Throughout my second pregnancy I found myself with a weakened immune system, extreme fatigue, headaches and nausea. After hearing from varying sources how acupuncture might really help me and that doctors in Germany recommend it to pregnant women on a normal basis I decided to give it a try. I was so relieved to find Melani who specialized in treating pregnant women. Id researched and experimented a bit before finding Melani and found her to be a great fit for my needs. She even needled certain points that I enjoyed besides treating me. And yet, as more typical of western practices, at the beginning of every session we spoke in great detail about how Id felt since Id last seen her. She was also very willing and open to educating me while treating me, this made me feel all the more comfortable and secure as a patient. And EVERY week I could not wait until the following week for my next appointment! I highly recommend Melani to every pregnant woman.

As long as I can remember, I have had problems with my sinuses. I would get at least 3 sinus infections a year. I have tried everything from over the counter to prescription medications. They would solve the problem for a short time, but after a few months I would become immune to the allergy medications. After speaking with Melani, I decided to give acupuncture a try. I must admit I was a little skeptical in the beginning. However, Melani thoroughly explained the process to me and put me at ease. She described how acupuncture has helped others with the same sinus issues. After seeking just two treatments, I am very happy to say that I have not had a sinus infection in over a year.

I have suffered from headaches of one kind or another since I was 11 years old. Over the past few years they have gotten to the point where I was able to find no relief for months at time. Several friends recommended acupuncture and one of them directed me to Melani Bolyai. From the outset this was an amazing experience. I have seen an ENT, a chiropractor, a neurologist, and a physical therapist to combat these headaches and none of these, regardless of the strength of the medications they gave me, was able to conquer my symptoms. When I began seeing Melani I was overwhelmed by her kindness and understanding, after having seen so many doctors and having essentially told that this was something I would just have to learn to cope with. And after two acupuncture sessions, I could already feel the difference. Melani has helped me combat so many other health problems that I thought were just a part of life. I have been so amazingly blessed to be in Melanis care.

A few months ago I suffered an injury to my lower back. The pain was unbearable making my everyday activities impossible. My first reaction was to see a chiropractor, and with electrostimulation, the pain subsided for a day or so, but it wasn't a permanent solution to my pain. So I decided to try acupuncture. Melani was very thorough with her assessment of my problem. She explained the treatment she would be giving me and exactly how these little needles (which I thought would be huge) would ease my pain. With complete gentleness, she applied the needles and 15 minutes later I was moving 100% better then when I arrived. After a few treatments I was back in the swing of things. Thanks Mel!!!

I have been to several urologists in the past 15 years for frequent and painful urinary tract infections. Unfortunately, the only solution they could offer was recurring antibiotic treatment. This did not lower the amount of infections I was having, brought about severe fungal infections, and caused me become resistant and allergic to certain antibiotics. I decided to visit Melani and try acupuncture as a "last resort", since my doctors could not help me. After thorough review of my symptoms and history, Melani explained the underlying cause of my problem from an Eastern perspective. She prescribed acupuncture, a custom herb formula, and lifestyle changes that significantly improved my condition. I have been seeing Melani for almost a year now and rarely get an infection. I no longer take antibiotics and feel better than I have in years. I would recommend Melani to anyone experiencing a medical issue - I wish I would have found her years ago!

In October 2006 with only 3 weeks left till the NYC Marathon I had a severe case of shin splints. I was barely able to walk down stairs, so I was a little concerned about running 26.2 miles. A few friends had recommended acupuncture, which I had never tried before and I was desperate, so I looked up the NYRR (New York Road Runners) website and found Melani's name. After a pleading phone call, she agreed to see me the next day where she was direct and honest about my situation for a complete recovery before the race, but we both hoped for the best that I could run.After four sessions in three weeks with Melani, my pain subsided enough, and I decided to go ahead and run the race. The NYC Marathon was an incredible race and event which I not only ran pain free but finished in the top 15%. Melani was a great help to me and I highly recommend her.

I saw Melani November 8th, 2005 for a treatment to get my labor going. (I was almost a week late.) My husband came with, and it was around 8pm. Anyway, I went into labor less than 5 hours after leaving her office, and had my little girl the evening of the 9th. Now I recommend acupuncture to soon-to-be mothers all the time, esp. Melani to my friends in NYC. Thank you so much, Melani - you are wonderful.

I went to Melani after experiencing an early miscarriage and a D&C. She did me acupuncture and gave me herbs to help me start ovulating again since most women experience long cycles after a D&C. As I always had very long and irregular cycles, I figured it would be a while until I got a period again. In fact, it was a long time -- 9 months! With Melani's help, I was pregnant again 3 weeks after my D&C. I saw her through my first two trimesters and am expecting my baby any day now. I highly recommend Melani due to her knowledge, patience and kind demeanor.

I was pregnant with my second child and suffering from all day nausea. After trying many common remedies with no results, I went to see Melani. She did an amazing job treating my morning sickness and specializes in many different pregnancy related conditions. She is also a doula. She's very sweet and takes the time to really listen to me and answer any questions. She will definitely try to fit you in on short notice. When I called her for the first time, she was able to see me the same day. After the first treatment, I could already feel some immediate relief of the nausea and felt like I was getting some energy back. The nausea improved drastically over the next few treatments. Melani definitely made my first trimester bearable! I highly recommend Melani Bolyai.