Dr. Uchida has an excellent bed side manner and he takes the time to explain your situation as well as answer questions/concerns. The office staff is helpful, patient minded, and customer orientated. I am very pleased and highly recommended regardless of the situation you are facing. You will not be prescribed a medication that is harmful nor receive care without compassion and care. read more

Called them to cancel my appointment bc I woke up with a fever (the day of) and they charged me a cancellation fee of $157 despite having a fever read more

Dr Uchida was central to my beating prostate cancer! It was a long strange trip, but today my psa is 0.8 and if any cancer exists within me, it is not active! read more

Island Wellness Center - Mahalo to Jason Uchida! I am cancer free today! - Naturopathic/Holistic Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I've heard horror stories of acupuncturists putting needles into the wrong places and making you walk crooked or see double. I was *very* skeptical about seeing one, but I was desperate to cure my back pain. My co-worker suggested Island Wellness with Edie Uchida. She SWORE by her! Well, if anyone swears by anything, I have to check it out, right?! Edie is a very sweet lady with awesome bedside manner. Most of Edie's patients are there for fertility reasons, but she does everything, including physical injuries. She took a lot of time in my consultation, figuring out what I needed to "cure." I got heat and massage therapy along with the needles. I walked out of there feeling really funny... But I started to notice that my back wasn't as sore. I was prescribed some Chinese tea (smells and tastes like foot, but works!). I went again to see Edie in a few days to get the same treatment. After that I was good to go. I've also seen her for general stress. You know those days where you just feel crappy and you don't know why? See Edie. After you're done, you'll feel so much better. The facility itself is really clean, the receptionists in the front are always nice and welcoming. There is a big lounge-like chair in the waiting area where Trevor H. likes to hang out and wait for me. I feel a bit dizzy after sessions, only because I'm really sensitive to it, so I need to have someone drive me home. You might want to consider that on your first visit. All in all, I'm so glad I discovered Island Wellness and Edie Uchida. If it wasn't for her, I'd be one broken girl! read more

Infertility has been an issue with my husband and I for three years now. At first we tried timed intercourse, a multitude of ovulation kits and even sought the help from a doctor to help us figure out the best time to have intercourse based on the results of blood tests and lab work. With no success; we escalated our attempts of getting pregnant with medicinal help in the form of follistim combined with more timed intercourse. Still no results. Both my husband and I went to the doctors to get checked out to make sure we didn't have any infertility problems. We didn't. All the results from all the lab work that was completed came back normal; and our fertility doctor didn't really have an explanation to give us as to why we weren't getting pregnant. We decided to take the next step and try our luck with Intrauterine insemination (IUI). After 5 unsuccessful attempts of IUI; our chances of getting pregnant were dismal and we even discussed adopting children. This is when I wanted to try acupuncture. Nothing else seemed to be working, so I really had nothing to lose. My initial visit with Edie went great. We discussed the problems I've been having with infertility and Edie drew up her plan of action. A series of acupuncture appointments, a slight change in diet and Chinese herbal tea was all within my prescription. A couple months went by and my cycle came up... Test results from my fertility doctor revealed that I had more follicles, the follicles were larger than they have ever been and the lining in my uterus was the thickest it has ever been. My body felt ready. Since we didn't want to take any chances this time around; we decided to combine acupuncture with in vitro fertilization (IVF). The day of egg retrieval yielded 13 eggs! All the eggs were fertilized and 7 made it to the next stage of IVF. On transfer day, we transferred two embryos; and we are currently in the waiting process of blood test to confirm that I am indeed pregnant. I can honestly say; If it wasn't for the help I've received from Edie, I don't think we would be where we are today in our pregnancy. My husband was pretty skeptical about acupuncture at first, but when we started getting all the improved results from our infertility doctor, his attitude towards it changed. He is now a firm believer in Chinese herbs and acupuncture. Everything about the Island Wellness Center is just simply wonderful. The office is clean, the staff members Kin and Ellen are phenomenal and Edie is the best there is. Appointments were easy to make, the building that Island Wellness Center is located in always had parking when I went, the waiting room is clean and comfortable (says my husband), the treatment rooms are also clean and has a very nice view overlooking downtown Honolulu. I also like that during my treatments Edie played relaxing music in the room. Even the times that I had questions regarding the Chinese herbs I was taking or the raw herbal tea I had to make, I got prompt answers; and if the staff members didn't know when I called; they asked Edie and I ALWAYS received a follow up answer that day! Edie was always outstanding at explaining what she planned on doing, the actions and reactions of my body and the Chinese herbs and acupuncture, and what and how each herb and acupuncture treatment worked on different body parts and organs. Edie even gave me her cell phone number, so in the event I ever had any questions about anything; she would answer me right away. I even received follow up text messages from Edie asking how everything was going on the days of my egg retrieval and embryo transfer. That really is awesome of her to do that. That just shows that she really cares about her patients, and genuinely wants to help people through acupuncture. Edie really is a wonderful person. She gives off this vibe that makes her very approachable and allowed me to be really open about everything right away. She is a very nice, very caring professional; and every time I go to see her I get this feeling of stress relief and relaxation knowing that I am in the hands of the best that's out there. I have absolutely nothing negative to say; and due to Yelp's five star rating system I can only award Edie and the Island Wellness Center five stars; when really, I wish I could give her at least ten of them. read more

I always heard about the benefits of acupuncture from fellow co-workers and friends such as relief from back or muscle pain but I never thought I would ever do acupuncture myself until a failed IVF procedure. I found out my uterine lining was thin, I was bleeding, and we had male factor issues. I heard about Edie Uchida from an infertility center I had gone to and decided to give it try. The thought of needles did make me cringe a little but I had nothing to lose but hopefully improve my fertility chances. I had my consult with Edie last year in Feb. 2011 and I was wary at first but Edie put me at ease and was very thorough. She explained what to expect when I decided to start acupuncture and told me that it would take a few months to reap its benefits. So I did my first acupuncture right after my consult and I was pleasantly surprised that the needles did not hurt as I imagined them to feel (like stinging pain but no!). It was more like a slight numbing feeling and really no pain at all. Edie was right about the after effects though since I was tired as heck after that first treatment. I took a nice long nap when I got home. After a few months of this, you don't feel tired but feel more energized. Edie also advised me about taking herbal medicine that should be used together with acupuncture since it would improve my overall reproductive health. So I bought prescribed herbs from her office and have been using them ever since. After a few months of acupuncture and herbal medicine, the benefits started to show. No, not pregnant yet but my uterine lining was "fantastic!" as my fertility doctor would exclaim each time she would do an ultrasound to check my lining. My lining had thickened and looked healthy compared to what it looked like before. We decided on doing several IUIs after the failed IVF so my uterine lining had to look great before each one. Since we have a male factor issue of low sperm count, my husband decided to try acupuncture and herbal medicine also. When he needed to give a sample prior to an IUI, his numbers were quite low. But when he started acupuncture and the herbs for a few months, he saw a significant jump in his numbers especially when he mistakenly dipped in a hot tub during a weekend getaway (a no-no for guys since it kills sperm). We were preparing for an IUI that week and his first sample was dismal - practically no live sperm! Then on the same day he went in for an acupuncture treatment and drank his herbal medicine the night before the IUI. Then he gave his sample that morning and his sperm count jumped several million overnight which shocked my fertility doctor! She was dumbfounded and she was amazed at his improved sperm count. The cost of acupuncture and herbal medicine can be a little expensive but I found that it is covered by a flex spending account (FSA) if you have one offered by your employer. I used my flex spending account and all I needed to submit was my receipts and detailed info in order for acupuncture and herbal medicine to be covered. At any rate, I feel my health is more important so I would charge my credit cards when my FSA ran out. In the long run, it's the best choice I've made for my overall health. Although we are not pregnant yet, we are glad to find an alternative to conventional medicine. We continue to see Edie on a regular basis (about a twice a week) and we have never felt better. We hope someday our dream of having a family will become a reality; but in the meantime, we know that Edie at the Island Wellness Center is helping us fulfill that dream. If you want to find a fertility acupuncturist who is experienced, warm, friendly, and accommodating; contact Edie Uchida. Her office hours are outstanding (they see patients also in the evening! even past 7pm!) and her front office staff are warm and friendly as well. I wholeheartedly, highly recommend!!! read more

One of the Best Decision I've Ever Made I was referred to Edie a few yars ago and I can recall debating whether or not I should give acupuncture a try. Needless to say, I was quite hesitant to receive treatments due to the fact that it requires you to be poked with neddles! I was in the midst of receiving fertility treatments then decided - why not, let's give it a try. As the ol' adage goes, if the why's big enough, you can get over any how. Upon meeting Edie for the first time, my anxious thoughts quickly disappeared. She is highly knowledgable in her craft, warm, and easy to talk to. I could effortlessly sense her desire to help people from the first time I met her. I live on the outer islands and would fly in special for treatments and she was always accomodating to my schedule. She'd even stay late so that I was able to see her. When introduced to Edie, I was facing a combination of fertility issues such as a shortened luteal phase, a thin uterus lining, and endometriosis. She worked in tandum with the fertility specialist I was seeing to help to optimize fertility success. In addition to the acupuncture treatments, I was placed on a regimine of drinking Chinese herbs, taking some herbal supplements, and placed on a diet to help with my endometriosis. Over the coures of my treatments, I was able to see improvements. My luteal phase lengthened, bloodflow to my uterus increased resulting in a thicker and richer uterine lining, my endometriosis was managed, the size of my follicles increased, and as a byproduct of the treatments - stress was alleiavted. Going through fertility treatments can be a very stressful experience because of the fact that you want so badly for it to "take". After trying to conceive for two and a half years, the feeling of disappointment became harder to swallow with each "failed" IUI attempt, but it was as if Edie's desire of getting me to the goal of parenthood grew stronger each time. As my faith began to dwindle, it seemed like Edie's desire to help me get pregnant intensified, and that rekindled my fading glimmer of hope of someday becoming a mother. I received treatments from Edie for over a year and it was on our 6th IUI cylcle that our hopes and prayers came to pass. Although I finally conceived, treatments didn't stop at the sign of pregnancy. Edie worked with me throughout my entire pregnancy making sure I got through the critical first trimester, she helped to ease pregnancy symptoms such as nausea and fatigue, and she even helped to induce my labor. You see, my daughter was as happy as a clam in my warm and cozy womb. She didn't' make her presence known until 41weeks. Had she been born on time, we would've shared the same birthday :)! On February 27th our little beauty was born! She is nothing short of a miracle. Looking back I often wonder if we would be where we are today if I allowed the decision to see Edie pass me by. Edie's passion and dedication for what she does changes lives...it changed ours - forever! read more

Dr. Uchida is a miracle worker! My mother has been suffering from dyshidrotic eczema for months and was literally suffering physically, mentally and emotionally. We went to doctors, specialists in allergies and dermatologists, and all they could do was be sympathetic and prescribe medication after medication and lotions. Nothing was working and my family was frustrated and desperate to get my mom better because watching her suffering was the worst!!! After talking with some friends at their restaurant who suffered from the same thing, my parents decided to visit Dr. Uchida. We were definitely skeptical at first because every other doctor could do nothing to help and the medications weren't working. We felt helpless and reluctantly went to Dr. Uchida's office. Dr. Uchida is very thorough and explained what was going on with my mom, her skin, immune system and explained why her hands were so incredibly itchy (my mom said she couldn't even describe just how itchy her skin, especially her hands were. She said unless you have her condition you could never feel what she was going through). He told us to immediately stop all prescribed medications and informed us that they were temporary solutions to a condition that can't be cured. He prescribed all natural supplements (not from a pharmacy -- they're crooks! Temporary solutions to make money but never cure diseases!) and put my mom on a really strict diet. For two weeks we didn't see any results. In fact, my mom's condition got worse but Dr. Uchida told us this would happen (he told us her condition would get worse before it gets better) so though my mom slipped into depression and we felt hopeless, we moved forward with Dr.'s treatment. My mom was religious with her supplements and diet and OMG wow it actually worked!!! For the first six weeks, we didn't see any progress but after six weeks it's like a miracle took place! My mom was still suffering but we could see she was getting better. Slowly but surely, her skin began to heal and she was smiling again. The itching was still bad in fact she woke up in the middle of the night multiple times because of the itching. This disease ran my mom's entire life, all day and night, everyday, but she began to get better and better. The itching is still there now, but she says it's minor compared to what it was before. It truly is a blessing and Dr. Uchida works miracles! Watching my mom's progress was amazing! If you suffer from this horrible autoimmune disease, this is the doctor to come to! All the other doctors did NOTHING to help my mom. In fact, what they prescribed her made her condition worse! My mom is still recovering and we're still coming to see Dr. Uchida as we are in the process of reintroducing certain foods slowly so she doesn't relapse. It's been a very very difficult journey but Dr. Uchida has been an angel and blessing from God! He is very thorough, answers all your questions, listens, and is so understanding. During our moments of panic, we called his office and he always made sure to follow up with our questions and concerns. He truly is amazing and I can't stop raving about his advice and treatment. We were told that she wouldn't get better for months or even up to a year but her skin has healed in almost five months! We're still in treatment but her recovery was quicker than we expected! Of course that's thanks to Dr. Uchida but also my mom was religious when it came to taking her supplements and diet. If you follow Dr. Uchida's treatment, you will get better! We see the light at the end of this terrible tunnel and can't wait for my mom to get one hundred percent better. Thank you Dr. Uchida! You and your kind staff have been amazing! P.s. Extra benefits: free parking (whenever we are there there are so many parking spaces)! Mahalo again!!! read more