Six months after having right hip replacement, I experienced sudden pain that shot down my thigh. I could not even take a step without aid. My surgeon ordered a nerve test and lower back MRI, both of which showed no problem whatsoever. He recommended that I go to Lea Inoue for acupuncture treatment. By the time I got in to see Lea, I could walk without a cane, but still had significant pain in my upper thigh with every limping step I took. After my first acupuncture treatment, I had noticeable improvement! I looked forward to my following treatments because each time the pain lessened to the point of no pain! As a bonus, during the acupuncture treatments I relaxed to the point of falling asleep--truly amazing! In all, it took about six treatments to become pain free. I'm an active 58 year old who enjoys exercise. With Lea's expertise in acupuncture, I'm back to exercising without pain. I think it's tribute to Lea Inoue that my surgeon referred me to her specifically. Without question, I recommend her for any kind of pain you may be experiencing!