I came to Carolyn Cook during one of the darkest periods of my life. I was deep in postpartum depression–everything felt heavy, like I was moving through mud. Even simple things felt hard. My doctor offered antidepressants, but I wasn’t ready to go that route, and acupuncture felt like a last-ditch attempt.
Seeing Dr. Cook changed my life.
My postpartum depression lifted, and I am genuinely happier than I have ever been. I feel light, energized, and inspired by the simplest moments. When I was depressed, I couldn’t plan ahead or imagine a future–now I’m excited about what’s next, motivated, and fulfilled at the end of each day.
I’ve struggled with focus and memory my entire life, and postpartum it became even worse. Since working with Carolyn, my clarity and memory are sharper than they’ve ever been. I feel present, capable, and grounded.
I’m currently six months postpartum. Before seeing Carolyn, I was considering quitting breastfeeding; now I feel energized and excited to continue and am eager to go the full year.
There was also a recent health scare with my baby, and I was able to handle it calmly and grounded–something that would have sent me into a spiral before. That alone showed me how profoundly this work has changed me.
For context, my care has consisted of weekly acupuncture and taking herbs twice a day. I’ve only been seeing Carolyn for about two months, and the results have been fast and life-changing.
What truly sets Carolyn apart is who she is. She is not salesy, deeply trustworthy, and you can tell she knows her work speaks for itself. She listens without judgment and offers insight with compassion, clarity, and humanity. She is magnetic, grounded, and genuinely a good person.
I’ve seen other acupuncturists before, but I did not experience results like this until Carolyn. She is a true healer, and I cannot recommend her highly enough.