You will not find a better acupuncturist than Xiaoming Tian. He has been so effective in relieving…read morepain for me in a number of situations, pain that did not respond to usual interventions, like epidurals, dry needling, radio-frequency nerve ablation, etc. It is such a blessing when chronic pain is relieved. It's a life-changer.

You know you've picked the right acupuncturist when…read more.. ...you actually feel excited for them to stick needles in your body and it doesn't really hurt. ...you see their ridiculously awesome credentials framed and hung in exam rooms (framed certificate from President Clinton, letters from NIH, old newspaper articles from Library of Congress, etc.) ...there's a waiting list for appointments ...the waiting room is so crowded, there's no place to sit ...the staff remembers your name everytime you come and are always smiling and friendly ...you actually feel sad that today is your last appointment. ----------- I was referred by yelper, Kim N to Wildwood Acupuncture Center and I'm so thankful I got to talk to her and get her recommendation when I saw her at the Sail Away event back in May. The Friday I was told I needed surgery, I immediately called and made an appointment at WAC. I had an appointment for Monday. Upon arrival, I filled out some forms and was thankful to see that they did accept insurance. Coverage varies from plan to plan and I'm thankful that my visits were 90% covered but it's still unclear how many visits they've paid for (still waiting for word on that). On the first visit, you can expect to be there for an hour and a half. During this 1hr+ period, you'll have a full evaluation (q+a) and then the acupuncture. You put on a paper gown and lay however instructed. (Me, on my left side facing the wall.) In general, I'm not afraid of needles...unless I'm watching you stick one in me. Thankfully, since my area of complaint is my back, I never had to watch him put one of the needles in my skin. You might be wandering what it feels like? Well, depending on where the needle goes, I either felt a bit of pressure but no pain, or I didn't feel it at all! Most times, I thought I just heard a flicking-type sound when they were inserted but I didn't feel it. Now, once the needle is in, however, when he pushes it in further or angles it differently - that is an entirely different feeling; sometimes painful, sometimes not. There were times when I felt tingly, felt some kind of something shoot down my leg or across my side. Dr. Xiao Ming Tian would stick the needles in the appropriate spot based on what the pain was like that day. Some days it hurt down my leg so he'd make sure there was a needle in my back area to address that pain. One day I mentioned I had a headache so he gave me additional needles in my head/neck (which was awesome!). Once all the needles are in, they need to stay in for 30-45 minutes. A heat lamp hangs over the acupuncture spots and it's nap time. That's right - a doctor sanctioned nap! I found over the last 14 sessions that while I actually slept some of the time, 80% of the the rest of the time I felt like I was in that place between asleep and awake and it was downright relaxing. When time is up, they come back in the room and take out the needles, you put your clothes back on and you go home and repeat the next day or however many visits Dr. Tian recommends. In my case, it was 15. I'll be honest, I was really quite skeptical about acupuncture at the beginning. I figured I'd give it a go but had low expectations. Thus far, it hasn't "cured" my back but it has significantly helped with managing the pain. It has also brought my blood pressure down to normal human numbers again so I'm very very pleased about that. (This was a result, apparently, of the placement of one needle in my forearm.) Yea...I'm a believer now! I've never been more eager to spread the word about a doctor, let alone an acupuncturist but I'm telling you - if you ever considered acupuncture before, come see Dr. Xiao Ming Tian at Wildwood. He is a darling older Chinese man who is extremely intelligent, very kind and truly cares about his patients. (Also, he gave me a Chinese restaurant recommendation in Rockville that I'm excited to check out! Seven Seas.)

She is absolutely amazing. I have tried acupuncture many times before without success, but this…read moretime I had a totally different experience. Thanks to Dr. Sabol I'm pain free.

Amazing Dr I got excellent results from this Dr . Very helpful and informative and lessons to youread more

I have been to a number of acupuncturists and Chinese herbalists, and Dr. Hou is by far the best…read more Clear improvement in sleep, energy, and physical symptoms of stress. Also amazing pedigree, lovely offices, and flexible schedule. Highly recommended.

I went 2x/week for 4 months for acupuncture and herbal tea supplement (which I drank twice a day…read morereligiously), all as recommended due to my build up of stress and wanting to get off of anti-depressants. We identified I had a yin deficiency, which I have heard from other practitioners before. I was told I have inflammation from the "heat" from the yin deficiency. All made sense to me. There was no type of improvement that I could see. I was uncomfortable during the acupuncture and was barely relaxed. I've seen other practitioners and did not have this kind of experience. I really wanted to like this practice so it was disappointing. I wanted to commit to doing it for a year, but I just couldn't hold out because I was actively suffering through the acupuncture. (And I'm a fan of it!) What really got me was that Dr. Hou would see me every week and say the exact same things for 4 months. "Tongue getting better." Or "Toenails are still dark red (low oxygen) but getting better." This on repeat for 4 months. There was no visible or internal improvement on my end. I committed completely and took her suggestions. I tried to tell her my concerns, but she had no answers for me. Just that it will take a long time and that my "cells need to grow." If I had a dime for every time I was told my "cells need to grow," here I would be rich. I understand TCM and have no issue with waiting, but the constant "you're getting better" was suspicious. I had a bad feeling about it. I was basically told to wait a year to see improvement, but the repetition felt very "snake oil salesman" to me. Not to mention, the place seems like it hasn't been deep cleaned in a very long time. The tables are uncomfortable. The prices are decent, so if you want to give it a try and see if your issues resolve unlike mine, give it a shot! I saw a lot of great reviews so I really wanted to give it a solid try. But I need to get a second opinion after this experience. I was sketched out and had to trust my gut.

Admittedly, I wasn't sure what to expect when I walked in. I didn't even know exactly what I was…read morecoming in for. I just felt... Off. No physical pain to speak of, but my brain was foggy, it was hard to concentrate. I was also feeling anxious and particularly irritable... just feeling run down. Dr. Chen was gracious enough to accommodate me at the last minute. After a few minutes and some intake questions, she laid me on the table and started the treatment. I have a phobia of needles but overall it was generally painless (although I did feel a few tiny pricks here and there when she was applying the needles to my feet.) About 45 minutes later she removed the needles and the nodes that she had applied to the various parts of my body and used some kind of liniment and gua sha tool to loosen the abundant tension in my shoulders. That part was a little uncomfortable... The same way that getting a deep tissue massage might be uncomfortable. When I left I felt... Lighter. A few days later I was able to accomplish some difficult things that I had been struggling with.... That I had not been able to focus on or direct the proper attention to. Can I attribute it directly to acupuncture? I don't know. But I'd like to believe that the treatment definitely helped in I'm blocking and balancing my chi. That said, I definitely plan to return for follow-up appointments in the future. Thanks Dr. Chen.

Delighted to have found Jie Chen, OMD.. She is a fine acupuncturist in a pleasant, well-lit 5th…read moreFloor Office. Fine technique, but---- I'd like her for no other reason that---she agrees with me: acupuncture is greatly under-used. Acupuncture should be taking the country by storm. Acupuncture works. No MRI's or x-ray exposure, no pills, and no high prices, no toxic overload. Users of acupuncture can make a difference by spreading the word, tell family and co-workers of our successes with acupuncture. We need to lobby Congress to get acupuncture covered under Medicare. If your hospitalization plan doesn't cover acupuncture, nag them. Parents whose child is prescribed medication for behavior, should try acupuncture first. People with anxiety or fatigue or drug dependence would be helped with acupuncture....with the added plus that you'd know right away. Acupuncture instead of a face-lift, it tightens the skin, and is thousands of dollars cheaper. Not my condition at all, but here is a link that suggests that those with diabetes could well try acupuncture. The cost of the medication alone would suggest using acupuncture instead of expensive drugs. But---it's the buildup in the body, that I'd worry about. Acupuncture does not carry toxic buildup risk. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319618.php Acupuncture assists the body to get back on track. The body heals itself. Ever heard a doctor or pharmacist say that? We who have been helped by acupuncture need to spread the word. Finding the skilled Dr. Chen in her nicely appointed elevator building office, has been a delight.

Acupuncture service adequate. Tessler talks excessively during treatment. She chit chats, talks…read moreabout herself, talks about politics, and asks you questions about current events and politics that common sense says will provoke strong emotions. She also offers unsolicited medical advice outside of her scope of practice.

I've been going to Tessler's Dupont location for the past six months, and I highly recommend her…read more This was my first acupuncture experience and I have been happily surprised at how much better I feel, like my baseline level of calm has increased while my every day stress levels decreased. From seeing acupuncture on TV, I was expecting to have like 50 pins put in my back and then left to sleep. A typical experience is maybe 8-10 different pins, some in and out points, some that are left to sit for awhile. Tessler is great to talk to and she stays with her clients the whole session. Each treatment is tailored to what I'm dealing with that week, so each time it's a little different. She doesn't like to leave her clients in that zombie, groggy feeling (I always feel this way after massages), and I appreciate that I always leave feeling more relaxed but I can still do things after treatment. Tessler's Dupont location is super convenient to my office and she has evening and Saturday hours. She only sees one patient at a time, and the office is small but cozy. Best of all, she takes insurance. If you are thinking about trying out acupuncture and want a very personalized approach, Tessler is awesome.

I have been seeing Dr. Lu more than 10 years. Dr. Lu is patient focused and highly trained in his…read morefield. He has improved my overall wellbeing and addressed many issues through the years. I always leave treatments feeling much better and would highly recommend him.

Doctor Lu is very nice and patient and very experienced doctor and he can cure your symptoms and…read moregive you some advice about how to treat your condition and it worked a lot and feel better.

A miracle worker! I came here in search for pain management. I was diagnosed with a tumor and it…read morewas pinching my nerves, causing sharp radiating pain across my upper back and down my right arm. I also had numbness in my hand and leg. The tumor was significantly compressing my spinal cord. I wanted to find a way to manage my pain until my surgery day. When Mr. Lim told me that acupuncture will help to reduce inflammation and increase blood circulation, I knew that this was just what I needed. After each visit, I felt relief. Sometimes the relief would come as I start walking out the door and other times the relief came the next day. My numbness decreased significantly and my pain became manageable. My pain was always highest at night and his work also helped me sleep well through the night. I am so grateful. I remember after my first appointment, I cried in my car because I wasn't in pain anymore in that moment. I am thankful for Mr. Lim for helping me get through my days with less pain. His office is clean and he is very kind too. He listens and you feel like you are cared for. I would highly recommend his acupuncture! I plan on continuing my appointments with him after my surgery too because now I am a believer of acupuncture for overall wellness.

Dr. Lim has a methodical approach in providing treatments as well as giving patients sound advice…read moreon what to do while at home. Came in due to tightness in my scapular muscle that affected my left arm and neck as well as lower back issues. After a number of visits, I'm back to my routine workout (boxing) and quality of life. Highly recommend Dr. Lim who also treated my Mother. Just give him a call/try then thank me later!

When I tell you that I just experienced the most Jedi level of acupuncture EVER…read more.. And that's saying a lot because I've seen numerous acupuncturists in San Francisco, DC, and Maryland (since 2010). Leah has such a gentle and calming healing presence. She listens intently, then delivers exactly what your body needs. That's a gift not every acupuncturist has. The approach she uses is called Master Tung. It feels otherworldly, and honestly like homeostasis ecstasy. She treated me for generalized inflammation today using the "12 Magic Points.' And it was exactly that. Leah also offers facial rejuvenation acupuncture, and I can't wait to dive into that! You need Leah in your life, she's EPIC. You won't be disappointed.

You should definite visit Leah at Lightpoint! She is professional in her practice and works…read morepatiently with her clients to get the best results from the treatment; The facilities are clean and comfortable and parking is easy. I came in with a lot of upper back pain and tension and with much of it gone!