Patient Testimonials

About Meggan Baumgartner, MAcOM, Dipl.OM, LAc:

  • I came to Meggan to gain assistance for ongoing issues related to perimenopause. These included hot flashes, intense night sweats, headaches, muscle aches and fatigue. With Meggan’s expertise and skills, I am very grateful to say that 99% of my health issues have been resolved. My treatment has consisted of acupuncture and herbs. I can now sleep through the night and rarely if ever, have any hot flashes during the day either. My headaches have dramatically improved as has my overall muscle related issues. The level and duration of fatigue that I feel has dramatically lessened as well. I have and continue to find Meggan to be a very professional and caring health care provider. She is sensitive, has great communication skills and is dedicated to making sure I am a full partner in all decisions and actions about my health care. I could not be more pleased or grateful for my care and the improved results of my health.  A.N., age 52
  • I have had the pleasure of being one of Meggan Baumgartner’s regular patients during her first year as a Chinese medicine practitioner. Meggan was recommended to me by one of her instructors because of her skills and professionalism. I have found her gracious manner, capability and commitment to providing her patient with the best and most compassionate treatment possible to be extraordinary. My treatments with Meggan were always helpful as were her insight, humor and support. Her instructor’s recommendation was accurate and I also highly recommend her.” K.O.D. age 56, realtor
  • “Meggan is a very caring, intuitive practitioner who has provided thoughtful, quality care to me for almost a year now. Over that time, she has consistently performed effective acupuncture needling which has provided a great deal of relief for my chronic neck and shoulder issues. In addition, she integrated her own experience as a patient recovering from a knee injury into very productive treatments for my similar injury.” S.M., age 33
  • “My personal experience with Meggan at the OCOM Acupuncture Clinic was a very positive one! She’s a warm, caring and compassionate person. I have recovered about 90% from my recent knee injury.” S.D., age 41, hairstylist
  • “Meggan always takes the extra step to comfort her patients. She has the healing touch that not too many have. I always look forward to her treatments…” V.K., age 82
  • “My personal experience with acupuncture has been terrific. The bottom line is that my health is getting better – truly, truly a miracle.” J.T., age 58, retired factory worker
  • “Thanks to Meggan I am able to work with much less pain. My job is very physical and the acupuncture makes me feel younger and be able to work harder.” B.H.D., age 45, mechanic
  • “Meggan is a wonderful practitioner – kind, compassionate, patient and has such a healing presence. I have enjoyed working with her immensely and trust her with my healthcare without a doubt. She is a great acupuncturist!” R.K., age 26, graduate student

About Lauri McKean, MAcOM, Dipl.OM, LAc:

  • I suffered from severe postpartum anxiety and depression. It was devastating to the bond I was supposed to be building with my baby. I don’t know how or why, but after Lauri worked on my body, I literally noticed my beautiful daughter for the very first time!” V.M., age 31, mom
  • “My back was in tremendous pain from moving all day and after one treatment I felt completely back to normal–no pain, no limitations. She does really good work!” –S.H., age 38, Emergency Room physician
  • “Lauri has helped me with tendonitis symptoms, headaches, post-partum symptoms…her skills are wonderful and I always received significant relief after just one or two treatments. She is a caring and effective practitioner and I highly recommend her to anyone.” K.R., age 39, physical therapist
  • “Lauri treated me over several months for tendonitis in my elbows and knees. She is very gentle, caring and compassionate. I looked forward to seeing her each week, and the tendonitis is much improved.” D.C.
  • “Lauri was an integral part of the team that so greatly improved my asthma condition… What a joy to breathe easily and to be able now to walk and move about at an accelerated pace. I am sincerely thankful for her exceptional care in my treatment.” C.C., age 73, retired.
  • “In the past five years being a patient at the OCOM clinic I have received treatments from many interns. When I by chance got an appointment with Lauri, my treatments were elevated to a higher level because of her commitment to become a true healer. My partner and I both agree that she is the best. Besides the technical aspect of acupuncture, which she has now mastered, she has treated us with respect, compassion and has given hope.” A.B.O., age 69, real estate broker and B.P., age 64, entertainer
  • “Lauri has treated me in a congenial and professional manner with the utmost courtesy. She works very diligently and with utmost care. She is very precise in her practice. I am impressed with her skill and knowledge of her profession. She will be an asset to her profession as a competent acupuncturist.” A.A., age 76, retired school teacher
  • “I received an acupuncture treatment from Lauri hours after getting whiplash from a minor car accident. I noticed the results right away as my pain was considerably less. I would recommend Lauri and acupuncture to anyone.” L.M., age 38, lawyer