Sharon is caring, listens and I leave feeling better every single time I leave the office. The new office provides a quiet, relaxing place to be as you go through your treatment. I recommend Sharon highly and can't wait for my next treatment. read more

Sharon is amazing, she has been supporting my 98 year old Mother for many years... She is knowledgable in multiple healing modalities and an incredibly valuable asset to our family. Can not recommend highly enough! read more

I have seen Sharon for several years whenever I have had a muscular problem. I have been amazed at her knowledge and her expertise in assessing the nature of my issue. Her treatments have been very effective in relieving any pain. She resolved a nerve related problem in my arm when an orthopedic doctor could not or would not help me. I highly recommend Sharon. read more

I came in for treatment for hypertension and stress and had a marvellous session with Sharon. I feel centered and better than I have in months. My blood pressure readings are down already. She explained every step and told me her findings, some things I hadn't considered previously. We had a great visit and then I was left to experience a relaxing and restorative 40 minutes on a warmed bed listening to ocean waves while I received the acupuncture treatment. Thought I was floating on air when I left. What a lovely place to come, as well! I'll be back. read more

Thank goodness for Monterey Community Acupuncture! I came to Sharon for help with my chronic neck and back pain/tension, stress and trouble sleeping, and I am amazed at how effectively she has been able to help me. I get woozy around needles at the doctor, but the tiny needles Sharon uses are completely different and painless. During treatments I always fall into a deeply relaxed state and feel so much better afterwards. I am so thrilled that at Monterey Community Acupuncture's rates I can afford to come in as often as I need. (P.S. Their delicious herbal tea blends are fantastic as well... very soothing!) read more

I first came to see Sharon for early stages of trigeminal neuralgia. She is fantastic! Very kind, skilled, and within two treatments with her, my symptoms were resolved. I highly recommend her. With my trigeminal neuralgia being resolved, I needed an appointment ASAP for some severe back discomfort. I was able to book an appointment with Mark very quickly. Mark is amazing! This was my first visit to see him, and within minutes of laying on the table, my pain was significantly reduced. By the end of the day, my pain had resolved 95%. I will be making appointments regularly, as the benefits go beyond just symptoms control. Thank you Sharon, and Mark, for being exceptional practitioners in the Monterey Peninsula! Appointments are very easy to schedule and manage online, with a lot of availability to be treated. read more

A year ago I had trouble and it was painful to apply deodorant, shampoo my hair, or simply reaching for the mouse to use my computer. I had to lift my left arm with my right hand to get my hands in the 10 and 2 position on the car steering wheel. I didn't know what my injury was, I thought it was my shoulders. Sharon diagnosed and started working on my ulnar nerves. Between the treatments from both Sharon and Mark those troubles are behind me and I feel stronger than ever. Thank you both. read more

I have always been VERY afraid of needles and thus apprehensive about acupuncture. Sharon was very understanding of my fear and was very receptive to my needs. I have been going to her for acupuncture for several months and love it every time! The treatments have helped reduce my stress levels and IBS. I thought it would be weird being in a room with other patients, but it actually seems to help the treatment it is soothing and kind of like a white noise effect when Sharon is talking and working with other patients. If you have never done acupuncture this is the place to go. It is affordable because of the sliding pay scale and Sharon is awesome! read more

I have an issue that American medicine wants to treat with hormones and surgery that I am avoiding successfully with weekly acupuncture treatments and Chinese herbs. With Sharon's direction, I have also added moxibustion and dietary changes. Most insurance doesn't cover acupuncture but with Community based acupuncture I can go at least once if not twice a week! TCM treats many issues. Do yourself a favor and try it. She'll help with your needle phobia, too. read more

Sharon truly is a fantastic acupunturist. She is very knowledgeable about holistic health. She is most importantly a great listener and cares about her patient. I have been seeing her every week for over a year now and she has supported me through several issues. She really cares about helping find the root cause of my problems and also gently gives advice without being judgmental. I would highly recommend her to anyone. In fact my daughter visits her when she is in town as well. read more

I had a mediocre acupuncturist in the area through my doctor that only cost me a co-pay. She left his practice, so I began looking for a new one and stumbled upon Monterey County Acupuncture. Sharon is awesome! You may be alone in the big room or you may share with other people (hence community), but the personal care is never sacrificed. Acupuncture has helped my stress induced migraines and other issues. You pay on a sliding scale, cash only, so it's more affordable than a traditional acupuncturist. She offers massage and Dorn therapy as well. I highly recommend her, even if it creates appointment competition. MCA now offers Saturday appointments and takes walk-ins, but appointments are recommended. You can book easily online. read more

I have had a lot of acupuncture and what I experienced here may be the best. Sharon is gentle and kind and very careful. She helped me so much. I was in Monterey for treatment for ptsd and I suspect the acupuncture was more helpful than the therapy I had. The price was amazing and making appointments is easy. I really like how the web page is setup. Good location that is easy to get to. All around great experience. read more

I am grateful that Monterey Community Acupuncture exists! I am working on a personal health issue and had been getting acupuncture at a different center in the SF Bay Area with a similar sliding scale fee system several times a month. I moved to Monterey and needed to continue my sessions, so looked up several local acupuncturists and gave them a try. They were all very expensive, and did not have half of the personal touch that I received at MCA. The initial consultation at MCA was thorough and informative, and I came out of my first session feeling great and hopeful. I finally found the right acupuncturist in Monterey, and can continue regular visits because their sliding scale fee system is affordable. Thank you MCA! read more

I have been seeing Sharon on an almost-weekly basis for about two years while going through infertility treatments. I feel that acupuncture was a tremendous complement to my infertility treatments. It allowed me to relax, de-stress, and provide additional support to my reproductive system. Sharon is very caring and thorough. I appreciate that she offers a sliding scale because there's no way I could have afforded it otherwise. I would often arrive to my treatment with a headache and find that it was gone after treatment. The treatment room has really comfortable, reclining chairs and there's always relaxing music playing. I've recommended Sharon to several friends- even ones who are afraid of needles. It doesn't hurt! read more

Oh my gosh, where do I start. This place is more than words can ever describe. I had the pleasure of meeting Suzanne during my first visit. She is amazing! She walked me through all steps and offered tips to reach full beneficial potential. I came in tears, and left with the biggest smile. Thank you for your kind work and amazing energy! read more

While visiting from SF, my wife and I decided to try some acupuncture and discovered this amazing place. We both had never done it before. I had some work related stress I wanted to try treating, and I even mentioned that I was having some pain in my sinuses after a prior diving exercise. Sharon was great. She ensured that I was comfortable, answered all of my questions, and made sure to focus on treating my conditions. I still feel amazing, no more sinus pain. And the price is great. I'm very thankful to Sharon for introducing me to this new type of treatment. The wife and I will definitely be stopping by the next time we come visit Monterey. read more

I just had my first session with Sharon. It was amazing. She is very thorough and her needle placement is painless. I really appreciate her making her services affordable and still provide a great treatment. I will definitely be back. JH read more

Sharon is providing a great service to the community. With that said, I have had a lot of acupuncture in the past & after coming here I encountered side effects I have never experienced before. We tried 4 separate times to reverse the side effects to no avail. Fortunately, I was able to find a local practitioner who was able to reverse the side effects on the first try. read more

This place is awesome and affordable thanks to its community style practice. MCA is essential to my wellness plan and I go here weekly. I couldn't recommend it more highly. read more

I have been going to Monterey Community Acupuncture for about a month and a half. I recently noticed a sense of overall well being that I have not had in a long time. Also noticed some improvement in mood. The treatment is not at all painful. Even though there are usually others in the room, it is barely noticeable. Sharon is very nice and remembers me and what my issues are. Thanks for your help and expertise Sharon! read more

Dr. Featherstone helps me so much to manage stress and its effects. Thank you for being there for me. If you have never tried acupuncture you should give it a chance. You have nothing to lose but stress, pain, and tension. read more

I came to Dr. Featherstone a day after my double TMJ jaw surgery and had massive amounts of swelling and pain. Having never done acupuncture before plus having such a serious surgery, I was a little apprehensive and nervous about having needles stuck in me which in hindsight was silly because within 5 minutes of stepping into Monterey Community Acupuncture's office, all my anxiety immediately dissipated. The atmosphere is very calm and relaxing and after meeting Dr. Featherstone you are reassured that you will be taken care of. She is very professional, calm, patient and she knows what she is doing. My swelling went down about 50% after just one 40 minute session and by the fourth session my swelling was non existent. It was like a miracle. I had a one week check in after my surgery with my GP and he was amazed on how well I was recovering and I honestly owe it all to Dr. Featherstone. Thank you so much again! I will definitely be back :) read more