possible after suffering a stroke in order to keep the window of opportunity open. The longer you wait the less chance there will be for recovery. You don’t want the brain to go to sleep.” After the first treatment I was able to point out some figures on a wall chart that I could not see before the treatment. I was very impressed and felt some hope for my problem. I started with three sessions a week for several weeks, then two a week, one a week, then every other week and now a treatment every two to three weeks. I can see improvement with each visit. I am now able to live a more normal life. I’m not bumping into things and I can see my e-mails, watch TV and am getting back to reading. My goal is to drive again and I hope to with Dr. Du Li’s acupuncture treatments. She has helped to make this process very pleasant with her warm personality . –B . Baumohl back to top

Stress

Since starting acupuncture with Dr. Du Li in August of 2009 I have seen significant changes in my levels of stress. I first visited Dr. Du Li to assist with extreme stress in my life due to a demanding job and pursuing another degree in college. I think that the treatments along with the meditation techniques she provided me with have truly decreased the amount of stress and anxiety that I formerly had. Not only did this decrease my stress levels, it increased my mood. My co workers also noticed a positive change in my mood due to my calm demeanor in the work place. I saw a great deal of improvement after only my second visit and left feeling a certain sense of euphoria. I have only been working with Dr. Du Li for a short period of time and have seen a significant amount of improvement and would recommend her to anyone of my family or friends –Eric. D back to top

PMS

A few weeks ago I went to Dr. Du Li with monster PMS. I also had 9 days menstral cycles with clots the size of large grapes. This had been going on for about 7 years. After a few treatments I have no PMS,shorter cycle days and half the menstral flow. My energy level is back up all thanks to Dr.Du Li. –Jennifer. T

A New Sense of Well-Being

Dr. Du Li was recommended to me by several friends and family members and has treated me for over two years in the Atlanta area. She began her process by first teaching me how acupuncture works with the body’s own energy, or chi. She conducted a thorough inventory of my health history and reviewed all of my current symptoms. She examined my tongue, my face, and my pulses to learn more about my specific conditions. I was surprised to learn that a skilled acupuncturist can detect up to three distinct pulses by listening to the heartbeat in a patient’s wrist. She then discussed her observations with me and recommended a treatment plan. She encouraged me to read about and to understand the concepts of yin and yang, and the importance of strengthening my chi. Throughout the time I have been working with her, Dr. Du Li has tailored every session to the specific needs of balancing my energy. Much of her diagnosis takes place without the need for verbal explanations and detailed discussions about my symptoms. Her diagnoses and treatment have instilled in me a sense of trust in her intuitive ability to understand my health needs and to decide how to treat my conditions. Almost immediately I noticed an improvement in my health. And unexpectedly, I began to experience a renewed sense of well being. I have since learned that the improvements are a result of strengthening my chi and maintaining a balance of my yin and yang. She has shown me that this form of health treatment which has been been around for over 2,000 years can be a trusted part of my overall health and wellness program. –Ron.K back to top

Tennis Elbow

I have been suffering from tennis elbow for several months. Finally I went to Du LI for acupuncture to treat it. After the procedure my pain level went from a 9 out of 10 to a 0. She has helped me tremendously for many problems and I am so thankful for her expertise. -Jason S back to top

TMJ Pain

I have been seeing Dr. Du Li for acupuncture . I started seeing her mostly because of TMJ pain (jaw pain), as well as neck pain and migraine headaches. At first, I was very nervous to have acupuncture since I am very afraid of needles- but Dr. Du Li is great and it doesn’t hurt at all! In fact, it is actually really relaxing and I enjoy it! I have tried many other things to try to help with the pain I’ve been having, but acupuncture and gua sha have really helped me the most. Dr. Du Li is fantastic and I always leave her office feeling so much better than when I walked in! My TMJ has been very painful at times, but Dr. Du Li has really been helping me to manage the pain and I see improvement. She is very kind and compassionate and is eager to help her patients feel better. Her office is very calming and she dims the lights and plays peaceful music, which helps to unwind. I am so happy to have found Dr. Du Li and I highly recommend her! –Melissa D back to top

Guillain-Barré syndrome

Du Li, Atlanta Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, helped relive some of the neurological symptoms as a result of my contracting Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). My only wish is that I had learned about Du Li sooner than I did. –Steven J. back to top

Trigeminal Neuralgia (Face Pain)

Twenty seven years ago I suffered nerve damage to my face from surgery for a parotid tumor. Over that period of time I have suffered from facial pain ranging from no less than 3 and as much as 10 on a scale of 1 to 10. I have been to the Mayo clinic and recently reviewed by 16 doctors at the University of Pittsburg and to pain clinics. No one has been able to help relieve the pain. I have tried many medications without success. Over the past several months my blood pressure has become high due to the chronic pain. Medication has not controlled it to a reasonable level. I got to a point where I considered acupuncture. I called and spoke to Du Li and she suggested I set up a consultation. I have had 7 visits at this point and my facial pain is gradually decreasing.My blood pressure is back to a normal range. I occasionally have high levels of pain and blood pressure, however my pain is less frequent and improving. I am very fortunate to have found Du Li. I am very grateful to Du Li for her dedication and expertise in helping me improve my life after many years of despair. I have recommended her to my friends. Thank you Du Li. –David G. back to top

Restore Urinary Function and Stop worry

I was referred to Dr. Du Li by a famous psychiatrist who beat lung cancer and later brain cancer, who said that he could not have done either without the acupuncturist skills of Dr. Du Li. I chose her because I, as a psychotherapist, believed that her skills could allow me to accomplish some things that I could not attain with psychotherapy alone. I have been amazed at the speed with which these goals have been attained. The first change in my body that I noticed occurred within 3 months. My urinary system was restored to the functioning of a 30 year-old. I am 66. The second change I noticed was that the facial and abdominal muscles that had been so rigid all my life, that even Rolfing could not loosen, relaxed so that I began to smile and laugh easily. This has allowed me to reduce stress and to make more friends. It has improved my social and professional lives exponentially. The third change was the end of worrying for me. Note, worrying is the obsessive thoughts that persist beyond Fear. I still have fear, which is good, but the worrying is gone. Before acupuncture, I could find no way of stopping worry through psychotherapy although I had been able to treat many things other therapists could not. Du Li stopped it. –Lane S. back to top

Shingles

Thank You so much for the recent treatment for my terrible case of shingles. You are such a healer. The nerves finally calmed down after the acupuncture and cupping. I even liked the Chinese anti- virus tea you had me drink three times a day. Thanks again for making me feel better. Please tell your clients the sooner you touch them the better when it comes to shingles. Even on the virus medication I would wake up to more spreading and as soon as I had your treatment it stopped spreading. Take care and thanks again for being so kind. –Emmye C. back to top

Bursitis

I had a series of appointments with Dr. Du in early April of this year. I was having a lot of pain in my left hip which was making it difficult to walk or do any sort of physical exercise. Dr. Du treated me for the hip as well as several treatments for sinus issues. My hip is pretty much pain free at this point, not perfect, but certainly a lot better than it has been for several years and my sinus inflammation is much, much better as well. I can now walk without pain and do other exercises as well. I am very grateful I found her. She is very nice and has a great sense of humor as well. I highly recommend her. Much better than using pain and anti-inflammatory meds. Sincerely, Jamie S back to top

Tremor

Dr. Li, I am writing to thank you for helping my 82 year old mother. The “tremor” in her lip seems to have disappeared! We went to several doctors and dentists, and spent over $1,000 with no positive results. One visit to you and 45 minutes later it was gone! We can’t thank you enough. Steve S