Jeannie at the front desk is a gem - she is so kind and helpful. The doctors there are wonderful…read moreand every time I walk out of there for whatever ailment I have come for - cysts, tennis elbow, allergies, sinus infections, and a broken arm - I have left feeling considerably better. Miraculous results - every time I visit.

I have been coming to this clinic for over a decade and have always received an excellent quality…read moreof care. Dr. Yun Xiao has recently taken over the business and she has given me amazing care that has significantly reduced the frequency and severity of my headaches and migraines. Dr. Xiao is a great listener and always has helpful suggestions for remedies that will help me feel better. Whether that is nutritional, herbal/supplemental, ice/heat therapy, or lifestyle changes, her recommendations are helpful and backed by experience and extensive education. I highly recommend Dr. Xiao and Wedgwood Acupuncture. For those of you who are interested in acupuncture but worried about the needles/pain - please try it, because you'll find that regular care over time improves your symptoms and most of the time you can't even feel the needles, it's that gentle.

Over two decades I have been to various traditional and alternative practitioners for back pain;…read morechiro's, massage, acupuncture, etc.. I was referred to her by a PT that had seen her and had found complete relief of his symtoms after a handful of visits. Everyone will be different with how they respond... I have been seeing her since Dec '10 somewhat regularly. Dr Lindsay has put me on a path to recovery from my issues in a way that none of my other doctors ever have (I have had neck pain for 20 years that was relieved after the first visit- it still comes back but the frequency is dramatically decreased). She has a very gentle touch but dramatic results. I really don't know how she does it or how to explain it to other people. After having chiro's twist your body unnaturally into painful positions what she does is incredibly subtle. I can do things now that I haven't been able to do in a long time, and without injuring myself every time. I swear she is magic... I also sent my teenaged son to her for curvature in his back and stiffness in his hips (he couldn't bend over at the waist). After one visit he increased his mobility significantly and grew an inch! He has seen her a handful of times- his physique is completely different- and normal now. He thinks she is magic too... She is a very kind person, a great listener, amazing healer, and fosterer of holistic care. She makes great referrals to other doctors when she believes it may benefit your overall health. In other words, an active member of your "health" team. P.s. I haven't been back to any of the other providers since (including massage). :)

I began seeing Cathy Lindsay in 1990 and saw her regularly for 8 years. I went to her for sciatic…read morepain, and she relieved my chronic rhinitis. Tears came out of my eyes and my long-time sinus problems went away. I thought of it today, 23 years later, when I visited someone else. He treated the same area that caused the eyes and sinuses to open and said that he could tell I'd been treated in that area before. He was impressed. She sent me to see someone else after a year when she couldn't resolve my issue, and that was a great experience. I still saw Dr. Lindsay for scoliosis, hip and neck pain, and whenever my knees got out of whack. Her work always lined up the knee caps. I saw her from 2003-2006, and whenever back in town. When I move back, I will see her again. She's great!

I know this review is LONG but bare with me & Please read...... Especially if you're HONESTLY in…read morepain & tired of being treated like a crackhead JUST for needing honest help!!! I NEVER thought that I'd say this about a pain specialist's office, but I actually look forward to my visits to SPR! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by a friendly staff with a smile, especially Olivia & Favi..... Who are basically the dynamic duo of kindness & efficiency!!! They SOMEHOW make paperwork feel LESS painful, which is quite impressive (at least, in MY opinion!) The whole office runs like a very well-oiled machine, but with WAY more smiles & WAY less stress!!!!! Olivia & Favi deserve their OWN fan club at this point!!!!!! In all seriousness though!! They are Friendly, Organized, & SOMEHOW remember everything (including my name, which makes me feel more like a VIP--instead of just "Patient #472")!!!! The providers are FANTASTIC too, But honestly?!? Those first few minutes with Olivia and Favi set the tone for the whole visit. If all doctor's offices were like SPR, I might ACTUALLY stop procrastinating my appointments!!!!! EXTRA BONUS POINTS-- for living/providing care in REALITY too!!!! They understand that pain medication ISN'T some EVIL villain in a Horror movie!!!! It's more like a helpful sidekick--when it's handled RESPONSIBILY!! Same goes for CBD--it's NOT some mysterious "Shhh!! Don't say its name!!!" ingredient!! For SOME of us, It's ACTUALLY part of a balanced approach that can immensely help reduce overall pain &/or swelling, so that other treatments don't have to work overtime!!!!!! Basically, SPR treats pain management like a team sport. I REALLY appreciate that!! 5 STARS---- I WOULD abso-freakin-lutely recommend SPR (Even if you're just going to say Hi to Olivia & Favi..... LOL!!.....But also, Y'know, for the EXCELLENT CARE!!!)

I don't know why they cannot manage simple things like billing or their own urine samples, I went…read morein on a Saturday to drop off a sample as you are supposed to, and now am being told I did not. Also it's not in Seattle they closed that office and make you drive all the way to Federal Way! The providers are actually pretty awesome and the in office people are great, it their billing and lab people!

I saw a great fellow in the clinic a few months ago. I just called to make an appointment with…read moresomeone else, knowing he had already gone back to CA. I was told because I saw a fellow the first time that I can only see a fellow for future appointments. When I expressed surprise and frustration by this, I was accused by the person on the phone that I was being "uncooperative" and "yelling" despite the fact that I was only trying to understand. I asked to speak to her manager. The manager confirmed this is their practice and said in order to see someone other than a fellow, approval would have to come from higher up. She said this is the practice in the UW system. I've never had this experience in any other UW Medicine specialty. The manager was helpful. But quite disappointed the practice of pigeon-holing someone with a particular type of provider based on who they saw first in clinic.

Treatment for disabling foot pain that has left me unable to walk more than 200 feet each day for…read moremore than 20 years. Approximately 15 years of treatment from podiatrist(s) was ineffective and only provided temporary relief for a day or two. I had 4 treatments at the Center for Pain Relief beginning on or about July 15, 2023. The first treatment was an injection into my foot (heel) to address the disabling nerve pain I was experiencing. I have had absolutely NO NERVE PAIN in my right foot since the July 2023 injection. The injection was immediately effective. The next 3 treatments which I received every 2 weeks, addressed the other type of burning pain in my feet. Pain patches were applied to each foot for exactly one hour and then removed. It took about 2 more weeks after the last pain patch was removed on August 15, 2023, for me to receive complete pain relief in both feet. I have received total pain relief in both feet since the first week of September 2023. I am so grateful to these two doctors: Dr. Curatolo and Dr. Soulakvelitze. Thank you, doctors, you have changed my life!

Dr. Karmali is the best doctor I've ever had, and I've had great doctors in the past. I visited her…read moretowards the end of last year as a new patient and she spent about 30 minutes getting to know me before checking everything that I asked her to. She made me feel comfortable and relaxed every step of the way, talking me through everything. Dr. Karmali is extremely kind, attentive, gentle, humble, and calming. She went to UW Med School, so extra points for that! Another cool thing is that Swedish uses MyChart, an online personal health record system where you can see your medical history, appointments, messages from your doctor, etc. Strangely, when I called to make an appointment, the receptionist said that Dr. Karmali did not have any openings until January 2015. However, when I went online to MyChart, I saw multiple openings between now and the end of the year. I ended up making an online appointment with Dr. Karmali for early December and cancelling my phone-made appointment with another doctor at Swedish. I am so excited to go see Dr. Karmali again soon!

Dr. Karmali is by far the best doctor I have ever had. I found her at Swedish Downtown on 4th Ave…read more(she's still there) when I first moved to Capitol Hill in 2008 and even when I moved down to Puyallup, out of state, and then back again (now live in Tukwila) I continue to keep her as my primary care physician. After my motorcycle accident in 2009 Dr. Karmali checked up on me and worked with my medical records from Harborview to continue with my pain management care. To this day she still works closely with me on this care and has been very good at keeping an eye out for my health and well being and continues to work with my pain management doctor at Harborview. Dr. Karmali set me up with MyChart (available to all Swedish patients) when I moved back to WA and through that I am able to discuss issues with her without having to make an appointment to go into the clinic (I'm already there enough as it is!) and she is quick to get back to me usually same day but definitely within 24 hours. She even responds on her days off and to me, that is complete dedication and proves just how much she cares about her patients. I have recommended her to a couple of friends and they love her as well. Dr. Karmali is very knowledgeable and caring. If she is unsure of something she will investigate the issue to ensure that you get the best possible care. She is just an amazing doctor and an even more amazing person.

Dr Lee was the only doctor who ever validated my herniated / torn disc in my L3 L4. She had been…read moreadvocating for me to get ablation treatment done because I have not been able to bend over for over 3 and 1/2 years now I have numbness and burning shooting throbbing pains in my hands my arms radiating down for my neck where I have multiple bulging discs and canal stenosis and degenerative disc disease in my neck and back and I was diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy. And my lower lumbar area I currently have a torn / herniated disc in my L3 L4 lower back lumbar area. I also have multiple other bulging discs like I mentioned previously in my back and my next spines. I cannot bend over I cannot take care of my basic needs anymore I have become fully disabled and fully unable to work. Doctor Lee was the only person who ever took my treatment seriously and the only reason I had to stop seeing her was because my work for one didn't file my work injury claim properly, I work at the shipyard in Seattle as a longshoreman and marine machinist and marine heavy diesel mechanic working on all of the Washington State ferry boat machinist and mechanical repairs and all of the US Navy military warship destroyer projects department of Defense projects and contract jobs. My employer never filed my work injury claim at all and cut off my health insurance over a year ago. I haven't even been able to continue with the basic care that I need. I really really need to get back in to see Dr Lee if there's any way Dr Lee you could contact me I would really appreciate it. My phone # 3608996352

Jennifer Lee has been nothing but awesome. After being with Washington Center for Pain Management…read morefor 2 years and dealing with being lied to and other very unprofessional and unethical practices, a friend referred me to her. Within just a few weeks I was scheduled for a trial SCS device. She had no problem with continuing the meds I was on and she has personally called me to see how I am doing. I am so grateful to have changed providers. The first 2 appointments averaged just over 40 minutes. She listens and explains what is going on and why. I highly recommend her!

Dr. Sherry has a very special gift. She can be scattered, but a good natropath should be, ya? I…read morehave never met another doctor, practitioner, whatever, that actually listens to you and cares more about just you, your well being, and nothing else, than her. She's extremely intuitive and has very magical healing hands.

I literally carry this woman's business cards on me due to what she's helped me accomplish!…read more Dr. Sherry helped me find a CURE for 2 issues I had been misdiagnosed for in excess of 5 and 10 years (each), where symptoms were previously treated vs. identifying the source of the problem and healing it. This incredible woman truly cares about her patients, and goes the extra step to put them on the road to health and wellness. Her experience, menu of services, products, and personable approach have made me a life-time advocate for her one-stop-shop. PS - Ignore the "scattered" reference from Eva L.'s review - that is not true in the slightest bit.

After living near Seattle for six years, I finally found a doctor that listens and offers a…read morereasonable solution.. I don't want to leave a good review on this doctor because I don't want to share, this practice is fast efficient. It took me two weeks to get in for a new patient appointment. Everything is straightforward. This pain dr literally gave me my life back

I need to change my review from a year ago. This doctors office started using appointment reminders…read moreand for me that's been a great help. Thank you for doing that. I searched all over for a doctor to help with my fibromyalgia and nobody wants to deal with it. Thank goodness I found Lake Washington Pain Clinic.

I went in to get a shockwave (here called Softwave) treatment. I have done some research so…read moreexpected this appointment to be fairly quick, but it was even faster than I imagined, which got me doing some digging. For plantar fasciitis, I have read that you get 1,500-3,500 waves per treatment, with an appointment lasting about 5-15 minutes. In my short session -- including both feet -- I got 300 waves, and the practitioner recommended follow up at 200 per foot for 3-5 additional sessions (at $0.30 per wave). When I asked AI to do its meta-analysis of how many waves is typical for my ailment, it said 1,500-3,500 per treatment. So why did mine only last 300? Or, is ChatGPT wrong and this larger number is divided across 5-6 sessions?! As for the treatment itself, it did hurt fyi... so hopefully no pain, no gain in pain reduction! And the office itself sufficient but not for those who mind divey, cooperative-like medical offices. Bottom line: Was this a case of bait and switch? Or internet alternative facts?

I would highly recommend The Zen of Healing. I've been visiting Dr David Tucker for acupuncture…read more treatments for the past few years. David is a great listener, devises customized treatment plans, and is very friendly and knowledgable. I've gotten positive results in terms of stress relief, better sleep, and overall health and wellness.

I started seeing David to help heal the effects of trauma and a sense of numbness in my body. From…read morethe very beginning, his calm and compassionate presence made a profound impact. He listens deeply and thoughtfully connects my concerns with his holistic approach to acupuncture. Each session leaves me feeling both alive and incredibly calm, with my nervous system more balanced than ever. I've found a renewed sense of connection to myself and the natural world, and a deeper awareness of my own strength. David is truly a kind, giving, and loving presence, and I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking holistic healing.