When I met Karina in the Fall of 2018 I was in the darkest places I’ve ever been, in the throws of infertility and everyone around me was pregnant. She changed my outlook on my infertility journey and quite frankly my life. When she asked me to participate in this it brought me back to that unsure feeling if I’d ever be a mother and I got a little teary eyed as I sat there looking at the baby monitor. She gave me hope when I had none. She held my hand when I got the devastating news of pregnant loss. Celebrated in joyous milestones of positive pregnancy tests, raising beta levels and ultimately the birth of my daughter. She never once wavered in her belief that I’d be a mom some day. I still drive the road that her original studio was on. The same road I spent many nights crying and wondering would I ever have my chance at motherhood. The drive looks a lot different these days. I drive that road, still with tears in my eyes but now for a different reason. A look into the rear view and there she is. It was always her. Born April 2020.
They say that it takes a village to raise a child. Well in our case it took a village to conceive one. When we embarked on our IVF journey I knew that I wanted to do everything possible to make it as successful as possible. I will fully admit that I was an acupuncture skeptic from the beginning. However, from the first time I met Karina I knew I was in the right hands. Not only is she the most knowledgeable acupuncturist I have met, but she truly listens to everything you have to say. To say that she is caring is an understatement. She hugged me when I was scared or frustrated or overwhelmed by the process. She was my first call when I was experiencing complications. She continued to hold onto hope every step of the way, even when there was so little hope to hold onto. I truly believe that we couldn’t have welcomed our little miracle man without her help, expertise, and support. I am forever grateful for all that she has done to help us grow our family!
When I came to Karina, I was heartbroken and defeated. She helped me pick up the peices and put me back on track. She rebuilt my strength and always made me feel supported. I am forever grateful for her help and blessed to have a beautiful son.
It is my belief that there are a great many things that may be done to aid in starting your family or becoming a healthier person, all with varying degrees of success or efficacy. However, finding a safe space with a caring, knowledgeable person like Karina can make a world of difference. My husband and I had our fair share of challenges to get to our beautiful daughter, and I have no doubt our acupuncture therapy with Karina played a huge part in our success. We are grateful for the time and dedication she gave to us. We have been given the most wonderful gift.