Deborah Croan L.Ac., M.S.

Deb’s space, method, and skill set have not only provided me with a much needed sanctuary within a stressful lifestyle but also the only pain free moments I had from a severe back injury. I would never have expected these kinds of results as someone unexposed to Chinese medicine; however, Deb introduced me to a new medicinal world. She gave me new and invaluable tools for pain management, recovery from injury and exercise, and for peace of mind. I’ve even taken those closest to me to her for their first experiences only to have their already high expectations wildly exceeded and their toolboxes similarly expanded. Thank you Deb for what you bring to our worlds!

After having been involved in a car accident I was referred to Deborah and over a month’s visit my pain level went from a 10 (meaning the worst you can get) to a 1 (meaning Thank GOD for Deborah). With each visit she was warm, inviting, caring and friendly. She’d assess my progress at the start of the treatment and walk me through each move that she made. With each visit I was so amazed at how in tune she was with my neck/​shoulder/​back and how she’s able to pinpoint various trouble and tender spots simply by her knowing how the body works. In addition to the actual acupuncture treatment she offered advice and consultation on various balms, creams, lotions, vitamins, etc. None of which she pressured through cross selling but instead would try them on me and let me decide if it’s a product that I wanted to purchase. I am beyond grateful for her assistance and I don’t think I could have made it through the way I did without having gone and seen her.

Deborah is a pro in her field of Chinese medicine; she is an expert when it comes to alternative methods to addressing chronic pain and sports injuries; her demeanor is always comforting, professional and warm. Deborah is a delight, well informed, and she indeed is the «needle ninja» who provides excellent acupuncture treatments.

Deborah is the most nurturing and talented acupuncturist I have ever been to! She’s so knowledgeable and her attention to detail and to meeting your health needs is astounding. The added bonus is such a delight, and a pleasure to engage with. I refer to a session with her as the Cadillac service of acupuncture sessions, because she really does attend to you with such great detail… from the tea when you arrive, the aromatherapy, to follow up she provides with regard to the efficacy of the sessions. I highly recommend to anyone who wants to experience holistic healing at its best!

I’ve been seeing Deborah Croan consistently this year and I must say, her style, approach and wisdom of Acupuncture is the BESTt! She has the most friendly, warm demeanor and makes you feel instantly at ease. Her knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine is extensive and I trust her perspectives. Her explanations are clear and insightful and I feel completely cared for.
I had first come in to see Deborah for teeth grinding, neck and jaw pain and bouts of insomnia. This pain was a result of experiencing a very stressful and upsetting time with my elderly father falling ill for 6 months. Deborah directly addressed my teeth grinding, neck and jaw pain as well as very powerful emotional points. I was so surprised that within 24 hours, all those symptoms had vanished! And she helped my body restore so that I could better deal emotionally with my dear dad. I’m happy to say both me and my Dad are doing much better! Now I come in and see Deborah for dreamy, restorative sessions every 3 weeks! I absolutely recommend her for whatever your needs are!
She is also a very skilled «Needle Whisperer», too! Pain-​free and gentle. I like to think of Deborah as the goddess «Artemis of Acupuncture».

After 2 weeks of suffering with an excruciating headache, I went to Deborah Croan for my first acupuncture treatment. Deb spent time getting to know me and informing me of what may have contributed to my symptoms. My treatment was simply amazing — as were the results. I felt as if I was floating on air as I was so relaxed and comfortable. Deborah is knowledgeable, caring, genuine and informative. I was really stunned when my headache was almost completely gone within hours. A couple of days later, I went back for a follow-​up treatment and my session was just as good as the first. I can’t recommend Deborah highly enough. What she did for me was so powerful. I didn’t know what to expect — but I certainly didn’t expect this kind of result.

Deborah Croan is a very gifted healer. She has an extremely gentle and almost painless technique that’s surprisingly powerful and very effective.
When I saw her for chronic muscle strain in my forearm and upper back, she combined her acupuncture with topical herbs, cupping, moxa, and herbal essences to quickly relax and loosen my tightened muscles. Her nurturing presence, along with the light and healing space of the Temascal Acupuncture Center made me feel as if I was having more of a spa type of experience, and that made my visit even more relaxing.
Her knowledgeable and holistic answers to all of my questions, along with her follow up a few days later was also very reassuring, making me feel that I was truly on the right path for healing my body.
Deborah provides top notch service and care, and I highly recommend her!

Deb is a wonderful acupuncturist — highly skilled, compassionate, and thorough. Her acupuncture helped significantly ease my stress headaches and tinnitus at a time when my symptoms were relentless. I also found her pre-​natal acupuncture to be outstanding — she tapped into my body’s natural rhythms and helped ease me into the labor process when my doctor was afraid I was becoming ‘stuck’.
Deb is attentive to the health and wellbeing of the whole person at the same time that she addresses specific needs. I always feel like I’m in skilled and caring hands when I receive her treatments. She is the perfect combination of knowledgeable and compassionate — just what you want in an acupuncturist.

I started seeing Deborah in 2011 to help boost my immune system and to help regulate my sleep patterns. I was amazed just after my first visit. Deborah is THE most gentle acupuncturist that has ever treated me. Not only am I extremely relaxed after each treatment, but I feel completely refreshed in mind, body and spirit. Deborah has extensive knowledge with herbs as well, which is very important to me. In 2012, Deborah also helped me address my thyroid imbalances. Her treatments are always a treat that I look forward to. Anytime a friend or colleague is looking for amazing acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Practitioner, I highly recommend Deborah Croan! She has passion for her work and it really shows in her treatments and bedside manner.

I have been seeing Deborah Croan for weekly acupuncture appointments for the last 6 months. I have had acupuncture before and found it effective, though never have I experienced such comprehensive wellness as I have from Deborah. She is an incredibly skilled Chinese medicine practitioner.
Deborah has been able to alleviate ALL of my allergy symptoms, allergies that started out seasonal, but had become a year-​round annoyance. I had been on two different allergy medications for over 10 years, and now I take NEITHER thanks to her treatments and herbs. A happy side effect of this is that I can now wear my contacts for an entire day, as opposed to just barely tolerating them for 4 – 5 hours because my eyes were all dried out from antihistamines. This has been a significant improvement in my life.
In addition to the allergies, Deborah has been able to help me with grief after the loss of a parent and a pet, digestion, and various sports medicine issues (her specialty). I am a very active almost-​40 female who feels my age and activity level from time to time. Sore back? No problem. Sore foot? Let’s get right to work. I appreciate that I can see her weekly to treat the ongoing issues, but still receive help on whatever is most acute at the time.
Let’s not forget to mention that Deborah’s sessions are supremely relaxing. Her table is my happy place. Temescal Acupuncture is a beautiful, calm space and I leave every session feeling revitalized, grounded, supported and healthy. Weekly sessions with Deborah are one of the best things I’ve done for myself in a long time.

Acupuncture is a whole new adventure for me. I’ve always been very curious about this mysterious medicine, so I decided to give it a whirl.
I didn’t really know what to expect– but Deborah Croan set the scene for me and created an experience that was relaxing, comforting, and informative.
Through paperwork and conversation, she realized what she could help me with and told me what each needle placement meant and how it would help me. She even looked at my tongue and could tell all kinds of stuff!
Deborah has an amazing light touch– most times I never felt the needle at all! She enhanced the environment with just the right amount of essential oils — not too much– a lovely blend to breathe in deep. I could feel the relaxation take hold in a way I haven’t felt in ages. I was so comfortable in the room– soft music playing and my mind became quiet, body drifting off and dozing peacefully.
I was amazed that I had all these needles in my arms, legs, scalp– even my ears!- and I felt so at ease. That is a huge compliment to the skills of Deborah. She is brilliant and really cares and what she does and how she approaches it.
I will definitely be back– I’m a high energy person with a lot on my plate– sometimes I don’t realize the effect it has on my body. Deborah’s insightful and caring demeanor along with her amazing skills woke me up to feeling better. I’m very grateful and I hope you’ll go see her too. Feel better!

I don’t do well with needles. Never have– in fact, I’ve fainted at the sight of one while getting blood drawn. So I was very cautious about seeing an acupuncturist. I didn’t even care for the idea. but thank goodness I went through with it. DEBORAH IS AMAZING! Let me explain. I have pretty weak ankles so they have been prone to injury the last few years. I somehow re-​injured my ankle at then end of April this year, forcing me to go to the ER because of the unbearable pain. Apparently I have flat feet which put pressure on a tender spot in my right ankle AND i sprained it. It took me out of work and away from working out with our personal trainer Laura. She recommended that I see Deborah. I was desperate– I was tired of taking all the pain killers and hobbling around at work, barely able to deal with the pain – I needed relief, so I was willing to try anything.
Deborah is so sweet and caring. She instantly put me at ease with her gentle nature. I told her I was terrified but willing to try anything to feel better. She was very attentive and thoroughly explained her actions. I was so surprised– I barely felt anything! She uses high quality tools that assist in the healing process without being painful. She also used other tools in Chinese medicine to reduce the swelling and promote circulation. Her technique is on point– I haven’t felt any major discomfort and leave feeling relaxed and at peace. She has also helped me with some stress and some cold/​allergy symptoms I’ve been having while treating my ankle at the same time. Her technique is on point– I’ve seen her 3 times already and each time has been a very rewarding experience. My ankle is responding well to her treatment and I am no longer limping around or taking any pain medication. I continue to use an ankle brace at work since I’m on my feet all day, but there is such a huge improvement– I am so glad I went to see her. I will continue to see her for sure on a weekly basis until my ankle has healed completely. I would recommend her in a heartbeat to anyone experiencing pain or stress or wants to have a zen-​like experience. She is truly awesome!

After months of chronic pain from overuse injuries from marathon training, with no signs of improvement, a friend recommended that I consult with Deborah. I was skeptical about acupuncture but that changed quickly. Deborah is very professional and knowledgable and she gave me excellent care. After three treatments, the pain was gone completely. Also, her treatments are deeply relaxing, so I continued with acupuncture instead of any kind of sports massage. I can’t recommend Deborah highly enough.

Deborah Croan is the best! I recently lost two of my dogs and a good friend to cancer and was experiencing tremendous grief. My symptoms were depression, mood swings like extreme anger, then crying fits, insomnia and physical exhaustion, and charlie horses throughout my body. I was a big mess! Deborah really helped me a lot with my grief, I feel so much better after just two sessions! I plan to continue my therapy with Deborah because I can see and feel the improvement. I highly recommend you come book a session with Deborah Croan!

Deborah is a true healer! I was totally new to acupuncture and didn’t know what to expect. aside from curing my minor ailment the process was relaxing and i could literal feel the energy flowing though my body like water. I have friends who have seen other Chinese medicine practitioners who complained that it was painful and unconformable. That is definitely not the case with Deborah. I would recommend her services to anyone and everyone!

I am privileged to write a review for Deborah, because she is an exceptional acupuncturist. I have used Chinese medicine for many years and appreciate a gentle needler, someone who is patient, listens and really shows up for my mind and body– and that is Deborah. I never feel the needles go in and once they are, I am immediately relaxed and feel so much better after a session. I’ve been in for women’s health stuff, knee pain from running, and just overall stress! She always makes it go away and keeps me balanced. I highly recommend coming in for a treatment!

Wow. Went in with a headache so bad I wanted to chop off my head. Deborah «needled» me and less than 20 minutes later I was feeling much better. I wish I could go more often.

Do I believe in acupuncture? Yes, indeed. Do I believe in my acupuncturist? Without a doubt YES! Deborah Croan is gentle, thorough, appreciative of your pain, and well versed. I have been receiving treatments from Deborah for about 3 years (off and on) and have not experienced a disappointing appointment. Deborah takes the time to talk and LISTEN to you prior to starting therapy. You really feel as though you are talking to a friend.

I’ve been seeing Deborah for over a year now for my chronic pain. She is the sweetest and kindest practitioner I have come to know. Deb is attentive and really listens to the issues you might be experiencing. She is a skilled acupuncturists and advises on herbal remedies. Her office space is located in a gorgeous Victorian building. The waiting room is a nicely decorated, very welcoming and warm. The treatment room is even cozier. A lot of health care practitioner offices I have been to, are cold, dark and depressing. Deborah has put her personality into her work space with soft painted walls, tasteful décor, meditative music and the best part of all, a heat lamp! I feel like I just walked out of a spa every time I visit — Relaxed and recharged! :)