Sleeping better and off anti-depressant medication ---Paula Richardson, Calgary, AB

I first went to meet Dr. Han in January 2011.  I had various health concerns that I expressed to him, ie. hormonal issues, depression, Restless Leg Syndrome to name a few.  He explained the philosophy behind Traditional Chinese Medicine and made certain that I understood the process and the idea of getting to the root of my issues. 

Masking symptoms is not how TCM works.  I began immediately with an acupuncture session and Chinese herbs.  I continued to visit Dr. Han for a few months for acupuncture treatments and various herbs (to be taken orally, in teas or as herbal foot soaks).  I believe that the treatments helped me to feel calmer almost immediately. 

Over the 3-4 month period that I began with Dr. Han my circulation improved noticeably, I felt much calmer and seemed to be able to handle stressful situations more easily.  My RLS  did not affect my sleep any longer, and therefore I was sleeping much better.  

As I improved, I slowly weaned off of the acupuncture treatments.  I was able to get through the summer without Dr. Han’s assistance.  This September I went back to visit Dr. Han to continue with his help in managing all of my concerns.  Having said that, though, my RLS was truly the only thing I was still needing to work at. 

I was able to wean myself off of anti-depressants in August and feel as “balanced” physically and emotionally as I have felt in a number of years.  Thank you, Dr. Han!  You have become an integral part of my health care maintenance.