I have been receiving excellent treatment from Olivier Jimenez, LMT at ActiveMed Poway, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the care and service I have received. Olivier is not only highly skilled and knowledgeable in his field, but he also demonstrates a genuine dedication to his patients' well-being. His personalized approach to therapy and focus on my individual needs have significantly improved my physical well-being. I highly recommend Olivier to anyone seeking exceptional massage therapy. Thank you, Olivier, and ActiveMed for your exceptional care and professionalism! Captain Ilias Katsanis MNI read more

Olivier and team at the Poway location provide prompt and professional care every visit.

Matt and his team are great! They have been very helpful with all sorts of injuries over the years.

Matt Alavi and his team are friendly and caring. Matt listens to your issues and recommends treatments to address your needs. Matt's treatment has greatly improved my back issues and went above and beyond to refer me to a specialist for further care I desperately needed and was unable to get from my insurance provider. read more

This review is for Olivier Jimenez LMT. Wow just wow. I have been searching for an LMT like Olivier for many years. I wanted an LMT that focuses on my areas where I had pain and/or limitations. I was not looking for just an overall body rub, which if that is what you are looking for, I bet it would be amazing with Olivier. Olivier is very knowledgeable and I can tell that he has spent many hours learning about the body and how to help it function properly. He has helped me considerably and I plan to continue a maintenance program to help me with my active lifestyle. I respect him so much I referred my husband and friend to him and he was able to help them with their pain as well. I feel very blessed to have Olivier as part of my health care routine. read more

Dr. Stephenson is incredible. The office ladies are super. Thank you for all you do! I appreciate you.

Staff is very helpful and always friendly and Matt Alavi is the best at dry needling - I always feel so good after his treatments. Highly recommend! read more

I love this place - I am so happy that I found it- Brandy is an amazing practitioner- I initially went for my lower back- the results were better than I have had anywhere-after going out of town for a few weeks I got headaches from some kind of a kink from traveling- nothing helped. After going back to see Brandy when I got back in town, my headaches immediately went away after she worked on me!! I also re-injured my heal and she also helped that too- I couldn't believe that it helped --the results are incredible. I am so grateful. Everyone at the clinic is super nice and helpful- Meredith is also amazing!!! read more

I contacted ActiveMed Integrated Health Center for acupuncture services contracted through Kaiser insurance. After informing them that I have a referral from Kaiser, I was told that unless I pay additional out of pocket for additional services not covered by insurance, acupuncture services will not help me. Typically I am used to being examined before such determinations are made. I am somewhat relieved that they exposed themselves as a hack organization before I actually wasted my time and made an appointment. read more

The nicest people work at this center! They are so helpful, welcoming, and kind. If you're having a bad day - this health center will turn your day around. In addition to their amiably pleasant atmosphere, the center is extremely clean and they have amazing doctors that provide treatment that actually works! Let's also not forget to mention the free parking that makes office visits very convenience. Highly Recommend! read more

I am grateful to have found ActiveMed and Dr. Matt Alavi. A lifelong fear of needles kept me from exploring acupuncture as a treatment for chronic pain. As a patient under Dr. Alavi's care for the past several weeks, I feel diminished pain, a heightened sense of well-being, and the confidence that my continued treatment will yield even greater results. read more

I have acupuncture treatments with James after a shoulder injury. I was experiencing pain, discomfort, insomnia etc After 3 treatments, I felt great. The staff is fantastic in Encinitas and James is so kind and helpful. Forever gratefull read more

I have seen Dr. Alavi for about a month and a half. I went in for various issues, back, neck, lack of sleeping, etc. Dr. Alavi has been using acupuncture to treat my issues. My experience has been tremendous. His expertise and knowledge are very potent in addressing my issues. As a result, I feel better overall, and I believe I will vastly improve as I continue. The office and staff are very professional and dedicated to helping you to meet your needs. I highly recommend Active Med. read more

Matt has been treating me for 17 years. His knowledge and kindness, along with his great experience makes him my go-to healer. Acupuncture, cupping, stems.. I go to him for anything related to immune support, boosting energy, jetlag, hormones balancing, sport injuries, addition to physiotherapy etc.. . His staff is always a pleasure to interact with and the Encinitas office is welcoming. Highly recommend! read more

I highly recommend ActiveMed integrative. Matt Alavi is wonderful and all practitioners that I have worked with are knowledgeable and so kind. They take the time to listen and care for you. I have limited experience with accupuncture but it is now a part of my path to wellness. It has been a rough 5 mos but now that I am an ActiveMed patient I have hope that I will fully recover. As a nurse of 22 years I have experienced first hand the limitations of western medicine and the headache of trying to be seen and heard by my doctors and specialists. Thank you! read more

Dr. Matt is my hero, I sustained a work injury recently and was sent to him to help return function to my hand. He was awesome, I cannot say enough good things about the treatments I have received. After the first session, the pain was almost completely relieved and I had some function return to the hand. Truly blessed to have been sent to him. I will continue to use his services once this problem is gone. read more

I have historically been stubborn about trying acupuncture due to my uneasiness about needles. About two years ago, my good friend recommended that I go and see Dr. Mike at North County Integrative to treat the ankle I sprained while playing hoops. Dr. Mike was professional, honest, and extremely gifted with his craft. After three treatments my ankle felt great and I was back on the court. I have sent my family, friends and staff to Dr. Mike since my visits. Hopefully soon they will open more locations in San Diego to help more patients with their chronic pain. read more

Sticking needles into a person is just scary. I will admit that I was freaked out at my first treatment. I was having some back issues and had had it with over the counter medication and Western medicine docs just messing with me to figure out what to do. A friend of mine was going through her acupuncture program and suggested that I try it. Albeit, I was willing to try it, but not with a friend. That's just too weird. Pegah is awesome. She's a very educated, gentle soul with a willingness to teach her patients how to care for themselves on top of the acupuncture. I like that she's willing to talk through the options for pain management in terms of Eastern Medicine. In addition, she will tell you exactly what she is doing before and while she's doing it. If you are uncomfortable with anything, she adjusts it or thinks of other ways. Located in the Archstone Healthcare building next to Pomerado Hospital, it's a really convenient location for the North County Inland people. Parking is free. The office is the first one on the first floor. read more

ActiveMed is EXCELLENT! I was having chronic headaches for quite sometime and in the past, dry needling worked well to treat them. It is really hard to find dry needling places, that accept many insurance plans, in San Diego. If you live in San Diego, and are hesitant to try ActiveMed because of the distance, I can tell you that the drive is worth it! Once I found ActiveMed, I chose it because their website was thorough and easy to follow. They offer tons of treatments. If there is a specific treatment you're interested in, they'll work with you to figure out if it's best. If you don't know what treatment you need but are looking to improve your health, they'll talk you through what would be best for your body. When you arrive, the staff are super welcoming, kind, and supportive. They're transparent with you when explaining costs and they can answer any questions you may have. If you're considering ActiveMed at all, definitely give it a try! read more

Dr. Matt Alavi is amazing! When I was diagnosed with B6 toxicity and peripheral neuropathy this past March, my primary care physician wanted to prescribe me pain pills as a solution and I definitely did not want to go that route. I was in so much pain and had extreme fatigue from the toxicity, it was interfering with my daily life. Thankfully I read that acupuncture can help alleviate the pain and I found Dr. Alavi. I visited him at his Rancho Bernardo location by Pomerado Hospital. After just a few visits, the pain started to lessen and he is helping me heal my nerves and get my life back. Dr. Alavi has an extensive knowledge of integrative medicine, acupuncture and how the body works as a whole. He is patient, listens and really cares about your whole health. I would highly recommend Dr. Alavi to anyone experiencing pain issues! read more

Ioanna has improved my quality of life, immensely! I was suffering from severe neck, shoulder and arm pain for over 9 months. Pain so severe I was in tears most of the time. After my first visit, I saw a 60% improvement and by the third visit, 7 days later, 100% improvement. I have been pain free for 6 months now. Ioanna has the sweetest, kindest, disposition and she is so compassionate. I look forward to my monthly visit, every time! Ioanna has been a Godsend!! Thanks from the bottom of my grateful heart! read more

Matt has such a compassionate bedside manner. He is thorough, knowledgeable and committed to helping his patients live healthier, pain free lives! read more

Dr Dana. is very caring and gives her upmost to heal you from your injuries. If you want to try other forms of medicine, please try Dr Dana, who will speed up your recovery. read more

I've been so impressed with North County Integrative Acupuncture Center. All my treatments have been by Matt Alavi. I came in with so many questions and he had an answer for every one of them. I was a bit nervous and Matt put me at ease right away. I would recommend NCIAC to anyone who is tired of taking pills from their doctor and want to get down to the source of their issue in the most natural way. read more

I enthusiastically recommend ActiveMed! What a wonderful staff from front desk to therapeutic practitioners. All friendly, helpful, professional and great at what they do individually. The place has a wonderful vibe! I am personally going to ActiveMed, Poway location, for a WC injury recovery from a fractured elbow and contused knee after a bad fall. The elbow is an especially slow healer, it's a joint, and it's my dominant side. Argh! However, I have definitely experienced steady and positive progress with the very best of care at Active-Med... including listening to my concerns with compassion. What a concept! There are many options/modalities available here for treatment to fit individual needs. Orthopedic Accupuncture included- that's what I am currently utilizing for my recovery. It is a very specialized form of acupuncture care and worth learning about the difference. In a nutshell, great business, great care, and after my WC is done, I would definitely pursue treatments here! read more

Love this place. I've been seeing Jessica on and off for some time and she really understands the female body and all the complicated issues that come along with pregnancy and newborns. It's nice to find an acupuncturist I feel comfortable with and a staff that is friendly and kind. I will continue to go here as long as I live in the area. read more

Two years ago I was told that I would have to undergo neck surgery. Thanks to Dr.Mike and his amazing expertise I was able to be healed without surgery. Recently, I have been having Migraines and by the third Treatment I feel amazing. I highly recommend North County Acupuncture they are wonderful people and very professional staff. read more

I've had a phenomenal experience at with Dr. Matt Alavi. I was somewhat apprehensive about trying acupuncture, but Dr. Alavi put me at ease and I even forgot he was sticking me with stacks of sharp needles. The pain relief is fantastic, and my only regret is that I didn't learn about the benefits of acupuncture earlier in life. Give them a call and head over to Poway, you'll love the results. read more

A week after having strabismus surgery I came to Jessica to help relax the muscle, that was too tight, and she was amazing. With her technique I have noticed a huge improvement within days and I will continue to see her. I have also used Jessica Gross' services for stress and anxiety relief and she formilated a special herbal formula that really did wonders. She is absolutely wonderful! read more

Matt Alavi and Acupuncture gave me my life back. I have two autoimmune diseases and was taking several pain pills each week (Vicodin) and sleep aids at night (Klonopin). Immediately upon starting the acupuncture the pain resided and I was able to stop pain pills (and not have pain) and after two months of acupuncture stop the sleep aids and sleep fine at night. Prior to acupuncture, I was very fatigued, going to bed to rest at 5 PM and asleep at 7 PM. The fatigue has gone away such that I go to sleep at 8 or 9 PM, with not having to rest first. I did not think feeling as good as I do now was possible. I have been under excellent aggressive conventional treatment for two years and that treatment did not bring near the relief that acupuncture did. I needlessly suffered before starting my acupuncture treatments. I would go into an acupuncture session with generalized pain, fatigue, headache, depression and anxiety and after the session all the symptoms had gone away and had a productive day. I was unaware that acupuncture could treat such a broad range of symptoms (fatigue, anxiety and depression) and have relief so quickly. When I started treatments I was at my absolute low point and now I am leading a good life. Prior to acupuncture I could not take hot temperatures and had to remain in climate controlled environments (which is common for autoimmune diseases). Now I am able to withstand much hotter temperatures. I also had balance issues and double vision. The acupuncture has improved both the balance and double vision. Prior to acupuncture I had too much weakness and fatigue to hike our local trails, now I can easily hike 3 miles. I like Matt's honest and straightforward personality. It makes going into treatments an enjoyable pleasure. Matt is very knowledgeable and helpful in a lot of areas. The office staff is very considerate and nice. It is a very convenient easy to find location. North County Acupuncture handled everything flawlessly with insurance such that it was not work on my part. I strongly recommend Matt Alavi and North County acupuncture to everyone. read more

Dr. Ioanna Vouloumanou is excellent in her care and getting results! I've struggled with GI issues for most of my life. She saw where my body needed support and most importantly she helped me shift my perspective on my health and life and was able to fully integrate my mind and body to heal. She is kind, warm and smart. I can fully refer her with confidence. read more

Jessica is amazing! She is very knowledgeable and skilled. Her calm personality even helps make me feel better. She's been treating me primarily for shoulder pain after a car accident injury that hasn't healed. My doctors are suggesting surgery as an option but say I might still have pain as that is the case with my type of injury so I'm going the conservative route. I couldn't even put on my bra without agonizing pain this morning but right after the session, I feel so much better. My range of motion increased and I can tell, I won't have to take as much pain medication today! read more

If your a Kaiser Referral. . .Be Aware. . . Request / Demand all costs before the session starts. . .Just don't assume your Co- Pay Will Cover it As Usual (and as its suppose too) . I just felt he was taking advantage of me. . .demanding more money AFTER the session was over. Was not very up front. If he dosen't like Kaiser. . .he should have called me back and I would have gladly gone elsewhere. . . .To be honest. , He did let me leave with only paying the Co Pay. After a lecture on HMO's and what he has to pay with his type insurance. I left feeling a little agitated with the whole ordeal. . . I reported him to American Specialties and Kaiser. . . I was in the right. Co Pay $ 15.00 and NO MORE. I'm turned off completely on Acuputure. read more

Life changing treatment. I suffered from Irritable Bowel Syndrome for 15 years and visited numerous so-called specialists. I was forced to stop teaching as I could not leave the classroom as needed to use the restroom and gradually stopped visiting unfamiliar places as I was unaware of what the restroom availability would be. I stopped traveling and was unable to accompany my daughter places alone in fear of becoming ill and not being in a position to care for her. I had lost hope that my life would ever improve. Then, I met Dana Steindorf who changed my quality of life. After four visits, my entire way of life changed for the better. My health has done a 180 and I no longer live in fear. I am happier, healthier and unafraid of new adventures and experiences. read more