Sage Haven Eastern Medicine
2026-05-18T00:59:11.993Z
I came to Sage Haven after struggling for months with persistent heel pain that had become debilitating. It got to the point where walking for more than 20 minutes became unbearable, due to the burning/stabbing sensation that felt like walking on needles for 12 hours straight. My calves also began cramping from moderate periods of standing/walking. Along with that, I was experiencing constant coldness in my hands and feet, random flushing throughout the day and night, bloating and digestive issues after every meal, and a widespread of body aches. I had some bloodwork done that showed elevated CRP inflammatory marker, which made sense considering all the pain I was experiencing for months. My doctor could not help me much so I decided to try acupuncture instead.I’ve been working with Dr. Ella for a few months now, and she has been incredibly attentive, caring, and dedicated in treating my symptoms. Alongside acupuncture, she incorporated moxa, cupping, gua sha, and some herbal support into my treatment, and I also used the infrared sauna after each session. Around week 6, I noticed the pain was no longer intensifying and had finally started to ease. By week 12, I was feeling significantly better—enough to return to the gym after taking an entire year off due to the pains in my feet and calves. At that point, I started to feel about 80% back to myself. I was soo relieved to finally be able to walk and workout again without any major discomfort.Dr. Ella has been an incredible support in my journey of recovery. She truly listens, is gentle in her approach, and knowledgeable in her field. I can't thank her enough for helping me get back on my feet—quite literally—and for continuing to support my progress and improvement with each session. I also had a lymphatic massage with Kiana, who was equally wonderful—gentle, knowledgeable, attentive, and very informative throughout the session.Everyone at Sage Haven creates such a warm and welcoming environment. The space itself is very peaceful, restorative, and helps you feel relaxed and cared for as soon as you walk in. You can genuinely feel the intention and healing energy put into this place. I highly recommend Sage Haven to anyone seeking holistic care, especially if you’ve been struggling with chronic pain, inflammation, or any symptoms that have affected your quality of life. Truly an incredible team of healers! Thank you Sage Haven.