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5.0 (37 reviews)
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Melissa is amazing. I went in with sciatica and after several sessions, no more sciatica! She's the best!!

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I came in feeling bad....I left feeling good...thats the bottom line. Melissa is great !!

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Melissa recently moved into her own space, and it's a great setup--calm, comfortable, and well-organized.

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4.3(36 reviews)
0.3 mi

EXTREMELY disappointing: was seeing a MD for high blood…read morepressure and headaches, 2 weeks later i decided to get a 2nd opinion here with Annsheng. *told me my blood pressure was too low (not acounting for the fact that i was on meds to LOWER the blood pressure). She suggested going off the meds * told me i was "too old to donate blood" (which i do regularly) without any medical evidence to back that up (google it yourself) I'm 67 * sold me a TON of meds to take instead - overall visit for "checkup, acupuncture and herbal meds": $250 cash or venmo only. * told me to stop taking daily vitamins and suppliments - i'm very healthy and attribute that to taking vitamins, etc. ALL MY LIFE * told me to go to bed before 10pm. Told her i WORK NIGHTS - her reply: "go to bed before 10pm" her ability to communicate in English was poor, not a helpful trait in someone who is guiding you in your healing. This was an immediate red flag: we spent every 3rd sentence translating her verbiage into something i could understand ("how is your poo-poo"?) seriously not worth your time and money. BTW if you want some free chinese herbs/meds i can hook you up with the ones i haven't touched.

I hate needles! But... I had chronic back pains for over…read moretwelve years, I tried docotors, chiropractors, physical therapists and what not. Then a friend of mine insisted that I try Dr. Men. Out of desperation I tried. She was very understanding and I never saw the needles she used on my back. They didn't hurt and she used them on the muscle knots on my back. The first visit help a lot and on my second visit the pain was all gone! Amazing!

Tina Chin-Kaplan, LAc, CMT - Tina Chin-Kaplan, licensed Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbalist and Certified Massage Therapist

Tina Chin-Kaplan, LAc, CMT

4.8(50 reviews)
0.3 mi

I have 4 sessions scheduled and after two I have less pain!…read more So glad I read Jerom Vahai's Yelp story on this practice! She explains the process clearly. She noted my complaints and asked questions to clarify. She made a plan based on my issues, she also checked my heart, lung, liver health. My insurance pays for a portion of the treatments. Happy to be coming here, I have hope to become healthier and get rid of my hip / back pain. She also made suggestions to help with the congestion in my throat.

I had an injury on my left foot that was making running or even walking fast difficult. Also I had…read morechronic injuries/pains resulting from training for long-distance triathlons (Ironman; an 140.6 miles race) on my right shoulder and the right side of my back. Tina's treatment has been amazing! To the point that she has earned a nickname in my household - "the Magician with Needles"! Details of my condition: (1) Injury: something dropped on my left foot. As it happened right after my Ironman World Championship race, I did not care - I was not doing much of my training. I thought that the pain would disappear by itself. Then months passed, and the pain persisted. Moreover, I realized that the NERVES on my left foot are a LITTLE NUMB. So, when I tried to run a higher mileage at my tempo pace, my left foot was less responsive after a 6-7 miles. Also, TAKING STEPS the following few days were quite difficult. (2) Chronic pain: I almost entirely breathe on one side while swimming, especially if I am doing long difficult sessions. Also, when I am holding the aero position on my time-trial bike, I inadvertently tighten one side of my upper body - this becomes especially true if I am doing hard intervals and/or doing more than 2-3 hours of training. Consequence: chronic dull pain on my shoulder and my back. This results in debilitating pain during later phases of a race. This was seriously hampering my sleep after long rides (which is bread-and-butter for Ironman trainings). Treatment: I had gone through extensive acupuncture treatments before the pandemic for chronic pains - thanks to my health insurance! They worked, but the results were not even close to Tina's treatments. I went to Tina, in the beginning of Dec, 2022. After three sessions, my foot injury was completely solved! In fact, after the very first session, I was incredulous with the results! The same goes for the chronic pain on my shoulder - that I have been living with for several years now. That too was gone! I was very confident that as I start doing "red mist swim sessions" in new years, the shoulder pain would come back - it kind of did, but only to 10-20% intensity compared to what it used to be. And that was relieved after one session with Tina in Jan, 2023. Now, she has started working on the chronic pain on my right lower back - and I am experiencing her magic already. In summary, my condition was a sudden injury and one from muscle overuses from sports. Tina's acupuncture treatment resolved both issues unbelievably well (better than physios and sports massages).

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4.9(46 reviews)
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all gratitude to yelp for directing me to Simon Tang. I've been struggling with foot pain for 9…read moremonths and Dr. Tang is the only health care professional who has actually helped. And he has helped me enormously. Dr. Tang is truly a healer

Dr. Tang is a gem in Oakland Chinatown - he's the latest in a long line of traumatologists (in…read moreCantonese "Tiet-Dah") who learned how to treat injuries from his father, who learned it from his father, back a couple of generations! Turns out his dad has his own clinic a few doors down! Simon trained in Hong Kong, lived here for a couple decades and thus speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, and English pretty fluently. He is great at what he does and charges reasonably for what he can accomplish. Today's visit for my chronic neck injuries lasted about 30-40 minutes (I didn't keep track of time but it was less than an hour) and involved some history taking, examination, education on specific exercises I could do for wrist and shoulder injuries, then a focused deep tissue massage, and application of a heated herbal poultice. Dr. Tang has a great bedside manner and is focused (he massages each tenderpoint for 1-3 minutes, on a timer). All this for $80. He's much better than the Tiet-Da doctors I went to in Hong Kong. In general, daily treatment for acute injuries can get you better within a few treatments (depending on severity) and longstanding chronic injuries typically resolve with daily treatment for about three weeks. I've had some promising results, I will be back tomorrow!

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Blossom Acupuncture TCM Clinic - Jane Tong Delore, DAOM, L.Ac., Q.M.E.

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5.0(17 reviews)
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Jane of Blossom Acupuncture is fantastic for all your aches and pains. I've pretty much been a…read moreregular client this whole year. Getting old stinks or the pandemic did a number on me. Luckily, Jane has tons of patience as I described all my ailments. Her expertise is great as she knows exactly where to apply the needles to various parts of my body. To those who are new to acupuncture, the needles aren't sharp and don't puncture through the skin, more like the needle serves as a tool to help with pressure points. Jane also knows what herbs/herbal supplements to recommend and doesn't try to sell you anything you don't need. She also has great bedside manners and is mindful of room temperature, ergonomics, and etc. to ensure a positive visit. Blossom Acupuncture is located in a tiny clutter with other health services, but rest assured, there is minimal contact with anyone else. Jane does a great job of following COVID safety protocols and I never worry about cleanliness. Ample parking in the back and conveniently located near downtown Alameda, police station, and public library. Jane also accepts some insurance, always call to ask if yours is accepted. Thank you Jane/Blossom Acupuncture for all your help! #35/2021

Jane is the best and really good at what she does. I've been having neck and fertility issues and…read moreshe was able to address it all. I've been to several acupuncturists and she is the real deal.

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5.0(31 reviews)
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Grace is a truly incredible healer. The absolute best acupuncturist I have ever had. I appreciate…read moreso many things about her as a person, and I admire the way she runs her practice so much. Disclosing health struggles can be scary and challenging, but talking to Grace is like talking to an old friend. She is a great listener and a very warm person. Her smile lights up the room! She knows how to make you feel comfortable and safe, and you can tell within a short time of meeting her that she is very passionate about acupuncture and healing the body. She is incredibly knowledgeable and creative when it comes to her treatment, and her methods are so effective. I had acupuncture with Grace for the first time eight years ago after I was sexually assaulted, and Grace helped me navigate a very difficult road afterwards. She gave me hope, encouragement, patience, understanding, and belief that I would be able to reclaim my life back. Moving forward from the pain and trauma of being assaulted was incredibly challenging for me. A lot of times I didn't know if I would make it out alive. I am very lucky that Grace was my acupuncturist during this phase of my healing journey. I have recently started seeing Grace again as I battle with severe post covid symptoms including migraine, chronic fatigue, and stomach issues. After only 3 treatments for long covid I am already seeing so much improvement. My head pain has lessened, my stomach pain has lessened, I'm retaining less fluid, and I have even had more energy and felt happier in my day to day life. It has only been 12 days since my first treatment back with Grace, but I am so hopeful to continue this healing journey and am so grateful for Grace's knowledge and care. It is very rare to meet a health care practitioner who is actually invested in your stories and your healing. She is a true gem and just a beautiful person all around! If you have ever wanted to try acupuncture and are hesitant to take the leap, please let my review in this sea of many glowing reviews be another encouragement to try something new. You'll never know unless you try!

I originally came to Grace while suffering from Bell's Palsy, but the truth is, that was only part…read moreof the story. My younger brother had just passed away, and the grief manifested physically. I went to a doctor, but they just shrugged their shoulders and told me to wait the palsy out. That wasn't good enough. Looking for an alternative, I found Grace. From the very first session, I could tell she was a true empath. I wasn't just dealing with Bell's Palsy--I was also struggling with plantar fasciitis in my left foot, depression, and insomnia, the latter fueled by the weight of my brother's loss. My sessions with Grace have dramatically improved both my physical and mental health. Physically, I feel more energy, more movement, and far less inflammation. Grace saw that my spirit and energy were "scrunched up", stuck under the weight of everything I was carrying. But with each session, it feels like that energy is waking back up. The pain in my leg and foot is nearly gone, and now we're focusing on insomnia and depression. No miracle cure--just real, steady healing. My life is resetting, slowly, after the loss of the most important person in my life. Grace explains everything she does, and after each session, I leave feeling lighter, more relaxed, and more at peace in both body and mind. There are certain ailments where, in my opinion, Traditional Chinese Medicine is far superior to Western medicine--and this was one of them. Give acupuncture a shot. Give Grace a call. You won't be disappointed.

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Chinese Postpartum Confinement - Yusao

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4.8(78 reviews)
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This review is for Luo Ah Yi. She was a great postpartum nanny for our family during the first…read moremonth after our daughter was born. She made a huge difference during a very busy time. She took full responsibility for our newborn overnight so we could rest, and she also cooked three meals a day for our family. Everything was delicious, varied, took our input into account. Beyond her work ethic, she is warm, kind, and wonderful with children. She was gentle and loving with our newborn and built a sweet bond with our 5-year-old. She was also flexible, easy to work with, and quickly felt like part of our family. We highly recommend her to any chinese-speaking family looking for a postpartum nanny.

We were incredibly fortunate to have Zhang A Yi during the first 3 months of our journey with our…read morenewborn. Her experience, attentiveness, and proactiveness in taking care of not only everything for the baby but also our home made such a big difference during this crazy time for us. Zhang A Yi is incredibly knowledgeable about newborn care and immediately stepped in to help the moment she arrived, handling everything from feeding and bathing, to soothing him and putting him to bed. Given we're first time parents, she was also very helpful in decoding our son's crying/fussiness for us and provided great tips for taking care of him. In those first few weeks when we were still adjusting, she would oftentimes even cut her afternoon break short to help out, despite us insisting that she rest. It was honestly surprising to us just how quickly we became comfortable with Zhang A Yi and entrusted her with our son's care. She really treated our baby as if he were her own and it was very reassuring to see just how much she genuinely cared about him (and how much he enjoyed being with her as well). There was no shortage of smiles and cooing when Zhang A Yi was practicing tummy time with him or entertaining him with all his toys. In addition to Zhang A Yi being very attentive to our baby, she was also incredibly observant when it came to the day-to-day. She'd proactively clean any dishes that we left out, and on the occasions that we'd take our baby out with us to meet up with friends, we'd come back to a very clean and organized home (even though Zhang A Yi was not at all required to help with this). And as the cherry on top to all this - she's also a fantastic cook. You'd think that over the course of 3 months we'd have gotten through her entire repertoire of dishes, but she continued to surprise us with something new. Mealtime was definitely something we looked forward to every day. We've really enjoyed having Zhang A Yi as part of the family and would highly recommend her to anyone who's looking for a dedicated and warm-hearted nanny to help with taking care of their newborn.

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