I started seeing Candise on a weekly basis for various symptoms related to throat discomfort,…read morewheezing at night, phlegm, and swollen lymph nodes - all things I'd previously brought to my PCP, ENT, and allergist to rule out anything major but hadn't gotten support to actually resolve. Candise has been incredibly thorough in understanding my symptoms week to week. She's thoughtful, attentive, informative and it truly feels like she's fully present with me for the entire session. The acupuncture has helped relieve discomfort due to my original symptoms, but she's also addressed tension in my head/neck, ankle pain after a sprain, and more along the way. She's also provided herbal medicine that's been custom-tailored every week and incredibly helpful.I leave every session feeling physically more calm and at ease, and emotionally more regulated too. Some symptoms, like the nighttime wheezing, are now completely under control, and others continue to improve! On top of that, she's helped me understand so much more about my menstrual cycle and what's actually going on with my body. I can't recommend her enough!! Thank you Candise!

Candise is wonderful! I've been working with her as I've been moving into a new phase of life :)…read morewith some challenging health changes. I had been experiencing persistent back discomfort and related symptoms that were impacting my day-to-day well-being. Her acupuncture treatment really hit the spot and eased a lot of tension. Through her thoughtful treatments, she's helped me find real relief and ease. She is incredibly thorough, kind, and comprehensive in her approach. Each session feels tailored to what my body needs in the moment, and she always takes time to explain what she's doing and why. I deeply appreciate her ability to combine technical expertise with genuine care and attentiveness. Beyond the treatments themselves, Candise creates such a warm and supportive environment. She listens closely, is easy to talk to, and makes sure you feel comfortable throughout the process. I highly recommend her to anyone navigating symptoms that are affecting their quality of life and looking for compassionate, effective support.

Sally is awesome! I've had acupuncture off and on from various practitioners, for various issues…read moreover the years, and Sally is by far the best I have found. She is truly top notch. I had been suffering from chronic, work related, hand and arm pain for months. It was pretty severe and was keeping me awake at night. It had also begun interfering with my ability to do my job. I felt like I had tried everything and was beginning to resign myself to just pain management, without hope of actually getting better. Sally recommended a schedule of twice weekly visits for 4 weeks. However, after only 1 treatment my pain was significantly reduced and I was sleeping through the night with no issues. After only 3 treatments my pain was completely gone! Now, I'm just on a maintenance plan to keep everything in check. Really amazing stuff. Sally has a quiet and compassionate manner. She listens carefully and makes helpful suggestions that I can implement easily on a daily basis. She receives my very highest recommendation.

I have been to many Acupuncturists over the years - Sally is top notch!…read moreHer treatment really helped me when I was under an extreme amount of stress and the herbs that she prescribed for me for some hormonal imbalances made a big difference right away. Her acupuncture technique is gentle and her quiet confidence is wonderfully reassuring. I reccomend Sally highly.

I accidentally injured my knee area several days ago and my brother recommended that I go see a…read morepractitioner who specializes in traditional Chinese medicine method of bone-setting to deal with injuries like sprains, fractures, etc. (跌打師傅）right away. This type of practitioners is very common in Hong Kong but I didn't know one here, so my brother recommended Sifu Simon Tang who had treated his sprained ankle. I asked him if there was another Sifu closer to home in San Francisco or San Mateo County as Sifu Tang is in Oakland. My brother said "if you want a good one then you need to go to Oakland." The drive there and back took over 45 minutes each way even on Sunday, but it was definitely worth the drive since Sifu Tang did a fantastic job in examining my knee and all the pressure points in that area, and diagnosed that I had pulled a tendon. He first did a message in that area with after applying an ointment, and then applied a warm poultice onto the impacted area and wrap the entire knee with a self adherent cohesive wrap bandage. I was told to leave it on for 8 hours before taking the wrap off and shower. I was told to return within a few days for the 2nd treatment, and to rest my leg for a few days without walking too much or climbing stairs if possible to help healing. It was a very pleasant experience and I am grateful that we have Sifu Tang here in the Bay Area.

I'm not sure what this was. It was not Chinese Tui Na, which is what Mr. Tang said he provided when…read moreI asked. It was more of a vigorous deep tissue massage that was focused on the area of pain and stretching and lasted maybe 15 minutes. He then applied a poultice. There was only one pot on his stove, and he didn't do any traditional tongue or pulse diagnosis, which tells me it's something he "prescribes" for everyone with pain. I did not get any pain relief from the treatment. I am disappointed because I wanted and expected Traditional Chinese medicine but got some other kind of hybrid treatment. Maybe it works for some, but, unlike what I love about Chinese medicine, and like what I don't love about western medicine, it seemed too limited and impersonal for me. However, Mr. Tang himself is very nice.

I'm gona go again for this Tui-na massage. Today was my…read morefirst and I certainly did feel pleasant while getting treated and after. Unlike deep tissue that's aggressive and aggravated my muscle tension. I highly recommend.

Only words of praise for this wonderful oasis of good people and excellent health care. I go once…read morea week for acupuncture with Thuy to treat anxiety and trouble sleeping. Today was my fourth week. Her acupuncture treatment and the herbs I have been taking are working. Today I start with some herb pills. I have always believed in this kind of medicine. It had been some years since I had had acupuncture. The person at the front desk, Daniel, is welcoming and very kind. Thank you BCA. I will keep going.

Great staff, receptionist, students, teachers,cost effective in price with community focus…read moretreatment.

Been going for a few years for treatment of various conditions. Staff is thorough. After…read moreconsultation, checking pulses, tongue color, third year students meet with an advisor (experienced acupuncturist) and together recommend treatment. Herbs are often suggested and both raw herbs to be cooked or powder options are available. Appointments usually last approximately 2 hrs. Only down side is that students graduate and one must find a new practitioner. I've been seeing Benson and am grateful for his wisdom and treatments.

I cannot recommend Kari Napoli enough! She is incredibly in tune with the body and is thorough,…read morekind, compassionate, and genuinely fun to talk to. I've been seeing her on and off throughout my recovery from a unsuccessful shoulder surgery, and she has helped me immensely--not only physically, but mentally. I'm a physical therapist myself, and I recommend Kari without hesitation to anyone who would benefit from orthopedic acupuncture with a highly skilled, knowledgeable, and compassionate practitioner. She is truly exceptional!

Wild goose Qigong has helped me feel centered and grounded especially in these trying times. The…read moreclass helped me understand the powerful force of energy we each have, feeling that energy move in each of the moves we've learned.

I was referred by my primary care doctor to Visit the Accupuncture center and received great care…read more I had bad lower back pain that would not go away for months. I noticed that by the 3rd appointment I had more relief. I also noticed that if I accidentally messed up my back by turning or twisting my lower back it would recover much faster. Besides improving my back I made a great friend. Linda really cares for you and works as fast as she can to serve all the patients. Her husband also has a magic hand we're I don't feel the needles going in. It's a 2 man show in this facility but their dedication to healing and making you feel welcome has made me also refer other family members. If you are in pain it is worth checking out.

Receptionist is Very rude and chaotic and unpleasant to some customers…read more Maybe in China under Mao it was normal, but not in USA today

I began working with Deanna Tasi at Tao To Wellness when I was starting my third round of IVF. I…read morehad never done acupuncture before, but heard good things about it helping with fertility, and wanted to see if trying something different this round would help. The studio is a very calming place to walk into, and Deanna was very warm and put me at ease. I really appreciate the calmness there, and always looked forward to my sessions. She was extremely knowledgable and competent in forging a plan for me to help in each stage of the IVF process. I felt in very safe hands, and though I don't really know how the magic of acupuncture works, it made all the difference for me. I got pregnant, and have had a very comfortable, mobile, sane, easy experience that I am so grateful to have had given the high risks of my pregnancy. I am now a week away from delivering my baby, and would recommend Tao to anyone struggling with health or fertility issues.

I really appreciated my experience here. I think I was an "open-minded skeptic" coming for my first…read moreever acupuncture. The approach to talking about my injury was "accessible" to my "western medicine" upbringing. And most importantly: my third visit was like turning the switch off for my pain. I probably had a pinched nerve in my neck, but due to delays seeing a pain specialist through my primary care, I was trying anything. I ultimately was seeing a "western medicine" doctor and Tao to Wellness at the same time. But the timing of my pain shutting off is strongly suggestive that acupuncture played a big part in shortening the duration (which my "western medicine" pain specialist had suggested would be possible). Deanna was my acupuncturist.

Eva has been my go-to practitioner for acupuncture, Ayurvedic/ TCM treatments, and herbal advice…read morefor almost 3 years now. She has an incredible breadth of knowledge and her kind, thoughtful advice always hits home. Honestly, I can't recommend her enough! She's an amazing healer who always goes above and beyond. I'm so grateful I started seeing her!

I would say she is a top acupuncturist for the following reasons:…read more I call her when my regular person is away and she is readily available she is kind and caring and does not needle too strong, but does an excellent job with getting the Qi flowing. she is affordable and easy to communicate with about health issues, she seems to really listen to those she treats. Call Eva today for some great acupuncture and healing!

I and my son receive regular acupuncture treatments from Dr. Chen. We've been seeing him for the…read morepast few years. He is knowledgeable, kind, flexible, and has a sense of humor. His co-worker, Dr. Wei WeiI and my son receive regular acupuncture treatments from Dr. Chen. We've been seeing him for the past few years. He is knowledgeable, kind, flexible, and has a sense of humor. His co-worker, Dr. Wei Wei, is also warm and friendly, although I've never received treatments from her. We always have nice chats before and after treatments. They work seamlessly with MediCal / Alameda Alliance for Health. We were given referrals to Dr. Chen from our primary care physicians and have never had any problems with billing. Highly recommended!

i love dr chen. he's so funny. he fixed my eczema within 2 months. i had tried everything in…read morewestern medicine. all types of topical creams & steroids. i had severe eczema where it cracked all over my skin. at my elbow creases, wrists, neck, back of my leg. the steroid creams from western medicine always made it worse, weaker, thinner. once i started seeing dr chen, he seriously fixed my problem within 2 MONTHS. something i struggled with for years. ever since ive been seeing him for miscellaneous other problems. if i have flare ups again. or whatever. he is my acupuncturist for 10 years now. knows his stuff and truly cares! you have to listen to him though otherwise it wont work. changing your diet to help your problems is real ! you are what you eat!!!