I had my reservations about accupuncture but my fears were quickly transformed into instant relief…read more. I have Planter Faciatis but that is merely the symptoms of other issues that via accupunture Dr Hong addressed. Her bed side manners are amaxing as is her therapy . My calves and back a heel are feeling much better after my first two sessions looking forward to the next one .

I have been seeing Dr. Sando for various sports related injuries, I always feel better after every…read moresession. She's extremely knowledgeable and a great listener. The office staff is friendly and accommodating, the office is always clean.

I was gifted a session at Restore Acupuncture for the holidays. Sharon is a wonderful practitioner…read moreand takes great care of her patients. She took the time at the start of our session to listen to what I had to say about my ailments and concerns, and followed up with more questions about my overall health once I was on the table. The treatment was very relaxing and I left feeling restored! At the end of the session she answered my questions and had some herbal recommendations for my particular health concerns. I wish I lived closer! This was a great gift and I'd recommend it as a welcome addition to anyone's wellness routine.

Yelp is one the only relevant sources for sources of services I've found , acupuncture services…read moredoes not have a central source but Yelp is terrific on keeping the public informed. I was fortunate to find Dr Sharon , a very well educated and compassionate individual. From the welcoming entrance into her craftsmen entrance to her well appointed treatment sanctuary. After a thorough pre treatment discussion she outlined the days treatment. As she effortlessly placed the needles she stated to relax for thirty minutes , I fell asleep as when she woke me up it's as if I slept all afternoon. On the way home my body reacted , at home I got sleepy and slept solid all night. My shoulder pain gone and my eyes clear. I've found my go to acupuncture Dr. It was worth the try , she's a 5 star practice !

I HATE NEEDLES... I…read morenever thought I would allow someone to stick needles into me, the thought of going to the doctor to get a shot is on my top 10 list of things that I never want to know. That is why I find it amazing writing a review about acupuncture. I turned 30 and I had developed a wheat allergy, every time that I ate anything with wheat I would pay for it the next day doubled over in pain, it was not worth it. I had talked to my doctor and was referred to GI doctors but none of them could help me. That is when a friend of mine said I should try acupuncture. I almost lost it right then and there, thinking about being stuck just freaked me out. But I really wanted to eat wheat again and I was desperate to go back to eating tasty cookies and fluffy pancakes. I booked an appointment with Erica Stark, naturally I was hesitant about going, I almost didn't even show up to my first appointment! My Experience: The Office - Located in Kearny Mesa in the medical center across the street from the Home Depot, I took the elevator up to the 4th floor and walked into the nicely decorated office. The room was dimmed and a small fountain was along the wall. The office had a pleasant smell, not sure what to call it but it was calming, I needed calming. Erica - I was greeted by the acupuncturist, she was sweet and understanding of my fear. She assured me that the process was painless and that my fears were normal. She knew what she was talking about, and while I know very little about eastern approaches to medical care her confidence put me at instant ease. The Treatment - I was surprised to find myself sitting on a regular treatment table just like my doctors office. Erica interviewed me asking about my health history, why I was seeking treatment and documented it all like a regular doctor. She took my wrists in her hands and felt my pulse, somehow she could feel that I was indeed having troubles with my stomach and then she asked me about my headache.. I was startled, I didn't tell her about the mild headache that I was feeling, it was just background noise from earlier in the day, but she could tell by my pulse, that was cool. Erica asked me to lay down on the table, my moment of dread was fast approaching. She showed me the needles, I was stupefied, they were SO TINY. The needles didn't even look like needles, the diameter was about the width of my hair, not much at all! I laid back, and she started. I couldn't watch, she placed this little tube against a point on my wrist and I felt pressure. I was wondering when she was going to put the needle in and she asks how was it. I blinked, was it in? It was! I didn't feel a stab, not even a poke. I looked at it, the needle was in, and it didn't even go deep, I could barely feel it. Erica proceeded to place more needles in other points, none of them hurt. She told me to lay still and relax, 10 minutes later she removed the needles and I was done. There was no blood, I could not even tell where the needles went in. I have now seen Erica 5 times, and while I am not cured of my wheat intolerance, I am no longer a victim of cross contamination. I have also realized that when I go to a session I just feel better for days. I am not sure of why it works but it sure does. tldr; being treated by Erica has been one of the best decisions that I have ever made, and the needles don't even hurt.

I have been seeing Erica for about two months now and could not be happier that my doctor referred…read moreme to her! She is professional, knowledgeable, and a joy to be around. Due to multiple car accidents, the most recent just over a year ago, I have chronic back and neck pain. When I first started seeing Erica I was under an intense treatment plan to manage my pain. I was having to get a 90 minute deep tissue massage twice a week as well as see my doctor (D.O.) for adjustments twice a week just to be able to function and continue working full time. Almost immediately after my first treatment I was able to start stretching out my other treatments. We slowly stretched them out and I am currently only doing one two hour deep tissue massage and one adjustment with my D.O. every two weeks! Now I realize that this might sound like it is still a lot a treatment, but what's important is that it is truly a lot of progress. I have even been able to slowly start working back into doing some of my fun hobbies! Acupuncture with Erica is the only treatment option that I have tried that has actually allowed me to cut back on my other treatments, and believe me I've tried a lot over the last year! Her abilities reach far beyond just pain issues too. I have literally walked into her office with a migraine and walked out without even a headache. I have been shocked by how many different ailments Erica is able to help with. Erica has not only improved my chronic pain condition, but she has improved my quality of life and enabled me to start having fun again. As a patient with a lot of experience in dealing with chronic pain and doctor's offices, I highly recommend seeing Erica!

I just had an amazing 1.5 hour massage with Jeffrey Rodriguez. WOW! He took me to another world…read more The place is no frills visually. Very simple, clean. The staff are very nice and professional. It's a hidden gem for sure. I've lived up the street from this place for 5 years and had no idea it was there. I'm so happy I found them. Thank you!

Dr. Ryan is incredible, he and the rest of the staff here are dedicated to holistic healing and…read moremake every appointment unique and special. Their dedication to patient wellness allows for true progress to be made. I recommend Dr. Ryan to everyone!

I have been consistently been seeing Vanessa for 2 years. Each and every visit is a special time…read morewhere she pours herself into the work which positively shows up in every aspect of my life. Reiki, acupuncture, and somatic release has been our main focus where she excels each and every time. I love who Vanessa is and what she has done for me. Without reservation I will continue to refer people to her. Thank you Vanessa!

Been here a few times over the summer to get my mind and body right. I've done acupuncture and…read morecupping. The experience is okay. You get asked a few questions about your energy and what you want to focus on and then for acupuncture, they'll check your energy levels. After inserting the needles in, they leave you to it. No music or meditation or chants. Just you, and the car horns outside. I think that's where I'm a little disappointed. Other places I've been either give you one of the two and check in on you. I was just sorta left for I'm assuming was 30 minutes? There's no clocks so I lost track of time. Next few times I came, I was prepared to do some meditation on my own and really focus on my thoughts, breathing and healing. I have pretty decent insurance and so it only came out to about 20 bucks per session and at that price, it goes from a 3 star review to a 4 star. But without that, I could easily rate this a 3 star place. I'll be coming back for sure though. Every where else seems to have a wait list or they aren't as nice. Everyone is super nice. You wont find anyone not happy to be there.

Six years ago, I was in a motorcycle accident that left me with multiple severe injuries and the…read moreloss of my leg. Since then, I've lived with chronic back pain and significant soft tissue pain in my residual limb.. At my daughter's suggestion (after she found complete relief from sciatica in just two visits), I made an appointment with Uzi Chen. The results were remarkable. Uzi addressed my back pain with a level of success I had not experienced despite medications, chiropractic care, multiple nerve ablations, and physical therapy. Even more impressive, he treated the soft tissue pain in my residual limb--pain that had made wearing a prosthetic extremely difficult--and eliminated it in just two visits. Beyond the results, Uzi is thoughtful, gentle, and deeply engaged in his work. He takes the time to explain what he's doing and why, and his depth of anatomical knowledge is clear. Most of all, his passion for helping his patients comes through in every interaction.

Dr. Uzi has been absolutely incredible! After dealing with a chronic ankle injury for decades, his…read moreconsistent acupuncture treatments have finally eased my pain for the first time in years. I am so grateful for his expertise and compassionate support. If you are living with pain, I highly recommend seeing him!

It really works! My…read morefriend recommended seeing Nick Olow, the man behind AcuMassage Therapy. He's an accupuncturist and oriental medicine practitioner who has a specialty in women's health and childbirth. I've had some accupuncture treatment in the past but my experience has been that most healing and change takes time, so I did not expect to have immediate results. So when I went to see Nick, I was very surprised that I felt significant changes just afer two treatments. I was also impressed that he is very passionate about education and he went to great lengths to get my husband involved in doing follow-up home accupressure treatments. He demonstrated the proper techniques and we did several practice runs in the office. Very flexible with setting appointments- I was on a very tight schedule and Nick made himself available the same day. Most insurance is accepted-- You have to pay out of pocket, but he will bill your insurance for you and have any insurance payments sent to you.

I was recieved a consult through the VA to see Nick for acupuncture in IB. It was a fascinating…read moreexperience. I completed my series of treatments and if I wasn't so busy with work, I would continue. Nick asks you where you're having issues and places the needles. Very professional and explains what he is doing. He takes thermal images before and after to show you the difference. After each session I noticed an improvement especially in my lower back, I stood taller and had a pep in my step.

Dr. Julie is a good listener and a genuine person. She has really helped me with an injury that…read moregave me multiple problems. She's supportive, and realistic in what I can handle for physical activity and lifestyle. She does the Japanese style acupuncture, which is gentler than the traditional Chinese method. I've been to several acupuncturists, and I highly recommend Dr. Julie.

In fall of 2013 I had emergency back surgery for cauda equina syndrome. I had immobilizing pain…read moreever since the surgery--far more painful than the herniated disc I'd had since 2011.The pain was so overwhelming I began a downward spiral physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It seemed I had exhausted all of the available treatment options to help me find relief and assist in moving forward with my rehabilitation. I had tried various nerve blocking medications, physical therapy, warm pool therapy, multiple cortisone steroid shots, taken oral steroids (as I'm allergic to NSAIDS), muscle relaxers, lidocaine patches, consulted with a chronic pain management doctor, resting/icing... I was losing hope quick, as it had been almost 4 months since surgery with absolutely no relief. Finally, I saw Julie. It has only been 2 weeks since my first session (I have had about 5 sessions so far) and I feel like a completely different person! It didn't even take 5 sessions to feel results- I walked out of my first session feeling as if I was floating on a cloud. I had no hip, foot, or back pain, literally none!! Naturally, after a day or two the pain began to return slowly. I went back later that week for another treatment and once again walked out pain free. I am now on a strict schedule with Julie, the sessions are gradually spreading out and (as Julie has said) will eventually cease, as I will no longer need them. I do, however, plan to continue seeing her after my back is pain free. She is a woman who is wise beyond her years, very passionate about helping people, and creates a very comfortable and caring environment. I would recommend her to anyone for anything!! Whether its emotional or physical pain, or just to relieve yourself of everyday stress, she's your gal!!! Thanks so much Julie, you really have changed my life!!!