Santa Monica Acupuncture

01/19/10

Wonderful practitionar and support person

by amk77 at Citysearch

I began seeing Laurie for fertility issues, and though it look me a while to get pregnant because of some other medical issues, Laurie's treatments helped tremendously with the stress and anxiety of it all. Seeing her kept me feeling balanced and clear and able to handle some very difficult decisions and emotions. Laurie because an important support person to me throughout the process and I know she made it easier. Once I did eventually get pregnant (I'm 27 weeks right now!!), I continued to see her and I'm convinced that the treatments contributed to a very easy pregnancy with very few symptoms.

I can't recommend Laurie enough. I would go to her for any problem that arises!

• Pros: friendly, caring, easy parking, neat/clean office

08/27/07

The best combination of Eastern and Western medicine!

by ghperiwinkle at Citysearch

I visited two other highly recommended acupuncturists "specializing" in women's and fertility health for over a year, without a significant change in my health patterns despite spending significant time and money. I was attracted to Laurie's background as a women's health nurse practitioner, but her deep knowledge of Eastern medicine and warm bedside manner completely won me over. Within just a couple of weeks of treatment, I began experiencing much more energy, and in less than 2 months of treatment, I became pregnant - 1st baby is due Nov. 2007. I particularly appreciated Laurie recommending dietary changes and acupuncture without adding herbs first; in fact, I was never on herbs with Laurie. The other two practitioners both pushed herbal supplements very hard (which I took - without much effect). The biggest difference was that Laurie really aimed to address the root of imbalances, which vary from person to person, and even from visit to visit. I felt the other practitioners practiced more from a "formula" - the points and herbs used did not vary too much...

• Pros: Relaxing office, effective treatments, warm bedside manner, free parking, punctual

05/05/06

Very knowledgeable!

by doritthies at Citysearch

When Dr. Laurie Binder took care of me a couple of months ago I felt instantly at ease and started to relax in her presence. She was able to relax me, with her acupuncture, get my digestion

back on track and she had great nutritional advice based on Chinese healing.

She gave me very useful herbal supplements to relax my state of mind and to bring up my energy level. I can highly recommend her and will always go back to her.

• Pros: puctual

05/03/06

A genuine, caring health practitioner

by kaths at Citysearch

Following traumatic treatment by a fertility Doctor, I found Laurie on the internet. Laurie is a lovely person, genuinely interested in her patients. Laurie not only got my cycles back on track, she also helped me to find a wonderful ob/gyn. doctor. I have just recommended Laurie to a friend with fertility problems and will certainly recommend her to other friends in the future.

• Pros: easy parking, punctual

05/02/06

Best Acupuncture I ever had

by regseid at Citysearch

I highly recommend Dr. Laurie Binder epecially for issues related to women's health. Her skilled and effective treatments helped me to get pregnant and then deal with a number of related issues connected to my pregnancy and then after I had my baby. She has helped my husband with his back pain is just amazing!

I HIGHLY reccomend her!

• Pros: Highly skilled, lovely office, winning personality