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"I injured my lower back on the job. I suffered circumferential tears of disks L3-L4, L4-L5, and L5-S1; very uncomfortable stuff and not a little debilitating. I was unable to sit or stand for longer than 30 minutes at time, let alone participate in any of the number of activities to which I was accustomed. I visited Eric Carlisle LAc for three, hour-long acupuncture sessions over three consecutive weeks. After the third session, I was more than 75% improved. Since then I have seen Eric three more times in the subsequent months and I feel great. I've been cycling and practicing yoga regularly, I'm surfing and rock climbing again, and I just returned from ten rigorous but magnificent days of spring skiing at Mammoth Mountain. My legs are sore, but my back is nothing but strong. Eric has a serene manner about him that I found very comforting, especially when I was dealing with the stress of serious injury and pain. He is thoughtful and thorough in his assessment. He is gentle and compassionate in his application. I always leave feeling rested and refreshed, relaxed and strong. Writing this, I feel like I can't wait to go back and see him again. He's helped me so much with my recovery. I'm excited to experience the continued benefits of acupuncture therapy. Thanks a million, Eric." -M.M., Venice-
"I have been a patient of Eric Carlisle's for a long time and with good reason. Eric is extremely intuitive and caring. Such insight makes him a talented acupuncture practitioner. He's always suggesting various ways to improve your overall health and is interested in treating your causes, not just your symptoms. I highly recommend him to anyone who is interested in a health professional who listens and puts you at ease."
-R.C., Santa Monica-
"I'm a preschool teacher and I came to Eric Carlisle in excruciating pain. Most of my time is bending over helping little ones with their needs at work. This particular day I lifted my arms as I was telling a story to the children and could not move. I was frozen in pain. I called Eric and he made himself available immediately. As he treated me he gave me information about my body that I didn't know. As well as providing me nutritional tips and stretches to do to avoid hurting my back again. After the treatment was done I wanted to cry with gratitude. The pain was completely gone. I scheduled a follow up visit for next day because I thought,"this is too good to be true the pain will come back" but it didn't. Eric is thorough and an amazing healer." -M.B., Venice-
"I finally started Acupuncture in Venice with Eric Carlisle last year at the suggestion of my Yoga instructor. An orthopedic doctor had given me a cortisone shot and a wrist brace for inflamed wrist tendon sheath, it was very painful. The doctor told me that if the brace did not work, I would have to have some surgery to release the tendon sheath. I was going to try Acupuncture anyway, but apparently it took me until I pulled a muscle in my neck/shoulder in Yoga class to push me into some instant relief! I saw Eric for the first time because I could not even turn my neck. I figured this would be the test to see if this really worked. When I walked out after about an hour with NO PAIN or stiffness, I knew that this was for me! I also could not believe that Eric's procedures actually alleviated my wrist pain! I have also had treatments for the everyday stress in my shoulders, strained lower back plus pain/weakness in my knee/leg. I think it is absolute magic what Eric has done for me. He had an extremely calming effect on me and I am now an Acupuncture Advocate! I only wish I had more time to go more often." -K.H., Redondo Beach-