I went in honestly pretty scared about wether this would be a serious injury that would affect me career but after going to Intuitive Acupuncture, I felt totally confident that even though i'll be in discomfort for a few more days that it'll be something that i can totally handle. I got the needles and cupping, not totally healed but i woke up in a lot better condition. Definitely Recommend! Thanks Jonathan! read more

Helpful to relieve pain from peripheral neuropathy in my hands. I left knowing my own mental attitude is not helpful to my health. Tried cupping service once and had blisters that took a week to heal. read more

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Look no further if you need a highly skilled acupuncturist. I had very positive results after being treated by Jonathan on multiple occasions. He's also a creative and compassionate guy that thinks outside the box and goes the extra mile to help you with a holistic approach to treatment. I can't say enough good things about the guy. The other staff at Intuitive Acupuncture are also excellent. Especially Kelly. Super personable and easy to work with in terms of scheduling appointments, dealing with insurance etc.. Really good folks. Highly recommended. read more

The accupuncturist is pleasant enough, but given that I left in more pain than what I had going in, that's not a good sign. Yes, he inflicted more pain than he eliminated. He was drawing blood with his needles, and I got uncomfortable burns from the cupping that lasted about 5 days. Needless to say, I won't be going back. read more

If you're looking for big results go here! Jonathan and his staff are awesome! They have a great vibe in their office and the care is 1st class! Hard to find a place like this I would know after trying a ton of other offices! read more

Wow!!!! I'm amazed with my results. It was my first time doing acupuncture. I've tried, massage and chiropractic for the pain and numbness in my arm. Nothing worked like this. I was skeptical. I thought it would take many appointments before I saw results, if any, but today I woke up for the first time feeling mobile again. I can lift my arm without pain! Jonathan seemed very knowledgeable with his practice. I highly recommend. read more

As a fellow practitioner, it was helpful to connect with Jonathan and receive his care. I am healing from a cervical neck vertebrae inflammation that happened during a car accident. When I'm under stress it flares; and flare it did. Jonathan was able to help me get it under control. Grateful! read more

I was trying not to write this review but this business cannot get its act together. Jonathon is good with needle placement but awful with any type of conflict or questioning of how his practice works. Around 3 or 4 months ago I went for my first "intake appointment". I can no longer find the information on their website. At the time it was clearly stated that an intake appointment was longer and more expensive than follow up appointments. I carefully filled out all the paperwork on-line, expecting to have a true intake. When I got there, Jonathon had not, did not, look at any of the forms I filled out. I started talking about the issues I was having. He cut me off fairly quickly and had me get on the table to start inserting needles. I asked if he had a towel to put under my head because my neck was bothering me. NO towel but found something that turned out to be too high. He left me with a beeper in my hand in case I experienced any problems. My neck pain intensified because whatever was put under my neck was too high. I pushed the beeper. No one came. I waited at least 5 minutes then pressed the beeper again. Still no response. I had needles in my hands, arms, and feet so virtually no mobility. I did manage to shimmy my body so my head came off of the thing underneath but I ended up in an awkward position on the table. Far from optimal while receiving a treatment. I'm pretty sure I pressed the beeper at least one more time for a total of 3. No one came. When Jonathan did finally return to the room I told him I had pressed the beeper 3 times with no response. He apologized. When he saw the position I was in, he acknowledged it didn't look good. And while I was having these issues with the head and the beeper, decided to ask Jonathan about the intake, or lack there of. I told him I was confused about the intake. I didn't feel that we had one. He asked "did I feel bette?" The answer was yes, but feeling stranded took away from the appointment and I pressed about the intake. Asking why this appointment was more money when the whole appointment lasted less than an hour, and I didn't feel there was an intake. He got defensive and said he would charge me the price of a regular appointment. I was satisfied and went on my way, hesitant to return to this person and practice. Several months later I decided to give him another try. As I said, I believe he's good with needle placement. I scheduled the appointment on the phone. No problem or issue mentioned on either side. I drove to the appointment. Was there on time. Was brought back to a room where I waited about 15 minutes. Jonathan walked in and said "I never expected to see you again. There's another acupuncturist who he thinks would be better suited to me. I can reschedule with that person for another time and day." He refused to treat me. I tried to discuss the matter with him. I was in complete shock. He wouldn't budge. On the way out I went ahead and rescheduled with the other person. By the time I got home I was so upset that I knew I could not go back to that practice and was planning to call and cancel the appointment. Before I had a chance, I got a call from the office saying I could get the appointment with the other person moved up to the next day. I let that person know how upset I was and that not only did I not want to move up the appointment, I wanted it canceled. In my mind I was very clear and mentioned I might be writing a negative review. Then the receptionist had Jonathan get on the phone with me. We got no where other than him telling me he does not feel good treating people who are not happy with his treatments. And he directly contradicted things said by his receptionist earlier. I said I was open to talking with this other acupuncturist on the phone but thought I was clear that I was canceling the appointment I had made. I did have a phone call with the other acupuncturist. He seems to be a decent guy and I told him I would see him if he were somewhere other than the same office. He told me he understood and if I changed my mind, I'm free to make an appointment. I believe we were both clear that I was not keeping any appointment that was previously made by me. The appointment was scheduled for tomorrow. An hour ago I got a reminder e-mail about my appointment for tomorrow. Less time than cancellation policy calls for. I called them immediately to say I had cancelled this appointment last week. The receptionist says but I thought we left things that you had this appointment. The appointment is now cancelled. This has been a VERY upsetting experience for me. I was trying to walk away from it and let it go. BUT having to talk to people at that office again stirred up all my emotions, thus this very long review about Jonathan and Intuitive Acupuncture. If you do decide to go to this office, don't complain about anything or make any waves or you too may be barred. read more

After many uncomfortable pokes and bruises and blood, I still felt this place provided a service. I needed healing and help, and I thought it was normal. I went for a year, as a Vet, it used to be vet friendly, but now they changed their prices and customer service at the front desk was quite toxic and unprofessional. After many uncomfortable dictations from people there... I was not impressed with the character I saw and felt. One person was cool. Both acupuncturist at this location hurt me though... Each needle was painful, and some sharp. I totally thought it was natural and accepted the pain. However, after I fired Intuitive Acupuncture, I easily replaced them, I recently found an actual Chineese Acupuncturist, wow, what a difference, the needles felt like the wind dancing across the skin, she was so gentle. I did not feel the needle go in except 1 out 30 needles... (that is impressive). Whereas here all but maybe one did not include pain. It is like they push too hard, and I also always felt rushed at this place, like hurry up and get out vibe. Not cool. Not vet friendly. No recommendation from me..... I don't take kindly to rudeness in any form.... they crossed the line and glad for it. I found a way better service elsewhere. lol. read more

If I could give 10 stars, I would. I'm currently being treated for Lyme disease and have been feeling pretty hopeless over the last few months. After even just a few treatments with Kristo, I have more energy, less pain, and overall feel like I'm getting my life back. Kristo is so intuitive and knows exactly what my body needs. HIGHLY recommend Intuitive Acupuncture to anyone who is looking for more health, vitality & wellbeing in the Central Coast area. read more

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I had an incredibly sore back and I went in and Jonathan truly helped take away my pain. I still have a long ways to go to health, but Jonathan is helping me back to health. Thank you Jonathan. read more

I am blown away by how effective my treatment was for eliminating my first trimester nausea! Jonathan, thank you so much, I am incredibly relieved to not be continuously nauseous anymore. I had tried everything my OB/GYN had suggested (eating frequently, avoiding certain foods, medication, supplements, etc) with no results. I tried acupuncture out of desperation and it relieved the nausea during the session! Jonathan put in "ear seeds"/small acupuncture needles that stay in my ears that I can press on if the nausea returns. After being nauseous for a month straight, having relief is profound. I cannot recommend Jonathan highly enough! read more

I also like how Intuitive Acupuncture offers treatment for Veterans in San Luis Obispo. Veterans have difficulty finding good health care treatment across the united states but Jonathan and Intuitive Acupuncture accepts the VA health insurance and also offers Veterans in SLO Acupuncture and Massage with no copay and many visits each year. So if you are a Veteran near San Luis Obispo this acupuncture and massage center has services for you! read more

I saw Jonathan years ago and he COMPLETELY cured my plantar fasciitis! It was so painful waking up and placing those first few steps on the floor in the morning. I read a Yelp review that he helped someone else cure their plantar fasciitis, so I figured I'd give it a try and I'm so glad I did! I no longer have to restrict the shoes I wear or worry about having to buy orthotics for my shoes. I had no idea that acupuncture could help with plantar fasciitis, but Jonathan totally helped cure me of it and I am so grateful. I'm now seeing him for pain in my neck and I'm confident he'll help me with this pain as well. He's a super-knowledgeable, soft-spoken caring person who will make you feel at ease, and his office is very accessible with on-site parking. Plan to leave fully relaxed--the heated table pad will help you get cozy and you might just drift off to sleep. I did! Thanks, Jonathan! read more

So Jonathan is a healer! He said my treatment would take about 12 sessions but I was willing to try. For you see, I had already been through 3 different physical therapists and a couple of orthopedic surgeons but no one could cure my chronic tennis elbow that I've had for over ten years. Jonathan did! For the first time in what seems like forever I am pain free!!!!! I will continue to go back every so often to keep it this way. Thanks Jonathan!! read more

Jonathan's style of acupuncture is an intriguing blend of Eastern and Western medicine that results in the highly effective techniques of orthopedic acupuncture. His treatments have helped me with chronic neck and back pain, neuropathy, stress, depression and anxiety. I also enjoy the gua sha, cupping (true cupping and not those artificial plastic pump handles), and the occasional moxa treatment. He and his staff are friendly and knowledgeable; and they love treating and helping veterans like me! I've been a client for about 5 yrs now and I can't recommend him enough! read more

Wow! Between Jonathan and Galen, acupuncture does wonders! A little back story: A year and a half ago I was diagnosed with a meniscus tear in my knee and both golfer's and tennis elbow. The meniscus tear was so severe that I had to have surgery to repair it, and the pain in my elbow was so bad that I had to get multiple cortisone shots. The first shot lasted about six months, and the second one lasted eight months. My elbow started hurting again and I decided against getting more cortisone shots because I needed a long term solution, not a quick fix. So, I dealt with the pain and limited the use of my elbow while I searched for another solution. A few weeks later (and just over a year after my meniscus surgery) I tore my meniscus, again, and the doctor told me that I needed surgery, again. So, I reluctantly set a surgery date. For some people this wouldn't be a life changing issue, but I am fairly active and I especially love playing softball! I've played for 27 years and it would be heartbreaking if I couldn't play - it's a big part of who I am. My doctor told me to quit softball, but of course I couldn't. I decided to modify instead and get a runner to run the bases, and just hit and play the field. It was a compromise I made in order to keep playing. A few weeks after I set the surgery date I was talking to a friend at the gym and she suggested I try acupuncture, and referred me to Intuitive Acupuncture. I had honestly never given it a thought because I hate needles and I pass out when I get shots, so the thought of getting multiple needles in me in one sitting was not appealing whatsoever. But, if it could help me with my pain and possibly prevent another surgery, I figured why not try it! Plus, if that meant I could keep playing softball and keep my quality of life, I would be so much happier. This brings me to the present. I have been going to Intuitive Acupuncture for six weeks now and the results have been beyond what I could have ever hoped for. My elbow is almost completely pain free. My meniscus tear doesn't get caught all the time anymore. My body is healing great! I am extremely happy with the results thus far and I even cancelled my knee surgery appointment! And, believe it or not, I ran the bases the last five games I've played! The level of care I receive here is outstanding. Everyone is so patient with me and my sensitivity to needles. Jake is always on top of things, he's very informational, and can always put you in a great mood. I was definitely one of those skeptical people about acupuncture but now if you know me, I encourage acupuncture to everyone! If they have a pain I say, "Acupuncture! Dude, it works!" I am so grateful for Intuitive Acupuncture and all that they have done for me! I highly recommend them! read more

Intuitive Acupuncture is amazing! I woke up on a weekend with severe sciatic and calf pain on my left side. I tried another acupuncture therapist before seeing Jonathon at Intuitive Acupuncture with little to no effect on my pain level. Needless to say I was skeptical of Acupuncture in general as a treatment. After reading some of the reviews about Intuitive Acupuncture and the success of others with sciatic pain I thought I would give it a try too. I went to see Jonathon and after the first session my pain was reduced from a 7-8/10 to a 5-6/10. After the second session it was further reduced to a 3-4/10 and after my third session my pain was reduced yet again. Now the pain is nearly gone only two weeks after the onset of the of the sciatic issue. The treatment I received also helped to dramatically reduce my calf pain through acupuncture and cupping. If you're experiencing intense muscle pain like I was I highly recommend Intuitive Acupuncture. Bonus: I was able to use my medical insurance as well! Thanks again Jonathon! I can walk, sit in a chair, and drive again! read more

I sought out Jonathan at Intuitive Acupunture to help me with a stiff and painful neck and shoulder. My neck side-bending and rotation was limited and painful when moving to my right. He has a reputation of being knowlegable, experienced and especially helping athletes and weekend warriors get good results with sports and injury related issues. Jonathan strategically used several different modalities to address my painful neck: Gua Sha bodywork- released the tension in my muscles and fascia Cupping - increased blood and chi flow = gave me pain relief Electro(stim) Acupuncture with needles - relaxed my tight and painful muscles He also gave me several excellent effective suggestions for self care and lifestyle Now my chronic neck pain is totally gone! I am relaxed and happy. Thank you Jonathan! I just booked another appointment to address my low back soreness. Six stars! read more

I have been dealing with chronic pain for years, and I have tried almost everything to get the pain to subside. I did quite a bit of reading about acupuncture and decided to give it a try, though I was a little skeptical, and honestly, do not like needles. In my very first meeting with Jonathan, he immediately made me feel comfortable and put my mind at ease. He listens to the problems I am having, and seeks out feedback as to what has helped my pain and what didn't seem to make a difference. It is clear that he has a passion for what he does and wants to help everyone live their best, most comfortable life, while not refraining from activities that are enjoyable. Rather, he provides tools to help alleviate pain. He also tries different needling based on the pain or discomfort I am feeling when I come in for my appointments. He also does cupping and gua sha, which helps alleviate my chronic pain from work, as well as the pain that comes from my workouts - I am pretty tough on my body, and tend to push myself through the pain, which takes a toll on me. Pairing these different therapies with needling helps my body recover, and helps to get rid of my pain for a decent amount of time. Not only is Jonathan talented at what he does, he is quite personable and easy to talk to; he is charismatic and fun to be around. I look forward to my sessions with him, because I know that I will not only feel better physically, but mentally as well - he is a wonderful acupuncturist, listener, healer, and all-around person. Go see him: you won't regret it. read more

Best acupuncture I have ever had. Johnathon is awesome, really put me at ease, listened and helped. Highly recommend.

After a recent car crash, I was referred to Jonathan. I have been dealing with pain in my neck and low back and suffering from a spinal curvature for over a decade.After my first session with Jonathan I felt phenomenal and now see him twice a week. I am a massage therapist and have had sessions with many other bodyworks. Jonathan is extremely talented and efficient with every treatment he gives. He is also very knowledgeable and incorporates other forms of therapy in his practice. I would refer him to anyone! read more

I have been to my fair share of Acupuncturists along with working for one. Jonathan at Intuitive Acupuncture is so in his element with hearing and seeing the type of healing his patients need and then specifying their treatments based on that. Whether it be acupuncture, cupping or tools for managing stress he is well versed in many faucets of healing. He has helped tremendously with my back pain and stomach issues. In one treatment he helped with my nausea that no other remedies did. At times when my walking was disjointed or I had tremors in my legs his acupuncture treatments were very beneficial. I have and would continue to recommend Jonathan for alternate healing! read more

Went in for severe knee pain from old (and more recent) injuries. I was desperate for relief, but wanted to avoid narcotics and had this failed, I would have had to use them. It was a wonderful experience. I basically crawled in, using a cane, and amazingly, walked out, albeit still limping slightly. I'm happy to report that this morning (day after treatment) my pain has been reduced appreciably. Jonathon is professional and knowledgeable, yet friendly and accessible. I am planning to continue my treatment of herbs and acupuncture, and I am hoping to avoid surgery completely. read more

I highly recommend intuitive acupuncture. My visits with Jonathan improved my health and state of well being. I got in a surfing accident and threw out my back. I had seen a doctor, gotten X-Rays, was taking Tylenol for pain relief, using a heating pad, doing stretches... but my back never seemed to get better. Jonathan was awesome. Put my mind at ease as soon as I stepped in his office. Jonathan is super Zen, a chill guy. I am super high energy, high anxiety explosion of excitement. Jonathan was very calming with a kind disposition- which is exactly what you want when you're stressed cause your body aches nonstop. He was eager to share his insights and educate me in what he was doing. He has charts of the muscles of the human body up on the walls- and he would explain to me where he would be sticking the needles and how the body is connected and the benefits I would experience. It was so fascinating! The experience of acupuncture itself is quite a trip! I experienced an accu-high. And to explain all of that is a story for another day!! My body definitely tensed up because of the needles and Jonathan had to remind me to relax starting with my head, next my neck, then my shoulders, and all the way down to my toes. He gave me a button press in case I was in pain or needed anything at all. His presence was very comforting and helped me relax. I had a couple of visits with Jonathan and I will say that my body responded much better the second session. After that visit I swear my ailment melted away. His practice of acupuncture is magical! Now I can surf and hike and do all the physical activities I once felt restricted of doing. Jonathan was so kind he even gave me Chinese medicine pills to alieve anxiety as I was in the midst of wedding planning and my body was so tense. He also made sure I drank water so my body could be replenished after the process. Intuitive Acupuncture was not in my network for health insurance but I felt it really worked for me and so I was willing to pay out of pocket because it was WORTH IT!!! If you're on the fence about acupuncture, don't be! It can help your body ailments and also improve your state of mind and happiness. Jonathan is awesome to go to for first time acupuncture users. Don't delay in taking care of your health! read more

I had never been to an acupuncturist, Jonathan has been very helpful and truly invested in my wellbeing. Has a very natural charisma and a down to earth approach. I would recommend him to anyone who is interested in acupuncture or a different approach to pain relief. The on site masseuse is also very interested in relieving pain and working on what will help. read more

Jonathan Olcott and Galen Wilson are both true healers. They are compassionate, professional and really listen so they're able to adjust their modality to address specific symptoms. I'm currently being treated by Jonathan for vertigo, and have also suffered from chronic sinusitis for 30 years. I've experienced more relief in the few treatments with Jonathan than I've ever had from medications. I'm grateful for Jonathans commitment and sage advice...and for invariably leaving the office on a cloud! read more

I highly recommend Jonathan for acupuncture. I'm someone who's not completely into the idea of needles, but the first time I tried it, it wasn't so bad! I also love how he has other treatments outside of needles, and gives advice on things to do outside of acupuncture. I highly recommend him because the pain I once had in my shoulder has decreased significantly since seeking treatment with Jonathan! read more

Jonathan helped me heal from a rotator cuff injury through acupunture. The pain I was experiencing from the injury was immense and my left shoulder was pretty much immobile. The process was much quicker than anticipated and I could feel results right away, with pain dissipating with each session. When I started physical therapy for the shoulder injury, the acupuncture coupled with the physical therapy had me back to almost normal in a fairly quick amount of time. Jonathan was very professional and his service was very helpful and also soothing. If I have injury again, I would definitely see Jonathan again. read more

Jonathon is helping me for my painful Plantar fasciitis. I felt relief after my first appointment! I'm so thankful to have found Intuitive and getting the help I sorely need. read more

Jonathan is wonderful at what he does. He really takes the time to help you get relief and knows exactly how to treat your symptoms and address underlying problems. read more

As a physical therapist with a Western medicine background I was skeptical about acupuncture. However, after trying to for months to treat my forearm strain myself, with poor results, I decided to give it a try. After the first session, my forearm was significantly better. After a few more sessions it continues to improve with both less pain and improved strength. Jonathan has made me a believer in acupuncture. I will be recommending him for sure. His office is very peaceful and welcoming. Jonathan has a very calming demeanor and puts you at ease. He also has a good sense of humor and doesn't take himself too seriously, which is very refreshing. Best discovery I've made in a long while. Go see him! read more

My husband and I have back injuries and chronic pain. We have been going to Ryan for the last couple months. Through his knowledge and skill he has been able to provide real pain relief and increased mobility. We will definitely be ongoing regular clients. read more

As a veteran, I have been seeing Jason for many months now!! I highly recommend him. I have been to many acupuncturists over the years with little results ----BUT Jason!! Jason has helped my back tremendously. He is knowledgable, professional and personal I recommend his services and wish he was closer to my home I would see him several times a week if I could and I hate needles. read more

Jonathan is a wonderful, kind, and caring man who makes you feel comfortable from the moment you meet him. While traveling on rotations for med school, I found Jonathan online and consider myself one of the lucky ones. Due to my busy schedule and travel in and out of the area, Jonathan has gone out of his way to make our sessions possible. After three surgeries from rugby, my neck is in constant pain, which is only exacerbated from studying with my head down. Jonathan is extremely knowledgable about body mechanics and is willing to try what works for you. We did a few acupuncture sessions together, but my pain level of laying still that long made it difficult. Instead we found that cupping was a better alternative for my situation. My only regret is that I leave next week and have no more rotations down in SLO. I came in with a decreased range of motion in my neck tonight and left being able to look over my should. I hope it lasts. Jonathan - thank you and please remember to take care of yourself. Hit me up if you're ever in the Bay Area read more

Be aware that this facility uses only straight acupuncture and not tens (electricity), cups, etc. It can make a huge difference in the results. I took my husband there because they claim to be specialized in pain, but the session was less than satisfactory, and there was no effect on pain. When we went to a different place, where he was given tens + cups, he felt so good afterward, and the pain did not return until the next day, and milder. Each treatment helps him to improve. Also Intuitive Acupuncture made us pay $120 for the session even though we have insurance. The other place deals with insurance, and we never pay anything. To me, this place feels amateurish compared with other places I have used. read more

I was in two car accidents last year and my back has been really acting up. I had never done acupuncture before so I was a little worried. I heard good things about Jonathan so I thought well why not? He could tell I was nervous and explained everything to me. There were no surprises! I felt very relaxed. When the experience was over I felt relief. I know I'm not healed from one visit as he says it may take 3 or 4 more times for me. I can't wait to get in again. Never thought is say that ha! You won't be disappointed! Thanks Jonathan!!! read more

Jonathan has helped tremendously with my shoulder pain from tendonitis. I could not imagine swimming through my last year as an athlete at Cal Poly. I highly recommend him! He's a wealth of knowledge. read more

I started receiving Acupuncture, Cupping and Herbal Medicine with Jonathan several years ago. He has helped me heal faster and also prevent future sport injuries. He's been a great source of information on nutrition and training. He's one of the best sport medicine practitioners I've seen. Very professional and knowledgeable I've been very pleased with my results. read more

I am a full time hairstylist and part time personal trainer, so I stand for long hours and I also like to work out...A lot! Well, my body has taken a beating and the pain in my back and shoulders became debilitating from all of the repetitive work and hard workouts. I was no longer able to work out and needed to find relief. That's when I met Johnathan and came to him primarily for Acupuncture but now get Acupuncture, Gua Sha, and cupping done on a weekly basis, I have finally found relief! I even went in today for him to help me kick a cold. He's very educated and knows what he's talking about, I feel very comfortable letting him prescribe the right treatment for me as I always feel so much better when I leave. If you're thinking of trying Acupuncture, he's the guy to go to! read more