I am an old, tired and run-down war horse, driven down by life itself, the flail, mace or pike…read moredriven relentlessly and ever-deeper into my flesh, the ragged claws tearing at my sinews, weakening my gait, yet hurtling me on toward either that great reward, or worse: a long life. So I haul my sorry excuse for a body to North Coast and give the Good Doctor the abridged version: Years of working on concrete floors, on my knees, hauling cast iron pipe, then on weekends, hey! Let's ski Squaw Valley top to bottom couple times! (I can hear the sand in my knees shifting, recalling the moguls, the absurdly long boards, the long drive back to the Bay Area. Ouch.) First, I get a complete food workup and discover that I have two sensitivities, which are usually associated with arthritis. Now, I know what you're thinking, Darlin', and I ain't THAT old. Just because there's snow on the roof... and... uh... It ain't the size of the ocean... but... um... Well, I'm not sure what I was saying, but my food rules are now in place and I'll be a son of a Republican if I don't feel about six or seven decades younger. I may even stand up and wobble in celebration! Oh, and I enjoyed the acupuncture. Really. It has a calming effect while at the same time allowing those unusual electric-like jolts of energy release. I was told, though, that it was their first experience of removing the needles and having vodka spurt out. "If people bring so much courage to this world the world has to kill them to break them, so of course it kills them. The world breaks every one and afterward many are strong at the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and the very gentle and the very brave impartially. If you are none of these you can be sure it will kill you too but there will be no special hurry." Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms

Head + heart = healing. That seems to be Dr Tamara's method, which works for us. She's mindful in…read morespeech and action, sensitive to how we describe - and our how our bodies present - our symptoms. I heard she had a relatively new technique for addressing allergies: non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical - just what every mother wants for a suffering child. While Dr Tamara did not promise miracles, the results seemed to be just that. My 8 y.o. daughter had dark circles under her eyes from a week of sleeplessness due to allergies that robbed her of breath at night. We tried all the over-the-counter stuff, from ointments to syrups to chewables. When we walked into Dr Tamara's office, my child was struggling for every breath. We learned her sensitivities were to trees and flowers, not the pollens we had suspected. Thirty minutes later, with a mild sniffle, she could breathe - deep, lung-filled breaths. There were no pills to take, no changes to our daily routines, no side effects. About three months later, the seasonal winds blew in more irritants and my daughter asked to see Dr Tamara again...knowing first-hand the power of her healing methods. Dr Tamara is our first choice health advisor for our family. No matter that her services are not covered by insurance, the fees are affordable especially considering the results (and savings on prescription drugs!). Check out her website for more information: www.northcoastnaturalhealth.com

Great place, Shannon is very knowledgeable and is very welcoming. The acupuncture preformed was…read morewith the upmost quality. Thank you Shannon

I found Dr. Caperton's acupuncture treatments very helpful initially in getting over a terrible…read morechest flu. Immediately after the treatment, I was able to go to three different stores to buy the things she suggested. Prior to the treatment, I could barely walk across the room without passing out. Miraculous! Robert Alcorn, MD

I love this place. I had a great massage last weekend. Today I used the infrared sauna. It was…read moreincredible and Robin was so knowledgeable and helpful. I definitely recommend and will go back.

My first experience with Summit Natural Wellness center was exceptional! I was able to get an…read moreappointment right away and the staff was friendly and helpful. I hadn't done hydrotherapy in years and once I met Robin she eased any concerns I had. I could tell that she loves her job and is passionate about helping people feel better. I highly recommend SNWC to anyone and ask for Robin when you go, she's the real deal!

Dr. Kim is simply amazing. Reasonable prices for him to perform absolute magic. He listens to you…read moreexplain your pain points/symptoms, tests points on your body for tenderness, then identifies the exact spots to target with needles (that you barely feel). You can really feel the immediate results and also over the next couple days. He does more listening than talking, and really has a deep understanding of the body and its relationships and inner workings. This is Korean acupuncture (unique to the area) and I can't recommend enough that you visit him to address any recurring issues you might have. In my case, it's sciatica of the leg, and muscle tightness. I've never been more impressed by a doctor, and he is also very kind and a good listener.

Doctor Kim is very knowledgeable. Cares about you and wants to get to the root of your problem, and…read morenot just treat your symptoms. He will talk with you about your symptoms and their underlying causes, and what we can do to treat them.

I've had several appointments with Patrick and can say that I am truly satisfied with my results…read more It took a few sessions to work up to feeling relief from my chronic pain, but Patrick was attentive, patient and eager to do anything necessary to get results. I felt heard and cared about as he went the extra mile to recommend herbs and any other treatments he felt necessary - even though he wouldn't benefit in any way from altering my treatment. Putting the patient first! 10/10 recommend!

top level experience consistently week after week. excellent location and space. shannon is highly…read moreintelligent and knowledgeable about acupuncture. she analyzes all aspects of your health and issues and connects the dots unlike any doctor. i have experienced consistent improvement each time i go. i have learned so much from her! i highly recommend.

Had my first prenatal chiropractic appointment with Dr Gesicki today. Cannot recommend her highly…read moreenough! She is knowledgeable, efficient, and effective, all with an excellent bedside manner. She focused on my areas of concern, and had so many ideas to improve my little aches and pains related to pregnancy. Moreover, she is a strong believer in active pregnancy and was able to offer slight tweaks/additions to my workout routine to help me stay comfortable, healthy, and thriving. I will definitely be back!

Dr. Candace and Dr. Emily are fantastic and treat you with respect. Love being treated and love…read morethe acupuncture.

The most relaxing atmosphere I have ever seen for a doctor's office. Beautiful receptionist, very…read morenice and professional greeting. Frank is very good at listening to what your pain is, and pulling out all stops to help you with them. If you have pain and miss dealing with a nice professional atmosphere, and leaving feeling like the doctor care for you and took the time to treat you to the best of there ability, this is the place to come.

Caruso Acupuncture came highly recommended to me for treatment during infertility. Frank has been…read moreso kind, helpful and knowledgeable throughout my weekly sessions. I was nervous, but he is so calming! They accept a discount program offered by my insurance plan for 25% off, which makes it $53 a session, whereas Cleveland Clinic Acupuncture was $100 a session! We're still in our infertility journey, but we hope to have our happy result soon and that Acupuncture helped play a role in that!

I have arthritis in my knee. Three days after my first visit I began to feel improvement. I have…read morenow finished five visits and I am happy to say that I can enjoy walking again. Marikate is very professional and knowledgeable. The office is clean and accessible with an elevator. I highly recommend Golden Hour Acupuncture.

I have chronic migraines and have visited Golden Hour Acupuncture twice now. I was looking for…read moreanother treatment to help with my ever-increasing migraines I was experiencing since my medication was becoming less reliable, and Marikate at Golden Hour Acupuncture has really helped me control the frequency and the intensity of the migraines. I had never previously tried acupuncture and was a bit nervous about the needles, but Marikate was very professional and talked me through the whole process. The needles are very thin and it just feels like a slight pinch when they go in. The waiting area is so cute and gives off really warm and friendly vibes, and Marikate is really enjoyable to work with. She always explains everything really thoroughly and puts a lot of care into devising a treatment plan that works for me and my personal needs. Even after just two treatment sessions, my migraines have gone from 4-5 long and painful episodes a week to just 1 short and less painful episode. Golden Hour has very reasonable sliding scale payment options as well. Would definitely recommend Marikate and all of her services!

Vahila Acupuncture & Massage Therapy is one of the of the best wellness sources I've ever found!…read moreThis place offers not only acupuncture and massage therapy, they also offer Reiki treatments and several other healing modalities. Personalized health care tips from people who really care too!

From the owner: Your one-stop therapy center for acupuncture & massage. Comprehensive treatment for complex…read moreconditions. Gentle needle and non-needle treatment.

I have been having back knee and stress pain issues for some time and when visiting every other…read moreweek has been a great relief I was skeptical at first but it has been very beneficial

Last Friday I went for my first appointment at Summit Acupuncture. I am a long time sufferer of…read moremigraine headaches and I decided to give acupuncture a shot (not pun intended lol). I came across Summit Acupuncture while searching for a local practitioner, and I am so grateful to have found it. First of all,Kirsten Van Nostran, the Clinical Director was so incredibly professional, yet equally warm and kind during my initial workup. She patiently and attentively listened to me as I described my concerns and medical history, and she took the time to explain the potential benefits of acupuncture and how my overall health and wellbeing may serve to benefit from the treatment. The treatment room was clean and at the same time, it was relaxing. After explaining the placement of the thin needles and what would happen, Kirsten dimmed the lights and allowed me to relax for 30 minutes while I listened to soft music and closed my eyes. She came in a few times to check in on me, and I took the time to take a short nap as the needles did their magic. Afterwards, Kirsten came back with some reading material on acupuncture and we discussed my plan, which includes 6 weekly sessions, followed by a reevaluation based on my progress. The rest of the afternoon, I was so incredibly relaxed that I could barely stay awake or upright. I came home after running a few errands and then took the rest of the afternoon and evening easy. I would suggest not planning a busy day after your first treatment because you may also experience something similar. The prices are extremely reasonable, despite the fact that insurance does not generally cover acupuncture as a part of traditional healthcare plans. Their website is also very informative and will give you all sorts of additional information about the services offered, which include massage. I look forward to continuing my treatment plan, since I have already experienced less migraines this past week.