Testimonials

On Complementary Cancer Care

I was recommended to the Tao Institute by Dr. Yang's reputation. I came to Tao Institute with severe and crippling back and leg pains. I tried epidural injections and many different medications to find relief. The condition was only getting worst. Before I have seen Dr. Yang, the pain lasted for a year in duration. I was immobilized by the pain, unable to walk easily, and unable to pursue recreational activities; the pain was excessive and crippling. After receiving weekly acupuncture and herbal treatments, almost immediately I have seen a difference. Overall in about 4 weeks the pain lessoned and in about 9 months the pain was almost gone. My experience with acupuncture was spectacular: the elimination of pain and my general health is much better, and physically more sure of myself. I had some other difficulty with the treatment of metastasized Prostate Cancer and the acupuncture treatment was beneficial in that area also.

- Alvin

On Acupuncture Face-Lift

Originally I came because I was having a reoccurrence of pain from adhesions due to a previous operation due to my Chron’s disease. I had heard about cosmetic acupuncture and the idea that I could do it without any cutting or any kind of damaging to my skin was very appealing and I believe in acupuncture so I wanted to try it. After about 7 or 8 treatments, I noticed the tone of my skin changed and it looked much brighter and clearer and it was just really nice. The overall experience was very comfortable and very enjoyable. Dr. Gong listens to my questions carefully and gives me very thoughtful answers and I have complete confidence in her. I continue to do the treatment every once in a while. I would say the results have lasted for months. Other people noticed a big difference in my appearance as well. I get comments from all over.

- Rosalyn

On Healthy Aging

I have been a patient of Dr. Yang's for two years and his holistic and multi-faceted approach has been very beneficial and life-reaffirming for me. The use of herbs, massages, acupuncture and facials gives one the whole person approach. One sees the difference between living and living whole.

-Kathy

I was initially seen by Dr. Jingduan Yang in his Jefferson Hospital office. Dr. Yang came out and greeted me personally and invited me to come in to his office. During the next hour he patiently listened to me, taking notes and asking questions related to the problem I was experiencing. As a new patient I felt at ease. I did not feel rushed, which was very important to me. Upon deciding on the course of treatment Dr. Yang invited me to the Acupuncture procedure room with a nice, relaxing and pleasant atmosphere. The experience of Acupuncture was entirely new to me and was nothing like I ever experienced before. Prior to administering each needle Dr.Yang explained to me the sensation I would fee. At times it felt as if the cool water was flowing through my body, with a pleasant and relaxing effect. Other times I would feel a tingling sensation. After a while I began feeling very relaxed and calm. As a new patient I feel very encouraged and hopeful of the eventual success of my treatment.

- Alex

I suffered from hot flashes, severe hot flashes. To describe them...you could fry an egg on my back. That's how hot I would get. I was constantly hot and sweaty, I even had night sweats. I tried everything that on the market that might help; anything I could get my hands on. You name it, I tried it. Nothing worked until I came to the Tao Institute for treatment with Dr. Yang. After 12 treatments of acupuncture and herbs, the hot flashes started to go away. And now it's been a year and it's like I don't even have them anymore. Acupuncture and herbal medicine has also helped with the pain in my hands from carpal tunnel syndrome, my bowel movements are more regular, and a mole that was on the center of my back has completely disappeared. Acupuncture makes me feel good. After treatment the experience leaves me so relaxed, and like there's a light energy around me. I feel like I'm floating when I leave Dr. Yang's office. I've recommended the services at the Tao Institute to a lot of people. I know some people are apprehensive about trying something that seems new and typically unconventional, but I was at the point where I had to try it and the results were outstanding.

- Elizabeth

On Integrative Psychiatry

I was diagnosed with Bipolar-Disorder 17 years ago. I had a wonderful psychiatrist for 16 years. I now see, Dr. Yang, who treats my illness with traditional medication and Chinese Medications which has changed my life. If you are looking to finally find a way to look at your illness from a new point of view that involves your Mind, Body and Spirit, I believe Tao Institute is your answer.

- Joan

I came to Tao Institute because I was in need of a psychiatrist. I became very anxious because of my pain; I could not find anybody to help me with the pain. My pain comes from an occupational injury that I received in 1993. My daily living was very hard. I have pain around the base of my skull and down my spine and neck, and my left arm tingled. The pain made it very difficult to do daily chores such as pulling clothes out of the laundry, making the bed, and vacuuming the floor. My mood was affected, because I have been depressed for many years. The injury happened in 1993 and as I've gotten older my activity decrease. Life was not very good.

Today, Acupuncture is the only medicine since 1993 that really worked for me. My mind, I have more clarity when I think. I do a lot more at home, vacuuming is still a chore for me; with persistence I can get it done. I look forward to my visits with Dr. Fang. I know I am going to feel better during the week. It is a very pleasant visit. I think she understands where I hurt. It is a very good relationship. The people at Tao are very nice people, very cordial and very professional. I just like coming to Tao. You keep my pain at bay and keep me from falling into that dark Depress hole again.

- Caroline

On Chronic Lyme disease

I came to Tao Institute due to my conditions of emotional & physical exhaustion from the effects of Lyme disease. I suffered from fatigue, inability to sleep, GI disorders, difficulty eating, and liver problems. I started seeing Dr. Yang since October 2006. I was treated with Acupuncture and Chinese herbal remedies. The treatment lasted for 2 years. In the first month of the treatment I was able to sleep better, which to me was the biggest improvement, my emotional torment was relieved, my exhaustion & fatigue greatly improved. My GI symptoms improved and I was able to enjoy eating again. It was absolutely life changing. The environment at the Tao Institute is welcoming, open, filled with positive energy. Dr Yang has been and continues to be there for me. It was a leap of faith for me to try something new, and I feel as if I was sinking and Dr Yang threw me a life raft. He has brought me to a higher level.

- Susan

I have had chronic Lyme disease since age 5. I suffer from chronic pain, and the horrible neurological, psychological and physical reactions from antibiotics. Acupuncture has given me a way of a life during my medical treatment that I would not have otherwise had. I am extremely grateful for it. I have been receiving acupuncture twice a week for 6 weeks. Sometimes it hurt, but it was always a good hurt. For me, each acupuncture point is like throwing a stone in a pond and it lets me to re-calibrate the level of water- that is my life. Mentally I am able to process things that I normally was not able to. My level of understanding of the world in general has improved. Physically I am able to do things that I was not able to do. It offered me lots of benefits.

- James

On Pain Management

I came to the Tao Institute with excruciating pain from sciataca which had not been relieved by other methods that I had tried which included exercise, physical therapy and medications. I had six weekly acupuncture treatments and now come every other week. There was some relief immediately and every treatment produced more and more relief. Most importantly, I felt that I was receiving personalized care. The doctor would ask me about my symptoms and plan my treatment around those symptoms. He also answered every question I had so I felt better educated about my condition. I always left the Tao Institute feeling better physically and emotionally. I have taken brochures to my job and share my experience whenever I get a chance. I'm happy to say that one of my co-workers has had a similar experience on my recommendation.

- Judith

I was recommended to the Tao Institute by Dr. Yang's family members and Dr. Yang's reputation. I came to Tao Institute with severe and crippling back and leg pains. I tried epidural injections and many different medications to find relief. The condition was only getting worst. Before I have seen Dr. Yang the pain lasted for a year in duration. I was immobilized by the pain, unable to work easily, and unable to pursue recreational activities; the pain was excessive and crippling. After receiving weekly acupuncture and herbal treatments, almost immediately I have seen a difference. Overall in about 4 weeks the pain lessoned and in about 9 months the pain was almost gone. My experience with acupuncture was spectacular, the elimination of pain and my general health is much better, and physically more sure of myself. I had some other difficulty with the treatment of metastasized Prostate Cancer and the acupuncture treatment was beneficial in that area also.

- Alvin

My experience with the Tao Institute has been very positive and has had a great impact on my life. I received acupuncture to treat my migraines after all the prescribed medicines did nothing to help. The number of migraines I got decreased considerably after starting acupuncture. I was very happy with the results.

- Sarah

I came to Tao because I had a lot of pain and Fibromyalgia. I haven't found anybody to help it go away. I was diagnosed in 2003 with Fibromyalgia. I had a lot of Charlie Horses, Muscle Spasms, Joint Pain, and soreness on my skin. Other Doctors were putting me on a lot of different kinds of medication. I was having reactions to them. Then I went to Jefferson and had the Bee Vernon which was helping but it was not as long lasting as I have now. My experience with Tao has been awesome; it gave me my life back. Before the treatment I was bedridden. Now I have some bad days but not like before; when it is rainy out or I don't pay attention. Maybe once in a blue moon I'll have excruciating pain, but now it is tolerable now. I feel better about myself emotionally. I have more energy and I am happier. Also when I come here I do not feel like another number. I feel like a friend, a person, a human being.

- Lisa

Sunday November 26, 2006, I had a sneezing fit around noon. After the last sneeze, my back, lowest region, felt like it was struck by lightning. I had the most intense pain I have ever felt. I went to the floor immediately, and could not move for several minutes. After dealing with constant pain for a few days I went to the emergency room on Tuesday morning, I could not endure the pain any further. The only thing the hospital was able to do for me was to give me pain medication and a muscle relaxant. I received treatments from my chiropractor but the pain was still there. I cam to your office on Wednesday and you saw that I was in great distress and offered to give me a treatment. After two needles were applied to my right hand the pain was literally turned off. I believe the acupuncture is directly responsible for me quick recovery. I will be sure to spread the word about the miracle of acupuncture and what a great doctor you are. Thank you.

- Joseph

I have very flat feet and in my youth wore corrective shoes. In my adult years I spent a great deal of my life on my foot as a teacher. I developed an acute problem with the tendions in my left foot. The pain in my left foot was always near 10. Since having acupuncture with Dr. Yang over 3 months, my foot feels much better. The pain now is usually only around a 2 at the end of the day. I do not like needles and I was only used to Western medical treatment. I would now recommend Dr. Yang’s acupuncture treatment and his methods.

- Tom

- Elizabeth

I came to Tao Institute because I was in need of a Psychiatrist. I became very anxious because of my pain; I could not find anybody to help me with the pain. My pain comes from an occupational injury that I received in 1993. The Workers Compensation Representative helped me find the Tao Institute. My daily living was very hard. I have pain around the base of my skull and down my spine and neck, and my left arm tingled. The pain made it very difficult to do daily chores such as pulling clothes out of the laundry, making the bed, and vacuuming the floor. My mood was affected, because I have been depressed for many years. The injury happened in 1993 and as I've gotten older my activity decrease. Life was not very good.

On December 3, 2007 I received my first treatment; it was an herbal medication. Later we found out that is was causing my blood pressure to rise. We stopped that. We began Acupuncture. Not right off could I tell mentally; I was a little skeptical of the Acupuncture.

Today it is the only medicine since 1993 that really worked for me. My mind, I have more clarity when I think. I do a lot more at home, vacuuming is still a chore for me; with persistent I can get it done. I look forward to my visits with Dr. Fang. I know I am going to feel better during the week. It is a very pleasant visit. I think she understands where I hurt. It is a very good relationship. The people at Tao are very nice people, very cordial and very professional. I just like coming to Tao. I know this is selfish, but you keep my pain at bay and keep me from falling into that dark Depress hole again. I have already talked to friends, family and people about Tao; I was skeptical in the beginning about Acupuncture. My friends wanted to know where I go so I tell them and hopefully they will call and will make an appointment.

- Caroline

On Smoking Cessation & Chemical Dependence

I came to Tao Institute because of my conditions of PTSP, drug addiction, depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. I couldn’t leave my home due to excessive anxiety; I couldn’t function in the world. I suffered sadness, despair, insomnia, fits of rage. I have been a patient of Tao Institute for the past three yrs. I was treated at Tao for Acupuncture, talk therapy, and medications on and off for 3yrs. Now my mood has lifted, anxiety has lessened, my depression has lessened, overall better health, sleep has improved. Dr. Yang is the most wonderful man I have ever met. He is brilliant, insightful and kind. It has been one of the best experiences of my life. Dr’s Yang, Fang & Gong each have the patients’ best interest at heart. Just keep doing what you are doing.

- Jill

On Women’s Health

Personal referral brought me to Tao Institute. I was in need of treatment of menopausal symptoms – sleeplessness, hot flashes, mood swings, sinus headaches, sinus infections, bronchitis, allergies. I started seeing Dr. Yang 4 weeks ago. I have been receiving talk therapy to get to issues & pinpoint a treatment plan. Now I receive acupuncture & herbal capsules. Now I am off all of my “traditional Medicine” which included 2 allergy pills a day, eye drops for allergies, nasal spray for allergies and HRT for menopause. I am sleeping better, am more content, have more energy; and no sinus problems.

- Teresa

- Elizabeth

On Holistic Skincare

I love the warm comforting feeling of the treatment room and my facial was extremely wonderful and relaxing. Darcie is the best and I will follow her anywhere she goes.

- Lisa

Very relaxing atmosphere. Darcie does a great job with the facials. She is so personable and easy to talk to.

- Karen

Darcie is very talented. My skin looks and feels so good following a facial. Her knowledge of reflexology is superb.

- Robin

Walking in, you feel the warmth of Tao. You are made to feel at home. I have had facials other places, but, no one can compare with Darcie’s personal touch on the knowledge of skin care. I would not think of going anywhere else.

- Lois

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