What Patients Commonly Share About Their Experience at Yinstill
Across years of patient feedback and shared reflections, a few themes come up consistently:
- More than clinical care: many describe feeling steadied, supported, and held – especially during uncertainty, loss, or major transitions.
- A calm, welcoming environment: people often notice the atmosphere and the intentional pace of care.
- Feeling safe and oriented: from the physical space to how appointments unfold, patients commonly feel respected, grounded, and clearly guided.
- Whole-person support: many share that they’re met as a whole individual – not reduced to symptoms, diagnoses, or timelines.
- Relational and consistent care: patients often describe a steady practitioner relationship, with care that adapts as needs evolve.
- Shifts beyond the physical: some reflect on changes in emotional wellbeing, self-trust, and confidence in their bodies over time.
- A steady place to return to: for some, Yinstill becomes a consistent support during a particularly tender chapter of life.
The stories shared below are individual reflections. They are not predictions or guarantees – just personal experiences offered by those who have chosen to share what their time with us has meant to them.
鍼治療で約20年もあった生理痛が軽くなりました。 Pain is gone!
昨日から始まった生理の生理痛がとても軽くて驚いています。
1日~2日目はいつもはほぼ4時間おきに薬を切らさずといった感じでないと、生理痛が
ひどいのですが、昨日は3回の服用でした。しかも、今日は2日目にも関わらず、生理痛が無いので
本当に驚いています。生理痛が無い2日目なんて19歳の時以来です。
“After only second treatment with Junko, the menstrual pain has already been reduced a lot. Usually I need pain medication every 4 hours on day 1 and 2,
Stress relief during a very Stressful time
The acupuncture from Sean was great for stress relief during a very stressful time. I truly felt that it allowed me to experience total relaxation which I’m sure helped to bring about a positive result.
Healthy Baby Boy!
Before visiting Spence, I felt so alone, frustrated, disappointed and sad every month when my cycle would start yet again. Almost all my friends, family and close co-workers were pregnant / having babies. I was surrounded by all these lucky people who didn’t have any problems conceiving so it was hard to find someone to talk to who really understood the ups and downs of what I was going through.
Immediate trust in his ability as a healer
“His confident yet gentle healing technique caused me to immediately trust his ability as a healer.”
I have been a patient of Spence Pentland for approximately 3 months. I have been receiving treatment for pain and numbness in my arms.
Turning a Breech Baby with Moxa
Hello,
This is Sean from Yinstill. I just wanted to drop you a line to see how you are doing. Did the baby manage to turn with the moxibustion treatments? I hope you, baby and family are well.
I wanted to prevent another miscarriage
I came to Erin as I had experience with miscarriage in the past, and wanted to do everything I could to keep this pregnancy. From herbal remedies to traditional acupuncture treatments, Erin helped calm my worries and educate me on numerous practices.
Our little embryo(s) will have a healthy endometrial lining to burrow into
“Ever since I have been coming to Yinstill I have noticed that my periods have really changed, they used to be scant and mostly brownish in colour and would last usually just a day or two.
Fertility and Stress Relief
I decided to try acupuncture to help relieve the stress of fertility treatment. Having only tried acupuncture in the past to relieve physical pain, I had no idea what to expect but have been amazed at how calming and helpful the process has been.
When I first went to be treated for infertility I had my reservations
Western medical science cannot solve my specific problem and I thought that Traditional Chinese Medicine was an esoteric last ditch effort in a fight against the unknown. Fortunately enough, I came into contact with Spence Pentland.