Katie Marienthal, LAc

I went to Katie when I found out I had placenta previa and had a few sessions with her before my next fetal growth scan. She gave me some Chinese herbs to try and worked on me about four sessions. When I went for my next growth scan my placenta previa was gone! And I got amazing news that I was able to deliver my baby vaginally the way I had hoped. I am so grateful for Katie, her advice that she gave me as well as her amazing talent. I highly recommend seeing her for all things related to pre-and postnatal.

I cannot thank Katie enough for the care she has provided to me! I suffered from SPD (pelvis/hip) issues early on in my pregnancy (20 weeks) to the point I was using a walker/wheelchair and mostly bedridden with excruciating pain. After just one session, I was resting easier and have continued to see Katie weekly to help alleviate/manage the pain to the point I am mobile again with little to no pain on a daily basis.

Katie took the time to answer my questions and find the targeted areas that provided me the greatest relief. Being pregnant, there are additional levels of concern, but Katie is very knowledgeable and answered questions putting my mind at ease about the whole acupuncture process.

If you have never tried acupuncture or are hesitant, reach out to Katie as I am now a believer!

Katie Marienthal Smith has a very unique style of acupuncture compared to other places I've tried. Most places I've gone to have usually put the needles straight in or around your pain points.

Katie's approaches almost the opposite at least for my experience. She told me about some science or something about how there's channels in your body to where reducing the pain actually comes from putting a needle on a completely opposite side of your body. For example, for my left thumb, she put needles around my right foot / ankle area. And for my neck pain on my left side she put needles around my wrist area.

She puts needles in you until the pain level that you stated has gone down enough. When she's put enough needles in you she'll let you rest for 25 ish minutes like most acupuncture places. While the pain did go down while I was in the office it came back within an hour me going back to work, but I think that's to be expected since I have a computer job.

So based on the high reviews I assumed continuing to go to Katie would probably lead to longer-term results. However, as of when I wrote this review Katie was only seeing patients in her office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

While there was very minor pain relief, I'll admit I wasn't solid on the science of acupuncturing areas away from the actual issue. Especially since the pain relief was extremely temporary.

In addition, despite me having a pain in many places in my body, Katie basically only worked on like 2-3 of my pain areas at time. Most regular acupuncture places have no problem putting needles all throughout your body.

Is it possible I could have been better if I could actually see her 2-3 times a week? Possibly. But due to how busy she apparently was, it seems like it's only beneficial to go to her if you're a long-standing patient of hers. Or if you only have a few issues instead of many like me.

I have been to a lot of different Acupuncturists over the years and I have never had as fast of relief as I have with Katie! She took her time to find where the pain was stemming from and adjusted until the pain completely subsided. She also worked on my anxiety and at the end of my service I felt like I was floating! I can not recommend her enough!!

Katie is the best! I was having severe hip pain which would prevent me from walking normally. In just one session I felt a huge relief! Katie took the time to make sure her work was targeting the right area which took a little trial and error and I really appreciated that. Her treatment is not one size fits all! While I hope my pain is resolved, she'll be my first stop if it returns!

I've been going to Katie for acupuncture for 5 years...and I'm somehow JUST writing a review. The truth is, I could write a 5 star review after every appointment with her. Over the years I've been working with Katie, I've had many challenges with my physical and mental health. Getting a treatment from her is more than just getting acupuncture. Her approach is unlike any other acupuncturist I've ever worked with and I learn something new from her every time I go in. From helping me to re-build and nourish my body and spirit after years of orthorexic eating tendencies, to working with me to address the root causes of insomnia, hormone imbalances, thirst, hunger, fear, anxiety....I have become so much more resilient in mind, body and spirit because of my time with her. My most recent challenge has been a pretty bad hormonal imbalance after coming off of birth control at the end of 2021. I've been severely bloated for several months, only able to sleep with cannabis and I'm not getting my period so at my appointment with her this week, she created a custom herb formula for me. Last night, I slept the first "sober" night of sleep, without any cannabis, alcohol or cbd in over 5 years. I'm already seeing how the herbs are going to help my body to regain balance so that my cycles will become regular again. Acupuncture is an invaluable medicine for healing the root cause, and I'm so grateful that I've gotten to work with someone with so much wisdom and experience in an amazing, ancient medicine. If you're even considering trying acupuncture for anything you're struggling with, take my word for it and book a treatment with Katie.

I found Katie through Yelp and because of another user's experience with eczema. I had an awful eczema outbreak on my hands and legs. I saw dermatologists, my primary care doctor, and other acupuncturists and all to no avail. When I found Katie's information and her experience with treating eczema, I was excited to make an appointment.

Katie was very informative and patient during each visit. In the first appointment, she really listened to my history and looked at my whole body health, not just where the eczema was happening. I loved that she looked at the root cause of what was happening.

She advised me to try Chinese herbal supplements and do a yeast cleanse to help with my symptoms. And within a few days, I saw clearing on my hands and legs. After months seeing previous doctors and trying prescriptions, I was thrilled and relieved that this treatment was working and it was a natural treatment with no side effects.

Katie is super patient and answers any questions I have. She has great information and understands each person's health!

Katie has helped me with chronic issues that have bothered me for over a year, as well as issues I didn't even realize I had! I initially went to Katie for skin issues that doctors were not able to diagnose or treat. It was beyond frustrating to see doctor after doctor who would look at me and say, "hmmmm...I have no idea what is wrong with you, but sure looks uncomfortable and painful." Gee, thanks! I remembered having gone to an acupuncturist years ago for other issues and she was able to help me, so decided to give it a try for my current condition. My former acupuncturist is no longer in the area, so I found Katie through Yelp and saw her 5-star reviews. I contacted her and I could already tell I would like her just through our phone and email interactions.

She not only provides great and effective acupuncture treatments, she also gives me natural tips and guidance for my overall health and wellbeing. From my diet, to supplements, beauty products, books, activities...the list goes on and on. I'm so thankful for all of the recommendations she's given me and they've all been helpful. Katie is healing me from the inside, out and has made me feel like myself again. I'm so grateful to Katie.

My only complaint is that Katie is helping me so much that I don't have to see her as often anymore!

Thank you, Katie, for all that you've done for me!

I have been going to Katie for about 5 months now for my chronic lower back pain and sciatic nerve pain. She is amazing and has helped me so much! She is invested in her patients and really takes the time to get to know you and what treatment works best for your needs.

Katie's office is in a great location, easy to find, extremely welcoming, and decorated so nicely. From the moment you walk in, you feel relaxed and her calm and extremely friendly personality makes you feel so comfortable.

I highly recommend Katie, I have learned so much from her and have had incredible results from her treatments!!!

First experience with acupuncture, and thanks to Katie it's been a good one. After half a dozen visits I am getting a very noticeable reduction in shoulder tendinitis pain. Recommend.