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Personal Recommendations Joi is thoughtful and intuitive in her approach. She has experience in treating so many issues. She is caring and skilled. The Chinese herbs and other supplements are a great aid to the healing process. - Cheri A  First and foremost, Joi is a fantastic person. When you are greeted by her on your first treatment, you know that it will be so easy to talk with her. The healing energy she has is immediately evident. I felt like i was instantly calmer after sitting with her for a minute. Her goal is also empowerment. While she has this great knowledge, she want to pass it on to you, allowing you to help yourself and get back on track. That, I am convinced, is one of the most powerful things about acupuncture. - Gabrielle R I have been seeing Joi regularly for the last year for headaches, stress, and hormonal issues. Not only does she listen carefully to me to make sure she is getting what I am saying, she always has great suggestions for me and a lot of compassion about how I am trying to balance everything. I so appreciate her and am so grateful that I found her! - K.L.S. I went to Joi after becoming exasperating with Western medicine. I had been experiencing severe women's health concerns that led to issues with fertility. After combining acupuncture, CTM, massage, and yoga for several weeks...we became pregnant naturally. This was after attempting several months of fertility treatments with no luck and intolerable side effects. Joi has been supportive, intuitive, and knowledgeable in her guidance and treatment approach. I would highly recommend her!! - E.R. As a Personal Trainer & Fitness Professional my job is to help other people live, healthier, happier lives. It was nice to meet another professional who is dedicated to doing the same. I had been told that microscopic shoulder surgery was becoming the best option for me. After my first visit with Joi, I knew that surgery would not be necessary. I immediately had a greater ROM and felt less pain than I had in months. Thank you Joi! - Scott Sutherlin I had my very first acupuncture appointment yesterday for anxiety and depression and I feel a little better already! I was pretty nervous at first but joi say and talked to me for a while first which was much more relaxing. Last night was the first night in a while that I had very little anxiety before bed in a while. I also feel much calmer today using pressure points and breathing technics that joi showed me. I can't wait to go back. - Samantha As an allopathic physician, I came to Joi and Red Cricket Acupuncture with a healthy skepticism and was blown away. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine has been exceptionally helpful for my mood, migraines and fertility. Joi is professional, compassionate and a great teacher (for those interested in learning about the service they are receiving). The exam rooms are relaxing. The Yogi tea is a welcome touch. And the supportive staff is very sweet. I would not hesitate to recommend to others. - K.H. Joi is one of the most skilled practitioners I've had the pleasure of knowing. Her kindness and knowledge come through in all of the details, from the cup of tea in the waiting area to the precision of her diagnosis. I heartily recommend Joi to anyone looking for a helping hand in regaining or maintaining their health - Nicole Duclos Great service and attention from Joi. I have been seeing Joi for a while now and after she treats me I have a clearer mind and life seems good again. Acupuncture and herbs work magic for me. Glad to have her in my neighborhood. - J.H. I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year and got to meet Joi after a couple of chemotherapy treatments. She is not only very competent at what she does - my white blood counts kept increasing after I started acupuncture treatment, I felt a lot stronger - but also one of the nicest people I have met. It is literally a joy to be treated by Joi:). I am fortunate to have met her and even though I am now done with chemotherapy, I will continue to go back to keep my system strong. - S.M. I first went to join when I was a few months pregnant with my second child. Joi helped to bring peace and calm during a challenging pregnancy. She has provided me with ideas, resources and support for my entire family! Her prices are reasonable and she puts 100% into every visit. Her care is wholistic and skillful. I have recommended her to many friends. Also, the environment is soothing and Erika is always so friendly and welcoming as well!. - J.L. I highly recommend Red Cricket Acupuncture. I find Joi to be very knowledgable and perceptive, supportive and easy to share all kinds of information with. She's really helped me move forward with my anxiety issues. - K.B. Joi is great! If you want more then just a service but also someone who can listen to you and really try to help you - Joi is your gal. I would recommend her to everyone! - Serafima I came to Red Cricket Acupuncture because I was suffering from a skin virus that would resolve itself only if my immune system was healthy. While my primary doctor was able to address the symptoms of the virus, I felt like I wasn’t being helped with its root cause: stress and a weakened immunity. These are difficult issues that often affect our bodies, but are rarely directly treated in Western medicine. I found my answer to that problem at Red Cricket. Joi Thomas is a caring, patient and truly engaged practitioner. After my first treatment, I left feeling lighter and more hopeful about my condition – the soothing music, private rooms and warm atmosphere of Red Cricket will put first time visitors at ease. I appreciate that acupuncture is not a quick-fix and that the care I received at Red Cricket was dependent upon Joi’s deft ability to monitor my health over time and adjust treatment accordingly. Any set-backs were greeted with Joi’s characteristic optimism and an easy willingness to find a solution. After several weeks of herbal and acupuncture treatments I can happily say that my skin looks great and reflects the healthy internal balance I now have thanks to Joi and Red Cricket. - AR I came to Joi for extreme lower back pain and high stress. With each treatment I noticed consistently diminishing pain, and increased relief after each visit. I was surprised how quickly the pain was relieved! Quicker than drugs and with no side effects. I now feel that I have a “secret weapon” against pain and stress and her name is Joi. - EJ I had been having migraines for more than 10 years. It had been at the point where I had a headache of significant intensity nearly everyday, despite proactive and reactive medications. It was keeping me from work and home life. Having frequent migraines was very frustrating to me and those around me. I was not able to enjoy my hobbies. I did not like being on so many medications. After the first few treatments, the severity and frequency of my migraines was greatly reduced. Soon I was going whole weeks without pain. I have since stopped taking migraine preventatives with complete success. - Emily I came to Red Cricket for help with uncontrolled stress, persistent depression and daily headaches. I was angry, tired and hopeless. I had tried to get help from many western medical doctors and many prescription drugs, but I felt that nobody in western medicine had time to listen to me and that my doctors were frustrated when I said the drugs didn’t work. With Joi I found someone who truly wanted to listen. After my first treatment I felt much more inner peace and for the first day experienced no headache. Her treatments have really helped me find physical and mental health. My stress levels are significantly reduced, and I do not have to worry about using pharmaceuticals. I really did not expect the treatments to be so calming. I truly look forward to them. Joi has an amazing spirit and her treatments far exceeded my expectations for healing! - Riana I was looking for an alternative to chiropractic care to address back spasms and decided to look into acupuncture. I have been very skeptical about acupuncture - convinced that little needles couldn't actually do anything to help - until I went to Red Cricket! I cannot say enough about the excellent treatment I received there. The staff are wonderful to work with and Joi took great care to explain exactly what was happening to set me at ease. After the first treatment I felt relief from my pain and was quickly on the road to full range of motion. Red Cricket's convenient location, easy online scheduling and some atmosphere are just icing on the cake. - S.O. I am always amazed at how acupuncture treats so many issues at once. Getting back into balance in such a relaxing atmosphere is a real treat. I am thrilled to have found such a wonderful understanding and experienced practitioner. - Ann I came to Joi with a long list of ailments – top of the list – painful and irregular periods, extreme fatigue and headaches. I was depressed and anxious. I was tired of feeling so tired, and I wasn’t keen on the suggestions of my OB/GYN and MD. After I began treatment with Joi, almost immediately my cycle began to regulate, and my periods were a lot less debilitating. My headaches were less intense and frequent and after years of being exhausted, I finally had the energy to start living again! I can say without any hesitation that Joi has saved my life! I am able to enjoy things again – instead of just getting by. As Joi helped my body get back on track, I was very pleasantly surprised that in addition to much better health – my skin and hair started to look better, and I am less sensitive to heat and cold! -D.M. Joi was incredible. The environment she has created is comfortable and inviting. Joi was informative, caring and thorough while she briefed me what would happen during her assessment. The appointment itself was very relaxing. I am already feeling it working! Thanks Joi! - Jim L. I used Red Cricket Acupuncture to deal with some severe back pain that left me unable even to go to work. After the first treatments I was back at work; in a couple of weeks the pain was entirely gone. They're convenient - just off 35W and easy to book using their web page. Great service! - C.T. When I first came for treatment, I had recently received cancer treatments and due to those, I had high levels of fatigue, hot flashes and sleeplessness. I also suffered from stress, depression and muscle and joint pain. I felt a lack of energy to be excited about anything in my life, I was just going though the motions. After I started treatments with Joi, I noticed that I had more energy, less pain and decreased hot flashes and the ability to sleep more. My relationships improved because I had more energy to get the exercise I needed and be happy. It was a great relief to know that I could be my old energetic happy and positive self again. Each time I received acupuncture I felt better. If I missed going I felt like I took two steps back. It’s amazing how I could actually feel the energy coursing through my body and the difference it actually makes. -Michelle Joi is wonderful. This was my first experience with acupuncture and she explained the process and put me at ease. She is very interested in figuring out how to heal the body, not just symptoms. -J.B. I first came to Joi for menopausal symptoms; hot flashes, mood swings and insomnia. I had also picked up the “office’ virus and was suffering with extreme nasal and chest congestion. I felt like I was falling apart and was very disconnected (emotionally and spiritually) from my body. The fatigue that accompanied the insomnia left me functioning at about 50% of where I normally am. After only a few sessions with Joi I had begun sleeping through the night and my hot flashes stopped. They didn’t just slow down, they stopped. My moods seemed to level off just as quickly. As far as the virus? I seemed to clear mine out twice as fast as the rest of the office. What surprised me the most about the treatment was how easy and relaxing it was. I am one who doesn’t do well with needles. Yes, I’m the one who faints during the blood draws during my annual doctor’s well check. I found acupuncture to be very painless and unobtrusive; I'd even fall fast asleep during a treatment. I was so surprised at how quickly I experienced results! It’s amazing. …And “Joi” is the perfect name for someone who radiates JOY with her contagious smile and the wonderful healing she brings forth with her gift. -Juli H. Several challenges brought me to Red Cricket; incessant cough, allergies, asthma, stress and weight gain. I knew that I was running myself down by not taking an active part in taking care of myself. After two acupuncture treatments, and one day of herbs, my incessant cough stopped and I felt my lungs clearing. I was amazed to feel such a profound change so quickly! That hasn’t been my experience with Western medicine. I have been feeling so much more energy in general since starting treatment! I didn’t even realize how run down I had become. -Julie When I first started treatment I was dealing with a lot of stress, anxiety, sadness and sleeplessness. I was withdrawing myself from everyone. I felt like a ball of fire was flying around inside me. After my treatments I was calm and level headed. Work seemed less of a chore and I enjoyed life a whole lot more. I felt better the first day. I was late on my way to work, stuck in traffic, and I wasn’t overthinking the situation and panicing. I felt like a new person. -AU Thankfully I got started again w/ acupuncture at Red Cricket w/ Joi Thomas. My leg problem (& whole body) was much better when she finished. I generally walk out of there feeling like I've been through a massage + meditation. So peaceful... Next day went to chiro & he said seemed to be doing a lot better + that I "adjusted like butter" from the synergy with the acupuncture treatment. Terrific! -M.L. I am deeply grateful for the acupuncture and herbal treatments that I receive at Red Cricket from Joi Thomas. She is a skilled, kind, patient, creative, and compassionate practitioner who always ensures that I am feeling better and calmer when I walk out the door. She is also an excellent teacher and shares her knowledge and love of Chinese medicine whenever I ask! -N.M. Before I received acupuncture at RCA I woke up everyday with debilitating pain in my back. It brought tears to my eyes, hurt to breathe and I couldn’t move. I was taking tons of narcotics just to stay the tiniest bit above the pain and attempt to function, but the pills were taking a big toll on my body as well. I felt hopeless, like no one could figure out what was wrong, like it could keep getting worse. I was angry and depressed. After seeing Joi, I began to feel a change a couple days after my first treatment. I felt looser, more mobile, my pain was reduced...and I could sleep! I felt like Joi cared about me. After 9 months of treatment with other practitioners I never felt any of those things. I was surprised by how easy the treatment was, how cared for I felt, how effective it was and how much is has helped me. I feel positively lifted up from my despair. It sounds crazy, but I was really low from getting no sleep and being on pills and feeling like no one was interested in getting to the bottom of my pain. Joi changed all of that. -Sarah I like Joi’s intelligent and sensitve approach, and I also like the way she asks questions and involves me in the healing process. The acupuncture and herbs have really helped me. I think she is very good and I highly recommend her work. -Krin Joi is great and I wholeheartedly recommend her services. I first saw Joi is 2008 when I was having a lot of trouble with emotional/psychological stress as well as the physical symptoms that go along with that – achy back, headaches, lask of sleep, fatigue, etc. Joi was wonderful. Not only is she an excellent acupuncturist, but her presence and manner is very soothing. Joi’s treatments alleviated my physical and emotional stress enough for me to get through a very stressful situation. -Dona I first saw Joi in January of 2006 when she was a student practitioner. From the first time I met her, I found her easy to talk to and attentive to my concerns as a patient. She is willing to listen and to research and talk about treatment options. Joi has helped me to improve my physical and mental condition, and I look forward to continuing treatments with her. -Cheri I am very thankful to have Joi as my acupuncturist. She is intuitive, patient, caring, kind and truly listens. She has helped me with skeletal-muscular injuries and issues, viral illness and emotional stress. I really appreciate her knowledge of herbs. The formula I am currently taking to decrease anxiety and worry is wonderful. I am sleeping better than I ever have as an adult. This is contributing to a calmer and happier every day life for me. -Naomi  |
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