Charles Savoca is an excellent acupuncturist. He's gentle, professional and so knowledgeable. I am confident he will help me heal in his relaxed and comforting office. He's the best! read more

Does NOT know what he is doing. You know for an acupuncturist you would assume they would be effectively using needles to treat your issue. Not the case here. I only came here because he was in-network through my fed workers comp, I had to go to his office in Aptos/Soquel because that was his earliest available appts and only does Monterey on Mondays. When I went in he hands you a questionnaire so I filled it out. Once we got into the room he asks you the same questions you had already filled out... Whats the point? He is very thorough about asking what's wrong, taking measurements, checking your flexibility and whatnot. That's about it, the actual treatment was laughable. He maybe put 4 needs altogether? 2 on my lower back and one on each Achilles area. He kept using a handheld electric unit every time I went in and was so focused on the scar on my back saying "That might be the cause". It was almost like it was his new toy and he wanted to use it so much and not even needles. Afterward, he left the room with the needles in for only 15 minutes which was very short usually, other acupuncturists would do the treatment for 30 minutes. He is also the first person to NOT use alcohol wipes on the area where he is about to use needles which was the first red flag. He doesn't give you any type of massage afterward. He doesn't do cupping which every other place I've been to does cause my muscles are very tense from overcompensating for a bad back. I had asked out of curiosity how much it would be without insurance and he said $95 per session. Which is way overpriced compared to another doctor I go to who does work and is sanitary. I had a microdiscectomy and ablation to my lower back and have a scar from the surgery, I am not pretending I have pain for workers comp. Like I am really in pain and it is affecting my everyday life. Here is the worst part of it all, I tried to give him the benefit of the doubt and went to him 3 times. After the first session, the pain in my lower back was WORSE, I had to do tens unit and multiple lidocaine patches at home. After the second session, I STARTED HAVING SCIATICA AGAIN!! Down to my right calf and down to my left thigh. I had the microdescectomy to get rid of the sciatica but somehow whatever he did with those handheld electric units it brought it back! On the third visit, I told him my problem, and he said let's do a motion test again. He even said let's not use the electric units this time cause obviously they aren't helping. After he didn't bother putting ANY needles in my lower back where the pain is and went straight to my legs but each needle he put in caused pain and I told him. So he took it out and just had me lay there with just heat on my back. Like why would anybody pay you $95 to just have heat on their back? He leaves for a few minutes in a panic and comes back (I'm guessing after googling) saying let's put needles in my ear. I stopped him right there cause I knew at this point he was just guessing. I brought my mother with me every time and she said he didn't know what he was doing and he couldn't seem to locate my nerves/pressure points and we should stop coming immediately, there are cases where quack doctors leave people nerve damaged for good cause they don't know what they are doing. He's only in Monterey on Mondays and when we went in. I saw multiple red flags of sage and crystals on the shelves... Also, my mother said there were some ingredients they had on display NOT even used in herbal Chinese medicine. Like I understand non-Asians looking at it and being like "Oh wow" but for us, it's like what the heck, do they even know what they are doing or are they just trying to mock us? read more

I've taken both my kids to see Charlie for allergy treatments, and I've gone myself. One of my sons had BAD childhood eczema on his leg, and with Charlie's treatments and supplement recommendations, it's about 90% better. My other son was getting horrible headaches 3-5 times a week, and after treatments from Charlie, he gets them maybe once every 2-3 weeks now. And as for me - all I can say is he not only helps my allergies, but he's a great detective! I get all kinds of strange symptoms because I have a compromised immune system, and he's helped me figure out what's going on with a lot of them - including that I had heavy metal poisoning. I've been getting rid of that and feeling better with his treatments and recommendations on homeopathics and herbs to take. Finally, I have to mention that he's very reasonably priced. I've spent many times that much on doctors who haven't helped me half as much. If you're not into alternative medicine, give Charlie Savoca a try. He just might change your mind. read more

Thank you Charlie for treating my back injuries, headaches, knee. I felt comfortable with you treating me and the communication we had about my issues and you always found it. I found confidence in your treatments. I hope my insurance allows me to come back again soon. read more

Dr Charlies Savoca is truly a gifted, compassionate and knowledgeable healer! I had been getting strong allergic reactions every spring to I don't know what. After working with Charlie they have not returned. Thank you Charlie. read more

Very knowledgable and supplied with good quality supplements. I've come all the way from salinas to see him due to a good friends referral. Still treating with him so hoping for overall good final results. Already feeling much better though! Thanks Charlie savoca! read more

He really helped me with my pain caused by a work injury. He is very knowledgeable! I recommend him to anybody looking for pain management alternatives read more

I have had chronic neck and shoulder pain for several years. Recently, I hurt my lower back and was in acute pain. I was recommended to this office and boy am I grateful I went! I am 80-90 percent better in just 2 visits. I recommend giving Charles a try if you are in pain! read more

Doctor Charles Savoca has been my acupuncture professional for several years. He offers excellent treatments in acupuncture and allergy solutions. I have received treatment for pain in my body for many different issues, and extensive allergy relief. Initially my allergies were severe and I felt miserable all the time. My eyes would itch to the point where they were raw from itching. The allergies plagued me all year long. With the help of Dr Savoca's knowledge base in allergy relief and his leading edge technology, my allergies are diminished to a couple of days in March now. Dr Savoca offer an excellent selection of vitamins and supplements that complement the acupuncture treatments. He will muscle test the supplement with me to ensure my body will benefit from taking the supplement. Dr Savoca continues to add to his knowledge base every year by attending seminars offered by the leading edge PHD's in the US in the area of allergy treatment and acupuncture. I appreciate knowing that when I climb onto Dr Savoca's table I am going to feel really good really soon. And I always do! read more

Charlie is the greatest!! I have been to at least 5 other acupuncture and they did nothing for me. They were all to light and i have chronic pain,so i need someone to really put the needles in. Charlie is very kind and gentle and such a good listener. He take lots of time with you and really wants to know how you are doing. I would tell everyone to give him a try you won't be sorry. Wonderful prices too! read more