The Lotus Center of Ann Arbor

I have been seeing Heather at The Lotus Center for ~3 months to treat my chronic insomnia and it’s been wonderful. I’m seeing results. After suffering from insomnia for more than 9 years I feel I’ve tried everything. It’s not perfect yet but it’s getting better and I’m thrilled.
Getting acupuncture is so relaxing. I have fallen asleep on the table (and I have trouble falling asleep period). Heathers is completely professional yet compassionate and understanding at the same time. I highly recommend.

I went to Brodie Burris for the first time last week. I explained twice that I had a deadline, and he assured me that I would be on the table (alone) with needles for only 30 minutes. He did not come back for 45 minutes. I moved my arm and it has hurt now for a week. I am afraid a needle may have broken off in my arm. I would not recommend Brodie.

I have been meaning to write this review forever!
I first went to The Lotus Center for stress relief as I had decided to try acupuncture.
I met Heather and instantly she just provided a sense of calmness that I hadn’t felt in a long time. She went over my health history and checked my pulse and what not. She explained everything as she went along and knew exactly what to do. Before I knew it I was full of tiny needles, with no pain at all. Each needle caused a bit of achiness at the spot, but nothing intolerable at all. Soon my skin felt warm and a sense of warmth and calmness set in. I then just spent the next hour in a twilight sleep of deep deep relaxation. If that won’t help anxiety, I don’t know what will. It was better than I ever expected and I truly felt renewed after my experience. I went to follow up sessions and felt better each time. I had more energy and a new «inner glow» that comes with taking a break and relaxing with the help of acupuncture.
My second experience is for wrist pain. I am also receiving massage therapy (which I will also review — Sandy Castle) and PT (Probility) which is helping dramatically. I called the Lotus Center and they got me in right away with Brodie and the experience was really nothing short of amazing. He was so compassionate and thorough about my needs: both physical and emotional. I happy to report to him (before the needles) that I felt great, except for the fact that my arm hurt — a lot.
Overall, I would say it provided immediate relief (coupled with massage therapy on my shoulder/​neck area). The pain doesn’t go away for good, but I do have relief for several days after an appt. I still can’t use a computer mouse for extended periods of time, and I don’t allow myself to crochet for hours and hours on end like I used to, but I am able to pick up a fork, pick up my kids and drive again. I couldn’t have imagined a better experience.
The only negative is that, at this time, I don’t believe they accept insurance. My insurance typically does cover some acupuncture services, but that allowance goes unused. I still choose to go to the Lotus, even if I have to pay full price, because I really like it.

II have seen Brodie and Heather both extensively for about a year. I have been to acupuncturists before, but none with as much innate wisdom, amazing healing capability, or deep compassion as these two practitioners. I have been dealing with a very serious, disabling disease at the age of 33 for over 4 years, and my symptoms always improve and my body and mind benefit immensely from their treatments. Had I not moved out of the area, I would be seeing them every week still! Thank you both!