I was late for my 10am appointment at Morning Crane this morning and had to rush to get there,…read morewhich is not how you want to start off a relaxing massage. It was my first time seeing Christine, and she was kind about me being tardy. We did an intake session and then she used the short time we had left (due to me being late) for a massage. Christine first focused on my shoulders and neck where I hold pain. She incorporated stretches into the deep tissue massage. I had a heat lamp on my feet to warm them and relaxing music played overhead. I relaxed in no time. Next she massaged my face and jawline, reminding me occasionally to breathe deeply. It felt wonderful. I had a mild migraine when we started and it was gone when we were done. Christine is very personable and well educated in holistic healing practices. I'm looking forward to returning and also plan to look into her qigong classes.

I first met Christine Catillo at San Jose City Hall Wellness Event and was so impressed and…read morebenefitted by their services though it was very brief. I couldn't stop myself to visit their office where my experience was more than satisfaction. I would highly recommend for their care and services.

Came here through a referral for cupping and stress most importantly. Also some pain on my back…read morefrom always looking down doing facials for work. Peter who was my acupuncturist was really knowledgeable, he asked me a lot of questions and was very detailed with his consultation. He was down to earth and easy to speak to and made me feel comfortable. He did cupping on my back and also needles. We also did some kind of red light on my feet which was interesting and a great experience. I will be coming back for more treatments in the future. After the treatment, I felt more relieved from my back pain and definitely less stress. Some of my back areas were super dark and he explained everything to me thoroughly. It took about 1 weeks for the bruises to go away and I liked that It wasn't painful at all. Very professional.

I've had numerous acupuncturists but didn't feel I got the outcome I expected, until I came here…read more Peter is amazing at what he does and truly is a master of his craft.

I recently attended Arda Ozdemir's Emotional Mastery workshop and found it to be a very powerful…read moreexperience. Arda offers a clear and grounded approach to noticing our triggers, understanding our emotional patterns, and releasing unprocessed fears that create drama in our lives. What I appreciated most was how practical and honest the work is -- it invites real awareness and responsibility for our inner state. I left with a deeper understanding of my emotions and tools that I can apply in everyday life. Highly recommend Rise2Realize method for happy life

Arda is my definition of good people. I recommend him based on his personality first over his years…read moreof experience. He's really trying to help people. That's something that's hard to find in this industry. I trust him. DC

This is a fabulous healing center. Michael channels pure and loving healing energy for the…read morebenefits of his clients. He is also a wonderful teacher. I highly recommend Inner Qi Works if you're thinking about trying Reiki or other energy healing modalities.

Michael Santos is an amazing healer and a great human being. He is loving and warm and his home is…read moreinviting, clean and well cared for. You will find him to be a great instructor, well trained, dependable, and generous of spirit. His Reiki instruction is amazing and the support afterwards is hard to find anywhere else.

I have been going to Lokahi Acupuncture for about a year and a half now. I experienced some…read moresecondary infertility after having my first daughter 3 years ago since it took us much longer to conceive the second time. I had the pleasure to work with Cathryn and Yun Hee and they both helped me a lot in my journey to get pregnant again.  I finally got pregnant early this year! I can't say for sure that acupuncture helped me conceive entirely or it was just a major coincidence, but it did help me de-stress, relax, and have an hour to myself of peace and quiet.  I highly recommend Lokahi Acupuncture for all your fertility needs or just to de-stress in general! Both Cathryn and Yun Hee are amazing acupuncturists, especially Yun Hee since I saw her all of this year throughout my pregnancy and postpartum.

Had acupuncture and cupping for the first time this evening for chronic migraines. The office lobby…read morewas warm and inviting when I walked in. There was no one at the desk at first, but one of the acupuncturists soon came out and checked me in. She showed me where the restrooms were, asked me to take a seat and said my acupuncturist would soon be with me. My acupuncturist asked me some health questions in the private room where I was to have my treatment. She listened and didn't dismiss anything I said like my regular doctor often does. Then she explained where she would be inserting the needles and why. She also went into detail about what I could expect during the session, which I appreciated. Most of the needle insertions were painless, but a few hurt a bit. The pain went away quickly. The acupuncturist turned out the lights and left the room as I laid on my back on the table with the needles in me. I couldn't feel them as long as I didn't move. I'm not sure how long I laid there, but it was very warm and relaxing with gentle music playing. I almost fell asleep. I had a button I could press if I needed help and the acupuncturist checked on me a couple times. She removed the needles and then had me rollover on to my stomach for cupping on my upper back to help with pain relief in my neck and shoulders. After the session my migraine was gone and my neck and shoulder pain had decreased. I made several more appointments and look forward to them.

Nothing fancy, but run with love. Ron Lew (http://www.tigereyeclaw.com/) runs this center and…read moreteaches various forms of martial arts, namely Tai Chi. I met him through classes taught at Google, and am trying to get more healthy movement in my life, and his school is in San Jose, next door to my hood. I'm taking Tai Chi, technically, and he teaches the Chinese and Tibetan forms. I'm learning the Chinese since he teaches it at Google so I should stay consistent. My preference is Qi Gong, which I feel is more meditative and simpler in terms of movement (I like simple), but both are gentle enough forms and I am open to learning. One room has a firmer rubber mat, the second room has a "waterbed" format where the mat is stuffed with some soft material and walking on it forces your feet and body to constantly renegotiate equilibrium. Definitely a work out! Ron is a very Western-style teacher. He's said he's third generation Chinese and doesn't speak Chinese fluently, so, he's approaching things from a Western mind set I guess and can "translate." Examples - when he tries to describe the weight distribution of your feet he will often resort to % descriptions, and I think he knows a Western/American mind understands that logic better than other descriptions. He explains why he's asking you to do things, and why you are performing certain forms in a certain way. He is jokey, friendly, open, and conversational. He will test you gently by walking away and leaving you to figure out forms he's taught you, or ask you to do the forms with your eyes closed. He wants you to enjoy the forms versus to become overly fixated on perfection/military precision. That being said, he will correct you on incorrect form and movement. Am definitely enjoying myself and have referred a friend to his class already. I'm hoping it continues to work out and that we stick to it and enjoy it for the long term!

the center in question is not correct. The so call Tibetan was taught by me. We parted ways…read more The thing you must understand if you choose to is this. He did never meet my teacher. That is not true. My teacher was in Tibet. So therefore he could never have met my teacher. Second the Tibetan he teaches he does not have full authority and lacks the understanding of the teaching. Also he call a Lopon is a high title given to tantric masters. He did not go through the rites or transmission. It is disrespectful. Third to not name me but to try to make me go away by calling me a disciple. Rather I was given full rights as a holder and master. Full master. If you choose to learn fine just know there are Tibetan that are offended but choose to let it go. This all I have to say except he is not willing to talk directly about it. It is fully out of integrity. Just letting everybody know. In 1981, Sifu Lew met Master Peng-si Yu and his wife, Min Ouyang from Shanghai. He also met Master Hu from Tibet. For over 20 years, Sifu Lew was heavily into the external Kung-fu. He furthered his studies in the internal arts: the "calming the Mind and Healing art" through Qi Gong, long hours of Standing Meditation, Breath work and Tibetan Energy understanding. He founded Ti Aki in the honor of my teacher. This would have my teacher turning in his Grave. Just so you know.

Coach Holland has been working with our teen children for a couple months now. Our son plays ice…read morehockey and football, and our daughter plays club volleyball. When I was researching a trainer for our kids, I was very picky about training philosophy and qualifications. My knowledge gained through my degree in Kinesiology and certifications such as CSCS and Tactical Strength and Conditioning Specialist (National Strength and Conditioning Association) have empowered me with knowledge I cannot "unknow". I successfully became a firefighter at the age of 37, not because I knew how to train, but because I knew how to train smart. So when it came to my children, I wanted them to have a GOOD trainer, and I know not all certifications are the same. Michaels bio is fantastic and seeing how he is working with our kids is above our expectations. Not only is he giving them quality instruction, he also texts them little reminders throughout the week or to check in if they have a big game. As a parent it is nice to have back up in the delivery of smart training ; ) I highly recommend Michael !

I am a licensed healthcare provider who is obligated to serve my patients to their highest good and…read moreit is through this service that I had an auspicious meeting with Michael Holland 5 years ago. We have since collaborated with several clients over the years and it's amazing the changes that he has facilitated for their greater health. Getting to learn from him has been transformative in a very complete, holistic way. He has deep and broad, ever expanding, knowledge base and more than three decades of experience working with all kinds of people. He draws from the best of many different disciplines and is able to find the right balance that is congruent with the goals desired. He truly walks the walk, rising before dawn to practice and teach Qi Gong and as an avid surfer at an age when the great majority of people stop being so active and choose to coast through life telling tall tales about their past glory. His guidance has radically shifted the direction in my health journey and even my professional life as he helped make it abundantly clear what my health and, for that matter, even my life goals are. To say that he inspires me is an understatement and I grateful to consider him a mentor and friend. It is truly the wise who seek out those who have what you want and then do what they do. If you want your highest performance possible now and/or you long for vigorous longevity you should call Michael Holland now and hire him. You would be doing yourself one of the best favors imaginable in having him help you achieve your best quality of health.

I'm in the area for an extended holiday visit with family and was looking for some fitness classes…read moreI could take. I found Almaden Yoga through the Mind Body app - it's within 5 miles of the house - so decided to give it a try. The class that worked with my schedule was Wall Yoga, which was described as a class where you'd use the wall to help work on alignment in your poses. I worried that it would be a pretty mellow class but signed up anyway. My concern was completely unwarranted, at least based upon the way Anuja taught it. Using the wall meant not having to worry about balance - an issue for me given an arthritic left big toe and a chronically sprained right ankle - meaning that we could focus upon fuller expression of the poses thereby requiring greater strength. I was literally dripping sweat by halfway through the class. It's a beautiful studio, conveniently located near my childhood home. I'll be sure to come back the next time I am out for a visit.

Condescending treatment from the owner - I had my phone face down next to my mat; I was maybe 2…read moremonths postpartum so I had anxiety about not having my phone with me. I didn't know there was a no phone policy in the studio. Owner came over and unnecessarily lectured me in a condescending tone, and I felt quite embarrassed. All they had to say was please put your phone in your cubby in a polite way. I was a repeat customer but immediately stopped attending afterward. It's too bad this seems to be the only yoga option in the area.

In April 2024, I came in with a tight jaw. I have an overbite and experience difficulty moving my…read morebottom jaw past my top row of teeth. In addition to the cranial sacral treatment, my gums were pressed to release knots and realign my jaw. Feather used gloves for my gums, keeping the procedure clean and hygienic. She was very kind and professional throughout the session. I now have a lot more flexibility with my jaw. I no longer have any tension/headaches. My old retainer which I had not worn in months also fit perfectly.

From the owner: From Qigong classes that empower you to boost your Qi and heal yourself, to 1:1 Curative Qigong…read moresessions when you need a little more hands-on help to feel better, experience the transformative power of Qigong with me to help you reclaim your health. Together we can reduce stress, alleviate pain and discomfort, ease emotional burdens, and boost energy levels.

Elite Spartans is the real deal. In my first month alone, I dropped a significant amount of weight…read moreand body fat, results I've never seen this quickly anywhere else. The rotating trainer model is a game-changer. I've worked with Victoria, Josh, Adrian, Mauricio, and Noah, and every single one brings awesome energy and expert guidance. No boring routines, no wasted time--just solid coaching that pushes you and keeps you motivated. The vibe here is positive, supportive, and seriously addictive. If you want real results and a team that cares, this is the place.

I joined Elite Spartans about 3 years ago to combat the Dad bod that came with a couple of amazing…read morekids and a stressful desk job. It has been one of the best decisions of my life and I love feeling strong and fit again. I wish I would've started sooner. The facility is clean and well laid out to support a variety of classes as well as personal training. The staff is extremely friendly, supportive, and do an amazing job of customizing workouts with consistent variety! I haven't repeated the same circuit once! Check out Elite Spartans! You won't be disappointed!