Testimonials
Joy helped me release trauma held in the body
“Joy helped me release trauma held in the body that was affecting my emotional and physical health. She knew exactly what points to needle based on the information I shared. I was amazed that in just one session with so few points, such a profound release occurred! Her commitment to queer communities of color helped me feel safe and supported under her care, as a queer mixed person.”
— Ricky
Acupuncture has done wonders for my long term back issues.
“Acupuncture has done wonders for my long term back issues. It had been very difficult for me to bend down to pick up anything from the floor because of a great degree of stiffness and pain. Through regular acupuncture treatment including cupping, I can now easily reach for things on the floor since the stiffness has been greatly reduced. In addition I have been treated for numbness in a couple of fingers on my left had. After one acupuncture treatment and following the recommended upper back stretch, the numbness is completely gone. Joy Rosa spent time to understand the health issues I had and, based on the results achieved, correctly diagnosed and treated the source of my problems. Her warmth and pleasant communication style made me feel very comfortable and open.”
— Paul
That was new for me: talking with a doctor who seemed genuinely interested in my problems
“When my husband and I were trying to conceive our child and were not having success, I started to feel so much stress about the whole situation. The stress was taking its toll on me emotionally and physically and I know it was a hindrance to our mission of making a baby. Enter Joy! She told me that there were fertility treatments available through acupuncture, as well as wonderful stress relief possibilities. At the time, I had never had acupuncture or any real experience with Eastern medicine. Joy did an intake where she asked a lot of questions about me, and as we did that she got excited about my treatment as she discovered more ways she could help me and crafted a plan for how best to move forward. That was new for me: talking with a doctor who not only seemed genuinely interested in my problems, but was excited to craft a treatment plan with me! We did my first acupuncture session and it was so relaxing and encouraging to me as someone discouraged by my conception journey so far. Joy was so knowledgeable, explaining which points she was choosing and why–this one for stress, this one to open up fertility channels–it was all so interesting and exciting to me. I laid there with the needles in feeling myself melt and open up. At Joy’s suggestion, I took that time to meditate on what I was trying to accomplish with my therapy. After my treatment, I went forward calm, relaxed, and very hopeful to keep trying. My husband and I conceived within days of my treatment and I can’t look at my beautiful son without thinking about Joy and her kindness, enthusiasm, and the knowledge she brought to the table to help me when I needed it most.”
— Anna
I left walking away feeling responsible for my health and also held in the good hands
“As an acupuncturist, Joy created a warm and welcoming space for healing. In my experiences in treatment with Joy, I have always felt at-ease, trusting and in a safe space. This is of strong importance for me as an individual who has been through trauma. Joy exudes confidence, compassion and whole-hearted care in serving my highest self and meeting me where I am at in each treatment physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally. I miscarried shortly before seeing Joy for treatment. Together, we focused on my physical and emotional recovery from the miscarriage, as well as healing trauma that had previously taken place in my life. Just two months later, my partner and I conceived again. I honor how Joy contributed to the blessing of a child for us who came so shortly after treatments together. I loved our sessions because I always feel both of us and the needles all collectively working together to optimize the treatment. Her ability to empower her patients is a true gift. I left walking away feeling responsible for my health and also held in the good hands of this naturally gifted acupuncturist, Joy.”
— Margeaux