• Programs:
  
  • "Healthy Aging for Women and Men" - Barbara Boston
    
  • "Healthy Weight For You" Program
    
  • Ecstatic graduates of the "PreConception Program"
    

• Modalities:
  
  • To Dr. Sen Huang - For "Acupuncture"
    
  • To Luann Jacobs, Reiki Master - For "Reiki"
    
  • To Stephanie Benefield - For "Therapeutic Massage"
    

• Center Staffs:
  
  • To Barbara Boston-- from Megan
    
  • To Dr. John Pan, Barbara Boston, and Luann Jacobs -- from Sherry
    
  • To Dr. John Pan
    

To Barbara re Healthy Aging for Women and Men Program -- from VH

.....has done a "180" in response to the Healthy Aging for Women program. I have lost weight, gained energy and improved my overall attitude. From the extensive testing that was done at the start of the program we found that my replacement hormones were way too high. My OB put me on them years ago and never again checked. We also found that I am a pre-diabetic (insulin resistant). As a result of this testing and the resultant change in my diet, I hope I will never develop diabetes. I think it is a fabulous program.

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For "Healthy Weight For You" Program -- from Rebecca to Barbara Boston, WHNP

"I'm happy to report that my anxiety and depression have been in remission for seven months now the longest period in my adult years and the color has come back into my life. After a couple of months of feeling better, I was able to stop all consumption of caffeine and refined sugar. I've been learning how to cook and my experiments in the kitchen have become a new hobby and part of my routine. I've also stepped up my daily exercise to a more vigorous level. As a result, I feel better, I've lost 25 pounds, and am optimistic about losing the next 25."

"You may not always hear about the positive impact you have on others but I want you to know that I mark your handling of that November day as a real turning point in this long process. I appreciate your grace, compassion, and competence."

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Ecstatic graduates of the PreConception Program

After years of unsuccessful effort, R and B became the delighted parents of K (7 lbs 2 ozs), a healthy, full-term baby girl. Their achievement came after a comprehensive reproductive history and nutritional evaluation. R and B carefully followed an individualized plan for exercise, nutrition and stress management.

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To Dr. Sen Huang for Acupuncture Treatment
-- from Michael

I am a 58 year-old male who developed sciatica in my left leg about 8 months ago. Initially, the pain was severe enough to interfere with my ability to sit almost anyplace - in a car, on an airplane, in church, at my desk, at a conference, and at a table in a restaurant. Stretching exercises yielded relief for a month or two. However, when I experienced a second bout of sciatica, the pain was more intense and seemed to spread over a wider portion of my leg.

I was reluctant to have surgery, although my orthopaedist did not have any other recommendations. Finally, as a last resort before the scalpel, I considered acupuncture. My sister-in-law is a nurse, and she recommended the George Washington Center for Integrative Medicine. After a telephone consultation with the Center's Director, Dr. John Pan, and a face-to-face consultation with Dr. Sen Huang, the acupuncture specialist, I elected to try 10 sessions.

The treatment sessions have been pleasant enough. There was a mild sensation each time the needles were applied, but absolutely no pain or even discomfort. Typically, I fell asleep shortly after the needle were applied and only awakened when the session is concluded. My only real concern was that relief seemed slow in coming. It was not until the 9th session that I began to notice that the pain was subsiding.

Today, the pain is not entirely gone. I am still sore, for example, after a car trip. However, I am now able to do almost all of the things that formerly were quite uncomfortable. Based on the progress to date, I have decided to continue with the treatments, although the sessions are less frequent.

Dr. Huang has been thorough in his explanations, blending Asian and Western medical terminology. He told me at our initial consultation that he could relieve my pain, and experience has proven him correct. I am certainly no expert in acupuncture, and therefore I cannot give a very informed endorsement. However, I would certainly urge anyone seeking a non-surgical treatment for sciatic pain to consider acupuncture (at least at the Center for Integrative Medicine)

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For "Reiki" To Luann Jacobs, Reiki Master -- from David

"This letter is meant to acknowledge the superb care provided to me by staff at The George Washington University Hospital. The staff members' doctors, nurses, technicians and orderlies were uniformly caring, supportive, professional and friendly. I had an angiogram procedure on Wednesday and bypass surgery two days later. The staff was with me 100%. Several staffers said how fortunate I was to be at George Washington University Hospital. I could not agree more."

"In particular, I want to commend the hospital on its foresight and understanding to have Luann Jacobs, from the Center for Integrative Medicine, available to patients. Luann helped me with Reiki and other relaxation techniques before and after surgery. I am certain that I proceeded into my operation in an unusually relaxed state of being. I suspect many patients will benefit from Luann's expertise. Thank you for including her expertise in the hospital' s overall care program."

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To Stephanie Benefield for Massage Therapy -- from Cathy

Thank you so much for your kindness and treatment of John. It gave him great pleasure and peace. You have very healing hands and a great spirit!

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Center Staff - especially Barbara Boston-- from Megan

Thanks so much for .... I really appreciate it. The best thing I ever did for myself was connecting to the Center. Thanks so much for all of your help.

To John Pan, Barbara Boston, and Luann Jacobs -- from Sherry

I would like to share my experience with John Pan, Barbara Boston, Luann Jacobs and all of the other personnel at the George Washington Center of Integrative Medicine. During the past couple of years I have had some health concerns which I have not felt comfortable treating as initially recommended by my traditional medical doctors. Consequently I discussed them with Dr. Pan and felt he took a lot of time to give me advice and recommendations which were comfortable ones for me. Thanks to his whole body approach, mind, body and spirit, he was open and knowledgeable about nutrition, supplements and other complimentary methods of maintaining health. He also pointed out additional tests which were able to convince me of appropriate treatments for me. I can wholeheartedly say that he spent more than the reasonable amount of time answering and discussing my unending list of questions.

In addition, Barbara Boston has been more than generous with her time educating me about certain approaches to diet, suggesting additional approaches to some of my medical concerns and just generally being exceedingly helpful in every way.

I also took Reiki II from Luann Jacobs and found her a creative and fun teacher. She also has found ways of contributing complimentary healing services to the patients and families in George Washington Hospital. Accordingly, students have been able to find beneficial ways to practice their skills while contributing to the comfort and peace of mind of the patients.

In every way I have fround the Center open to new ideas, willinig to discuss all possible therapies, and eager to be a positive factor in my healing and that of other patients. For once it has been a pleasant experience to work with professional medical practitioners and feel that my concerns were in good hands.

To John Pan -- from Sharon, American Association of School Administrators
- feedback after Healthy Aging for Women presentation at conference

You are such a calm, quite power. And you were perfect in the "Healthy Aging for Women" session.

Thank you for making Leadership in Times of Change, the AASA conference for women school leaders, a great success. I heard over and over how wonderful the session was.

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