This review is long overdue! I've had the pleasure of working with Natalie through different phases…read moreof my life for the last 6 years. She is an amazing resource, an effective healer, and just a wonderful person to connect with. I first came to her looking for help with overall balance and facial acupuncture and she delivered on both fronts. I love that she is able to combine services that help me feel well on the inside and out! Most recently, I worked with her proactively for a focused 4-5 month period (treatment every two weeks) to prepare for conception and I got pregnant at 38 on my first try. I firmly believe that working with Natalie supported my fertility and and made it much a smoother process for me. Thank you!

Although Dr. Truesdale did not have the particular formula that I needed, she was extremely helpful…read moreand told me she would reach out to me if she found it. That's the kind of service I want in a healthcare provider.

In two sessions, Kristen's caring energy, Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM), phototherapy,…read moreacupuncture, and massage instantly and temporarily healed an issue that wouldn't budge despite visits to many practitioners several times within months: an osteopath doctor, physical therapist, herbalist, and acupuncturists, chiropractors, massage therapists, and energyworkers. How do I know? I felt discomfort and restriction in a certain position before my session. And I got more range of motion without discomfort at the end of the session. And she put needles in me where no one had put needles before. She can also provide cupping. She's also knowledgable about energywork. She was very generous with her time. I found her online. I was drawn to her because of specific testimonials, Facebook, Google, and Yelp reviews from her clients, and because she offers modalities I haven't seen anyone else provide together. Unlike some acupuncturists who spend a few minutes sticking needles in me before they move on to other clients, she spends the whole time administering different modalities with me.

I am so grateful that I found Kristen to help with my well being! I was struggling with emotional…read morestress and she helped elevate those symptoms along with the muscle tension I was carrying. Kristen is a focused healer who has helped with issues of posture, dehydration and tightness issue in my hands. What makes the experience whole is her ability to listen and understand how the mind can effect the body. Thank you, Kristen

I reached out to Jalva for relaxation hypnosis and I got thrilled with the results. You won't find…read morea better therapist. I strongly recommend her work, she rocks

From the owner: Hypnotherapy by Jalva. Practice based in San Francisco for adults, children & teens. In English,…read moreFrench, Spanish or Portuguese​. Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist & Hypno4Children™ practitioner. Immersive sessions online or in office. Book a free consultation now!

I scheduled my appt with the doctor in May and it was supposed to be for 7/17. Yesterday, I…read morereceived a call that the doctor won't be able to see me this week and they will need to bump my appt to AUGUST 21ST!! That's over a month away and I've been in need of pain management and have patiently waited for my first appt. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY OUTRAGEOUS! I can understand changing the appt to maybe next week but August? Truly this doctor and his staff don't really care about patient needs. No way am I waiting until August. Will find a better place.

I've been a Patient of Dr Hattori's for 20 years.. Such an…read moreexcellent Doctor..caring & very informative.

I had spine surgery with Dr. Burch last month and am very pleased with the process and results…read more Parking was easy since I was supposed to be outpatient surgery but ended up being hospitalized overnight for pain control. Dr. Burch and the orthopedic spine team are a well oiled machine. My neurosurgeon at UC Davis Medical Group essentially gave up on me and didn't want to do further surgery even though I was in horrific pain and had God awful nerve issues in both feet and legs due to a terrible disc herniation. Dr. Burch was kind enough to see me as a second opinion and was able to see me much quicker than I've ever been seen at UC Davis. He told me it wasn't fair to either of us to formulate a gameplan without updated imaging which I completely agreed with. Upon getting fresh CT and MRI scans he recommended a L4-5 foraminotomy and microdiscectomy. I agreed and we tentatively scheduled surgery that day for a few months later. I checked in to outpatient surgery and was told they were running a little behind. No biggie; things happen and sometimes there are minor complications or hiccups. I've been that person before so I'm empathetic. I was brought back some time later and changed into my gown and had an IV administered. Dr. Burch came by a bit later and we went over the established gameplan one last time. The anesthesiologist came by a bit later and we went over things one last time before they brought me into the operating room a short time later. I woke up in a little worse pain than I'd anticipated and hoped, but sometimes that's the reality of having multiple spine surgeries in a 10 year period and having scar tissue. They closed me with staples which was a first and they were a little uncomfortable and took a little getting used to but they weren't terrible. They recommended admitting me overnight for pain control and my wife and I agreed. I slept better than I have in any other hospital. UCSF Medical Center was clean and easy to navigate. All of the medical staff were so kind and empathetic. I was discharged fairly early the following morning and we made the trek back to the greater Sacramento area. I've been dealing with chronic lower back pain since 2017 when my car was struck by a distracted driver. I had an open microdiscectomy in 2018 and a endoscopic microdiscectomy in 2025. I feel better than I have in years and my nerve issues have vastly improved. Spine surgery typically doesn't always improve your lower back pain but it oftentimes is successful in improving other issues such as nerve pain or weakness in your feet or legs. I couldn't be happier with the results and I can't thank Dr. Burch, Ariana, the orthopedic spine team, and everyone at UCSF Medical Center for taking great care of me. Dr. Burch and Ariana both have a great bedside manner and treat you with common courtesy and respect. They're both very knowledgeable and give you terrific advice to set you up for success as well as give you realistic expectations while informing you of the potential complications and side effects. A special kudos to Ariana and May for helping navigate everything, particularly the curveball my insurance company decided to throw us when they denied the surgery 36 hours beforehand due to "medical necessity." Ariana was able to schedule a peer to peer consultation with my insurance company the following day and helped advocate for the procedure to be done at UCSF since UC Davis couldn't perform it until October. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for a great experience and giving me renewed passion for life. Living with chronic pain is awful and something I wouldn't wish upon anyone and I'm looking forward to beginning physical therapy in the coming weeks and fulfilling my goal of taking my daughters for their first bike ride with daddy on my daughter's 10th birthday in February. I taught both of them how to ride their bikes but have never been able to ride alongside them due to spinal instability and pain.

It's been over three years since Dr. Shane Birch performed…read moremy lower back depression surgery, I can't believe from using a cane all the time. now I walk around like I've never had a back problem. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Birch and the UCSF team and the whole staff the way I was treated. Unbelievable

Dr. Valone and his team are top-notch. I thought I was destined for a life of pain, but Dr. Valone…read moretook care of that. I'm now living pain-free, thanks to him and his team of professionals. However, it's not just Dr. Valone; the nurses who cared for me after surgery were absolute angels. They were kind, attentive, and very friendly, making me feel assured and safe during my time with them. BRAVO to CPO! Gonzalo

Dr Valone is kind and patient, and an excellent surgeon. He listened carefully to my questions and…read moreanswered them thoughtfully. Surgeons are sometimes thought of as not having a good bedside manner. Not true with Dr Valone. He's got your back. His team is also very helpful. Knowing I'll have future needs for a spine expert, I'm comforted knowing Dr. Valone will be there.

Melissa is absolutely wonderful and a miracle worker! She creates a peaceful environment and is…read moreincredibly thoughtful. She helped me recover from a major knee surgery, boost my immune system, reduce insomnia, and anxiety. I highly recommend Melissa for acupuncture for mental health issues, recovery from surgery, and overall well being.

Yes, Mellisa is as good as it gets! She is a great acupuncturist. She has a vast knowledge of…read moreacupuncture, herbal treatments and body mechanics. And she works on Saturdays.

I think what many of the other reviewers struggle with here is that this is definitely a no frills…read morekind of place. Very basic amenities, no nonsense employees, and pretty different overall from the fancier western style spas we may be used to going to. The style of massage (even the full body deep tissue /Swedish) was done in a pretty traditional Chinese style. Which is to say that it was intense, limited privacy (which I think some reviewers interpret as "sexual", which it was not), and, depending on the massage type you do, they sometimes climb on the table to work on your back or other muscle groups, which if you're not used to it, can seem strange. This all said, I had a really good experience with Kelly as my masseuse. She's incredibly strong and really went to work on my tightest muscles. I left feeling 10x more relaxed and would definitely see her for massage work again! Also, I was able to walk right in without an appointment and they took me right away! The reason this is a 4 and not a 5 star review for me is that the space and amenities are pretty rough around the edges. The place could be a lot nicer with a fresh coat of paint, some new linens, and a cleaner bathroom. And they do make you pay up front before your massage which is a bit awkward, however I found the woman at the front desk to be very honest after I accidentally wrote the wrong tip on the receipt (higher than i meant to) and she let me know so I could fix it, which I really appreciated.

Massage was so-so only. I had an advance appointment and they told me they were "very busy" and…read morecould I do 30 mins. I agreed if it was 50% of hourly rate. It wasn't so I said no. No music. Did not honor my requests. Had nerve to "demand" a 32% tip after I tipped 20%. I told them tips were up to the customer but she persisted. I refused. Will never return. How do they stay in business?

I strongly recommend Motion SF to anyone in need of physical therapy. They are very familiar with…read morethe body and treatments consist of massages and gradually more challenging exercises which will improve your mobility and flexibility and reduce your pain. Vince was a lifesaver when I was struggling with my pinched nerve.

I have been to Motion SF Physical Therapy about 7 times. Dr. Vincent Lau is very patient and…read moreknowledgeable. Unfortunately, the reception lady was unprofessional and unfriendly. I called to reschedule my appointment 5-7 days before my next appointment, but this time the lady said you cancel so many times, I cannot reschedule you anymore. You can only call in everyday to see if we have other patient cancel the appointment to fit you in. What kind of service is this? So ridiculous! I only called to reschedule 2 times. The same lady called me a few times before to ask me if I could come in in one hour right away in a different day before my appointment to fill in someone's cancel appointment. I told her I have to work and I couldn't come in anytime. But she complained that she tried to help me.