Testimonials

I cannot say enough about the help Megan has given me through her acupuncture services. Not only did she help me with multiple issues, she did it all with such grace, kindness, and amazing expertise. Anyone coming to Jersey Shore Acupuncture will be healed with balance and positive energy from Megan. Thank-you for all that you do, Megan.

I came to Kristia after a friend recommended acupuncture as a way of treating my persistent and often debilitating vertigo. Since I started seeing her, my life has been changed for the better. She was the first doctor to tell me “you WILL get better”. I have never felt as good as I have under her care. After seeing her for a while and learning more about acupuncture, I decided to bring my 4 year old son in as well. Within a few weeks of seeing Kristia, all of his stomach bloating and digestive issues were gone. She has done so much for my family and for me – because of treatment with Kristia, I am able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. She truly cares about her patients getting better and I’ll never be able to thank her enough.

I first discovered acupuncture when I was having trouble conceiving my second child. Although apprehensive at first due to my lifelong fear of needles, acupuncture turned out to be one of the most relaxing experiences ever and I credit acupuncture for helping me get pregnant naturally. After a few treatments with Megan I was not only able to get pregnant but also experienced a healthy natural pregnancy as I continued acupuncture throughout. Since then I have also returned to have my children treated as well.

Acupuncture has been a Godsend and has absolutely changed my life. I was fortunate to come across the medicine when I was in my twenties, but wish I had found it even earlier, during my teenage years, when a lot of my health conditions began. Once I started regular treatments, my body thoroughly began to heal. I’ve used acupuncture to heal chronic back and neck pain, severe menstrual pain, delayed cycles, and other gynecological issues, chronic digestive discomfort and bowel irregularity, breathing difficulties, TMJ and tinnitus, recurrent nightmares, and any pain or stress or immunity issues that naturally occur during the course of a lifetime. I received acupuncture treatments throughout my pregnancies and even used it during labor and delivery for successful natural, unmedicated labor.

I’ve moved quite a few times so I’ve seen many acupuncturists. I’m quite picky and I must say that Kristia is one of the best there is! She listens intently and is so thorough. You can tell she’s a perfectionist and she is always tweaking her diagnosis and treatments to find the best fit for her patients. She always feels my pulses and looks at my tongue and explains what she’s finding and how all my symptoms connect. Kristia doesn’t just treat my individual complaints, she treats me as a whole person. Acupuncture is mind-body-spirit medicine and I truly appreciate how Kristia describes the spiritual and poetic nature of the treatments. Not many other practitioners do that. I also love the Chinese herbs she gives me to continue my healing on a daily basis and to feel empowered to treat myself.

Now, as a working mother, it can be so hard to find time for self-care, but Jersey Shore Acupuncture provides the most special gift. Kristia treats me in one room while Kathy or Debbie (the amazing, friendly front-desk staff) hang out with my kids next door. Then while I rest, Kristia treats my children! For them, Kristia just taps on points with little tools and traces the channels and gives them little acupressure stickers. My children absolutely love their treatments and ask for them all the time. Their health is truly impressive and we all leave the sessions on cloud-nine. I am so grateful for Jersey Shore Acupuncture and truly would be lost without them!

I have been a client of Megan’s at Jersey Shore Acupuncture now for almost two years and I have only positive things to say about my experience. While I have several chronic health problems requiring numerous medications taken daily prior to attending, by going to acupuncture faithfully with Megan, my body has been restored to a balanced and a more pain free one:) I have not used my nebulizer for my severe asthma in almost two years now. Even my physicians are impressed by how well I am doing, since I have been getting acupuncture regularly.

It has helped me with a multitude of symptoms I have had, ranging from Hot Flashes, GI Issues, Systemic Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Back, Neck, Hip and Leg Pain. Nerve Pain of the Face, Numbness and Tingling of the Arm, Severe Fatigue, as well as I believe, stabilizing my Thyroid’s use of Synthroid due to a Partial Thyroidectomy.

I refer all of my coworkers, family and friends, who also cannot believe the positive difference in their lives, Acupuncture with Megan has had.

Much health and happiness to all who read this and may you begin a better way to improve your health very soon 🙂

Acupuncture is the only treatment that has had true, lasting and transformative results for me. I have suffered from endometriosis pain and bad headaches for quite a few years now, and started acupuncture on a whim without really knowing much about it – all I knew was that every other treatment or medicine I tried hadn’t worked or didn’t provide the results I needed. I get weekly acupuncture treatments at Jersey Shore Acupuncture now, and my headaches and endometriosis pain are so much less severe and not as frequent. Kristia has been such an amazing healer throughout this process. She always listens intently and makes me feel comfortable and important during each session. Her in-depth knowledge and expertise in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, along with her attentiveness, kind spirit and patience throughout each entire treatment process creates the perfect atmosphere for healing. I always have questions and Kristia takes the time to answer each question thoroughly and intently. She even provides some background information about Chinese Medicine, which she knows I enjoy and am curious about learning.

During Covid-19, when businesses closed their doors, Kristia and Jersey Shore Acupuncture offered virtual treatment sessions, where during our videochat we would work on rubbing pressure points throughout the body, while doing breathing and meditation techniques (no needles). These sessions, even through a computer screen and working the points myself, would leave me feeling refreshed and relaxed as if I had just had an in-person treatment! I was so ecstatic, and I wouldn’t expect anything less from such a talented, patient and attentive healer as Kristia.

Bone-chilling leg/hip pain of 2 years duration made every step an excruciating event. Pain for which one has to prepare oneself psychologically to muster the courage and fortitude to endure movement; life-stealing pain; Pain that was explained to and treated by 7 licensed practitioners over the 2 years, availing no significant change in my condition. This living hell of pain, fear and despair was gone after 1 acupuncture treatment with Megan. I do not have access to words that could appropriately convey the monumental significance, import and implication of such an experience where, in a heartbeat, one is given back one’s life. Joy and reverence are close approximations. We Westerners are inclined to refer to this as “a miracle,” but in fact it is not. It is the effect of a medical treatment grounded in science and should be far from “secondary” or “alternative.”

Like so many others I heard rave reviews of acupuncture and never truly believed it to be true. After having an autoimmune disorder for a decade then contracting Lyme’s disease and some complications from surgery I decided to try acupuncture. I was beyond amazed how great I felt after just one session.
Along the way I added stress relief to the mix and day to day aches and pains from overdoing it to my treatment requests. Kristia is absolutely amazing! Her bubbly personality along with her skills and the willingness to help are beyond measure. She explains things so well and I feel at home and at ease in her care.
I encourage anyone thinking about acupuncture to see for yourself how much Jersey Shore can really help whatever ails you.

Every time I come home from school I go in for acupuncture. Since starting acupuncture, about 5 years ago, I no longer have sinus infections, which I would normally have about 7-10 a year. Also, I no longer need a second knee surgery thanks to the treatment. Anytime I am starting to feel sick or have knee pain, I go in to see Megan, and leave feeling healthy and full of energy that supplies me for months. I highly recommend Megan, and can’t wait for my next treatment.

Kristia Takacs is family to us! She treats myself and all five of my children for anything from routine wellness visits for our immune systems and overall health to helping my son with his eczema and allergies or my daughter’s reflux and digestive health and my tendinitis and fatigue. She makes my kids feel so special, cared for and loved. We all look forward to our time with Kristia.

I think every parent would benefit from the great care, knowledge and wellness tools at Jersey Shore Acupuncture. If your kids are grown or little like mine or you are seeking care for yourself, we can all benefit from Kristia’s expertise especially with the unique challenges to our bodies mentally, physically and emotionally in today’s world. Thank you Kristia and the staff at JSA for all you have done and continue to do for my family!

When I first decided to try acupuncture with Megan I was at the beginning stages of a receding hairline. I’ve since been receiving treatment weekly for 2+ years and the impact this has had…has been soo far beyond my expectations (and those that are widely accepted regarding hair-loss) that it can not be understated.

I never expected acupuncture to freeze any type of hair loss, let alone improve it, but it has! The ripple effect that acupuncture has on one’s psyche accompanies the tangible impact it has on one physically and this merits serious consideration from anybody who has yet to try it.

I drive past a lot of different acupuncturists on my way to Megan’s office (it’s 30 minutes each way) and it is well worth the extra miles. Not only has Megan helped immensely with hair-loss (and dermatology in general) but she is a GREAT person to talk to each and every week!

Much health and happiness to all who read this and may you begin a better way to improve your health very soon 🙂

“This acupuncture office is my favorite place ever!!! Well…here and target.”

I was never a believer in acupuncture!  No one in their right mind would ever allow someone to stick needles all over your body! Silly me! What was I thinking??  I was never so wrong in my life.  Acupuncture has helped relieve my arthritis, back pain, hot flashes, stress levels, and mood swings.  If I thought long enough I could probably list more positive effects.  I am a 100% believer!!!!

I have been going to Jersey Shore Acupuncture for over a year. I started right before my daughters wedding, I just wanted to feel good and dance at this joyous occasion. When I began the process I was not quite sure how it would work and if it would work, but now I am a believer. I have MS and my joint pain, especially in my knees feel so much better, and I actually look forward to going each week. Kristia has made such a difference in my quality of life – I was able to dance at my daughter’s wedding and since then I’ve been able to do so much of the things I wasn’t able to do before.

I’ve been receiving acupuncture from Megan for a number of years and can’t say enough about her treatments.  I leave feeling renewed, healed and completely relaxed.  Her kindness, patience and ability to listen intently makes it so easy to talk about what’s going on and really get to the root of the issue.  I highly recommend getting acupuncture treatments from Megan. She is amazing!

As a person of size I really appreciated how Kristia worked with me. I felt respected, whenever she had to touch areas that had more tissue as she did so with care and compassion. Sometimes people use too much pressure when touching larger people or seem like they don’t want to touch you. In the past I’ve had people assume that because I’m larger they have to use force when touching me or inserting a needle. My experience working with Kristia was affirming and her treatments helped me reduce the use of pain medication for migraines. I had more pain free days.

My life has changed since I started going to acupuncture.  I have always had ovarian cysts and when my doctor suggested we look at surgery, I started seeing Megan.  That was over a year ago, and I am currently cyst free.  It has been Megan’s amazing treatments that have kept the cysts away, and for that I am truly grateful!

I decided to return to weekly acupuncture to reduce my migraines and use of painkillers when I started working with Kristia. Each week we worked together to help reduce my symptoms and over time the frequency of my migraines reduced as well. I was actually able to then get acupuncture treatments that were focused on my overall wellness, improve the quality of my sleep and reduce stress.

In December 2011, after an MRI, I was diagnosed with a full thickness tear of the supraspinatus tendon of the shoulder i.e., a torn rotator cuff. I could no longer play tennis. Two orthopedists said I would need surgery in order to play tennis again. But Megan thought otherwise. She had me stop playing for six months while doing regular acupuncture and three months into the respite had me do strength-training exercises that you probably wouldn’t find at the physical therapist’s office. She nailed it! Not only have I avoided surgery, I am playing the best tennis of my life! Thanks, Megan!

I have been dealing with excruciating groin pain for many years and severe anxiety. I have seen many different practitioners over the years, but I am very thankful to have found Kristia. She really listens to her patients and takes the time to make sure all of my concerns are addressed. I not only had a reduction in pain, but I have felt better mentally/emotionally than I have in years!

I began acupuncture two months ago with Megan. I heard a few co-workers discussing how she helped them feel better. I have lived with chronic pain for years due to several medical issues. I was recently seeing an orthopedic for a torn meniscus and arthritis. Six months ago my mother passed away. I had pain inside and out. I knew there had to be something else I could do to help myself heal emotionally and get relief from this daily pain.Megan has helped me so much! Her calm, caring personality coupled with her knowledge of many health issues has made the world of difference to me. I could not sleep for months without being in severe pain. I was in a fog dealing with the loss of my mom. I am doing so much better now. I am not pain free, however it is definitely less and I feel like I am back on track with my life. I look forward to seeing Megan every week. She has made the world of difference in my life. The acupuncture treatments really work! I wish I could take her home with me!!!

Kristia is a true professional in the way she works with her patients! She is compassionate, careful, thoughtful, efficient, and trustworthy.

I have had lower back pain caused by herniated discs for years. Beginning in September last year, I had 3 epidurals, one every other month.  They each wore off quickly.  Finally, in desperation, I decided to try acupuncture.  I have been extremely impressed with the results.  Finally I’ve been able to get through a workday with minimal pain.  I have been coming to Jersey Shore Acupuncture since March and now am hooked.  l highly recommend acupuncture to those suffering from any type of pain or to those who would simply like a respite from the high stress world we find ourselves living in.

Acupuncture has not only improved my overall health and well being, but it has saved me from having knee surgery! Megan’s gentle manner is soothing and reassuring. Through her treatments and suggestions of adjustments to my approach to everyday living, I have been able to face the daily challenges of work with less pain and stress. Megan listens, interprets the source of your pain and together we find solutions through the responses my body has to acupuncture. My only regret is that I did not start it years ago! If you are hesitant about acupuncture, let me put it in perspective. We endure childbirth for the joy of having a child. We get a flu shot to prevent a grave illness. So why not approach acupuncture with the idea that the smallest discomfort can ease pain and stress in your body with long lasting results. Acupuncture is a process; sometimes it will give instant relief and sometimes it might take a few sessions. It is your willingness to open your mind and trust Megan to guide you along the path to wellness.

Acupuncture has been a lifesaver for me. After going from specialist to specialist to understand my health issues I finally found someone who treated all of me and not just my symptoms. Megan’s nurturing and supportive nature have been instrumental in my treatment and getting me back on track. She is not only interested in what your body feels but your thoughts and emotions as well. It is truly a holistic model of healing and I can’t recommend Megan highly enough.

Megan Spaeth has literally “brought me back to life.” I was referred to her by a medical professional and after 6+ years of excrutiating pain from a serious fall, I hobbled into Megan’s office for my first visit with the help of a friend becuase my mobility was so fragile and my pain so great. I looked and felt terrible and my physical condition had been compounded by the impact of cancer and cancer treatments.I had experienced acupuncture before, but never with the idea of ultimately achieving long-term wellness. I was desperate to change my quality of life and I needed someone who not only understood but who also had the capacity to really help me. Megan accomplished that goal for me, plus even more. Her knowledge of the body, her precise scientific approach and positioning of the needles and her insightful expertise as a whole has become miraculous for me. “Megan knows her stuff” and I’ve been the benefactor! Over time I’ve been able to manage my pain through acupuncture; I’ve naturally lost weight (as a side effect); I’m more agile and flexible; and I’m regularly told by people that I look 20 years younger.With acupuncture and through implementing the wellness techniques and strategies recommended by Megan, I have been able to continue my employment on a full-time basis while gaining a positive approach toward life itself. I consider her a “lifesaver” in the truest form of the word. Give her a try and give the process time and you will truly find the experience to be life changing in every aspect of your well-being!

I was diagnosed with a number of autoimmune diseases, including rheummatoid arthritis, lupus, and ankylosing spondylitis. I was in so much pain and discomfort that I was out on disability and spent most of my days in bed. I was deathly afraid of needles, but in desperation I went to see Megan for a treatment. I couldn’t believe that the needles didn’t hurt and after my first treatment I was already feeling better. Megan explained how old infections and viruses can lead to auto-immunity issues and how Chinese Medicine works to treat that. Everything made sense for once. I stuck with acupuncture for 6 months and my doctors were in absolute awe of my progress. In my bloodwork, I no longer have any autoimmune indicators!!! Thanks to acupuncture, I now have a job and children and a life, which is a gift beyond words.

My husband and I had a lot of trouble conceiving a child. We ended up going through two IVF treatments and they both failed. I went to see Megan because I needed some emotional healing after such a difficult time and heard that acupuncture was great for stress. Immediately after my first treatment, I felt so calm and trusting. Amazingly, after a 2 treatments of acupuncture I was pregnant and now I have a healthy, beautiful son. An absolute miracle!

After years of extreme fatigue, pain and depression and after a series of doctors and medications, I found the one person who has been able to help me more than anyone else. Megan Spaeth of Jersey Shore Acupuncture has given me back the ability to enjoy my days without the stinging effects of fibromyalgia. Since beginning acupuncture with Megan, I have more energy, spend fewer days staying in bed and the pain relief I have experienced is amazing.

Acupuncture is a key component in creating a fertile environment suitable for conception. Throughout my pregnancy, Megan at Jersey Shore Acupuncture helped maintain this healthy environment fostering fetal development and limiting the many negative symptoms of pregnancy. She extended my treatments at home by recommending dietary changes and stretches/massages to keep me feeling strong during this wonderful time. I regularly recommend Megan to any couple looking to conceive or any pregnant mom looking to assure a healthy conditions for fetal development.