Katarina has been supportive, attentive to my needs, and addressed my needs. Amazing experience and attention.

Katarina is wonderful! I googled this practice and knew nothing about them except for the great ratings. Katarina managed to fit me in for the last appointment at the last minute on a Saturday. She went above and beyond. When I arrived, she was thorough and professional in discussing my injury. I had a great experience, and my pain was gone after just one session. I'll definitely be back every week, especially since this is covered by my health insurance. Thank you. I can't wait to try the other practitioners. read more

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Excellent care and compassion. My acupuncturist is amazing. She is very thorough and will listen to my problems without rushing. I'm very lucky to have found this place and that they accept my insurance. read more

Professional and helpful. The treatment is gentle, and she results are effective. Highly recommended !!!

Thank you Acupuncture Therapeutics for helping me. I discovered Katarina as an in-network provider, and I couldn't be happier with my care. Professional and personable staff, beautiful, clean office with free parking. She's part of my wellness team, add her to yours. read more

When I first visited Katarina I was in such terrible leg and back pain, and muscle tightness. I explained to her my situation, and we discussed what treatment plan would be best for me. She was very thorough, and took her time to explain everything to me as she evaluated me, and then treated me. After my first visit I already had relief. I continued on with my treatment plan. Happy to say, I am feeling so incredibly better. I've told so many people about her, and now my son will be going to her. I look forward to continuing my next treatment with her for my sinuses. Her level of care was a 10 out of 10, and the treatment room was relaxing and peaceful. I highly recommend Katarina. Parking is usually pretty easy on the street also. read more

This was my first time getting acupuncture due to a chronic pain in my shoulder blade that went up to my neck. When I first called Acupuncture Therapeutics, I spoke with Katarina. I let her know I was a total newbie and did not know much about acupuncture other than it involved needles. She was very pleasant to speak to and patiently answered my questions. I came in the same week and she shepherd me through the process and that it should be painless (it was!). I was very pleased with my appointment and she made sure I was comfortable. The office and the rooms are very clean. I ended up getting five treatments for my pain. Katarina recommended this to me and advised that it would take a couple of treatments before I felt progress. I am now on my 3rd appointment, and can confidently say it helped. I still feel lingering pain, but it was definitely not as bad as it was before. The first treatment left me feeling dizzy, but I found out that it is normal. After my second treatment, the pain was not as much as an issue as it was before. I could turn my neck again, and didn't have sharp pain when looking up or down. I don't know if acupuncture can treat my problem 100%, but I am convinced after my recent visit that it is a great way to get relief for my pain if it continues. read more

I highly recommend Katarina to anyone suffering from pain. I went in for extreme sciatica pain that left me debilitated by it. Functioning at 30% of my normal capacity. Couldn't sit, bend or drive and let me tell you, that is beyond life altering. Katarina offers a peaceful space full of respect and healing. I chose her because of the good reviews and her energy over the phone. The other places I had called did not offer me any information really in what to expect. She explained everything in detail and was the only person to say she was sorry for what I was going through. The only one. After one visit discussing symptoms, she deduced I had an issue in my sacrum. I had an MRI two days later and my doctor's confirmed, you guessed it, a protrusion in my sacrum! She is the only professional to have had an actual opinion on what was wrong with me. I'm so much looser after my therapy sessions and think everyone should give Acupuncture a try. It's a therapy, just like physical therapy and mentally therapy, you work up to the benefits. It's very important to me that I attend a place that has friendly people running it. Katarina answers all of my questions and never rushes me out. You owe it to yourself to live a life without pills that don't work. read more

Katarina is very professional and knowledgeable. She really listens to you, makes a plan for your treatment, and then takes the pain away!

First time at this place, Enid Bermjeo was ready for me, explained to me about sanitation procedures. Offer a mask to me but I had mines. Spray the room and table with citrus 2. She had on a mask and gloves . Over all good experience and every clean place. read more

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I am so grateful to have found Katarina! I have various pain points that Katarina is treating, arthritis in my knee and neck and the treatments are bringing me relief! Additionally I am doing cosmetic facial treatments and am happy with the results so far! Its a relaxing environment and would highly recommend Katarina! read more

I highly recommend Therapeutics Acupuncture and Katarina! She is so knowledgeable and has the best hands. The office is super clean and the environment is peaceful. I got treatments 3 times a week for Bells Palsy and I can honestly say that acupuncture was very beneficial for my healing. I am almost 100% fine after 3 weeks. Katarina knew exactly how to treat me and she is so personable and welcoming. I am very grateful for her knowledge and care. read more

Definitely pass on coming back here. The acupuncturist was really rough and I've been going to acupuncture for years so I could immediately tell the difference. She doesn't really seem to question or ask much so I am not sure how thorough the application was. The lobby is much nicer then the rooms once you get to the back it is very sterile and not a very soothing experience. read more

With rheumatoid arthritis and sciatica, I am in pain quite often. Thanks to Katarina, my pain is manageable and I am able to preform my daily tasks. Katarina was able to also help a majority of my family members as well with sleep issues, depression, and anxiety. read more

Katarina has been very professional and responsive to my questions. At first, I was quite nervous about the needles, however Katarina has a deft hand and it was not a problem. I get so relaxed that I have fallen asleep. read more

I have lupus and currently in a bad flare. What this means is everything is inflamed, and hurts. In one month I was dealing with interstitial Cystitis, asthma, and severe joint pain; especially the hip. I moved to Los Angeles, right before the pandemic hit, and had no leads for a good acupuncturist. I searched on google for months once the pandemic numbers starting dropping and I could feel safe in any treatment room. I called Dr. Katrina and she took the time to listen to me. A week later I had my first treatment with her and I can't say enough about her care and all the health improvements after two sessions. She is very gentle and her words to me are always reassuring. I highly recommend her and her prices are very reasonable. She is amazing! read more

I was ecstatic when I received a referral from my Kaiser health plan for acupuncture for back pain. After doing some research on Pasadena acupuncture providers, I decided to try Katarina Ryan of Acupuncture Associates. I've been very pleased. Katarina is very thorough when it comes to reviewing a patient's medical history and takes as much time as necessary to explain the process of healing through acupuncture. She's quick when it comes to placing the needles and I've found the process relatively pain-free. I'm pleased to say that there is already an improvement in my pain level after only just a couple of sessions. I highly recommend her. read more

Katarina is amazing!! She understood my issues and had a treatment plan ready right away. She is incredibly knowledgeable and always answers all of my questions. Although my issues are a little tough to deal with, I do believe that we are making progress - and the sessions are very relaxing. I highly recommend going to Katarina for help with any issue! read more

I had treatments from Katarina for some time and she really helped me a lot with my issues. She is very professional and likeable, which is important to me. She attends to my issues and is compassionate and can relate. I highly recommend her. read more

There's something about this place that just doesn't work for me. Upon arriving, there's no warmth or welcoming feeling from the practitioners and from some guy who was at the front desk one time busy looking at his phone. The practitioners don't seem to be on top of what's happening. They're busy managing too many different people at the same time and seem to be distracted. This is no bueno, especially when it comes to people with needles. And the practice itself seems unprofessional, they pull your socks off without asking, yank the "blanket" off you without asking and hurry through any massage type of modality. There's just an overall uncaring vibe. The energy there is low including from the people who are coming in for treatment. I tend to feel in an off mood every time I leave there. With so many places to choose from, there's really no need to go here. read more

I love Acupuncture Therapeutics, and highly recommend going to Dr. Katarina and Hiroku. They are both amazing: very compassionate, caring and helpful. They are true professionals who care about their patients and consider every small detail to treat them efficiently. Dr. Katarina makes sure to listen to you and to answer all your questions, despite her busy schedule. Due to my chronic condition I have been taking a lot of medications, as well as doing regular acupuncture treatments with several other practitioners for the last four years, and this is the first time I have substantial improvement, and even stopped taking meds. I am finally able to sleep, and the quality of my life is essentially better. I feel very lucky to have such a wonderful therapist. Thank you, Katarina! read more

I suffer from back pain due to my scoliosis. Katerina helped give me some relief from my pain. I was getting injections for my pain and not getting any results. With the acupuncture I definitely feel like I'm feeling some relief. read more

Excellent acupuncture. Very effective. Katarina knows what she is doing. I've been looking for a good place in Pasadena for a while. So glad I found her! Takes most insurance. Pain free. read more

Katarina is a magician! Prior to seeing her, I had a nagging, debilitating shoulder injury which caused neck pain and headaches. It seemed like I had a headache for weeks straight before my first appointment with Katarina and I hadn't been able to climb for months. Her acupunture, massage and Gus sha instantly releived my headaches and is working to get me back to climbing. She also treated a calf injury and sciatica symptoms with great success! I am looking forward to continuing my progress so I can return to my active lifestyle in full force! I'm so happy I have found a holistic medical provider that I can count on for future injury recovery as well as preventive maintenance. read more

Katarina really knows her stuff! I've only been in for a few acupuncture treatments and I am having increased mobility in limbs! I have to admit, that I was not sure about the results of acupuncture therapy because this was my first time trying it. But it has helped me a lot. I have been suffering with herniated disks and spinal stenosis for years and these treatments have really helped. I know that in a while, I'll be back to being 100 percent! read more

I love this place so much. I moved to Hollywood and tried to find an acupuncture place closer to me, but after a few tries, I just have decided to make the drive to Pasadena when I need it. Katarina is so gentle and understanding and professional, it is worth the drive for me. And the fact that she accepts my insurance is the best part. read more

Katrina helped me lower my blood pressure with acupuncture - who knew this was possible? I highly recommend her. I received excellent care from her! read more

Over the past 12 - 18 months I have visited Katarina on and off for several issues. Both conditions have improved thru regular and ongoing appointments. I found her thru recommendations on another local website. I have found her to be informative, patient and gentle. Her offices are calming and clean; and I appreciate her calm demeanor and caring attitude. Also her office is accepted thru my Insurance company which is great!! And she has up to date booking online with email notifications which also keeps it simple!! Would recommend! read more

I have been doing acupuncture for more than 10 years for my neuropathy, so it was very hard to find the right acupuncturist when I moved to Pasadena. The moment I walked in and had my very first treatment by Katarina, I knew I was at the right place. She is professional, always on time and listens to your needs. I highly recommend her!!!! read more

Katarina really LISTENS and is so professional and caring. The pain in my lower back is so much better, and overall I feel much improved. I switched insurance so I could go to acupuncture and I am so glad I found Acupuncture Therapeutics. The office is clean, neat and welcoming. She explains everything and answers all of my questions each time I go in there. Wonderful experience. Highly Recommended. read more

First time experiencing Acupuncture and in just a few weeks it has worked wonders on a shoulder problem that I had been trying to address for a very long time. Katarina is very professional and even with all of the covid issues I felt very comfortable being in the office and getting treatments. I would recommend Katarina to anyone. read more

I had an accident a year ago and I have been receiving cortisone shots on my neck, shoulder, and knees and I'm in constant pain. I was referred by my doctor to try acupuncture. So, I did and let me tell you this has been life changing for me. My pain has been alleviated dramatically. I'm able to now lift my arm and move it without having the excruciating pain that I used to have. If anyone is looking to get acupuncture this is the place to come you will see a huge difference.Katrina is great and knows what she's doing. Please remember that it takes at minimum 4 session for you to start seeing and feeling a difference. read more

Some history on me. I have severe anxiety and terrible neck to arm pain from working and stress. It got to the point where I could barely move my head. Massages and chiropractors helped a little but not much. When I met Katarina I was at an all time low. I also have really bad GERD but we haven't started my treatment for that yet. So far I am on my 5th treatment for neck, arm, hand pain and a anxiety. After the 1st session I felt fatigue and weak. I didn't feel any better but I know it takes a while to work. After the 3rd session my pain level went from an 8 to a 2 most of the day. It's only been about a week and a half since I started and I can't believe so much I've improved so far. My anxiety is better controlled now and I feel less stressed. I do still have anxiety it it's easier to manage and! I'm starting to sleep much better which I desperately needed. Katarina herself made me feel so comfortable and hopeful for my pain. Can't wait to see what she can do for my acid flux and GERD!! Thank you so much Katarina I feel like I've gotten some of my normality back. One step closer. read more

Absolutely love Katarina. She has helped me so much with my shoulder pain. She knows her stuff and she is patient. I continue to go back again and again. Thank you Acupuncture Therapeutics! read more

This place is great. Dr Hiroku is wonderful. She listens, takes thorough history and exam before starting therapy. Process is relatively painless, and I have had tremendous improvement over the past two months. Would recommend this clinic and acupuncture to anybody read more

I have had multiple strokes and recently I started having recurring stroke-like symptoms. So my neurologist referred me to Katarina. So I started going and the results have been marvelous. I haven't had the stroke like symptoms since I began treatment with Katarina, it honestly has changed my life. Plus, she makes the acupuncture process as painless as possible. I highly recommend Katarina! read more

After four months of pain that was so bad I couldn't walk my dog, I started treatments with Katarina. The experience was painless and peaceful. Some days I fell asleep on the table. Eight weeks later I was pain free and walking my dog. Thanks, Katarina! read more

I was new to acupuncture and Katarina did a great job of explaining what she was doing and why. She's very professional, pleasant and caring. My left knee is so much better, thanks to Katarina. If you're looking for an acupuncturist, I highly recommend her. read more

I have been suffering from what Western medicine diagnosed as IBS. I tried everything, different eating, the Linzess the doctor prescribed, Fodmap, over the counter medications, probiotics and anything else I could. I was in chronic pain for over two years. I had thought about acupuncture but just didn't know where to go since I moved several years ago. I knew my body could heal itself if it had help. I did research on line and realized that this was my best option. I trust in my intuition a lot and after reviewing several sites for acupuncturists, I was drawn to Katarina. My intuition did not let me down. After only one treatment I my pain level went from 9 and 10 (on a scale of 1-10) down to 3 and 4. That is so huge for what I have been living with. I cannot wait to see how several more sessions will allow me to be normal again. From the moment she began the acupuncture, I could tell Katarina was called to do this work. I have received treatments in the past with great acupuncturists and she certainly is now among them. When someone has a gift for an art, it is so plain and clear to recognize. I wish everyone knew that your body can heal itself if given the right tools. Katarina provides those tools and I am forever grateful. Since 1 out of 5 visits to Western doctors is for IBS, I would more than recommend if you suffer from gastrointestinal problems, go see Katarina, your body will thank you! read more

Katarina is amazing!!! I trusted her during my pregnancy and she help me have a very enjoyable 9 months. I also went to her before that to treat plantar fasciitis and it was a success!. She is very sweet and listens to your needs and does the best to get you healed. Completely recommend going to her. read more