I was referred here by a friend of a friend. I have several medical issues and am at wit's end with…read moremedical doctors! It was so refreshing to have someone treat me like an whole person and really listen to what I have to say and what's going on with me. I've had all kinds of injections, medications, x-rays, even surgery, yet none of my doctors have been able to help my pain. I've done 3 weeks so far of acupuncture and am already getting relief. The entire process is such a wonderful break from cold, sterile examinations rooms. This place is warm, welcoming and relaxing. It's a beautiful building with great decor. I've been working with Chris and he's been awesome. He's very knowledgeable, but still personable - I don't feel like "just another patient", I feel like a real person. Very professional and safe. He's also been doing some heat therapies in addition to the acupuncture and they feel amazing! A treatment that leaves me with pain relief and totally relaxed - it's the best of both worlds!!

I have a painful medical condition that is managed with over the counter medicine. Prior to…read moresurgery, I was unable to take that medicine and was nervous about dealing with the pain. I immediately made an appointment with Chris and despite it being a busy week, he fit me in the following day. He asked many detailed questions and told me what he thought would work best in terms of scheduling the treatments (in order to help best with my medical condition). I have now had 3 appointments and they have been great! I had a lot of trouble sleeping after my surgery and he has been able to help me with that, general relaxation and a few other things as well. I highly recommend him!

I can't say enough good things about the Gold Living Acupuncture practice…read more Dr. Zhenzhen has over 30 years of clinical experience in China, Japan, and the US. She graduated from Hebei Medical College and the China Academy of Traditional Medicine. She was a medical doctor in China who is skilled in acupuncture and herbal medicine. Her husband has an equally impressive resume. He was the first person in China to receive a Masters degree in Medical Qigong and Acupuncture. He is Assistant Professor, Qigong instructor and clinical supervisor at the New England School of Acupuncture. They are both licensed acupuncturists and herbalists. But more importantly they are two of the most intelligent and caring medical professionals you will ever meet.

I started seeing Dr Zhang after struggling to get pregnant. Dr Zhang is incredibly knowledgeable…read moreand made me feel at ease from the start. I noticed after each session I left feeling calm and slept amazing, which was an added benefit of acupuncture. After seeing Dr Zhang weekly for about 7 weeks I got pregnant! I continued my weekly sessions until about 13 weeks pregnant when I moved to monthly sessions. I'm always amazed how acupuncture is able to help with such a wide variety of ailments, such as my swollen ankles and headaches during pregnancy! If you're considering Gold Living Acupuncture for fertility, anxiety, or insomnia, Dr Zhang has my highest recommendation!

I have had a bad first experience with acupuncture in Ctown so I was weary about going to Dr. Lu…read more But after two trips to the ER and countless western medicine including opioid nothing help treat my left shoulder/arm pain due to a pinched nerve. It was severe pain and debilitating. One trip to Dr. Lu and he reduced my pain level by 70% by cracking my neck and sending electric current through the acupuncture needles. I went for a second visit 3 days and the minor pain slowly went away. His practice is at his residence. Don't be put off from it. When you're in pain, you're willing to try anything. I wish I came to him sooner. I could have saved so much money, now I'm stuck with all the medical bills from the ER.

So helpful. I recommend him for anyone who is in need of back care. You will not find this approach…read moreat your average chiropractor or physical therapist.

Had a breech baby and was recommended to see Melissa here 3 days in a row by Mount Auburn Hospital…read more I came 3 days and a week later my breech baby was in the right position. Hard to say what worked or did not work since I tried a lot but my hips opened a ton and sometimes it hurt (middle of the night pain from the opening) but I am grateful it worked and I can go for a vagina birth now. Thank you, Melissa! Tamara

Dr. Crossen has helped me with my chronic back issues so much over the last two years. At each of…read moremy visits she'll check in to see how my chronic issues are doing and ask if there is anything new that has come up since the previous month. I had a great result when she treated my face for congested sinuses - stuff I didn't even know was part of the chiropractic experience! Maria in the front is AMAZING and makes every visit so much fun. The office location is convenient and I never have trouble finding street parking. I've been treated by a number of chiropractors over the years and this office is tops!

I've been coming here to see Dr. Doody for years. He's a terrific chiropractor: a total pro, and…read morevery friendly. I'd encourage anyone who's thought about visiting a chiropractor to come see him. The place itself is cozy and a little hard to find. (They need a bigger sign!) But it's a short, pleasant walk from Harvard Station.

I cannot recommend Harvard Square Chiropractic enough!…read more Twice now, Dr. Sean Bradshaw has been AMAZING when I have been in immense pain. I have seen him when my body has been screaming at me post an ovarian cyst hemorrhage and an infection from a dog bite on my finger. His care is what I wish all of my healthcare experiences were like. I left feeling seen, understood, cared for, and so much better! -He takes the time to get a full picture of what's going on. -He really remembers you and your story when you come back and asks follow ups that make you feel like you have a real partner in what you're facing. -He empathizes with what you're going through and focuses both on immediate relief and a longer term plan to address the root cause of issues. -He uses a combination of techniques - including targeted massage - to get right to the areas of my pain that provide so much relief. I was surprised that a chiropractor did many of the things that Sean can do for me. If you're experiencing any kind of body pain, I recommend giving Sean a try! He has been a GODSEND for me! Just THE BEST!

I was a complete skeptic when it came to acupuncture and had a fear of needles. Dr. Zhang changed…read morethat. It was incredible that with just a few treatments my sciatica was cured. After months of not being able to sleep without pain, I was finally able to sleep through the night.

I solemnly swear that every word in this unbelievable review is true. Dr. Zhang was NOT on Yelp, so…read moreI decided to remedy that. I am 70 years old. My wife, Stephanie dragged me to see Dr. Z. This was because our 92 year old friend, Al, looks and acts like he is in his 50s. His secret is Dr. Z. I told Stephanie, "I have tried acupuncture; it is OK, I'll probably feel a little better, but I can't afford it." When she said she'd pay, I was in. I have lots of health issues, but I told Dr. Zhang that my biggest issues were 10 years of chronic fatigue; and because I only take Wellbutrin (refusing SSRIs) 65 years of depression. At least that's what the therapists say. Now they think it is probably "General PTSD." After Dr. Z stuck a few needles in me, for the first time in my life, I felt energy flowing through me. I wanted to jump up and do something productive. Then I felt relaxed and fell asleep. When I awakened, I was no longer depressed at all and I felt less fatigue. The next morning I woke up feeling like I was 20 years younger, and happier than I had ever been. The second morning I was not quite so happy, and only 10 years younger, until time for that day's appointment. Since then I've had 2 more appointments (First appt. was on Th, then Sa, T and today, Th.) I have been incredibly happy for the last five days, with no fatigue anymore and accomplished lots of things that I had been procrastinating. Furthermore, I am not experiencing the sleep difficulties that I've had for the last 18 months. Yesterday I awakened at 4am feeling ready to go. Worked 16 hours straight then went to sleep at 8am. Slept all the way through until 4am. Now I am finishing up another 16 hours of accomplishments, minus the 30 minutes of being stuck by needles. I felt so good that I was able to get my old 1995 car started, bully it through Mass Inspection (2 months too late) and trade it for a 2005 truck that I had decided to buy months ago. I told my daughter Michele that I had never been happier in my life, and that if I was any happier, I would be manic. Her comment: Well Dad; you DID go out and buy a big truck!" lol Today, Dr. Z said for me to drop down to just 2 appointments per week. He says that eventually the body will "forget" how it used to misfunction and I will only need 1 appointment every 4-8 weeks. Depending upon genetics, most people take 4-6 visits are more to get my kind of results according to Dr. Z. He says 15% of people are genetically not suited for acupuncture and will never get results. I think that this will be Dr. Z's first Yelp review. I'm going to see if Stephanie will write one, and maybe Al's 88-year old wife, Norma, who also looks in her 50s. Maybe even Al! What a hoot if the four of us are his first four reviewers.

It all started with an ad from IG and since I saw it was right around Davis, I wanted to see what…read morethe fuss was all about. When I first came in, I had worsening knee pain (~4/10) when I walked, and lower back pain (~5/10) when I sat. It wasn't fully bothersome, but enough for me to want to seriously do something about it before it gets worse. During my first visit, Dr. Nick took X-rays and explained his findings. I had minor hip and shoulder misalignments and moderately severe neck misalignment. He proceeded by giving options (i.e. phase 1, 2, 3...) but made it clear that these are "recommended guidelines" and the decision is entirely up to me. I decided to try out phase 1, which is 3 visits a week for I think ~18 sessions. I would make sure to verify if your insurance covers it. My insurance does not, so I was aware that it is coming out of my HSA. The adjustments are roughly 5-10minutes. Dr. Nick explained that the body will heal itself after being used to its adjusted posture. Asides from these adjustments, I also started running and stretching daily - I saw the adjustments as more of a supplement rather than a fix-all. I became conscious about my posture and was religiously making sure I stood up every 20-25minutes to stretch from my desk job. The pain decrease was gradual. My knee pain lingered daily but subsided slowly. At one point, my back pain disappeared and I notice myself sitting in a curved posture naturally. I still have minor knee pain, but it is equivalent to the pain I felt after a 1-mile run when I started to the pain I felt after a more recent 10-mile run. Today was my last day of phase 1. It was bittersweet to say that I didn't think phase 2 was necessary with the results which may differ per person. I'm not saying that Dr. Nick's practice was the main source of my improvements, but it definitely helped - especially since he is knowledgeable and passionate about what he does and could explain the intent of the procedures. His explanations are invaluable and I believe those are what will actually help long term - so I would ask a lot of questions if I were you! The people at LifeWorks (shout out to Jake at the reception!) are friendly and made me enjoy visiting often. I'll miss coming in as a part of my morning routine!

The Lifeworks Chiropractic team--including Dr. Nick, Jake, and Ellie--have never failed in making…read morebe feel welcome, heard, and seen. Unlike many other chiropractors, Dr. Nick takes his time to get to know his patients and learn about their goals throughout chiropractic care. I have been dismissed and gaslit by many other healthcare professionals, and it has been refreshing and genuinely life-changing to find a provider who truly cares about his patients.

I have been going to Mr Kuwahara for over 20 years and cannot recommend him highly enough…read more Acupuncture is an amazing system of healing and health maintenance. Mr Kuwahara is a master. In the beginning he helped me overcome a chronic condition doctors told me I would not get over. I have learned so much from him. Once, having just sprained my ankle, I went for a health maintenance appointment. I walked out with absolutely no ankle pain. I can't even explain it. I go regularly for health maintenance and can't remember when I last had so much as a cold. I am very grateful for all of Mr Kuwahara's hard work and caring.

Highest recommendation! My husband and I first started going to Culia in the mid-90s at the…read moresuggestion of his neurosurgeon, when he was diagnosed with a rare brain condition that western medicine could not help . Mr. Kuwahara was teaching at the New England School of Acupuncture at the time. Since then, his team has seen my husband successfully battle leukoencephalopathy, colon cancer, prostate cancer, and bladder cancer. It is quite easy to book an appointment and the staff have been able to make adjustments for us as needed. No better acupuncture specialists in the area!