My 12 year old son had suffered since he was 5 if chronic constipation. I took him to different…read moredoctors. He has been admitted more then ones in Lakeland and St Joseph children hospital in Tampa. Last time was 3 weeks ago. After the last time I decided to do something different because At. Joseph hospital felt more like a torture chamber to my son and me than nothing else. My son cried begging me not to take him to that hospital again. I called the ancient art of healing to make an appointment a week a go. Dr. Beardsley knows exactly what he is doing. He told me what to do with my son and what is the reason for his constipation. My son had a bowel movement 3 days after. Since then his constipation seems to be getting better and better. 6 years looking for healing for my son and this is where I found it. I would be forever greatful. Thank you so much. Next is me

The results of the acupuncture treatments are incomplete. I will not continue treatments due to 1)…read moreinappropriate jokes and 2) a cupping treatment that caused severe pain (he left the room after putting the cup on my shoulder). I had to call out to him several times to get the cup removed. As experienced as he seems to be, he must have known how the cup would affect me. Also, I could not find any license through the state department of health online. That license should be displayed at his office.

Thanks to Dr.Shao and his wife for resolving the pinched nerve in my neck with excellent results in…read morea very timely manner. Jim Murphy

As we all grow older, we seem to accumilate new aches, pains and conditions. Not much we can do…read moreabout age, but taking the same old medication with the same unsatisfactory results can be helped. I am 64 years of age and have been living with TMJ, off and on, for 35 years. I have sought experts in the field, had mouth guards made from two different doctors, have been prescribed copious amounts of Ibruaprofen and pain meds. All without relief. After one, 25 minute treatment of Accupuncture, Hot Laser, and a small electric charge, I experienced, for the first time, less swelling, headache and jaw stiffness. I continued my visits with Dr. Shao for five treatments. He also worked on my arthitic feet to great sucess. I seriously think he could help many people unaware, as I was, of the true healing ability of accupuncture in the hands of a forty year expert as Dr. Qi Shao. I remain a big fan of both natural healing and herbal style medicine. It will be a different experience no doubt, but for those whose pain is greater than your fear, this is for you.

Upon entering, I immediately felt a sense of serenity. The office and treatment spaces are…read moredesigned with inviting colors and cool artwork. When I met with Dr. Robin, I felt like she took the time to really listen to my issues. She asked a multitude of questions in the consultation session which helped her understand the root cause of my issues. I originally purchased 2 sessions and have since purchased a package of 10. I have been to a number of acupuncturists over the years and can truthfully say Dr. Robin ranks up there with the best. Highly recommend!!!!!!

From the owner: Dr Robin Roarke is Board Certified in Traditional Chinese medicine and she believes in holistic…read moreapproach to healing. We offer acupuncture; Traditional & Japanese Style, Herbal Medicine, Massage, Cupping, Bio-Injections & Facial Rejuvenation. Dr Robin specializes in Pain and has special interests: emotional trauma, depression, anxiety, weight loss & addiction therapy. Additionally she offers a community clinic weekly to make acupuncture affordable to all, call for details. By appointment only (MM#38879)

We needed a thermography and tried a new place. This is an excellent place for homeopathic…read moremedicine. Dr. Katherine Onuoha is knowledgeable and caring. Will return for more medicine here. This business offers more services to patients. Check out their website NaturalLakeland.com

Dr Katherine O is wonderful. However, her front office staff leaves a lot to be desired. for the…read morethird time this year (it's only April), they have "dropped the ball". zero follow-up on test results, medications denied due to lack of follow-up. Additional appointments required due to lack of follow-up. patients need to keep track of when blood work or other testing is due, but no one can tell you when it's due. Communication amongst the staff is non-existent. Leave a message with one and no one else knows about it, until you call again and leave a message with someone else. Enough said

I highly recommend Dr. Henry Shao, Chinese Medical Clinic, for any type of pain. I've had neck pain…read morefor 30 years and lower back pain for 15 years and he has reduced the level of pain by 90% I was most impressed by the immaculate cleanliness of the office and treatment rooms. Dr. Shao is a friendly and compassionate doctor, who listened to any issues I had and addressed them. There was minimal discomfort by the placement of the needles. Once they were in, it was a very pleasant and soothing experience, with immediate reduction of pain. Even though the insurance company would not pay for the 5 treatments, it was worth every penny, as there were no pills and no side effects.

5-Star Review for Dr. Henry Shao -- Chinese Medical Clinic…read more After suffering for two years with severe carpal tunnel symptoms and nerve pain in my right arm, I finally found real help with Dr. Henry Shao at the Chinese Medical Clinic. I want people to know my story so they can get the same relief. The pain was so bad that I could not sleep on my right side, and I constantly felt sharp nerve pain running from my hand all the way up my arm. I saw two different hand specialists. One wanted to operate, and the other doctor -- from a very famous clinic -- gave me an injection that did not work and dangerously raised my blood sugar. After that, he suggested giving me another injection. Nothing helped me... until I came to Dr. Shao. With just one acupuncture treatment, my hand instantly felt much better. After my second visit, the improvement was even greater. I honestly could not believe how quickly I felt relief after suffering for so long. Dr. Henry Shao has over 30 years of experience, and it truly shows. He is knowledgeable, gentle, respectful, and genuinely cares about his patients. Thanks to him, I finally found the help I needed without surgery, without more injections, and without side effects. I am incredibly grateful and highly recommend Dr. Henry Shao and the Chinese Medical Clinic to anyone dealing with nerve pain, carpal tunnel symptoms, or chronic pain. He gave me back my comfort and my sleep after two years of struggling. Thank you, Dr. Shao, for restoring my hope and improving my life.

I have nothing but positive reviews for this place and every member of the staff! If you are on the…read morefence, trust this place. Beyond traditional acupuncture, they also offer electroacupuncture, cupping therapy, and other treatment aids. This place is the real deal, not a bandaid solution to pain, but a warm environment where healing happens. To start, Dr. Andrea is incredible! I was recently diagnosed with carpal tunnel, and to avoid having to have surgery, I decided to try the holistic route first(medicine that's thousands of years old for a reason). I committed to 2x/week for 6 weeks- and I no longer wear my braces at night and my pain has been reduced by 90%! And if I ever had cramps or other issues, Dr. Andrea would address and help those in addition to my arms. My elderly godmother also receives treatment for her various ailments, and after every session she walks a little taller and has had pain relief, even with her fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis. Every member of the patient care team is kind, welcoming, understanding, and caring. Tristan is thorough, gentle, funny, and a great listener. Felicite, Isabelle, and Ashley are so sweet and caring, they really take the time to get to know every patient and provide quality care to help heal. And Maria was incredibly kind and helpful to me when I wanted to share the clinic's information with my chiropractor :)

Great place, help my sleep and anxiety. Very polite people. Never a bad experience there at all…read more Always very helpful and attentive to my needs.

You would be hard pressed to find a more professional and caring group of doctors. Their office is…read morewell managed and always up to date on everything in holistic and preventative medicine. The practitioners here of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) are exemplary in their commitment to further their knowledge always and pass this on to their patients. I couldn't recommend more strongly.

Drs. Barbara and Ron are both wonderful acupuncturists. I have worked with quite a few over the…read moreyears while living up north, and they are by far the best! I am so lucky to have found them when I moved to FL. They have helped and supported me through some challenging times with my health and been an integral part of my recovery. Their knowledge is vast and I trust them when it comes to herbal and nutritional selections as well. I am thrilled that they have the Thermography in place, which is my preferred diagnostic tool over mammograms. They are my "Go To Team" !!!!

I have been to several acupuncturist. He is far and above that level, Dr Tienn has a great bedside…read moremanner and knows his stuff plus he knows his herbs as well. He is an OMD. And used to teach an acupuncture school that was in the area. You get the benefit of both of those things. And he's got a good sense of humor. All necessary when you were visiting a doctor. Highly highly highly recommend..

Dr. Tian is wonderful at what he does. He's very accommodating and will fit you into the schedule…read more I went in with some nerve pain and I haven't really been feeling much of it lately. The office is very relaxing and he is super intuitive. He moves quickly and gets you to your nap fast! Lol I also appreciate his bedside manner. He is very easy to talk to, but doesn't spend too much talking just gets to the point. I would definitely recommend:)

I can not say enough good things about The Center for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Dr. Liang…read morehas literally given me back my life. I wish I would of found him 3 years ago! I was hit by a semi truck, and I lived in pain everyday for the past 3 years. Every morning I woke up with a headache, pain in my neck, head, and left shoulder that would get worse throughout the day. I tried massages, cupping, chiropractor, pain management, physical therapy, nerve blocks, stretching.... anything to help relieve the pain; but nothing worked or lasted. I began to feel extremely exhausted 24/7 from being in pain all the time and not being able to sleep. My primary doctor then diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue syndrome ("Which there is no cure for"). My days mainly consisted of laying down with an Ice pack or heating pad, trying to get any kind of relief . I began to get very depressed because it was so debilitating. I couldn't do and enjoy the things I use to. The pain was taking over my life. I was missing time with my family, friends, and work. I thought to myself... "if this is "living", then I don't want to live anymore. I was at my breaking point. Then a friend of mine mentioned Dr. Liang. The moment I walked in the office I felt very welcomed by the receptionist. The office has a warm, welcoming, and uplifting feeling to it. Every employee I've had an encounter with, is very pleasant to be around and shows they really care. Dr. Liang and the staff helping, took the time to listen and find out what the underlying problem is in order to fix it. He is extremely professional, and caring at the same time. He truly cares about helping his patients, and it shows. After my first session I no longer had headaches (which is a miracle since I lived the past 3 years with a headache).. after a few sessions I no longer had the severe neck and shoulder pain, I was able to sleep, and my brain fog disappeared. I am shocked how well this worked!!!!! I was also able to get off my muscle relaxers, anti inflammatory meds, and anti depressant since seeing Dr. Liang. I'm sleeping through the night and feeling well rested in the morning as well. He also realized that I was missed diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and that I actually had Adrenal fatigue. He put me on a natural supplement, and within 3 days I felt a huge improvement. I FINALLY feel like my old energetic, full of life self again. I can't thank Dr. Liang enough for giving me back my life. He is a true healer! P.S. I also dealt with migraines since I was a kid. I got them every month and it would normally last 2-4 days. But since seeing Dr. Liang, I have not had a migraine.

Another update to my review and clarification of the response given to my post by the doctor's…read moreoffice. They said that they verify your insurance benefits and contact you within 24-48 hours prior to your visit. This never happened in my case. As I stated in my first review, they never even asked me for my insurance card... only telling me when I got there that they didn't need to even see my insurance card! I have no reason to make this up, as I am now out of quite a bit of money because of the negligence and unprofessional front desk personnel. If they do, in fact, have qualified office staff to verify insurance for patients, they aren't doing their job very well, or in my case, at all.

Dr. Danny Quaranto at Alternative Medicine Family Care Center is absolutely wonderful. His…read moreacupuncture and diet strategies helped me heal from post traumatic stress related to an abusive experience after graduating from college. Also, he helped me quit smoking for good and rewired my brain to be more goal oriented. Overall, this clinic was a wonderful environment and the staff are very positive and supportive.

From the owner: Patients come to the Alternative Medicine Family Care Center when they are in search of a non-drug,…read morenon-surgery solution to their health care problems. With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Quaranto uses Traditional Chinese Medicine, Classical homeopathy, Neuro-Emotional Technique, Prolotherapy, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Natural Allergy Elimination Technique, and much more.