Ok, how do you write a review about Accupuncture? If it's needles, cupping and excellent care then check, Dao Integrated Health has it and does it. But where they stand out is that they are compassionate, knowledgeable and really jump right into addressing your concerns. When I wrecked my back, for God knows what reason other than being old and stuff happens now, I had no clue what to do. My dr prescribed the typical pain relaxers and physical therapy which didn't work. I really didn't know what to do next. So I did the normal thing try everything else out to see if works. Luckily, I started first with Accupuncture and scheduled an appointment with Rebecca. She figured out what was going on and could relate to what I was going through. At this point I just wanted to be able to sleep and maybe walk again. The first session went quickly and on my drive home was thinking that's not bad and wow I can kind of walk a bit normal again. Got home, got some good sleep and next day felt great. I am now back for more appointments finding this to be way more effective than phys therapy and prescription drugs. Who knew holistic medicine and treatment would be so effective. Highly recommend. read more

Best acupuncture experience of my life. Dao in Livermore is everything you'd dream of for self-care. The staff is unbelievably sweet, kind & professional and the office is quaint and peaceful. Scheduling is easy with the Jane app or via phone. Julie truly has a gift. Every appointment with her has been such a wonderful experience. She is patient and understanding, makes you feel safe and seen, and is just a wonderful human. She checks in after every step of the process to ensure your comfort. Asks questions and explains the process. She is wise and informative. We have utilized acupuncture, cupping and ear seeds. She has wonderful suggestions when I ask about different health concerns and I leave every appointment feeling so seen and cared for. After 1 visit it was easy to sign up for many more. This truly is my new lifelong self-care routine. read more

For two years, I struggled with chronic fatigue and complex metabolic and autoimmune issues that affected every part of my daily life. After seeing 8+ specialists, I found myself constantly having to self-advocate--trying to connect the dots between symptoms that all started at the same time--only to keep hearing that it was "outside their area of expertise." It was exhausting, frustrating, and discouraging. Working with Dr. Christine at Dao Integrated Health has been a turning point. For the first time, I feel like I'm actually learning what's going on in my body and how to manage it. She doesn't just treat individual symptoms. She understands the root causes of my symptoms, and we talk about the interconnectedness of all of them. I feel like working with Dr. Christine is like having a combination of a doctor, detective, coach, and teacher, all rolled into one. I am genuinely grateful for her expertise, guidance, and support. read more

Julie is amazing, she works very hard to give you a full body tune up. She pays attention to small details and really takes the whole picture into account when she works on improving your health. read more

OMG!! If you need any acupuncture treatment this is the place!! Rebecca is awesome she took the time to address my concerns and explain the process step by step!! read more

I contacted Dao for help with menopausal hot flashes and night sweats. I have see Julie and Rebecca and my treatments have been excellent. I am feeling relief and when I come out of a treatment I feel very relaxed. I am so glad I chose acupuncture with Dao read more

My acupuncturist, Rebecca mitchell is outstanding!!! She is extremely good at her job, deeply cares about her clients and improves the quality of your life. read more

I have been going to Christine for many years and for various conditions, including menopause related issues and musculoskeletal pains. Christine takes her time, is knowledgable, compassionate and holistic in her treatment. I have referred her many times to friends and family. read more

Dr. Christine Dao is an excellent integrated medicine practitioner. I've used her service since 2021 for aches & pains, joint sprains, auto immune and digestive issues. Dao Integrated Health modalities, cupping, acupuncture, red light, and electro muscle stimulation have been very effective. I'm so pleased with the results I travel from Alameda to Livermore for treatment. read more

I have been getting Acupuncture and cupping amongst other things here for almost 2 year. It is a part of my medical care. I started going for severe back pain & gut issues. What I love about Dao Integrative is they heal the whole body, it's not just one or the other.. they get to the core of the problem. They all are very skilled & knowledgeable at what they do. Very friendly, kind & relaxed atmosphere. If you have the opportunity to get a appt with any of them..take it. You'll never look back to the old conventional ways of healing and pain-free. I think they're having 15% off for new clients run. Space is limited. God bless. read more

Currently seeing dr dao for cupping and acupuncture. She and her staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. My wife is seeing her for functional medicine. I intend to do the same soon for some inflammation and digestion issues. read more

About 2 years ago I came down with long covid which has since morphed into chronic fatigue. I tried everything I could to get better (many doctors/pills, meditation, qi gong, taking time off work, etc) without much improvement... until I saw Dr Dao. I initially saw her for acupuncture but have since also started seeing her for functional medicine. Apparently Dr Dao has also struggled with chronic health problems and I think that experience has really driven her to understand how to overcome these problems at a much deeper level than other doctors. I've also seen her colleague Rebecca for acupuncture. I've had acupuncture at several other businesses in the tri-valley area and Rebecca and Dr Dao are definitely my favorites. I can't recommend Dao Integrated Health enough! read more

Hello I came with Christine , 5 years ago and felt really good she help me with my weight journey I was introduced to her by one of my friends . She is very caring and knows about nutrition too. I also meet Rebecca and she is very knowledgeable as well . There are a lot of acupuncturists but not all of them have the same skills and care about their patients. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Dao since August 2024 primarily for SIBO and some other issues we discovered with testing. Two other doctors didn't know how to treat me. With supplements and other protocols I've seen a dramatic improvement in my gut and overall health! I've got my life back! She is kind, knowledgable, listens to my issues, and has so much empathy. I'm incredibly grateful I found her! read more

For a few years I have had mild osteoarthritis in both knees (I'm 73), but for several months my right knee has been killing me (8-9 pain level). A couple years ago I had tried acupuncture for something else, and didn't feel it really helped in that situation, but I was always determined to try it again. In June I was going on a mini birthday vacation, and I was almost to the point of needing a wheel chair or crutches, so after doing online research, I booked an appointment with Christine Dao of Integrated Health. I had my first appt., and left for my vacation. I was not looking for a miracle on that first appt., but I was hoping for reduced pain. That was not to be, if anything, my knee hurt worse that night! On my second appt. I told Christine my knee was killing me after our first appt., and to be honest, it wasn't much better after the second, which I told her again on our third appt.! Then things changed on the third appt. with an electrode below my knee, and when I left the office, I knew things were different. I am now finished after six appts, and my knee pain has returned to normal. As Christine told me, she's a "chronic pain specialist." As an added bonus, her supplement recommendations have gotten me off HBP, and improved my A1C!!! read more

I'm very active and had a stressful job. Anyone needing attention to spraned body parts and sore muscles would do well to see Dr. Christine Dao. She's had a healing impact on all the issues I've seen her for since 2021. What's been addressed: Digestion troubles Vitamin & mineral imbalances Stressed neck, shoulders, & back Sprains-knee, ankle, & wrist Hair loss No pharmaceuticals are ever suggested. Dao Integrated Medicine is excellent with traditional Chinese medicine. Thank you, Dr. Christine Dao. read more

I saw Rebecca Mitchell in the Alameda location for acupuncture, and she was great! She listened to everything I had to say. Asked great questions. We quickly had a good rapport and plan for treatment. I want to add that she also was very gentle and conscientious of my relative inexperience with receiving acupuncture, and explained everything she was doing along the way. read more

Dr. Dao is a supremely knowledgeable and deeply caring practitioner. She possesses the skill set to quickly identify the root causes of your physical issues. She and her office personnel are always warm and inviting, instantly putting you at ease. They care about your health and do everything they can to support you on the road to full recovery. read more

I can not express enough how grateful I am to be under Dr Christene's care. For a several years have been told by doctors that my test were within the low but acceptable range and would just blow off my symptoms and concerns. I desperately wanted to feel better. I decided to put my trust elsewhere . Gaslighting is very common in Western medicine. Unfortunately I have fount this to be true. Thank you Dr Christine you are a gem. I am So very grateful that are paths have crossed! Im now much healthier and have a reason to look forward to every day that I'm blessed with! read more

There's something to say about walking in with pain and leaving feeling great with no pain. Thank you Dr Dao! The staff is super friendly and you don't feel like just a "number". They genuinely care and it shows. read more

Booked an appt for an in-person intake and I no longer needed the appt because I found another clinic that will take my insurance so I cancelled the appt online 48 hours before my booked appt. I even called the next day to make sure the cancellation was done and was told the refund will be processed soon. It's been over 48 hours and still no refund then the customer service rep asked me to wait for another 2 days. They took my payment right away when I was still on the phone booking this appt but it takes very long to refund when I don't need the service anymore. I had a refund coming from a foreign country faster than this. read more

Dr. Christine is amazing at her craft! She is relatable, caring, and problem solves your health. I'm so happy with the healing I've received and continue to receive over the years. She has helped to improve my mental, spiritual, and physical health. I'm so grateful! God bless! read more

Christine completely understands my extremely complicated situation, and the amount of emotional and physical pain that I live with each moment. She never makes me feel like a burden, even when I'm rambling, which is one of the many things that I appreciate the most about her care. Her rooms are one of the few places that I actually feel safe when I come in each week, even if it's for a brief time. I would highly recommend her to anyone that's looking for relief. read more

I was referred to Dr. Dao - for severe carpel tunnel in my left hand - she did acupuncture and cupping. My hand is feeling so much. better - that I did not have to wear a brace at nighttime to prevent the burning sensation around 3-4 a.m. every night. Since having acupuncture and cupping I am no longer having to wear the brace at night and the tingling has diminished - (not completely gone which would have been a miracle)! , but so much better. Just wanted to give a shout out to - Dr. Dao and Heidi - for the care and professionalism and making my carpel tunnel feel so much better, along with no more big knots in my neck -BONUS! Thanks so much! read more

Dao Integrated Health provides both acupuncture and integrated medicine in a warm, caring environment. I was reluctant to try acupuncture after a few rather painful experiences elsewhere. However, they practice Japanese acupuncture which is much gentler and I've gotten great results for neck and back pain as well as headaches. I've also seen Dr. Dao for Integrative Medicine and I'm very pleased with the depth of her work and her knowledge. I highly recommend Dao Integrated Medicine. read more

I got the dreaded Covid and made it through ok, but had lingering exhaustion and sinus pressure that was making it hard to get back into the swing of things. Enter Dr. Dao. She listened to me tell her all of my symptoms, asking very detailed questions, and repeating back to me what I reported which was great because I knew she was actually really listening to me. Then she prescribed me a medication that reduced my symptoms by about 75% in two days. I feel my energy levels returning and the painful sinus pressure is pretty much fully resolved. Thank you for letting me get back to my life! read more

Awesome first time visit to this place... A co-worker recommended that I should to go see Christine for my pain management...And I am glad I did.. I was very impressed with her knowledge and personal attention and look forward to a few more visits to see if we can get this resolved! Ben M. Martinez read more

After almost 10 years of doctors visits and going to various specialists for chronic pain I friend recommended I see Christine. She has been amazing. Her impact expands past my hour long appointment . She has provided me guidelines to a lifestyle that has improved my health and quality of living . Super grateful for her genuine concern . Office staff is great and they take my insurance . I would totally recommend anyone to go see her . read more

I'm so grateful I met Christine. It was by pure accident. We were both shopping at Whole Foods, and randomly started talking to each other about health foods, etc. I asked her if she knew a good holistic/functional/naturopath who also specializes in acupuncture, and the stars aligned! Now I've been going to Christine for a few months and I feel so fortunate that she came into my life. I have learned so much from her. One of them being the importance of not just healing your body through diet but also through stress management, lifestyle changes, light exercise and spiritual connection. What I love about Christine is she is very knowledgeable in her field, is up to date on the latest research and studies, is open to other health care professional opinions and perspectives. She is very thorough with explaining things and organized when putting a plan together to combat your health issues. She takes into account your financial situation when recommending labwork and treatment as she doesn't want you to feel overwhelmed with costs, or the healing process. She's taught me that healing isn't something you can rush either. If you are patient, do what you are suppose to do, the results will come. Overall, Christine is not only great at what she does, but is a genuinely a nice, kind, caring person who only wants the best for you. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking to seriously improve their health and be open to a more purposeful way of being. read more

Dr. Christine is a true blessing! She is very knowledgeable about all the different functions within the body and helps me understand them too. After being given some information and resources, I've been able to heal from the inside to the outside. She goes beyond just being a doctor and really cares about the whole you. From acupuncture to cupping, to advice on diet & personal matters (even great referrals to other doctors in the community), Dr. Christine is what you didn't know you needed! The whole staff is also amazing and remember you every time you walk in the door. I have been able to truly get better and I will always say it was because of Dr. Christine! read more

I first started to see Dr. Christine and the Dao Integrated Health staff to help heal a broken leg and to address unrelated headaches that I had been suffering for many months. Dr. Christine and her staff treated me with care and respect, listening attentively to me while I described symptoms, and offering targeted therapies and recommended strategies to help me fully heal the broken leg and put an end to the headaches. This was my first time to receive acupuncture and after several treatments along with regular exercises, my leg was quickly back to health. I was able to resume my lifestyle fully and without hesitation! Thank you very much Dr. Christine! I started to work with Lindsay Rusu to address the headaches through nutrition. Lindsay is super knowledgeable and she definitely can empathize with her patients as she has deep personal experience with nutrition and wellbeing. While she is an expert in this area, I really, really appreciate her understanding of 'me' and offering very specific nutritional changes and coaching that were realistic and achievable. Lindsay also gave me a copy of her booklet, Eating for Health. This is exceptional - it is a full turnkey guide that includes research, recipes, shopping lists, food plans and more - love it! I highly recommend Dr. Christine and Lindsay Rusu and Dao Integrated Health staff read more

I first came to Dao because of severe neck and shoulder pain. Within 2 sessions of cupping and acupuncture, my pain was almost completely gone. Dr. Christine is very detailed when asking questions and in assessing how best to treat a patient. I appreciate her approach to healing - mind, body, spirit. It's all connected. She is so kind and approachable and has helped me tremendously. I would encourage anyone to come in and sit down with Dr. Christine to see how she can help with any physical ailment that you are experiencing. read more

I'm so happy I gave Dao Integrated Health a chance. Had my first appointment with Christine today. She was so tuned in and present during our session. She was tuned in and hit all of the areas I was feeling discomfort and stress. I also loved the breathing exercises and stretches. All very helpful. I'm looking forward to my next appointment and my new approach to feeling and being healthier. Thank you! read more

I went to see Christine Dao for acupuncture to address pain and immobility due to a frozen shoulder. Western medicine made the pain worsen. After 3 months of needles, cupping, diet advice and adjustments, I no longer dread going through the day with constant, deep pain, unable to use my shoulders. Christine's approach is holistic and naturopathic. She is intuitive, and focuses on healing the whole body from as many approaches as needed. Our healing work together has convinced me that alternative medicine will help me move towards freedom from heavy pharmaceuticals, a welcomed goal for my life and to my well being. Christine Dao is the practitioner to see to manage pain and diet if you've not had success with conventional Western medicine. read more

Christine Dao is a wonderful Dr. She takes care of the whole body. From headaches, to body pain, to internal issues; Christine assesses the whole body and makes healing happen. She is versed in many aspects of healing: acupuncture, herbs, cupping, and much more. She makes you feel like you are the most important person on earth when speaking with her. She is focused on you; taking detailed notes for assessment. I had a lot of hormonal issues that had stopped me from my normal activity. Her acupuncture, herbs, and advice has helped heal pain, headaches, and fatigue. I have taken my children to see her with stomach and muscle issues from sports. She does such a good job explaining to my children what they need to do to heal. I would highly recommend her to anyone!!! Also, her staff does a great job as well. I feel safe and cared for. read more

Finally! Results and relief! I am absolutely blessed to have found Christine Dao (Dao Integrated Health) through Groupon in 2018. I started in desperation with acupuncture treatment (tx) after Kaiser tried to deny further acupuncture, even though my extreme neck/shoulder & back pain persisted and continued to increase after 1-2 weeks. I only sought pain management so I could continue work and school. I found, though, that Christine is truly gifted in knowing where to target acupuncture and when other modalities (ie: cupping & other practices I never heard of before) are needed. But I also learned/learn soooo much from Christine through her functional med assessment & guidance. After several tx, she said I can keep coming back for acupuncture only, but to get to the bottom of any underlying or contributing conditions, she recommended a few possibilities. Getting real assessments that Kaiser would not approve was well worth the investment in my health. We started with a review of my current Kaiser labs, a few new tests (from good testing labs or home-based), and changing my eating. It felt extreme, but my change in suggested sleeping and eating habits over 2 months helped decrease pain substantially along with acupuncture. After test results showed an underlying autoimmune condition (finally got Kaiser's attention after 20+ years of worsening symptoms) and which foods caused additional irritation and inflammation, she adjusted my plan, we added targeted supplements, and it all helped greatly. Over time, I went from 2-3 acupuncture tx per week by multiple practitioners (yikes! & expensive!) to 2 treatments per month for maintenance and only the supplements for particular purposes. I highly recommend Christine. She really gets to know you and listens to your particular concerns, then uses scientific test results with ancient tride & true practices & ancient/modern supplements. Even off-site when I travel, we are able to talk by phone, order labs delivered directly to my home (I mail them back in) and keep my progress continuing. She has helped me so much. I had to write this to make sure she knows how much I appreciate her and helping me regain so much health after I was really bad off. read more

I started going to Christine because I was experiencing severe sciatica, and my doctors weren't doing anything besides giving me painkillers. I'm leery of needles, so I was reluctant to try acupuncture, but my experience with Dao Integrated Health has been great. For the first few treatments I would limp into the office and be walking semi-normally by the time I left. Now, I'm back to walking my dog, and my pain is well controlled even without drugs/NSAIDS. I attribute my recovery to two things: weight loss (which I think the acupuncture helped with, since we worked on digestion often) and increased walking, which was too painful to do before acupuncture. So, I highly recommend trying Dao Integrated Health, and I am very thankful to Christine for getting me back on my feet (literally!). read more

Christine is amazing! I sought after help with my anxiety and wanted to find ways for it to be treated non chemically. Christine has done an amazing job finding new ways of treatment that are actually working! I HIGHLY recommend her. She's truly a healer read more

I had terrible shoulder pain that wasn't getting any better. The doctors didn't know what was wrong as there appeared to be nothing yet the pain continued regardless of medication. In only 6 treatments, Christine was able to completely get rid of my pain! She did everything to it (cupping, needles and helped me understand how my diet affected the pain.) She is very thorough and really cares about making you feel better. I really appreciate her work on my shoulder and if I ever have a problem, I will be there right away read more

I began to see Dr Christine for carpel tunnel issues. Her knowledge of both eastern and western medicine is impressive and she used both to help me work on balancing my lifestyle, diet, to work in conjunction with her treatments to not only help with the carpel tunnel but gut health, chest congestion, weight and energy. She is truly a well rounded medical professional and cares deeply for the health of her clients. She works toward total health. read more