“Hi Dr. Bonnie,
I want to thank you so much for all you have done for me. The acupuncture was one thing but I got so much more out of our visits. Your great advice, kind words, encouragement, positivity, and calm supportive manner helped me so much. I feel like I’ve come along way and can tackle whatever comes at me, largely because of you. Good luck with your next adventure and know that I am forever grateful.
Carolyn Hoefen
Fondly,”
“Dr. Cronin cares. She’s a great listener and has relentlessly helped me find my way to better health. I trust her completely.”
Jennifer Wiser
“My first meeting with Dr. Bonnie was life changing in a very good way. I had had the advertisement of her practice on my refrigerator for almost a year before I even made that appointment. It’s that way sometimes when you try something new. I was not getting the answers I needed and I’d been searching for several years already. My health was deteriorating and my primary care doctor said there was nothing wrong after doing tests. But, yes, there was. I was overweight, depressed, had cloudy and confused thinking, forgetting important things and I was a mother of four and had responsibilities! I was a crying mess that first day. Dr. Bonnie understood. She listened. She was warm-hearted and kind – and did I say, she listened? I was heard. She had answers for me. I was desperate.
Even though what she advised looked difficult, (and it was a major challenge), I knew it was my last hope. The changes took time, but I realized I didn’t get into this state overnight, and it would take time to come out of it. That was over 10 years ago. I changed my diet to eat healthy (for me). I still struggle with seasonal sadness but have conquered my health issues, thanks to the insight and encouragement I received from Dr. Bonnie that I followed through with. I honestly don’t know where I’d be today if I hadn’t walked into her office that day. I have found many other supports to keep me accountable for my health – I have found that I need that accountability. I’m healthy, strong, fit, and mentally clear, enjoying my husband of 39 years, grown children and grandchildren, and have maintained my goal weight for 10 years! I still think she’s an amazing person and doctor and I believe I owe her a big debt for what she’s helped me with in my life.”
Jacqui Biernat
“Let me start this testimonial by cutting to the chase: go and see Dr. Bonnie! She is a very knowledgeable, curious and kind individual with a focus on wellness and on customized solutions for each person. I have been her patient/customer for just under 10 years, and in the last 5 of those, have visited her on a monthly basis for consultations and acupuncture treatments. Bonnie orders my bloodwork and works with me to review it, recommends dietary supplements and probiotics that have been very helpful, and listens to me and my health concerns.
She is the first person I turn to if I have a question about something I am experiencing health-wise, and the person I always check in with after visits with my regular primary care physician. I appreciate the way she works in conjunction with my primary care physician, and the fact that she is very often on the exact same page in terms of treatment options and lifestyle changes I can make to effect change.
Though generally I am a well person, meaning I am not suffering from any chronic conditions or disease, I make time each month for my sessions with Bonnie as part of my preventative self care. Acupuncture in particular is very relaxing and I appreciate the time Bonnie spends with me prior to each session, talking about any changes I’ve experienced or any concerns I have, which she then uses to tailor that month’s treatment. I highly recommend her, and in fact have recommended her to many friends and family who have visited her for consultations and services.”
Jen Perena
“Thank you for everything you have done for me. You have made it so that I have learned more about myself and how to take care of me.”
M. H.
“Thru Dr. Bonnie’s acupuncture and a healthier lifestyle, I feel better than I have in years… less pain & more energy. I have lost 40 lbs. & dropped several “meds” because I no longer need them.”
Carol D.
“I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in 1995, and came to Dr.
Bonnie Cronin after 10 years of traditional drug therapies. By the time of my first visit with Bonnie, I had begun to experience serious health issues directly related to the side effects of methotrexate, steroids,
antibiotics and hydroxychloroquine, which is commonly used to treat malaria. I was NOT getting better, my “flares” had been steadily increasing both in frequency and in severity, and my rheumatologist was encouraging me at that time, because of the risk of damage to my heart from the long-term steroid usage, to begin to use some of the injectible symptom treatments for RA. The possible side effects of THOSE, as most people with RA are aware of the advertisement disclaimers for these drugs, were devastating for me to contemplate. I had two young daughters to raise, and this new class of drugs was not an option I wanted to explore. I was already very unhealthy at that point.I made an appointment with Dr. Cronin. The first thing she did,
following a very thorough assay of my medical and personal history, was
to turn my entire life upside down – different eating habits,
acupuncture, and a large array of supplements.I am delighted to say that I have (not by Dr. Cronin’s advice, but by my own judgment in the wake of my restored health) completely abandoned all drug therapies for RA. It has been over 5 years since I have taken any
of the drug “cocktail” I’d been prescribed under traditional treatment.
I have not had a flare since I began seeing Dr. Cronin, and with
very few exceptions, even joints which seemed irreparably damaged appear
to be returning to a normal shape, size, and function. My hair is
growing again – something that WOULD NOT happen while I was on drug
therapy, and I am DOING things I love to do again – horseback riding,
snowmobiling, and lots and lots of walking with my dogs.Since my recovery, I have gone to Dr. Cronin for other health matters as
well, with equally positive results.I cannot recommend Dr. Bonnie Cronin and North Shore Naturopathic highly enough.”
