Testimonials
PAIN
“She believes in helping you address the root of the problem, but she will also provide treatments that provide instant relief. Not only is her treatment effective, but she is also very professional, conscientious, responsive and a good listener.”
– Alexis | Santa Cruz
“I visited Dr. Rozenn because I was experiencing constant numbness, itching and tingling above my left shoulder blade from a condition called notalgia paresthetica, to which my doctor told me there was no cure or treatment. In addition, directly across from that sensation on my right shoulder blade I was experiencing sharp, excruciating pain when I tilted my head back. Dr. Rozenn determined that these conditions were connected, and after 5 treatments my symptoms are nearly gone.”
– Stephanie C. | Redwood City
“Dr. Rozenn offers a unique approach that is based on a solid foundation of training in acupuncture, combined with her unique background in Feldenkrais and Aikido. With this background she offers a whole-body approach that goes after the root of the problem instead of the surface symptoms, with results unparalleled by any other practitioner I have experienced. I give her my highest commendation.”
– Datta K. | Soquel
“Six weeks ago I visited Dr. Rozenn for the first time by friend’s recommendation. I was suffering from bad back pain, result of a previous sports injury. She not only treated my back pain, she also reduced my work induced stress level and as a ‘bonus’ removed my constant sugar craving. I am now pain free, more energetic and eat more balanced diet. To me, she is almost like magician.”
– Dan S. | Scotts Valley
“Dr. Rozenn is an intuitive and intelligent health provider. Several months ago I was referred to her for a chronic problem with my feet. I was diagnosed with planters fasciitis on both feet and had been in pain for the past three years. At one point I thought I was going to need a cane to walk.
During this three year period I met with a podiatrist on four occasions. I had cortisone shots in both feet on two appointments without any relief. I had two physicians prescribe medications and physical exercises to perform. I had regular blood work performed without any new insights.
In my first meeting with Dr. Rozenn she examined my one foot and heel. She asked me if I had a, “sweet tooth.” I replied I had a sweet tooth that was off the charts. She pointed a finger at me and said,”I think this is a problem with sugar.” She prescribed several supplements and an ointment.
I immediately began to focus on my sugar intake noting the number of grams of sugar in everything I ate. Almost immediately I saw an improvement and in six weeks I was pain free for the first time in three years.
I could not be more pleased, and I would enthusiastically recommend Dr. Rozenn.”
– Dan P. | San Francisco
“5 years of chronic pain, various practitioners visited with limited to no success… 5 weeks with Dr. Rozenn and the pain is gone. Still baffled by a pain free existence, I’m willing my first born and all my best workshop tools to Dr. Rozenn. She’s currently my favorite human, not to mention a complete medical wizard.”
– Jefferson | Santa Cruz
“Words cannot describe how grateful I am to have found Dr. Rozenn! I was at my wits end after almost 5 months of extreme pain in my back and leg that was worst when I tried to lay down to rest or sleep. I was exhausted, stiff, and limping with frequent painful muscle spasms. I turned to Western medicine first. Doctors prescribed Norco, which is hydrocodone (an opiate) mixed with high doses of acetaminophen (aka tylenol). I was really concerned about opiate addiction, and the medication seemed to be affecting my memory. Eventually the high acetaminophen content started giving me stomach issues like heartburn, which I had never had before. I was written off as a chronic pain case and told to “just take Tums.” (I am a 29 year old working mom with an energetic 3y/o, so this was unacceptable!) I started taking the pills only every few days and just dealing with the pain. Meanwhile, Dr. Rozenn’s acupuncture treatments got me out of emergency-mode every time the pain seriously flared. I started seeing her weekly and she figured out, after recommending an MRI, that my problem was a heightened inflammatory response (causing nerve compression) stemming from an immune response to foods I was eating! I was already gluten and sugar free, so I was surprised, but she was right! I modified my diet while following her Liver Detox Program and now I’m almost COMPLETELY PAIN FREE! AFTER 5 MONTHS OF AGONY.”
– Sosie R. | Santa Cruz
“I have been to a few acupuncturists in my lifetime, and by far, making that initial appointment with Dr. Rozenn was a great choice for me. I have seen her for four months, and although my treatment plan has been focused on one specific matter, she has helped ease pains I didn’t know acupuncture could relieve… from painful menstrual cramps to sciatic pain. Running a 1/2 marathon without a touch of hip pain was amazing!”
– Heather S. | Santa Cruz
“In a short time, Maureen has relieved my degenerative L5 lower back pain significantly. She has also helped me with migraines, neck pain, allegies and more. I’m a huge fan – she listens on many levels and is informative and understandable. Along with her extensive education and experience, I also trust and appreciate her intuitive sense. Maureen has a calming presence and good humor.”
– Melanie O. | Santa Cruz
“I started going to acupuncture to relieve my persistant headaches. I was referred to Maureen by a friend and have been so grateful to find such a great acupuncturist! After one visit my headaches have completely subsided! Maureen is extremely personable and really knows what she’s doing. She’s especially keen for any women’s health issues.”
– Jenn C. | Santa Cruz
“I had muscle pain for 15 years and tried everything, including hypnosis, massage, rolfing, Western and Eastern medicine and everything in between with no luck. Until I found Dr. Rozenn. In desperation I decided to try acupuncture one more time. She has changed my life! She is an extremely talented acupuncturist (and I have been to enough different ones to know a good one) and extremely professional. I would recommend her to anyone.”
– Pam D. | Santa Cruz
“Dr. Rozenn is an intuitive and intelligent health provider. Several months ago I was referred to her for a chronic problem with my feet. I was diagnosed with planters fasciitis on both feet and had been in pain for the past three years. At one point I thought I was going to need a cane to walk… I had cortisone shots in both feet on two appointments without any relief… I could not be more pleased, and I would enthusiastically recommend Dr. Rozenn.”
– W.T. | Santa Cruz
“I started going to acupuncture to relieve my persistant headaches. I was referred to Maureen by a friend and have been so grateful to find such a great acupuncturist! After one visit my headaches have completely subsided! Maureen is extremely personable and really knows what she’s doing. She’s especially keen for any women’s health issues. I would recommend acupuncture for whatever ails you…and definitely go to Maureen, she’s great!”
– Jen C. | Santa Cruz
“More recently I decided to play superman when I tripped on an uneven sidewalk and went flying through the air. The landing was not kind on my right shoulder. I had torn my rotator cuff and injured my deltoid. I’ve been seeing Dr. Rozenn once or twice a month, and with just a couple of extra visits my “frozen” shoulder was back to having full mobility. I’m not saying it still wasn’t sore, but four weeks of recovery compared to the six months to a year that was anticipated is a fantastic tribute to her skills.”
– M.A.W. | Santa Cruz
“Dr. Rozenn was invaluable in helping me to recover from a recurring ankle sprain. If you have any lingering injuries I highly recommend paying her a visit.”
– Todd P. | Santa Cruz
Fertility
“During a long (Western) workup for what eventually turned out to be hypopituitarism following a concussion injury, I accidentally found out that it was “too late” for me to have children. My worst test result was AMH (Western doctors use this as a measure of ovarian reserve, among other things), but my estrogen, progesterone, FSH, & LH weren’t doing great either. I was in my mid-thirties and, though I looked like i was in my mid-twenties, apparently I was in my mid-forties on the inside.
I freaked out, especially about the AMH. While I could tell myself that the other hormones & my disorganized menstrual cycle might improve as I slowly recovered from the concussion, there was no way around “you’re almost out of eggs”–and as I continued to track my AMH over many months, it just kept ticking down. “The right time” for us to have a kid in the Life Circumstances sense was still in the future, but “the right time” in the Biology sense was back somewhere in my past.
Enter Dr. Rozenn, who talked me down from the AMH Panic Tree as the first order of business. It turns out that, from an Eastern perspective, you can’t really “run out of eggs”; you’re born with about a zillion primordial follicles, & what happens as a woman enters menopause is that her body stops ripening them (not that she runs out). Semi-ripe eggs release AMH, but primordial follicles are silent. My abnormally low AMH didn’t mean I was out of eggs; it just meant I wasn’t ripening very many & so had few eggs in “pipeline” for ovulation. There was a chance my body could be convinced to ripen more eggs–but more importantly, as Dr. Rozenn said, “It only takes one.” By focusing on improving my egg quality, I could make the most of the few ripe eggs I had to work with.
Over a period of months, we refined our approach. Dr. Rozenn treated me with acupuncture; prescribed herbs, vitamins, & supplements; and went over my BBT charts with me. She spent a ton of time going over my lab results (both the standard endocrinologist-ordered stuff & a month-long saliva panel I’d ordered on my own), & explained that–while my numbers weren’t what she’d expect to see in someone my age–my situation was also far from being unsalvageable. We talked, too, about diet: I eat a ton of protein, but I’m mostly vegetarian, & Dr. Rozenn said that if I were willing to eat more fish & take some not-strictly-vegetarian supplements, these things would be beneficial for me. She left the decision up to me, though, and didn’t try to guilt trip me or push me into anything I wasn’t comfortable with. (We tried the supplements; they helped!)
Dr. Rozenn also did me the invaluable favor of listening to me agonize over which I feared more: not being able to get pregnant, or actually getting pregnant. Eventually I realized that my heart wasn’t conflicted at all, & that really what I feared was my family’s disapproval. There’s no acupuncture point for “make your mother not have a coronary about your out-of-wedlock pregnancy,” but Dr. Rozenn’s non-judgemental ear and non-directive advice were the next-best things.
Finally, I started arranging my cross-country flights so that I could see Dr. Rozenn for treatment both before and after I ovulated–and on the second month of doing so, I became pregnant. I knew better than to expect that my first-ever pregnancy would “stick,” but it did! I continued to see Dr. Rozenn monthly and, despite my “advanced maternal age,” had a perfectly low-risk pregnancy that culminated in the successful home birth of an Apgar rockstar. My only regret is not being able to see Dr. Rozenn for that last chunk of third-trimester weeks, because I was too pregnant to fly. 😛
Oh, & P.S.: Just for fun (I have weird ideas about “fun”), I had my doctor test my AMH level when I went in for the bloodwork to confirm my pregnancy–and for the first time, my AMH value had gone up! It was still well outside the reference range for my age group, and nowhere near the 1.1 ng/mL that many fertility clinics require in order to accept patients, but it had more than doubled (and the positive trend was pretty exciting). Now that I’ve carried a pregnancy to term and have this awesome baby, I don’t really care what my AMH level is, but I wanted to mention this point anyway. If you’ve been given the sentence of “poor ovarian reserve,” please don’t despair! Like Dr. Rozenn told me, “it only takes one”–and if my experience is any indication, you may actually be able to change your AMH levels for the better. :)”
– Loxocele R. | Cambridge, MA
“I went from wondering if I could even get pregnant to being super pregnant while under the care of Dr. Rozenn. Prior to being under Dr. Rozenn’s care, I had only been to community acupuncture. I now liken that to getting a chair massage in the mall, and then realizing how life-changing a full-on spa massage is! The way she gets to the root of the problem and then continues to delve on each visit until symptoms clear up is so amazing to me. Her keen insight and desire to help people is so evident in the way that she treats her patients.”
– Lisa Marie G. | Felton, CA
“I am research scientist, and I have always been a little skeptical about acupuncture and other non-western medical practices. After my experience with Dr. Rozenn, however, I enthusiastically recommend her for the treatment of fertility issues.
Dr. Rozenn was willing to work with me either with or without parallel treatment from my M.D. and was positive but realistic about my chances of conceiving. I appreciated that she did not discount the role of Western medicine in infertility treatment, but I opted for a non-parallel approach. I decided to follow all of her recommendations to the letter so that I would have no doubts at the end of three months that I had given the process my all. I changed my diet, took herbal and other supplements, saw Dr. Rozenn on a weekly basis and opted for abdominal massages from Brianna Brownfield (Dr. Rozenn’s assistant, whom I also enthusiastically recommend). I noticed changes in my cycle within one month of starting my treatments, and within two cycles my standard headache (a hallmark for 12 years), did not accompany my period. During my third cycle since start of treatment, I ovulated on day 14 for the first time in 7 years, and I am now thrilled to say that I am 11 weeks pregnant. I am entirely convinced that it was the treatment program that I pursued with Dr. Rozenn that enabled my husband and I to conceive this baby.”
– Rachel S. | Mountain View, CA
“Dr Rozenn is knowledgeable and dedicated to helping patients achieve their health goals through acupuncture and herbs/complimentary treatment. She was an invaluable resource and support for me achieving successful conception, a healthy pregnancy and spontaneous labor.”
– M.R. | Boulder Creek
“I contacted Dr. Rozenn after learning of my miscarriage with my first pregnancy. She was very helpful and reassured me that we could work together to cleanse and heal my body in preparation for a future pregnancy. I had never received acupuncture before, but her gentle approach and knowledge about fertility put me at ease right away. In combination with acupuncture and Chinese herbs and Maureen’s expert guidance, I am currently in my second trimester!”
– Sarah R. | Santa Cruz
“Dr. Rozenn was a God-send to me while trying to conceive our first baby, Ava. I had always known I would have trouble conceiving due to irregular periods since the age of 12, but not one doctor could ever give me a reason why? Not one doctor was willing to seriously discuss or diagnose me with PCOS, which is what I was suffering from for years. Very frustrating!
Not only did Dr. Rozenn teach me about my body more than I could have asked for…her treatments felt to me…miraculous!”
– Maggie G. | Santa Cruz
“My husband and I both followed her advice and program she designed specifically for our needs. We changed our diet and took recommended supplements and herbs. I noticed a tremendous change in my menstrual cramps, I had always had severely painful cramps and she was able to help change that through her treatments and recommended diet changes that I continue to follow. She is very accommodating and understanding to what will work with your regime when she gives advice and suggestions. My husbands sperm motility improved and he felt healthier overall.”
– H.M. | Santa Cruz
“Dr. Maureen is not only kind and compassionate; she is extremely knowledgeable as well. I was given a 15% chance of conception by my fertility doctor, even with IVF! With her help I conceived on the first round and now have a beautiful baby boy. I recommend her to all of my friends for help with general health issues and fertility enhancement.”
– Sally M. | Santa Cruz
“Dr. Maureen is an excellent acupuncturist. I was seeing her for fertility issues. My first appointment with her lasted about two hours. She listened intently and took notes on everything I had to say… I am so happy I found her and highly recommend her to others seeking fertility treatment. I will update this post as soon as I get pregnant! (update: I now have a 14 month old baby girl. While I did end up using a combination of Western medicine and acupuncture in the end, I still feel my experience with Maureen during that time was a crucial part of building my health)”
– Jenny | Aptos
“After seeking her advice as well as a new RE, we combined both Western and Eastern medicine and it worked well in our favor. We now have healthy and beautiful 18month old twins!”
– Bree C. | Santa Cruz
“We owe Dr. Rozenn an incredible amount of gratitude. We would not be here today with our twins without her help, support and love. She gives her all into her work and is so dedicated to helping you achieve your dream.”
– Eve M. | Santa Cruz
I highly recommend Maureen as an acupuncturist. I am currently seeing her for fertility and anxiety issues. She is thorough, listens intently and is so encouraging; I feel so confident that my husband and I will definitely move forward on our fertility journey with ease. Her treatment rooms are quiet and comfortable; I never feel rushed. I feel that for women’s health and fertility you can’t make a better choice than Maureen.”
– Deborah N. | Scotts Valley
FEMALE HEALTH
“The long term outcome of Asymptomatic Endometriosis left my pelvis and gait in a catastrophe, with much difficulty walking and performing daily life. Dr. Rozenn has been my miracle worker. Since then I continue to get tune ups and work with her on other issues as well that arise with life. I’ve seen many really good acupuncturists in my time but none that surpass Dr. Rozenn. I can relax knowing she is in my corner for superior health care.”
– A.K. | Aptos
“Dr.Rozen is different from other acupuncturists. She uses a different methadology that gives powerful, effective results that you may not be getting with tradition chinese acupuncture. Her office is also gorgeous, newly remodeled, welcoming and kind staff. When I first met with her I felt like she was very through and attentive with my history and concerns. She answered all my questions in a simple straight-froward manner and did her best to explain the entire process and what her objectives were.
Personsally I had been dealing with horrible cramps for all my post-puberty years, long having thrown in the towel, I was in her office for another issue and was greatly amazed when my cramps were gone with one session! This was after having tried several other accupuncturist, conventional and alternative medicine. I have sent several other people to her who have always gotten amazing results, she is a gem! Thanks Dr.Rozenn!”
– Masi B. | Santa Cruz
“Maureen is not only kind and compassionate; she is extremely knowledgeable as well. I was given a 15% chance of conception by my fertility doctor, even with IVF! With her help I conceived on the first round and now have a beautiful baby boy. I recommend her to all of my friends for help with general health issues and fertility enhancement.”
– Sally M. | Santa Cruz
“We are so so fortunate to have Dr. Rozenn here in Santa Cruz. She is an expert maybe THE expert in womens health and fertility acupuncture. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Period issues, hormonal issues, fertility issues, pain, pregnancy support post partum support- she is amazing for all of it. I came to Dr. Rozenn three years ago as my final attempt to get my PCOS under control without defaulting back to hormonal birth control. Within a few months my wildly irregular cycles stabilized and as we continued to work together with me following her advise on diet and lifestyle changes I finally got my PCOS under control for the first time in 10 years (acne, irregular cycles, painful periods, hirsutism, the whole thing). Then when I wanted to prepare for pregnancy which my primary care doc had told me would require medication and be extremely difficult due to my PCOS, Dr rozeen helped me again and when I was ready to start trying, I got pregnant in 2 cycles ! She supported me throughout my pregnancy providing relief during my difficult first trimester and relief from pain and other discomforts during the rest of my pregnancy. I even went in just the day before my birth! We also prepared for my postpartum and I set só supported. From the extensive and thorough first intake appointment to my last appointment postpartum to help with my back aches (I just recently moved), Dr. rozenn always listened and asked questions and tailored her treatments to my body specifically. I am so deeply grateful and send everyone I know to her. For me she was my primary doctor – the person who knew me, my physiology, and my life best. Her office also provides superbills for insurance, so I didn’t have to pay totally out of pocket. There is just no one better.”
– A.L. | Santa Cruz
“I have been under care with Dr. Rozenn for 7 months now dealing with the repercussions of endometriosis. She has made enumerable shifts and changes in my health taking me from daily pain and immobility to pain-free through acupuncture, herbs and diet changes. I highly recommend Dr. Rozenn for what ails you as she is quite a competent and compassionate healer who deeply listens to her patient and responds accordingly.“
– A.K. | Santa Cruz
“Dr. Rozenn is holistic in her approach to solving health issues. Her treatment has helped me sleep much better and feel better overall. The best part is she prescribed an herb that eliminated my nighttime hot flashes. Would recommend Dr. Rozenn for anyone looking for an effective and holistic approach to their health and well-being.”
– Katie R. | Santa Cruz
“Dr. Rozenn is not only a gifted healer, she’s one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. She’s helped my digestive issues and my craving for sugar. She’s greatly improved my circulation and her treatment has eliminated my mental fog and increased my energy and motivation levels. Dr. Rozenn is the best of the best.”
– Christie R. | Saratoga
“I felt so much better after my appointment with you yesterday. I think the treatment you gave me really helped. Today I feel a shift and the world’s worst period has started to subside. Thank you for your gifts of healing, I so appreciate all that you do.”
– Anonymous
MALE HEALTH
“Both my wife and I have been seeing Dr. Rozenn for various concerns, and what she has done for the both of us has been nothing short of AMAZING. I am one of those types of people who rarely visits the Doctor’s office, and unfortunately it’s not because my health is sterling. I have struggled with my weight nearly my entire life, and more recently blood pressure and male hormone issues. My wife had been seeing Dr. Rozenn for a few months prior to my visit and decided to make an appointment for me (without my consent). When she told me I had an appointment, I said I wasn’t going – in the end, for the sake of peace in our household, I relented and chose to go to the appointment, already having decided I was only going to see this doctor just this one time; I am very grateful that I did end up making that leap of faith because I did not end up seeing Dr. Rozenn just that one time – I’ve been seeing her weekly for the past few months and my health has improved tremendously in that very short period of time. I have lost nearly 35lbs (I have a lot to lose) and my blood pressure has plummeted (with no meds, only a few herbal supplements) to nearly normal levels. Additionally, although I haven’t had any actual tests performed, there are many physical signs that my hormone issues are improving and my energy levels make me feel like a teenager again!
For my wife, Dr. Rozenn was able to help her with some digestive issues that several other “western” style medical Doctors were unable to remedy, even after repeated visits and tests; my wife’s frustration over the fact that no doctor seemed to be able to help her literally drove her to tears – then we found Dr. Rozenn. When my wife went to see Dr. Rozenn, her symptoms began to subside nearly instantaneously (the next day). After only a month, her symptoms completely disappeared and she has been completely normal since.”
– Scott H. | Campell
“Dr. Rozenn is amazing. I suffered night after night of sleeping for 2-3 hours and then up, because of prostate issues. After but a few treatments from Dr. Rozenn, I am now sleeping up to 6 hours, and occasionally even 7 hours without the need to “go”. I can’t say strongly enough to men over 60 with this issue see her. It’s worth the time, and not unreasonably costly….see her!!! You likely will get the results you want.”
– Dan M. | Santa Cruz
“Seeing Dr Rozenn has been a game changer in treating my arrhythmia, as well as related symptoms not addressed by traditional medicine. Sleeplessness, frequent night and day urination, night sweats and a general lack of vitality in my day-to-day life all had a large effect on my physical and mental health…Dr Rozenn is kind and compassionate and takes the time to really listen to my concerns. She explains everything to me in detail, and I feel like I am in good hands. I’m so grateful to Dr Rozenn for her help, and I highly recommend her to you if you are seeking holistic answers to complex health and well-being issues.”
– FireHawk H. | Santa Cruz
Chronic Illness
“Dr. Rozenn helped me regrow my hair! I visited several NDs and a dermatologist looking for help to reverse the progressive thinning of my hair. No one could tell me what was going on. No one took the time to fully understand my case. After 4 years of slowly watching my hair fall out, I was deeply saddened and felt like I’d lost a part of myself. I decided to try acupuncture and started seeing Dr. Rozenn last year. Since starting in August 2016 I have almost fully regrown my hair! I started to notice a change within two weeks, but at this point my hair is nearly back to normal. I am so grateful for her care. My life has completely changed for the better.”
– Cassy W. | Portland Oregon
“Brilliant! Dr. Maureen Rozenn truly stands out among the rest. Her eclectic background allows her to access each patient’s individual needs. I recommend her to the seasoned veterans of acupuncture as well as first timers. She explains the entire process to you and the only surprise you will encounter is the relief you will feel being under her care.”
– Therese P. | Santa Cruz
“Maureen has made me a believer! She is by far the best medical professional I’ve ever seen. She truly listens to my body and has taught me how to do the same. I never feel rushed or uncomfortable during an appointment and she has helped me overcome a chronic issue that I’ve battled for over 10 years. She is the best!”
– Haylee W. | Santa Cruz
“Dr. Rozenn helped me clear up a longstanding condition when I was facing surgery. Also, when I was coming down with the flu, her treatment stopped me from getting sick. She is very thorough and a great listener. She also works well alongside conventional western healthcare and always encourages me to listen to the advice from my primary care physician. From my experience, she is a very dedicated, effective, and conscientious healer.”
– Valerie M. | Santa Cruz
“Dr. Rozenn is a healer. Her approach to treatment is mindful of the individual’s unique experience–it appears to me that Dr. Rozenn practices on the principle that nobody’s suffering is shaped quite the same way as another person’s suffering. Dr. Rozenn is intellectual, intuitive, compassionate, professional…and I daresay ethereal. Her techniques are precise. Her evaluations and diagnostics are deliberate and thoughtful. She truly wants to know the person behind the physical person she is treating. I have no doubt that her work is authentic and effective. I truly thought in the months after getting clean that I would never feel normal again…let alone full of the joy, clarity, and vitality I’ve reclaimed in light of the healing process.”
– E.B. | Santa Cruz
”An amazing acupuncturist who makes me feel better every time. I recommend her for most any problems or health concerns. She’s great!!!”
– Matt B. | Santa Cruz
“Dr. Rozenn has helped me live a healthier life in so many ways. Especially in understanding my body’s diet needs and especially foods it does not like. That along with pin pointed acupuncture that balance’s me in every way, I now feel healthier and happier all the time!”
– Indigo D. | Santa Cruz
ALLERGIES
“I admit that I was skeptical about acupuncture treatment, but it did cure my allergies to the point I didn’t need western medication any more. All very worth it and I highly recommend the treatment to anyone.”
– Bill P. | Scotts Valley
“I began seeing Dr. Maureen Rozenn two years ago. Then I had suffered from chronic, year-round sinus problems; joint, muscle and inflammation pain; frequent illnesses; and many other maladies it is now hard to recall. I found going to Maureen as a first time Acupuncture client to be comfortable and reassuring. She was thorough in explaining everything she was doing. It was obvious her treatment plan was designed individually for me, and that she thought a lot about what was best for my personal situation. Maureen’s holistic approach has completely ended almost all of my symptoms, and lessened those that have not fully resolved. I am healthy in a way I have never been healthy in my life. Thank you Maureen.”
– Leah F. | Santa Cruz
INSOMNIA
“Having suffered from chronic insomnia for eight years and tried many, many avenues of help, I would like to thank and counting-sheepcompliment Dr Maureen Rozenn (Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Santa Cruz) for having used her knowledge and skills to cure me of this debilitating problem. She gently guided me through Eastern medicine’s idea of treating insomnia through understanding better digestion and lowering stress. Within a week of her treatments I was sleeping six to eight hours nightly. I feel a different person and would like those who also suffer from insomnia to know about this course of action. Thank you, Dr Rozenn!”
– Jan G. | Santa Cruz
“Dr. Rozenn was part of my healing journey for 8 months. Her compassionate and specialized approach was always unique to me. I am honored to have had the opportunity to be under the care of such knowledgable and caring practitioner because she supported me and addressed my health holistically and empathetically. One of the most significant breakthroughs of my care was her ability to cater my treatments to my basal body temperature charts. Not only did I experience immediate pain relief during my acupuncture treatments, I also noted a shift in my vitality, my mood, my diet and overall wellbeing. Dr. Rozenn is a superb listener and has a special way of validating your needs in ways that are not possible with western medicine practitioners. Not once in all my visits did she ever rush me out of her office, in fact, she even offered for me to stay longer in her treatment table if I needed to while she cared for my husband. In addition to my care, I witnessed firsthand how my husbands lifelong struggle with insomnia became more manageable with time. The hardest part about our relocation to Texas was leaving her behind. Dr. Rozenn is surely someone you want on your team.”
– Jay
Enthusiastic!!!
“Maureen knows her shit! she has helped me to understand and learn to control my pain and depression in a way i didn’t think was possible. she is always supportive and honest. i highly recommend her for any little problem one may have.”
– Brooke D. | Soquel
“ok, so: i had a pair of really great acupuncturists back east before i moved to CA, and i’m still blown away by how awesome maureen is. how awesome is she? she’s so awesome i’ll be driving all the way to SC from the mission once a week over the summer for the sole purpose of staying in treatment with her, even though SF is crawling with acupuncturists. if i weren’t such a slacker (and if it wouldn’t be weird), i’d be baking her cookies on a daily basis. seriously: daily. i first started seeing maureen last November, after being out of acupuncture treatment for 4 months because of moving across the country. when we first met, i was at a point where the state of my health (mental and physical) could really only be termed “acute crisis”: i couldn’t even get through the (incredibly thorough) health history forms without verging on breaking down. six months later, the differences are stark – and she’s been incredible with helping me deal with some other chronic health problems that have resurfaced since then as well. i could go on and on, but i’ll leave you with this: my favorite thing about maureen is the fact that she seems *really* to enjoy educating people about acupuncture and about their bodies. she doesn’t mind answering questions, no matter how many i throw at her (and i am just full of questions); watching her test out points (and resultantly getting to observe some fascinating cause/effect relationships in my own body) is probably one of my favorite things about my appointments at her clinic. she doesn’t give orders and absolute pronouncements about what you should or shouldn’t do/eat/drink/whatever; rather, she’ll explain how X can affect your Y (by Z mechanism), suggest that you might want to consider doing ABC, and then let *you* figure out that she’s right through your own trial and error (and oh, she’s always right…even when you and your rock-n-roll lifestyle really hope that somehow, she’s not). she can recommend both eastern and western supplements, is a rockstar about all things female health related, and will research an answer for next time if she doesn’t know it off the top of her head. the students who help run the clinic are really nice, too.”
– W.E.B. | San Francisco
“I have spent much time searching for the top, most professionally holistic, intelligent, intuitive, grounded and personable healers in Santa Cruz. I am grateful to have found my way into Dr.Rozenn’s office because she is one of these healers.
What stands out most about the experience with Dr Rozenn is that she spends the time necessary to truly tune into a patients needs. While many acupuncturists are rolling through there appointments every 15 minutes, Dr.Rozenn makes the time to allow her patients to truly unwind and relax into a space that welcomes deep healing and release.The experience is even greater because of Haley and Nikki, Dr. Rozenn’s amazingly warm and positive office staff that completes the experience . I continue to come to Dr Rozenn because through her knowledge of chinese herbs and acupuncture I feel that I am receiving the greatest balanced healing experience that the Central Coast of CA has to offer!”
– Merek D.
“I’ve been going to Dr. Rozenn every 7-10 days for over a year. While I don’t have lots of experience with acupuncture beyond her practice, I know that she has really made a difference in my health. I first visited Dr. Rozenn for help managing stress, and her treatments helped immediately. She believes in helping you address the root of the problem, but she will also provide treatments that provide instant relief. Not only is her treatment effective, but she is also very professional, conscientious, responsive and a good listener. I would recommend Dr. Rozenn to anyone seeking relief from stress and to anyone seeking to improve their health and well-being”
– Alexis M. | San Jose
“Dr. Rozenn is extremely knowledgeable and skillful at her work. She is holistic in her approach, grounded in her ways of engaging me as a patient, and quite effective. She has a lovely, quirky sense of humor as well, which is a definite part of the healing process.”
– I.R. | Santa Cruz
“After years of dealing with fertility issues and various doctors, acupuncturist and Reproductive Endocrinologist, we saw Dr. Rozenn and were so grateful we did! She is the fertility “guru” in Santa Cruz and she knows her shit!After seeking her advice as well as a new RE, we combined both Western and Eastern medicine and it worked well in our favor. We now have healthy and beautiful 18month old twins!
My husband and I both followed her advice and program she designed specifically for our needs. We changed our diet and took recommended supplements and herbs. I noticed a tremendous change in my menstrual cramps, I had always had severely painful cramps and she was able to help change that through her treatments and recommended diet changes that I continue to follow. She is very accommodating and understanding to what will work with your regime when she gives advice and suggestions. My husbands sperm motility improved and he felt healthier overall.
We owe Dr. Rozenn an incredible amount of gratitude. We would not be here today with our twins without her help, support and love. She gives her all into her work and is so dedicated to helping you achieve your dream.
Dr. Rozenn Rocks!!!”
– Terra P. | Santa Cruz
“I’ve been to so many other acupuncturists, and no one has helped me like Dr. Rozenn. At first I thought her prices were too high and shopped around. Boy, was that a waste of time and money! I should have gone to Dr. Rozenn right away, as she was clearly very educated and well regarded. I lost weight and understand so much more about the best way for me, personally, to stay healthy. Dr. Rozenn can order lab work, which is great. We found several things previously in my diet that were causing a negative immune response.“
– Elain M. | Santa Cruz
LIVER DISEASE
“Dr. Maureen Rozenn is amazing and has been such a benefit in my life. Before seeing Maureen I was a complete wreck. I had so many health issues including liver disease. My doctors offered me no guidance, just drugs. I was at my lowest low. Then I met Maureen and reluctantly scheduled an appointment for acupuncture. Almost immediately, my skepticism turned to belief after my first visit. She presented a professional yet calming atmosphere. I quickly discovered that she was gifted and had a keen understanding of the human body and spirit. I left feeling there was help and hope for me. That was over a year ago and Maureen’s diverse skills continue to benefit my health. My liver function is optimal. My depression and anxiety are tremendously improved. In fact, my improvement has been so great that my husband recently began seeing her for treatments too. I am grateful to have Maureen and her wonderful staff in my life.”
– Pam C. | Santa Cruz
“I am 31 years old and I have had a pain in the right side of my abdomen since I was 12. The pain shows up in different areas of my right side. A sharp pain under my rib cage, a burning sensation around my rib and down my back, and an aching pain in the front upper section of my abdomen. I called it my “stomach thing” or “side pain” and it became part of who I was. I would have spans when it wasn’t so bad and I could live normally and other times is would so debilitating I just had to lay down all day. I have seen countless doctors and specialist throughout my life that have never had an answer for me. Right before I started going to Dr. Rozenn my pain had never been so constant and so painful. After years of bloodwork, x-rays, CT scan, MRI, Endoscopy, HIDA scan, ultrasounds, and many specialists, I was at my absolute breaking point. My friend started seeing Dr. Rozenn for a different issue and after just a visit or two she told me she had 100 percent confidence that she was my going to have the answer and that I had to see her. I decided to give ANOTHER doctor a try and it was the best decision I have ever made. After my first discussion with her I felt hope for the first time. She had an explanation for everything. My stagnant liver was the source of all my issues. Changing my diet, taking supplements, and treatments have helped the stagnation on my right side and I have been doing amazing! Within a couple weeks my pain subsided and has not fully returned since I started! She has given me the tools and knowledge I need combat this pain! I am currently seeing her to continue to work on this but I am so confident that her work heals! I highly recommend Dr. Rozenn!”
– Lauren V. | Santa Cruz
Dr. Rozenn has been absolutely amazing. She has helped me more than I ever would have believed possible.
“Last November I had to go off of work on disability after being diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome following my 5th case of mono (Ebstein Barr Virus). Essentially it means that I was too tired to function on a basic level (anything beyond laying on the couch was too much for me) and they couldn’t tell me why or when I would get better. Any labs that were run came back a little odd sometimes but were within the normal range, so I kept being told to just rest. I saw my doctor, a rheumatologist, and an endocrinologist who all told me nothing was wrong.
After going through this for several months (my symptoms started in September), I finally decided to see Dr. Rozenn on the advice of my chiropractor. I thought she might be able to run different tests than what my traditional doctors could and might uncover something that she could help with herbs, etc. I really didn’t think much of the acupuncture itself and wasn’t sure I even wanted to try it.
I had my first visit with Dr. Rozenn in January. We went through my entire medical history. She was the first doctor to look at my history (5 rounds of mono, 2 cases of chicken pox, etc.) and agree with me that something was not right, even if there wasn’t an obvious cause to point to. We ended that session with an acupuncture treatment. Her style of acupuncture is very distinct and isn’t widely practiced. She palpitated my stomach to find the areas that were upset and then used pressure points to figure out what was causing the distress and how to balance it back out. It was fascinating to watch. I was a mess of different issues.
Almost immediately after this first appointment, I had an uptick in my energy for the first time in months. It was shocking.
I continued seeing Dr. Rozenn on a weekly basis as she continued to treat my issues. On my 3rd appointment she was able to tell me that she believed my main issue was an inflamed liver that wasn’t functioning well. The doctors later confirmed that I had a fatty liver about 2 months later!
I returned to work part time in February, and have continued seeing Dr. Rozenn. She continued treating me with acupuncture, eventually adding in herbs and gentle lifestyle changes that would assist the process. She even treated some longtime sinus and migraine issues at the same time.
In mid-May I was able to return to work full time and we’ve begun spreading out my appointments. Jan-May might seem like a long time to some people, but my diagnosis from my traditional doctor was that I might get better after a few weeks, or a few months, or a few years. Or I might not. And they really couldn’t tell me why or what to do about it. Dr. Rozenn truly took me from a no-win situation and gave me my life back.
Whatever issue you may have, even if it doesn’t seem like a traditional acupuncture “issue”, if you want to try an alternative approach, I highly recommend. Dr. Rozenn.”
– Katie
“So I was getting Western treatment for Hep-C and knew the side effects were going to be nasty. I started going to Maureen for help with that. Long story short… With average once a week treatment from Maureen I was able to finish the interferon and am still virus free. Her treatments reduced the side effects. I was able to stay active. I have seen her for a number of other issues and she has helped me with all of them.?One of the first things you sense is that she truly is in to what she is doing and she is very results oriented.”
– Phil M. | Scotts Valley
“Two weeks ago I started triple therapy for Hepatitis C. Dr. Rozenn has helped me a great deal with the side effects. I see her the day after my interferon shot and each time after her treatment my nausea and headaches disappear . I’m well the next day and can continue with my normal life. As far as I’m concerned she is a miracle worker.”
– Gerlinda D. | Santa Cruz
“I went to see Dr. Rozenn for abdominal pain in the area of the liver. I’ve had treatment in the past, twice, from good acupuncturists who were able to resolve the issue in a few weeks, but it returned years later. In the course of Dr. Rozenn’s treatment, all kinds of deeper causal issues were discovered due to her excellent understanding of acupuncture and body-mind processes, and because she LOOKED deeper which the other doctors didn’t do. With Dr. Rozenn, we resolved the surface symptoms, just like the other doctors, but then directed my treatment toward the underlying causes, and I am very happy about that! It means REAL healing, instead of just a surface adjustment. I am making progress in a way that before treatment I was just resigned to being a life struggle.”
– Lee M. | Santa Cruz
Digestive Problems
“Dr. Rozenn an amazing acupuncturist. I started seeing her 2 months ago for a chronic digestive problem. I had been diagnosed by three different GI specialists as having IBD, microscopic colitis, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s. I was only getting sicker on corticosteroids and antibiotics, and my symptoms were limiting my activities and impacting my quality of life. Within two visits, I started to improve. Now, 7 treatments later, following Dr. Rozenn’s nutritional advice, taking 3 Chinese herbs and a tincture, I have found complete relief from my symptoms. Dr. Rozenn is calm, astute, supportive and thorough. I find her rich background of information and skill lead her to take the right steps in treatment. I feel safe under her care and blessed to have found her through my primary physician’s recommendation!”
– Susie T. | Boulder Creek
“I came to Dr. Rozenn’s office after having a gastric by-pass that had lots of complications. I could not eat or drink…I was just too nauseated. So I either ended up going to urgi-care and getting bags of IV fluids or i ended up back in the hospital. All’s i knew at this point is that I didn’t want to live the rest of my life in this manner. I thought many times of just “offing” myself. Then my friend got me into see Dr. Rozenn. I don’t remember much of this first visit except that she really listened to all i had gone through and the symptoms i was having. She then took me to a room where she took my pulses ( yes, you have more than one) she looked at my tongue and made her plan. She really had her work cut out for herself…there was the nausea, and other digestive problems, depression, to my extreme back pain not to mention the other health problems of diabetes, hypertension etc. Each visit she would come in talk and take my pulses and make her plan for the needles that day. Her treatments got me out of my chair that I had been unable to get out of for over a year and back to being able to eat and drink a little at first. Also she worked on getting me back on track of wanting to live again. I just finished doing my first marathon and have more planned. THANK YOU Dr. Rozenn for giving me my life back and the enjoyment of living it again.”
– Judy J. | Capitola
“Dr. Rozenn is truly the most knowledgeable and conscientious healthcare provider that I have ever had the pleasure of going to (and I have seen numerous western medical doctors and specialists and alternative practitioners such as naturopathic physicians and chiropractors). The environment that she creates is very supportive and allows you to feel very comfortable in being candid with her regarding your health concerns.I have been a regular patient of Dr. Rozenn’s for only 2 1/2 months and I already feel like I have made remarkable progress. In this relatively brief period of time, Dr. Rozenn has been able to help me with some longstanding issues related to digestive problems and menstrual irregularities; I was amazed by how quickly I started to notice positive results from her treatments.”
– Jess S.
“WOW, What they say about you on YELP! really is true!”
“Dr. Rozenn is not only a gifted healer, she’s one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. She’s helped my digestive issues and my craving for sugar. She’s greatly improved my circulation and her treatment has eliminated my mental fog and increased my energy and motivation levels. Dr. Rozenn is the best of the best!”
– Christine R. | Santa Cruz
“Dr. Rozenn has been a life saver, since Stanford did not know what to do with me anymore. I was desperately seeking help and found her. After stomach surgery and recovery, my gut slowed down significantly causing more complications. Her treatment and Chinese herbal remedies, not only helped me significantly, but I could live a normal life again and manage my care better. I cannot thank her enough.”
– Darlene S. | Santa Cruz
Interstitial Cystitis (Bladder Pain)
“I…have outstanding news, I am due to start my cycle tomorrow and have had no pain in my bladder this month! Its amazing news after living with this chronic and overwhelming pain for over a year.”
– Anonymous
GENERAL
“I’ve seen Dr. Rozenn for a multitude of ailments over the past few years. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and skilled in her field. She’s helped me with anxiety, colds, shoulder pain, liver detox, headaches, and even scar treatments from past surgeries. She’s my go to Dr. for everything.“
– Jordan D. | Santa Cruz, CA
“Dr. Rozenn is a confident and capable healer who generously gives her patients all her attention and focus when she is with them…The things I especially love about the way she runs her practice: she spends plenty of time at the beginning of each session assessing where I’m at and what I need that day and at that time; she knows what she’s doing and she knows she knows what she’s doing; she doesn’t insist I do anything, she talks me through it. I could go on and on. She’s great and I encourage anyone to begin or continue their journey of healing with her.”
– Bree C. | Moss Landing
“It is so easy to adjust to discomfort, or a gradual decline in energy, you almost forget what you felt like pre pain, or pre fatigue. Let me tell you that Dr. Rozenn is extraordinary in her abilities and her commitment to your health and restoring your full body to optimal function!
I went to her for some chronic pain issues and some nagging dermatitis.
Itchy, annoying patches that showed up off and on. I was inspired to go because she assisted in the pregnancy of my daughter and I now have a beautiful granddaughter, so I already knew Dr Rozenn was a healer.
Short story is the dermatitis is gone and much of the joint pain I suffered has abated. Additionally I have a integrated feeling in my body which is hard to describe in western terms but makes my daily exercise; hiking, aerobics and weights a breeze and I am long past 50!
Plus she is caring and wise. If you aren’t sure, just try it once!
This high quality care is rare!”
– T.B. | Santa Cruz, CA
“Dr. Rozenn is the best! Going into my first session I was open to the experience, but hesitant due to the bombardment of doubt showered upon acupuncture by western medicine. I went in to work on my overall health flow and a few specific issues. I have been extremely satisfied with the results and Dr. Rozenn’s calm dedicated demeanor. I truly love her insight and honesty, any practitioner that is ok with suggesting an end to treatment (versus you should come every week forever) if you are feeling better or “cured” is A+ in my book.”
– Kirra | Austin, TX
“A true healer. Looks at the body as a whole and incorporates herbs, ointments and nutrition into the treatments. Clearly finds pleasure in her work and cares greatly for her patients. Spends more time with her patients than any other acupuncturist I’ve see (including Stanford). Can’t say enough good things about her. She is fantastic.”
– A.L. | Santa Cruz
WESTERN MEDICAL MYSTERIES
“Dr. Rozenn has been absolutely amazing. She has helped me more than I ever would have believed possible.
Last November I had to go off of work on disability after being diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome following my 5th case of mono (Ebstein Barr Virus). Essentially it means that I was too tired to function on a basic level (anything beyond laying on the couch was too much for me) and they couldn’t tell me why or when I would get better. Any labs that were run came back a little odd sometimes but were within the normal range, so I kept being told to just rest. I saw my doctor, a rheumatologist, and an endocrinologist who all told me nothing was wrong.
After going through this for several months (my symptoms started in September), I finally decided to see Dr. Rozenn on the advice of my chiropractor. I thought she might be able to run different tests than what my traditional doctors could and might uncover something that she could help with herbs, etc. I really didn’t think much of the acupuncture itself and wasn’t sure I even wanted to try it.
I had my first visit with Dr. Rozenn in January. We went through my entire medical history. She was the first doctor to look at my history (5 rounds of mono, 2 cases of chicken pox, etc.) and agree with me that something was not right, even if there wasn’t an obvious cause to point to. We ended that session with an acupuncture treatment. Her style of acupuncture is very distinct and isn’t widely practiced. She palpitated my stomach to find the areas that were upset and then used pressure points to figure out what was causing the distress and how to balance it back out. It was fascinating to watch. I was a mess of different issues.
Almost immediately after this first appointment, I had an uptick in my energy for the first time in months. It was shocking.
I continued seeing Dr. Rozenn on a weekly basis as she continued to treat my issues. On my 3rd appointment she was able to tell me that she believed my main issue was an inflamed liver that wasn’t functioning well. The doctors later confirmed that I had a fatty liver about 2 months later!
Dr. Rozenn truly took me from a no-win situation and gave me my life back.
Whatever issue you may have, even if it doesn’t seem like a traditional acupuncture “issue”, if you want to try an alternative approach, I highly recommend Dr. Rozenn.”
– Anonymous
“Last November I had to go off of work on disability after being diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome… following my 5th case of mono (Ebstein Barr Virus). On my 3rd appointment she was able to tell me that she believed my main issue was an inflamed liver that wasn’t functioning well. The doctors later confirmed that I had a fatty liver about 2 months later! In mid-May I was able to return to work full time…Dr. Rozenn truly took me from a no-win situation and gave me my life back. Whatever issue you may have, even if it doesn’t seem like a traditional acupuncture “issue”, if you want to try an alternative approach, I highly recommend Dr. Rozenn.”
– Katie E. | Santa Cruz
“To say I have been looking for Dr. Rozenn for eight years is not an exaggeration. In 2011, I was diagnosed with Leukemia. In 2013, I had a Bone Marrow Transplant and in 2014 I developed Graft vs. Host Disease in the form of Eosinophillic Fasciitis…causing severe pain, and changing the way I looked….I was speaking with my PT and she recommended Dr. Rozenn and that is when hope was restored and major progress in my body began…I am still a work in progress, but when you go back east to visit your family and they say, “you are starting to look like yourself again,” it’s been a long time since I have looked like myself and I feel so much better. I feel I could write a book about my experiences, and I have Dr. Rozenn to thank for this.”
– Melissa P. | Aptos