I have been going to Jeanne Atkin for two years for preventive health maintenance as well as occasional musculoskeletal issues. During my visits I would tell Jeanne about the merry go round of colds, sore throats and ear infections that Jack (my four year old son) would bring home from day care. Jeanne suggested he come in for a treatment which would include some pediatric massage, sho ni shin (a Japanese technique with cute little rakes and spoons that stimulate the meridians like acupuncture) and maybe an herbal prescription. I was hesitant but she explained how gentle the treatment would be and that she would also show me how to massage Jack for preventive healthcare at home. The very next week he started coming down with a cold so we came right in. Jack was given a pediatric herbal formula and I was taught some massage. To my amazement the cold never progressed (even though every other kid in his class had one). Even better, Jack took the formula without any difficulty! Chinese medicine is now a primary tool in Jack's healthcare arsenal. He has gotten far less colds and when he does come down with a bug it clearly resolves at a much faster rate. I am so happy to have been able to avoid the constant cycle of antibiotics that children get caught up in. Jeanne has a great rapport with children and has put Jack completely at ease, even making it a fun experience for him and I have learned so much about how to care for my child holistically!"