A friend had recommended Dr. Arken and I'm so happy she did. I grew up with TCM & acupuncture and…read morewith my experience, he's the best and most comprehensive that I've encountered comparatively to my experience with LA and SD acupuncturists. He listens to your concerns and explains what and how is is treating you to help you understand what he is doing as well as what you need to do (diet, exercise, etc...). Dr. Arken looks at the body as a whole. You'll notice a difference after one treatment. Do expect an hour or more for your appointment. He has two locations - Escondido and Del Mar. I have only been to the Escondido location and there's plenty of parking. He can provide a superbill to submit to your insurance, if you have acupuncture coverage.

Dr Arkin is wonderful. He takes the time to explain everything and is very compassionate. He is…read morevery knowledgeable and his treatments have helped with my migraines and back issues

Patricia is a true healer and a total godsend! After years of going through the ringer, cycling…read morethrough doctors offices and having pills shoved my way, I had enough! I knew deep inside something was wrong and my body never stopped reminding me... I just needed someone who would sit down long enough to listen! I walked away from Western medicine and decided to try something new - that's when I found Patricia. Patricia filled me with hope, empowered me to put myself and my health first, and has given me the will and desire to be the healthiest, happiest me I can be! Patricia is so amazing and sweet, it's impossible to not love her! She is very gentle, kind, compassionate, and is so incredibly intelligent and experienced. I couldn't be more grateful to have someone so wonderful in my life. I honestly don't know where I would be without her! When I came to Patricia a few months ago, my energy levels were so incredibly low... I was showing positive for multiple autoimmune disorders, suffering from migraines, chronic fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, depression, adrenal issues, poor gut health, excessive hair loss, and honestly, the list goes on and on!! (I am only 24 years old). Today, I feel like a new person! I have more energy than I ever could have imagined having. No longer do I suffer from inflamed painful swollen joints... I can't remember the last time I had a migraine. I never thought I'd be a morning person, especially without coffee but I actually have been coffee free for a month now, waking up early without issues! Each month my health improves more and more! Honestly, Patricia has blessed my life and I am so fortunate and grateful to have such an amazing person who truly cares looking after me!! If you have any questions about your health and are tired of western medicine or just simply curious, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND giving Patricia a chance. She will amaze you with her expertise and needles!! And if you heed her advice you will not believe the changes your body will undergo! I will continue seeing Patricia. In fact, I would put an end to all my little luxuries before I stopped seeing Patricia. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING PATRICIA, I LOVE YOU!! :)

The second you walk into Acuheart , you feel a sense of relaxation and comfort. Back in October I…read morewas calling different acupuncture places in north county to see if acupuncture might be able to help my chronic pain in multiple areas of my body. At this point I had never had acupuncture and knew nothing about it. After calling a good 5-10 places I finally stumbled across Patrica at Acuheart. I knew right away when I heard her voice and she started explaining acupuncture in a way that comforted me and immediately showed her passion & wisdom our first time speaking. I have been coming to see Patricia since October and have become more aware of my body than I ever have before in my 27 years of living. I originally came because I have a pinched nerve in my left foot, broke my ribs a year ago, and have bursitis in my left hip from a car accident I was in 6 years ago. Patricia has been the first person in all 6 years of trying to heal my body who has actually wanted to help me find a solution and a cure for my body. I love this woman from the bottom of my heart, and thank god for bringing her into my life. This woman is amazing !!!! Thank You For Everything You Do For Me Patricia Courtney

Brian Downum of White Raven Acupuncture is an exceptionally gifted and highly skilled physical…read moretherapist. I have been coming to Brian for over two years. He has used dry needling along with physical manipulation of my muscle, tendons, bones and joints to successfully heal numerous injuries I have encountered during sports activities which include injuries to my: rotator cuff, shoulder, lower back, keens, over stressed muscles, and the list goes on. Dry needling along with physical manipulation performed by an experienced skilled acupuncturist and physical therapist like Brian is one of the few things I have found that actually works and promotes true healing. Brian Downum is the best person I know to perform such treatments. I highly recommend him.

Brian helped me so much with rotator cuff/shoulder impingement issues and increased my range of…read moremotion greatly. After only a few visits at White Raven, I had improved so much more than after 6+ months of physical therapy + injections. My headaches went away also. Thank you!

I can't say enough good things about Dwayne and his practice. I think he truly is a dedicated…read moreexpert in acupuncture and Chinese medicine. I've seen several other practitioners in San Diego and none have been as thorough, precise and offered as much information as he does. My husband had really high cholesterol for years and was on an ever increasing dosage of statin medications. After a year of taking herbs Dwayne prescribed his cholesterol levels are back in normal range and he is off medications. Amazing! I started seeing Dwayne for sinus congestion and allergies that I suffered with since childhood. 3 acupuncture sessions and a few herbal teas later and they were gone! Recently I've been working with him to regulate my monthly cycles, hormones, energy and get rid of a uterine polyp. Amazing results again, I feel like myself, I have enough energy to chase a toddler and my crazy mood swings are gone. I'm extremely grateful for everything he has done for my family to improve our health.

I went for several acupuncture sessions with Dwayne Lee and he was awesome! I was having an issue…read morewith persistent hip pain. Each time we had an acupuncture session I always felt so much better right afterwards. He's very knowledgeable and even recognized that this was a hip issue and not a lower back issue as I had previously thought. He gave me some exercises/stretches to do to help it as well. After several sessions with him the pain is pretty much gone!

Michael Hoppe is a very caring professional who makes you feel comfortable. His knowledge for…read moreClassical 5 Element Acupuncture surpasses any TCM I have experienced in the past. He is truly gifted in his abilities and is a highly skilled practitioner of Theta Healing and Total Body Modification (TBM) as well. I can confidently recommend his treatments for pain, anxiety and depression as well as deeper rooted issues that can be spiritually healed thru Theta Healing or TBM. His website is very well constructed and has alot of good information regarding these treatment modalities. www.yougethealthy.com

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A little back story about me and my situation... My wife and I wanted to have another child but I…read morewould carry this one. We only had one specimen left after two failed attempts prior. We decided to go all in and try anything that could help. I was skeptical, but I found Laura on Yelp and her office had great reviews. We made an appointment and met Laura. Laura Schultz. She not only explained the whole process, but also understood how much this meant to us. That was extremely comforting. One of the most interesting things Laura taught me was that menstrual periods that I was experiencing were not normal but acupuncture could help make it normal. (Long story short, it should be easy to handle and not be a murder scene... Hope that helps ) After the first month meeting with Laura my periods did become manageable and I found that it wasn't horrible. I wish I knew a very VERY long time ago. As we were getting closer to ovulation I was meeting more frequently and taking herbal drops. Not drugs. It wasn't horrible but not the best tasting. Laura worked with my schedule and for my body ready. After I got my IUI completed I continued to meet with Laura to keep my body ready. Two weeks later I found that I was pregnant. I continued to see Laura until my family has to move overseas for military orders. February 15th 2018, I gave birth to a healthy baby girl. I thank Laura for this beautiful blessing to our family. I can't recommend her enough. Amazing experience overall. Also... In between some sessions I would have really bad sciatic nerve pain and shoulder pain and she would tend to those areas as well. I can't wait to return to San Diego so I can go back to Laura. YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED. Thank you for everything Laura!!!

I have been seeing Laura for several months and she is the best! Laura is not only professional,…read morewell versed in Eastern techniques, and gets great results, she is very kind hearted and a great support. I love my weekly sessions with Laura and always leave feeling relaxed and grounded. I would highly recommend Laura if you are looking for an Acupuncturist that specializes in fertility in San Diego! Thank you Laura!!

Highly Recommend Alex (Gaia Child) for mind, body, spirit energy work 10 / 10…read more I met her about 7 years ago and have never had a desire to go to another energy healer. Words cannot describe how much I appreciate her true connection to the divine. Her unique gift of balancing chakras through energy work while simultaneously doing theta healing will leave you feeling absolutely fantastic after each session. If you have anxiety, it will vanish. Alex also does "Human Design" chart reading, this is super helpful for understanding one's character on a deeper level. It's worth a session or two on its own. Alex is a treasure and worth every penny, I love her.

There aren't truly adequate words to describe Alex. I have seen her consistently for over a year…read moreand have been thrilled with the impact our sessions have had on the quality of my life. Her guidance and presence during sessions is both powerful and gentle. I look forward to our time together every month, she is someone who consistently holds space for me to return home to myself. This isn't just healing, it's self care and self investment -- both are imperative to growth. The space she practices in is quite magical, it's like being transported to another dimension where the noise of the world easily fades away. Her scheduling is simple and flexible with weekday and weekend appointments. I have the utmost love and respect for the healing journey she continues to walk me on. Highly, highly recommend Alex for any needs related to reiki or theta healing.

From the moment I arrived at Dr. Woo's serene clinic in Solana Beach, I knew I was in good hands…read more With decades of experience rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and a genuine interest in all forms of healing, Dr. Woo guided me into an acupuncture session that felt both deeply calming and profoundly effective. What I experienced went far beyond relief from physical tension. The needle placements brought a gentle shift of energy, a quiet unburdening of stress, and a renewed sense of balance throughout my body and mind. My usual aches seemed to fade into the background, and I found myself breathing more easily, thinking more clearly, and simply feeling more alive. If you're curious about acupuncture but unsure where to begin, I can't imagine a better practitioner than Dr. Woo -- he offers compassion, expertise, and a gentle invitation into a whole-body experience of wellness.

My first experience with acupuncture was a desperate act at something I knew nothing of, but I saw…read morean ad in the Reader and had an open mind. I went to an old(and I mean old) Chinese man(straight out of Kung Fu Theater) and he performed a miracle on me. I took me 20 minutes to crawl into his office and after an hour I walked out with 100% mobility and no pain. The Dr. told me that when your body is hurt, it stops you from hurting it more by restricting movement. He told me that he basically reset my movement, but told me I was still injured and had to take it easy for a while. Like I said, a miracle. Years later, I injure my back again and look for this old Kung Fu Master, but the old guy had died(at about 100). So I went to a cute massage therapist that I knew, that was very enthusiastic completing her acupuncture training. Not only did her treatment have no affect, but she burned me with with the Maksa(cigar like treatment that heats up needle), and gave me a nasty scar on my ankle. But her massage skills were so good, I let it go. So I decided that I needed to find the oldest, wisest, Chinese acupuncture master and go to him. I asked around and Dr. Woo(don't call him Kanga) was by far, known as the best. I rushed over for treatment and was very happy with the results. I didn't get another miracle treatment, but my injury was more complicated(bad car accident). So even though Dr. Woo wasn't the 100 year old, Kung Fu Theater looking type, he is respected by his peers as being the best in San DIego. His receptionist/office manager kind of lost her temper with me over payment though. I told her from the start that the insurance company of the guy who hit me was going to pay. I told her if they didn't pay, then my insurance would pay. She agreed to those terms, but then wanted to get paid faster. To her defense, she didn't know me and was getting nervous. But I finally got his insurance to pay, and all is good.