"My experience with Margaret has been very positive. She uses her healing skills to call forth my better self. After my sessions with her, I leave feeling revived and balanced. I highly recommend her."
- Deborah Lorentz, Acupuncturist
"Margaret Olmsted has been my acupuncturist for about five years. She has helped me with the circumstances of aging including neuropathy that disturbs my balance and strength. Also, I appreciated her counsel as I dealt with family tragedy. I am grateful for her skills and understanding."
- Jean Campbell, artist
"I had been smoking for 18 years when I went to see Margaret for support in quitting. I can honestly say that once I quit, I never wanted to smoke again. I won't say that quitting was easy but Margaret really helped make the transition more comfortable and manageable. I felt completely supported and was blown away by the effect her treatments had on me."
- Sarah L. Kelly / Interior Designer
"Five Element acupuncture is a painstaking and very ancient way of realigning each of us with our own special virtue. On the way to that balance, Margaret is very discerning and thorough and helps us to melt away the stresses and strains of strife and bring us nearer to peace and harmony within and without."
- CP, poet
As a writer I am prone to mental blocks, anxiety, and frustration, which can build up over time to cause major stress and unease. I've found that when I start to feel cloudy-headed or agitated, a quick treatment from Margaret seems to be the miracle cure. I always leave her office feeling calm, clear-minded, and ready to face the world again. Margaret has a way of helping me hit the reset button that has become invaluable to me.
- Gabe Rotter, Author
"I have been going to Margaret for treatment for over 3 years now and she has helped tremendously! With her caring nature and wonderful 5-element acupuncture treatment, she has truly helped me with not only the stress and confusion of everyday life, but helped to guide me through some life transitions. I cannot say thank you enough."
- Jennifer / Marketing
"I have been getting treated by Margaret for close to four years and the help that she has given me has been profound. Five-Element acupuncture seems to work on many levels and I feel better on many levels."
- David Jordan Williams, Photographer / Graphic Designer
"Since I’ve been treated by Margaret I have gradually felt more able to face the world and live my life to the fullest. Every treatment Margaret has truly gone the extra mile to give me the best she can give."
- Becky Laplante, Student
"When I was a kid I was lucky enough to have a doctor who was genuinely interested in me on all levels and even made house calls. My Health Care experience as I get older seems to be driven by everything except my care. Margaret is an oasis of the “Old School” service & ethic which I missed for so long. Her serious attention, patience and gentleness combined with her knowledge & wisdom is truly a ‘breath of fresh air’."
- Mick Bender, Artist & Fashion Illustrator
"The daily stress of life can really take its toll on me. But at the age of 25 having had 20 years of acupuncture, I have come to realize its great benefit in keeping me healthy and centered. Margaret has a gentle touch, a huge heart, and gives a powerful treatment."
- Bree Abel, Assistant Production Coordinator
"I came to Margaret for relief from depression. I had stopped taking anti-depressants because of negative side effects and hoped 5 Element Acupuncture could help. After less than a year I feel grounded and happy. I love the treatments with Margaret. She is nurturing, dedicated and thorough and she has helped me tremendously."
- Karin, Artist
"Margaret's skill, knowledge, and caring approach to her special brand of acupuncture are all reasons I continue to trust her work. Five-Element Acupuncture has helped me unearth some very intense and painful issues, and bring them into balance in my life. Margaret's nurturing helps me through what I experience, and she is constantly available for support and guidance. It is a unique and subtle work that has changed my life!"
- Yvette Horne, LMT
"Margaret has been able to release me from the pain of a migraine that has been with me for up to three days, sometimes so instantly it feels like magic! She has also helped me with some very debilitating attacks brought on by stress. Five-Element Acupuncture has been a godsend, especially when practiced by someone like Margaret who has wonderful intuitive powers and compassion."
- Wendy Williams, Art