I've worked with Sariantra over the course of about 15 years, brought my family to her, and recommended her to others for her ability to perceive and work with underlying issues that elude others. She's sensitive to financial constraints and often suggests herbs to enhance the effects of acupuncture and make the overall treatment more cost effective. She's made an incredible difference in our lives and is my #1 most trusted health care provider. read more

Deeply caring, passionate about her patients' health and wellbeing, lovely healing space, easy access, and so knowledgeable. Dr. Kali expertly blends acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and her unique intuition to truly personalize and customize her treatments. I have seen many great acupuncturists over the years; none has helped me so much in such a short time! read more

I just wanted to raise a point about Dr.Kali increasing some rates and/or costs due to Covid. Rather than telling you my opinion, I think it would be better just to tell my experience . I have been having headaches off and on for months and Western medicine has NOT helped me much. Dr. Kali recommended "ligusticum" chi pills and they've reduced, if not made my headaches disappear (this is like a prescription and everyone is different AND you need a session for correct prescription). Point being is plz, have a session with her BEFORE using this prescribed medicine . I found the chi pills (Plum Flower; ligusticum) on the net for almost double the price, as what Dr. Kali charges. I couldn't find them for a lower price ANYWHERE else. I brought this to Dr. Kali's attention during a session, and she told me that she's a healer, and doesn't really make money from the sale of the pills. If anything, it costs her time to arrange for pick up and receipt of the pills. I bring this up to say that she has small rate increases (as of 1/12/21) due to the necessity of more medical/sanitation supplies, but this is in no way an opportunity for her to make money off this pandemic (Covid-19). **I'm ONLY a patient of her multiple services and not a personal friend; I was not asked or influenced to make this post.** I cannot recommend her highly enough . For personal reasons, I'm going to keep my session content private, but she has helped me IMMENSELY, when Western medicine has had little to no results. I'm a former law enforcement officer, so I tend to look at things with a "skeptic's eye", however, you cannot argue with results. Her compassion and spiritual practice has helped me in more ways than I know read more

I have had several appointments with Sariantra. I initially saw her for acupuncture, and later for Shamanic healing. I have always found Sariantra to be extremely compassionate, caring, intuitive, and gentle. Her attentive and accepting presence is very soothing and healing in and of itself, and she is a skilled practitioner. She is the only person I've ever had acupuncture from, but as far as I could tell she did it effectively and gently (considering it involves being stuck with needles!). When the acupuncture became progressively more painful for me, she encouraged me to listen to myself and not subject myself to something that was turning out to be traumatic for me. I only continued to suffer as long as I chose to ignore that it wasn't the right treatment for me (I am super-sensitive to pain, and have a history of having trouble with shots). When I started seeing Sariantra I was a total skeptic about Shamanism, but after a handful of Shamanic healing sessions I am now a true believer. I have been enormously helped by the healings I've received from Sariantra. I have been to another Shamanic healer since who is well-respected in this community, and have actually experienced more profound and undeniable benefit from Sariantra's work. It is my opinion that she has an innate gift for this work that is rare and unusual, and has unique abilities which make her especially effective. read more

I have seen Dr. Kali for a few months now and the experience has been nothing short of remarkable. After receiving recommendations from multiple people, I decided to give Dr. Kali a try for issues stemming from multiple brain surgeries and physical and emotional trauma. With acupuncture, herbal medicine, and shamanic healing, I have experienced a dramatic reduction in headache frequency and severity. Dr. Kali is uniquely suited to address the needs of individuals who are struggling with brain injuries and trauma. I have seen many practicioners and few (if any) have truly attempted to address the complexities of brain injury and the assorted accompanying issues (constipation, fatigue, chronic pain, seizures, etc). I have often felt neglected and confused in the treatment I sought. By contrast, Dr. Kali provided for me a profoundly healing opportunity and experience complete with treatments, referrals, and recommendations. In addition to excellent (and effective) care, Dr. Kali has always been professional, honest, and exceptionally compassionate. I feel fortunate to have access to her services and highly recommend her to others. read more

First off, they moved to 1695 Jefferson. Other than needing a few minutes to find the new location, our experience could not have been better. Developing a severe lower back pain while on vacation is a challenge. Finding Ancient Rivers well-reviewed we made an appointment. The treatment by Sariantra was very professional. It was a very inter-active experience, with her asking questions and adjusting her applications depending on the response. The proof of the matter was that immediately following the single treatment the pressure in my back was much improved and the pain much reduced. Next time we come to Eugene we will be coming back to her! read more

After seeing practitioners in San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Chicago, Denver, and Palm Springs, I haven't found someone so effective and intuitive as Dr. Kali. If I could find a way to work with her after my work in Eugene is complete, I would in a heart beat! She has an excellent mix of sensitivity, professionalism and the ability to really pin point issues that you may or may not be aware of. Her ethics are also applaud able as her GOAL is to make you better, not to keep you coming back. Consider her services before spending a lot of time in the Western medicine world, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised and grateful. read more

Highly recommend this acupuncturist. Understands chronic pain and how it affects personal daily life, function and those around us. She is a healer. read more

I am forever grateful that I found Ancient Rivers Healing Arts. I cannot say enough good things. Dr. Kali has brought me relief from my suffering, when nothing else seemed to work. She has helped me immensely with physical pain, depression, and even spiritual struggles. She has incredible healing abilities, and her heightened intuition seems to allow her to get straight to the roots of problems. I can honestly say that Ancient Rivers Healing Arts changed my life for the better! read more

I just noticed there are two filtered five-star reviews for Sariantra Kali's practice. I hope mine doesn't get filtered because I'm giving her 5 stars as well, and really can't recommend her highly enough. I have no doubt that she earned the reviews that got filtered. My prior experience with acupuncture was limited to two previous sessions with two different practitioners. The experience I had with Sariantra was by far the best, and most effective. I was blown away by the change I experienced immediately after the first session. I know they recommend at least six sessions, but I got a coupon deal that covered the full evaluation and the first two acupuncture sessions, and that was enough that the problem I was having hasn't reoccured. That, to me, is amazing, as it was a problem I'd been experiencing for a couple of months and had tried to treat with other methods-- cured in two sessions! Who wouldn't rave about that? Sariantra was professional, easy to contact and schedule with, her office was convenient, easy to find, nice (her treatment room has a very happy plant that vines around the wall) and comfortable. Throughout the whole experience I never felt like I was receiving anything less that a full-paying customer would, and that to me is key. She was thorough in her evaluation, offered me tea each time, checked in about my comfort throughout the process, made adjustments as needed. She was very responsive and obviously wanted to ensure a pleasant and effective experience. Sariantra is obviously very knowledgeable in her field, and is very results-driven in her practice. It's hard to imagine going to anyone else, and I'd recommend her to anyone. She did recommend another cheaper group acupuncture style clinic for me to visit "so I could keep getting acupuncture" and said she liked their philosophy and treatment style. (I'm guessing she did this because I indicated I was unemployed on the intake form.) I thought that was very nice and selfless of her, and showed she cared more about me getting the help I need than about making money. (Which is not something I expect from any business person.) However, I'd rather save up my money and go back to see her to work on some other issues. She's definitely earned any acupuncture dollars I can spare, and more than worth every penny she charges. read more

I have seen Dr Kali many times for acupuncture. Most noticeable: I had a cyst growing under the skin of my lower cheek. My dermatologist scheduled me for surgery to have it excised. This would have left a scar. I asked Dr Kali if she could help and she agreed to try. She said it could take as many as 10 visits. During the first appointment she placed needles around the cyst (not in it.) The cyst was gone the next day after only one brief and painless treatment. I am VERY happy to refer people to Dr Kali and I do! Ironically, my health insurance would have paid for the surgery (megabucks!)but it would not pay for the acupuncture. Go figure! read more

I don't really know how to neatly summarize the experience I have had with Sariantra - but I can say that - in 6 weeks, she gave me back my life. She changed the game entirely. A life that had been decimated by one medication; who was existing on a plethora of other medications, from corticosteroids to other immune suppressants to opiates to sleeping pills, anxiety medication, medication FOR other medications and a body that had chronic pain, vasculitis, and Crohn's disease. I came to her after 2 years of living in extreme pain and losing everything - everything I had ever worked for. Western medicine had boxed me in and, in doing so, could only see a fraction of the issue. I was told I may never walk again. I was told I was an anomaly - case reportable. I was told "I don't know" every single medical appointment. I took all of this to Sariantra and I laid it all on the table. And what I left out, she could see. Her ability to integrate the mind and body in session creates a very effective holistic approach - and for me - was everything I needed to get my life back. What western medicine couldn't do in 2 years, she has done in 6 weeks. I have almost titrated off all of my medications (under my Rheumatologist's care); I went from being entirely sedentary, barely able to walk to swimming, walking, - LIVING - the pain - almost entirely gone. All my other symptoms, slowly disappearing. I had just about given up. Honestly. I had lost it all and no one knew what was wrong or how to make it stop. Until I started working with Sariantra. I have been to many other acupuncturists and this is a deeper, more thorough, individualized and compassionate approach than in other places. There is just a sense of integrity, warmth and sincerity in her work. That - and she channels healing. She is well educated and knows the human body and is an exceptional acupuncturist - but she sees the soul and she reads people incredibly well. And she then uses that to help with the physical work. It's phenomenal. I do not know how to emphasize how much acupuncture can heal what western medicine may be/have been baffled about for years. Try acupuncture. Try Sariantra Kali. Life. Changing. read more

Amazing L.Ac!!! I have been to many people for treatments, but Sariantra is one of the most talented energy healers I have experienced. In a very short moment, she was able to zero in on my pathology and address deeper issues that I have not had addressed before. Wow! I will most certainly be returning to her clinic. read more

I highly recommend Sariantra Kali, the acupuncturist at Ancient Rivers. She is very skilled in the placement of needles and has the insight to ask the right questions. I felt much better after the treatment and actually was pain free in certain of the areas that I had complained of. Ancient Rivers is in a very sweet home with a welcoming ambiance and comfortable, heated treatment table. Excellent. read more

Went twice, 2 times too many. VERY expensive compared to others and I was left with a painful lump the 2nd time which took 2 months to go away. Absolutely no help what-so-ever. I realize this doesn't work for everyone but it shouldn't injure you further. Also, Money was a very big thing with her. Wanted it first and foremost. I did not have coverage with my insurance (she charges more if you do have it) yet she kept trying to say I did have it and ran my health ins. anyway, treating me like I was lying. I pointed out to her that she's not a preferred provider and therefore my ins. provides no coverage. She said it works for some others (fraud?)and admitted that she isn't a preferred provider and did not want to be. Fine, but no need to be defensive about it nor to badger a patient to try and get more $money. $200.00 for nothing! And that was her so-called discount. Go get trigger point massage-MUCH more effective at about touch or Dr Cheryl Geesick on Main St., Springfield. Her Physical Therapy is the best in town! read more