Testimonials

I started working with Rachel at Bergen County Acupuncture after visiting numerous specialists with no answers to my symptoms. I lived with severe migraines for over 10 years and recently began experiencing dizziness as well. Both Rachel and Erica are always professional and spend whatever time they need to take care of my needs. The results of Rachel’s acupuncture treatment were seen after my very first visit when I presented with a persistent migraine of over 24 hours- it was gone by the time I left the office!

Every session has continued to improve the frequency and duration of my migraines to simple headaches, if that, and completely disappeared the dizzy spells for good! As a healthcare professional, I have recommended the healing hands of Rachel to numerous colleagues and patients! I am eternally grateful for the care I have received at Bergen County Acupuncture and will continue to spread the fantastic word whenever I can!

Thank you Rachel!

Jen K. – Migraines

After exposure to mold, I began getting severe, raised, itchy rashes whenever in contact with it. Years of mainstream doctors and a few on the fringe (in desperation) could only suggest a daily over the counter allergy pill or move to Arizona. While visiting Ms. Lopez for knee pain with swollen eyes, she suggested we try something new. From the moment she needled me for swelling, it changed color and started going down. I was thrilled! If you have any mold or mildew issues I urge you to just try Rachel.
You will be amazed!

Pauline M. (Ringwood, NJ)

I started seeing Rachel due to a lack of energy, interest and desire to do anything. I was also having difficulty sleeping and suffering from anxiety and body pains. This affected my entire life in so many different ways. I began to realize that simple, everyday tasks were more and more difficult to handle and manage. Before coming to Rachel I sought help from medical doctors and psychologists which only resulted in various medications and no positive results. The most important and valuable improvements that I received by coming to Bergen County Acupuncture are with my attitude and state of mind. My mental aches are easier to handle and my body pains are getting better with each session! Rachel took me under her care and by thoroughly explaining the procedures and what to expect she instituted hope and I felt optimistic that I could recover and regain my life!

Susan S. (Elmwood Park, NJ)

I have had lower back pain for 25 years. In the past five years it has gotten worse extending to my hips also. My MRI shows two bulging disks and mild stenosis. Trying to avoid an epidural, I decided to try acupuncture because my sister told me she had heard about it helping. Last month I lost three days of work and knew I had to do something. I never take off of work.

My sister recommended Rachel because she had heard of Rachel’s treatments helping my condition. Since her office local to Hackensack, I thought it would also be convenient to work. After my first treatment, I was able to bend over and touch my toes. Since then I have had five treatments and am happy to report that my back is 70% better. My hip pain is gone (it no longer wakes me up). Most importantly, since starting with Rachel I no longer take any medication for my pain.

Rachel is a very pleasant person to work with, lovely, gentle and down to earth. I truly recommend everyone who has back pain to call Rachel and talk to her.

Jasna (Edgewater, NJ)

After many long bouts with migraine headaches, I finally decided to give acupuncture a try. I visited Rachel Lopez of Bergen County Acupuncture and learned a little about her belief in Eastern Medicine. For the first time in my life, I can honestly say that it has me reduce, and possibly eliminate entirely, my affliction with these debilitating headaches. Following only three visits to Bergen County Acupuncture Center, I experienced only one migraine headache in a month. Previously I had two each week.

No OTC or prescribed medication has worked for me. More to the point, no other therapy or therapeutic intervention over the past decade has worked either. I have often attributed my headaches to the combined effects of past head trauma and recurring stress. Nothing helped until Ms. Lopez’ acupuncture treatments. I heartily endorse and highly recommend that you give Bergen County Acupuncture Center a try. The only thing you have to lose is the unrelenting pain.

Joe N. Employment Specialist

After being sick for about two months with what was diagnosed as bronchitis by two separate emergency room physicians without any improvement, I called Rachel Lopez to try acupuncture treatments. This was seemingly my last resort since I had completed 2 bouts of antibiotics and was on steroids and other breathing treatments for asthma and allergy symptoms associated with the bronchitis. Nothing was working. I was wheezing, couldn’t catch my breath, couldn’t lay flat while sleeping and constantly needed medication to be able to sleep or function at work. I was sidelined from my daily workouts because breathing was difficult and I had horrible rib pain from coughing. I never thought I’d get better.

After one treatment with Rachel, I was already starting to breathe better, and was able to prolong taking my medication until later in the day. After just a couple more treatments, I had eliminated the necessity for additional allergy and asthma medication during the day and went from using my asthma rescue inhaler 4 times a day to just once every other day or so at night. A couple weeks in and I was back in the gym, doing my regular strength training workouts and walking. Rachel then modified my acupuncture treatment with a new technique and I was soon back to running and sleeping flat at night. My coughing had subsided, I was no longer wheezing, and the need for the rescue inhaler decreased to once per week. Now, about a month after my first treatment, I am pretty much back to my regular lifestyle, getting through work and my workouts with a newfound ease. My frustration has decreased and I am feeling better all around. No more steroids, no more coughing, no more breathing treatments or late night hospital visits.

Rachel brought control back to my asthma with her treatments and I am extremely grateful for her professionalism, positivity and technique. I was skeptical about trying acupuncture, but I can honestly say that it has been like a breath of fresh air.

Megan P. (Dumont, NJ)

Seven years ago I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. I experience pain throughout my body however most recently the pain in my hands and neck are were unbearable. I decided to try acupuncture. I visited Rachel to help with the pain in my hands and neck and other issues that include insomnia, anxiety and low energy. During my initial visit, my pain level was at about a 7.

After my first acupuncture appointment the pain in my hands was completely gone however my neck pain had only changed slightly. After my second visit the pain in my hands and neck were gone. After my third visit, I am feeling more energetic and sleep is getting better.
Rachel’s acupuncture treatments and recommendations have been a tremendous help. At this time, I have started performing some stretches recommended by Rachel and look forward to continued improvement.

Roseann B (Hoboken, NJ)

I am writing this letter in support and gratitude for Bergen Country Acupuncture. I came to Rachel out of desperation, I had been treated by a podiatrist for a neuroma for the past two years. The pain persisted to the point that the podiatrist told me that the only recourse left was surgery. Of course there were no guarantees, and as a serious runner (100 miles per month) I was really frustrated, feeling that I would have to give up running. I then decided to try acupuncture, not having any experience with acupuncture I did a search in Google and luckily found the Bergen Country Acupuncture’s website. I called Rachel and was greeted with very positive and certainly welcome news that she had been quite successful in treating my particular problem with acupuncture.

I have become a firm believer in acupuncture thanks to the relief I have realized after a few treatments. Rachel has since treated me for other foot related problems and I have been able to resume my regimen of running. Rachel, I want to thank you for your professional demeanor and your knowledge of the medicine you practice so successfully.

A very grateful patient

I have underactive thyroid, PCOS and digestive issues. A side effect of the PCOS was not having a period, and then I would have to take progesterone pills prescribed by my Ob-gyn to bring it about. It was frustrating! I had read that acupuncture might help and finally went to one of Rachel’s “happy hours” to try it. Even after 1/2 hour of acupuncture I was so relaxed and then became a client. After the second session I had so much energy for hours. Over the next month my digestive issues calmed down and I finally got a period with no medication. I feel generally calmer as well. Rachel is kind, patient, reassuring and knowledgeable of a multitude of holistic issues.

Thank you!

Kim

I am writing this letter to say thank you for your incredible healing hands! I first started visiting Rachel with a long list of ailments. I am an orthopedic nightmare! I have taken just about every medication possible, been for physical therapy for YEARS on and off, MRI’s, X-Rays, various surgeries etc. I was desperate for some relief from pain in my head and neck, hips, and lower back. Not only does acupuncture give me the relief I so need, it also relaxes and rejuvenates my entire body!

I am a new person thanks to Rachel and her extensive knowledge of the use of acupuncture for wellness.
I would also like to thank the rest of the staff who are always helpful with scheduling appointments. They make it easy to get there!
Thank you Thank you Thank you Bergen County Acupuncture!

Jennifer

I have been dealing with knee pain for at least 10 years now. After medical coverage ran out for P.T. which often left me feeling worse I was at a loss. A friend suggested acupuncture and it works for me! After several sessions I feel like I don’t even have a tear. What is unique about Ms. Lopez is that she treats the whole person from day 1…… the mind, body, spirit and soul. I strongly suggest you at least give her a try. She’s helping me reach both short and long term goals. Thank you.

Pauline (Ringwood, NJ)

I was diagnosed with PPS ( Post Polio Syndrome) 5 years ago- I was falling a lot-I was constantly tired-I had a lot of bed rest-I could hardly make it up and down stairs-The PPS doctor who treated me, restricted me from doing a lot saying that if I didn’t listen to him I would end up in a wheelchair !

I convinced my husband to try acupuncture for his arthritic knee- nothing else was working so how could this hurt? he is now running up to 6 miles-first time in a year-so one day, my husband asks Rachel if she could help me- she had never heard of PPS-she researched it and on my first visit with her I felt like I was floating- my legs were so much lighter- after 3 -4 visits I told Rachel I could wear heels again ! I can walk up and down stairs all day long-I feel 10 years younger! and my future doesn’t look so maudlin anymore!
Thank you, Rachel and Bless you!

M J Kerr

If you’ve never had acupuncture, try this…it feels like rejuvenation…..like the fountain of youth! I went in for some problems: tinnitus, ringing in my ears for over 10 years, supposedly uncureable, and tendonitis, which I had had 4 weeks of physical therapy for, no help. One session, my ears were silenced by half, and my hand, almost unusable, completely better. Oh yes, I also left there with more energy and feeling 20 years younger…a real bonus. Why wouldn’t everyone do this?

Sandra R. (Teaneck, NJ)

“I started going to Rachel Lopez, L.Ac. at Bergen County Acupuncture after having two miscarriages. I started doing my research and read that acupuncture can help with getting pregnant so I called a few different places until I found Rachel. After speaking with her on the phone, she made me feel very comfortable and said she has worked with many women to help them with their pregnancy troubles. She just had a way about her that let me know that things would be OK. I am happy to say that Rachel worked her “magic” and I gave birth to a healthy baby girl in October 2014. Rachel was amazing to work with and guided me every step of the way. I was reluctant to try acupuncture, not knowing if it would work, but Rachel made me a believer. She not only helped with my pregnancy troubles, but eased my mind along the way with her kind spirit and hysterical sense of humor. I will be going back to her in the next few months as my husband and I want to expand our family. I highly recommend Rachel Lopez, L.Ac. at Bergen County Acupuncture and have sent many friends and family members so she can help them out in their time of need as well.”

Krysten P – Midland Park, NJ

“After several years of trying to conceive, my husband and I decided it was time to see a doctor. Upon review of the test results, the doctor informed us that there was a very slim chance of us conceiving naturally and that our only option would be in-vitro fertilization. Of course, we were upset, but thankful that we had options.

Like most women who endure the process of fertility treatments, I immediately began researching day and night what I can possibly do for a successful outcome. One of the reoccurring suggestions was acupuncture. Even the doctor gave me a pamphlet on the proven studies that acupuncture is beneficial for infertility.

Perhaps it was fate… One morning I was sitting at the kitchen table having a cup of tea. My husband had left a pamphlet from a networking meeting he attended for business. I started to look through the list of members in the group and noticed there was an acupuncturist. I thought what the heck, so the next day I called Rachel Lopez, L.Ac. at Bergen County Acupuncture and made an appointment.

Rachel promptly returned my call and was eager to see me within a few days. I was happy to hear that she offered convenient hours (weekends and evenings) for us working folks. The office is very warm and inviting. It is beautifully decorated and immaculate. Rachel greeted me immediately and showed me to one of several very comfortable rooms. She took a lot of time asking me questions before she began the treatment. Immediately, I felt very comfortable with her. Rachel is one of the most caring, nurturing, and trustworthy persons that I have ever met.

After about 8 or so months of dedicated bi-weekly treatments, I am overjoyed to share that I am now in my second trimester! Rachel did an amazing job keeping me calm throughout the whole process; which is not an easy task to do! Shortly after a few sessions, I noticed a major difference with my stress level and anxiety. She is extremely talented and knowledgeable in her field. Her candid disposition will make you laugh and put you at ease.

Last but not least, Rachel’s office manager (aka right hand girl) Erica, is extremely competent and friendly. She is always on the ball and greets you with a friendly smile. I just cannot say enough wonderful things about Bergen County Acupuncture. In fact, I still go for occasional treatments even after Rachel released me. I feel so fortunate to have met someone who had a big part in helping me achieve the greatest gift of my life. I am forever grateful to Rachel Lopez, L.Ac. of Bergen County Acupuncture.”

Judy K.

My husband and I were trying to get pregnant for about 8 months with no success. I knew the issue was my hormones and also my age (42). I decided to start acupuncture as it had helped me in the past. Within the first two months my periods were back to “normal”, pre-children, and my overall health improved (sleeping through the night and less hair falling out!). Month three, well, it finally happened! The day I walked into my session with Rachel she asked me if I was pregnant. I didn’t know it yet but I was!

Now well into my first trimester, I am feeling unusually good with only fatigue to complain about. Rachel has been treating me for morning sickness and the other discomforts that come along with pregnancy. I am RELIEVED to say I have none of those symptoms! And how thankful I am trying to manage a job and two boys and this new unexpected joy!

Acupuncture is often frowned upon by western medicine. My doctor told me I should be going to a fertility specialist because of my age. I hope this inspires women in similar situations to at least try acupuncture. There are no negative side effects, no invasive procedures, no pain. I rarely go to my MD without asking Rachel for help first. This effort and commitment has been worth every penny!! Thank you Rachel…

Jean – Bergen County

I started going to Rachel Lopez at Bergen County Acupuncture after having two miscarriages. I started doing my research and read that acupuncture can help with getting pregnant so I called a few different places until I found Rachel. After speaking with her on the phone, she made me feel very comfortable and said she has worked with many women to help them with their pregnancy troubles. She just had a way about her that let me know that things would be OK. I am happy to say that Rachel worked her “magic” and I gave birth to a healthy baby girl in October 2014.

Rachel was amazing to work with and guided me every step of the way. I was reluctant to try acupuncture, not knowing if it would work, but Rachel made me a believer. She not only helped with my pregnancy troubles, but eased my mind along the way with her kind spirit and hysterical sense of humor. I will be going back to her in the next few months as my husband and I want to expand our family. I highly recommend Rachel Lopez at Bergen County Acupuncture and have sent many friends and family members so she can help them out in their time of need as well.

Krysten P.

Baby: Reagan Jayme
After several years of trying to conceive, my husband and I decided it was time to see a doctor. Upon review of the test results, the doctor informed us that there was a very slim chance of us conceiving naturally and that our only option would be in-vitro fertilization. Of course, we were upset, but thankful that we had options.

Like most women who endure the process of fertility treatments, I immediately began researching day and night what I can possibly do for a successful outcome. One of the reoccurring suggestions was acupuncture. Even the doctor gave me a pamphlet on the proven studies that acupuncture is beneficial for infertility.

Perhaps it was fate… One morning I was sitting at the kitchen table having a cup of tea. My husband had left a pamphlet from a networking meeting he attended for business. I started to look through the list of members in the group and noticed there was an acupuncturist. I thought what the heck, so the next day I called Rachel Lopez at Bergen County Acupuncture and made an appointment.

Rachel promptly returned my call and was eager to see me within a few days. I was happy to hear that she offered convenient hours (weekends and evenings) for us working folks. The office is very warm and inviting. It is beautifully decorated and immaculate. Rachel greeted me immediately and showed me to one of several very comfortable rooms. She took a lot of time asking me questions before she began the treatment. Immediately, I felt very comfortable with her. Rachel is one of the most caring, nurturing, and trustworthy persons that I have ever met.

After about 8 or so months of dedicated bi-weekly treatments, I am overjoyed to share that I am now in my second trimester! Rachel did an amazing job keeping me calm throughout the whole process; which is not an easy task to do! Shortly after a few sessions, I noticed a major difference with my stress level and anxiety. She is extremely talented and knowledgeable in her field. Her candid disposition will make you laugh and put you at ease.

Last but not least, Rachel’s office manager (aka right hand girl) Erica, is extremely competent and friendly. She is always on the ball and greets you with a friendly smile. I just cannot say enough wonderful things about Bergen County Acupuncture. In fact, I still go for occasional treatments even after Rachel released me. I feel so fortunate to have met someone who had a big part in helping me achieve the greatest gift of my life. I am forever grateful to Rachel Lopez of Bergen County Acupuncture.

Judy K.

I started going to Bergen County Acupuncture when I was trying to get pregnant and continued to go throughout the first trimester. Rachel was incredibly supportive and a big help throughout that time. Bergen County Acupuncture played an integral role in the first few months of my pregnancy. Rachel and her staff are professional, personable, and a pleasure to be around. The office is immaculate, peaceful and calming. I would highly recommend Bergen County Acupuncture!

Stephanie N.

Baby: Aiden James

And below are more pictures of happy babies born into loving families.

Rachel Lopez, L.Ac. I am a certified acupuncturist in the state of New Jersey and also certified as a Diplomat in Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). I attended the Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Montclair, New Jersey. I also attended the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York where I received my certification in holistic health.