One of the reasons I chose to go to Michelle Marcotte at East County Acupuncture is that she is a licensed acupuncturist and certified Holistic Healthcare Practitioner who also holds a Masters Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine. She is extremely knowledgeable about different diseases and ailments as well as the many different approaches to treatment. Michelle has a compassionate bedside manner that makes you feel comfortable and relaxed. She listens carefully to your needs and communicates her knowledge of both Eastern and Western medicine. As you share your symptoms with her, Michelle is able to look beneath the surface and get right to the root of what is causing the problem. If you have never had acupuncture before, it may take a few visits before your body responds to the treatment. Once it does, the wonderful relief it provides feels like nothing short of a miracle.