After years of miscarriages and trying to get pregnant, 2 powerful sessions with Dr. Chong and I am…read moredue in August! I was seeing her specifically for a hormonal imbalance. Her treatments are powerful but gentle, always considering the time of month I was in. On the day my cycle was supposed to start, she took extra care to be more gentle with my treatment that day. She is very professional but you can tell she is passionate (and clearly very good) about her work. Thank you, Dr. Chong!

Dr. Chong is an amazing listener and asks questions to understand how to tailor the session to your…read moreneeds. I always feel heard and have seen continuous improvement to my digestion and stress level after each visit. I had energy healing sessions initially with follow-up acupuncture. In speaking with Dr. Chong, her reading of my symptoms, and from the results, it is apparent she is an experienced practitioner. So glad I found her!

Kimberley Woo is amazing!! Where do I start? I have seen Kimberley over the years for acupuncture…read morewhile pregnant, for stress relief, and for pain/headache from acute injury. The result is always the same: she is incredibly thorough, friendly and professional...and I get better. Kimberley reminds me of what a village doctor would be like from years ago. She truly cares about her patients and is very individualized with her treatment. She may ask me about diet, sleep, stress, pain, etc, any factors that may be contributing to what's going on. Her holistic approach is incredibly thorough while still efficient, and in my experience, the results speak for themselves! I am so grateful for her work and feel lucky to have such a skilled and compassionate practitioner here in North County, my village :) :) Highly recommend!

She improved my morning sickness!! I went to see Kim during my first trimester and she took such…read moregreat care of me I was able to reduce my need for medications. She always makes it easy to schedule and is flexible. I'm so glad to have found her! I plan to continue care through the rest of my pregnancy. Such a gem!

My experience with Dr. Tsai was in 2017. Prior to seeing Dr. Tsai I had reoccurring hives that…read morestarted on my upper arms - they'd appear everyday for an hr & subside. I used histamines; but in spite of that, they soon progressed to my lower arms, the back of my thighs, then all over my body. They'd occur more often lasting longer periods, sometimes in the middle of the night. I tried baking soda baths among other remedies, but nothing worked, and I felt desperate for relief! Chinese medicine is known to cure the root cause, and not just simply treat symptoms; my search lead me here. Dr. Tsai did tell me the first week would be difficult, as the symptoms would express even more in the process of purging. That happened. Over the course of 6 months I visited weekly or biweekly. In that period, I had 3 different prescriptions of Chinese herbal medicine, that I'd brew to take 3 times a day. (I will say after a month and a half I had no more hive breakouts.) The medicine is no cake walk, but I wanted to never experience another breakout so I stayed the course. I can say I've never had one to this day. Dr. Tsai's skills and bedside manners are impeccable! I've mentioned him to friends over the years in conversation, even after moving out of CA. Preface, I've never left a review for anything, I'm leaving this now because I've always wanted to; and I've just come off conversing/recommending him again to a family acquaintance that lives in CA. I remain so appreciative of his care!

Following arm surgery, my left arm was immobilized with the elbow at a 90-degree angle for a little…read moremore than three months. By the time the brace came off, I had developed frozen shoulder. It was painful, physically limiting and taking a long time to resolve. My chiropractor sees Dr. Tsai, and recommended I see him. WOW. Dr. Tsai performed acupuncture on me during three visits over the course of two weeks, and... SUCCESS! I went back once for a follow-up, and my shoulder has been great ever since! I highly recommend Dr. Tsai and his magic touch!

First, everyone at this clinic is exceptional! Kind, considerate, empathetic. Second, the services…read morethey provided worked! The doctors I had seen previously really didn't/couldn't help me, but Dr. McElroy treated me so effectively my issue is completely gone! Also - shout out to the Emcella chair!

I cannot recommend Aviara Acupuncture enough! From the moment you walk in, the front desk staff…read moremakes you feel welcome; they always greet you with a smile and are incredibly helpful with answering any questions. The space itself is cozy, peaceful, and spotlessly clean, which immediately puts you at ease. I have been seeing Nenita, and she is truly wonderful. She is such a compassionate and kind-hearted practitioner who clearly cares deeply about her patients' well-being. If you are looking for a professional yet warm environment for your treatments, this is the place to go! Nenita has helped me in so much in my healing journey.

I have been a customer here (intermittently) for over 10 years, and every time I go here, I wonder…read morewhy I don't visit more often. The community healing area is clean, comfortable, and they have relaxing, music playing. It is a good alternative for someone looking for affordable acupuncture treatment. The owner, Marc, is fantastic. He doesn't just focus on the issue, but emotional aspects as well. They offer community, acupuncture, private, acupuncture with cupping, Massage, therapy, and more. They even take some insurances. I was surprised to find out they took my Sharp Health Plan! This will continue to be my go to place for acupuncture and healing

This place was recommended to me to help with my migraines. I never had accupuncture before or now…read moreI did not know very much about it. I look at accupuncture now as a form of self care as well as it helping with my migraines. You want the best nap of your life? Try accupuncture. I do feel like it is a little rushed when trying to explain or update the accupuncturist on your condition, but I get the idea. It's cheaper because they get you in and out. I would recommend doing a private session first and then doing the cheaper community sessions.

Very caring and skilled practitioner , always returns calls quickly , clean and professionalread more

Dr. Chen has been treating my Mom for trigeminal neuralgia since October 2024. She has always been…read moreso patient with Mom. Mom's trigeminal neuralgia always gets better after seeing Dr. Chen. We are so grateful to Dr. Chen!

I started coming in 2012 for high blood pressure. Wei helped me lower my blood pressure after…read moremultiple sessions. Whenever I feel off balanced I come in for a session and he even puts these small stickers in my ears with seeds in them that help during the day keep me balanced when I press them down. He also recommends herbs and gives you the most delicious tea at the end of your session. Wei has such a gentle and honest way about him. Truly a wonderful Dr. that really cares about your well-being and even answers his own phone. I love that!! So personal. Prices are also very reasonable for the services. He also moved to a new, nicer location right across the old one. He is now in the Better Buzz center instead of the Mama Kat's one.

Very professional. Clean office. Great results. Went in for insomnia and digestion... slept like a…read morebaby. Will definitely be a regular.

I started seeing Dr. Brigitte during my first trimester after going through IVF, when I was…read morestruggling with severe acid reflux and high anxiety. I only wish I had found her even earlier. I continued seeing her throughout my pregnancy until my daughter's birth because each treatment she administered was personalized as my needs changed. I always felt heard and understood during our check-ins. I am so grateful for Dr. Brigitte's support during such an important chapter of my life. She made me feel safe, supported, and well cared for every step of the way. If I'm fortunate enough to undergo another IVF transfer that results in a pregnancy, I will absolutely be returning. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for compassionate, personalized prenatal care.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Brigitte Sacco. After experiencing a missed…read moremiscarriage and D&C, I was emotionally and physically drained. Dr. Sacco guided me through that incredibly difficult time with such compassion, patience, and care. She not only helped me heal but also supported me in preparing my body to try again -- and I'm beyond grateful to say I got pregnant on the first try! Now, I'm expecting a baby girl in April and truly believe I couldn't have done it without her. Her acupuncture sessions were the most calming part of my week -- I always left feeling centered, hopeful, and at peace. Dr. Sacco truly holds your hand through every step of the process, especially during the scary and uncertain moments. She's so knowledgeable, kind, and intuitive -- the type of practitioner who genuinely cares about your journey and celebrates every milestone with you. Worth every dollar and then some. If you're navigating fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, or just need extra support during pregnancy, go see Dr. Sacco. She's truly one of a kind.

The best acupuncture I have ever received was from Matt Szymczak, L.Ac (and I have met with many…read moregood acupuncturists over the past 26 years). Matt is exceptional, warm, and talented and does powerful work well beyond just putting in needles. The best massage work I have ever received was from Michael Rubano. I no longer live in California and don't know if he's still at Encinitas Acupuncture and Massage, but his work -- especially his bodywork (Feldenkrais-Esque) was life-changing. If he is still there -- go see him. I think Michael has a book, Intelligent Flexibility -- and a youtube video as well. Check them out. He's warm, with a wonderful sense of humor and knows the body and what we need to enhance our lives. Matt and Michael are by far the best clinicians in these arenas. Enjoy!

I have going for acupuncture and massage as needed since the 80s…read moreAlways happy with very knowledgeable and super positive staff

I love how personable Dr. V is! She takes time to sit with you and understand what your concerns…read moreare which is so refreshing after feeling like a number in so many other offices. I had never done acupuncture prior to seeing her so it has been a wonderful experience and she walked me through each step of the process. She's very knowledgeable and I love learning from her and discovering more about how to achieve my highest level of health. I highly recommend Dr V!

I wanted to write an update as since my last post I have also seen Lina due to different scheduling…read moreneeds on multiple occasions. How wonderful that Lina is just as great as Dr. V. She is equally compassionate and caring and does an outstanding job listening and attending to her patient's needs. Now I see them both interchangeably based on my schedule of the week. They communicate with one another and work together to both give me the best treatment options. The fact that Thriving Well Being has not 1, but 2 outstanding acupuncturists makes it really an outstanding acupuncture facility that I look forward to going to for years to come!