About Cathy Thomason, Lic. Ac.
Cathy Thomason, Lic. Ac., has been a trusted part of the Somerville community since 2005, offering holistic wellness care rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. She specializes in acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and private yoga instruction, always guided by compassion and a genuine care for her clients' well-being. Many clients have experienced significant relief from chronic pain, migraines, and muscle issues through her treatments. One client described how, after months of pain, a muscle that had been completely locked up was finally released, leading to a noticeable improvement. Others have noted that her treatments have been transformational, reducing migraines, improving sleep, and providing sustainable health benefits where traditional medicine had failed. Clients appreciate her relaxed and friendly demeanor, as well as her extensive skill and knowledge. Even those who moved away continue to see her regularly, highlighting her effectiveness and dedication. Many find her treatments to be the highlight of their week, and her workshops are considered a rare and valuable experience. Overall, Cathy Thomason is highly recommended for her expertise, kindness, and positive impact on health.
I chose to see Cathy based on the other positive reviews here, so it seems only fair to leave another clue for others.
I'd been having terrible back pain for three months related to tight muscles. My physical therapist and massage people are great, but I needed more.
After the first couple sessions I felt a lot less pain, but the third was even more transformational: a muscle that had been completely locked up for months was released! It was a weird feeling, but really good.
Cathy is very relaxed and easy to deal with as a person. She clearly cares a lot about her clients.
For 20+ years I’ve been seeing Cathy. Years ago I moved away from the area. I still make the trip for monthly sessions. I have tried many others for acupuncture. No one is as good as Cathy!
My life can be understood in two parts: life before I started seeing Cathy and life after. Within a few sessions, I started to experience less pain and better attunement with my body. After mere months of weekly acupuncture treatments, I was having far fewer migraines and better sleep. Now, years later, I can very clearly see- Cathy's treatments have provide me relief from chronic pain issues I have long suffered, have nearly cured lifelong migraines and consistently are my favorite part of any week. Where traditional medicine had continuously failed me, in Cathy's traditional Chinese approach, I finally found sustainable improvement to my overall quality of life. Not...read full review