Ritual Acupuncture is truly a hidden gem in Vallejo. I'm so grateful I found this space. As a hairstylist for over 15 years, my shoulders and arms take a beating. I've seen Umair twice now for stretching, and he is incredible. He's professional, knowledgeable, and somehow knows exactly how to move and stretch my shoulders and arms in the most effective way. The relief is real. What I appreciate most is that he also gives me practical techniques to do at home between visits which makes such a difference in my day-to-day work behind the chair. Today was my first visit with Dr. Moninder Chana for acupuncture, and we added red light therapy and cupping. She took the time to really understand my body and what I need. Her professionalism and attentiveness made me feel completely at ease. I walked out feeling supported, aligned, and deeply cared for. The front desk team was warm, accommodating, and welcoming the whole experience feels intentional and calming from the moment you walk in. Ritual is such a gift to Vallejo. I'm so thankful to have found my new home for self-care. Thank you, Ritual. read more

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Everything is super. Professionally educated staff nice and easy to talk to doctors are well practiced and nice and will tell you what you need read more

I can't say enough amazing things about Ritual and Dr. Joel! My mother had a unique shake/tremor and not only did Dr. Joel try everything in his power to assist her, he went above and beyond! He reached out to other physicians on his own time to help her get a second opinion on her issue. He helped give us such a peace of mind, and we are beyond grateful. He truly cares about his patients and is committed to their healing. We will definitely return! read more

I will start off by saying I will be back! I follow an employee from here on Instagram who is well known and popular amongst athletes and more. Shout out to Bene ! Thank you for the bodywork today! Needed it! He did amazing work and has alot of knowledge to dish out. All employees were very kind and had relaxing demeanor. Great hands and knows what he is doing. No surprise when I looked this place up on Yelp that there is a 5 star review! Well deserved. And the environment is very inviting and calming. Excited to find another place to go to when needed! read more

Amazing first acupuncture session. From a very stressed day to walking out calm and falling asleep. Looking forward to more sessions. read more

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Dr Joel works miracles in this office. I am surprised after every visit how much better I feel and look forward to returning every time. The peaceful atmosphere and friendly staff make this routine one worth coming back for. Acupuncture and cupping are my favorite services for regularly occurring pain, but I am also so grateful for the emotional and spiritual support and connection that I receive from Joel's services. read more

I've been treated by Joel and by Novella with their expertise in Accupuncture over the past few years for different problems, and altho I've been to others in the past, there were none as amazing as these two at Ritual Accupuncture. They are the best by far. Thank you for easing my pain, and for curing other symptoms completely! The Office girls are so nice and quick to return messages. PS... the Office is beautiful & so serene. read more

Dr Joel is very knowledgeable and has amazing bedside manner. Novela is also very knowledgeable and kind! The only reason I am not continuing treatment with them is because I'm moving out of the area. read more

I love Novella Leimberg she is wonderful and has helped me do much. I look forward to acupuncture every time I go and she gives the best care. Always asking how I am and providing empathy and compassion along with her expertise skills. I would recommend her to anyone who needed acupuncture read more

This place is awesome!!!! Very inviting,, pleasant ,customer service is awesome. Staff is professional and courteous. Novella was awesome. She was very informative on different exercises that would help me with my chronic neck and shoulder pain. I look forward to receiving more approvals to visit again. read more

During my pregnancy journey, I was blessed with a support circle and amazing team at Ritual Acupuncture. Dr. Joel Moncada was with me every step of the way guiding a healthy flow of energy for me physically and mentally, and our growing baby! From preconception, through gestation, to labor inducing. He addressed all of my issues as they arose, from carpal tunnel, indigestion, hemorrhoids, various pains throughout my body, and most importantly supporting a healthy pregnancy. The team is all hands on and exudes good energy. From personal greetings when I arrive to the office, to text message reminders, bringing me tea to relax, and calmness during treatments, the team maintains caring professionalism. Pregnancy and child birth is a mix of the most joyful yet scariest experiences. I am thankful for our support team at Ritual Acupuncture who listened to our needs, took care of, and informed us well enough so we could make the best health-related decisions for my pregnant self and our baby. I highly recommend for anyone considering acupuncture for any needs. read more

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I love this entire office and the caregiver! Everyone is very kind and professional. She is so knowledgeable in her field. I always feel so much better after the care I receive. Accupuncture Cupping read more

It was an enormous blessing finding Dr. Joel. Establishing care as a new patient was easy, organized and the staff were supportive, accommodating and patient. I instantly felt comfortable with Dr. Joel and I would contribute that to his warm friendly demeanor and the positive energy that his spirit projects. After my first visit I had a clear treatment plan in place of how Dr. Joel could support my fertility journey and he provided recommendations of what I needed to do on my end. The medical industry can be really discouraging towards women who are trying to conceive after 35. Dr. Joel and I discussed the challenges but, but he never made me feel like it was impossible. I looked forward to each visit because I had a provider who helped me be hopeful and optimistic. Each session he not only focused on points to help with my fertility but, he also checked in to see what other areas that he could support such as appetite, sleep, aches/pains, energy and mood. Dr. Joel is a provider who listens and really embodies the holistic approach in medicine of treating the whole person. I started seeing Dr. Joel December 2020 and his goal was for me to start trying to get pregnant after three months of acupuncture and herbal treatment. March 2021 I found out I was pregnant after 2 years of trying to conceive. This included 4 IUIs one that ended in a miscarriage. I continued acupuncture throughout my entire pregnancy which I believe was the contributing factor to why I remained so healthy and happy with no complications or concerns. I delivered a healthy baby November 2021 and the midwife was so impressed with how healthy and strong my placenta was. She couldn't stop raving about it. I contribute that to my care at Ritual Acupuncture. It was truly a magical experience being a patient there and I highly recommend Dr. Joel. Thank you all so much for the excellent care. I will be back! read more

1st treatment......AMAZING! I have had chronic pain in my hip and neck for a year maybe longer. Today I woke up with hardly ANY pain. I feel so much better. I am so grateful I am so excited for my next treatment. THANK YOU SO MUCH read more

Dr. Joel and his staff provided me with outstanding customer service. Their facility is a hidden gem that provides natural healing and medical treatments for families. You will find plenty of parking spaces. If you plan to receive late evening treatments, you can make a quick right turn to park below their office building since the first floor's doorways are locked after 5pm. Their clinic is located in the 2nd floor. When you walk into their office, it is like entering an oasis that immediately puts you in a calm mood with their music and water fountain. Clean environment and excellent customer service. They offer hot tea and smiles as part of your check-in! In the past years, I have received acupuncture treatments in San Francisco and Redwood City. When I discovered this clinic in Yelp, I was so happy to find a nearby office that offers quality acupuncture services without having to commute away from Vallejo. They have affordable prices for treatments and have an online store for purchasing vitamins and other healthy supplements. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with Dr. Joel's service and thankful that I was given a chance to be healed with their love and expertise in natural medicine. Dr. Joel took the time to assess my situation and develop strategies to solve my problems. He was very kind and compassionate who understood my situation. Very flexible with work schedule and always sent friendly text reminders to confirm my appointments. Dr. Joel also blessed me with the best prescription to alleviate my stressful commute. He advised me to take the SF ferry to make a switch from a highly stressed-level of commuting to a more smoother one. Thank you for giving me this advice, my dear friend ! I highly recommend Ritual Acupuncture to anyone who is looking for place to gain peace of mind, healing, and new found friendships! read more

the best accupuncture area in vallejo! friendly staff easy to schedule appointments i recommend it to all my friends and family

I've been going here for multiple times now and having body work, cupping therapy done by Mr. Benedict Samonte. He is very enthusiastic and passionate when it comes to health and wellness to treat chronic pain. I strongly recommend anyone to schedule an appointment with him in cupping therapy or anything he has to offer. He is a strong avid supporter for all U.S. Military personnel that is currently serving in both active and reserve duty, those who served in the past especially military veterans, and all First Responders. He has a strong and devoted work ethic that encompasses passion and safety and well-being to myself and all his clients. If you are ever in the area in Vallejo or a visitor from out of town. He is the person to go to. Thank you again for your devoted work and for your service. Much respect to all of us that is serving for our country. God speed and keep up the great work. Looking forward to the next session. Thank you Ritual Acupuncture for the hospitality. read more

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Call me naive, but I had no idea acupuncture treats a wide-range of conditions. The amount of brochures the office had on display really peaked my interest. The reason for my visit at Ritual acupuncture was for my dear son, who suffers from some type of degenerative back issue, along with anxiety and depression. To help, his medical doctor had referred him here. Because he has Partnership of California, a non-profit community based health care organization that contracts with the State to administer Medi-Cal benefits through local care providers to ensure Medi-Cal recipients have access to high-quality comprehensive cost-effective health care), he was fortunate that Ritual accepted this insurance, although we did have to travel from West Sacramento to Vallejo because it was the only clinic in our Sacramento region to accept these types of patients. After his consultation, and the paperwork was submitted Partnership, he was approved for 12 visits. The office is small, but if you have to wait in the waiting area for any period of time, it is quite comfortable and relaxing as they have soft music playing, along with a soothing indoor water fountain. Various teas are available for your pleasure and cold water too. The staff were all very nice and always had a smile on their face. Novella was my son's acupuncturist and was very understanding and supportive of him. They open at noon, which made it convenient for us to make the drive without encountering too much traffic that can be encountered from Sacramento to Vallejo on a weekday. At one point, I even considered acupuncture just for good health maintenance, because the vibe and the benefits it was having on my son was great, but then I didn't because that's just what I do...I ensure my son is getting the help he needs to be healthy, and ignore my own healthcare. read more

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As a person who suffers from knee pain and nagging injuries, it was such a relief when I started seeing Benn because he has been nothing but the best. Not only is he an expert educating me with my injuries, but after every session, I end up feeling amazing and relieved. For anybody looking for focused massages, sports massages, etc. you will not make a mistake seeing Benn. read more

Dr. Joel is the best physician I've ever had!! He listens to my concerns and dedicates time to alleviate and cure my ailments. He is up to date on the latest evidence-based medicine guidelines in naturopathic and allopathic medicine. I first went to Dr. Joel and his team for fertility concerns. My condition is quite unique and required collaboration between my naturopathic and allopathic providers. Dr. Joel was with me every step of the process, just like a friend. I recommend Dr. Joel and the Ritual Acupuncture Medical team to anyone needing excellent fertility care at any stage of the process. read more

The reason why I'm giving this product a five star because it surely help me. For the first month or two I didn't notice any difference but I kept taken it. I'm glad I did. I introduce it to my daughter but she didn't like it because it made her burp a lot. I have been taking Ritual every day for 6 months it do. I don't drink coffee anymore because I'm full of energy all day long. I am a flight attendant. My schedule is very crazy. when all my colleagues are drinking tons of coffee to help them with the time difference. thank you so much for helping me. It's worth the price definitely I would recommend it to everybody. read more

I got a referral from my pain doctor to help treat my spina bifida occulta. My insurance covered my visits, and I've just had my last session, of course I have to write a review now. I looove this place. The Eastern approach to medicine is really interesting, even if I don't completely understand it. (Not to say that I really understand Western medicine, either.) Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. When I discuss my problems with the staff, they're really attentive and caring. Dr. Joel is especially affable, and I found myself talking about all kinds of things--Filipino food, dancing, how the body works--all the while, he's poking needles into me. Talking and breathing deeply helps a lot to reduce the initial anxiety of turning into a human pin cushion. What to expect: Patients are asked to take off their shoes and socks, and maybe roll up their pants. Since I went during winter, I brought bike shorts and changed into those so I could maintain modesty while they could still reach the areas that needed work. They have heaters and heat lamps to keep their patients cozy during the treatment. Low, soothing music comes in on the speakers. Sometimes it's acoustic. Sometimes it sounds like Buddhist chanting. The needles themselves are pretty thin, and most of the time, there's a split second tap of pain when they pierce the skin. In the tenser areas, they're more painful going in. At that point, I pretty much just had to breathe into it and relax. The ears are especially sensitive, and they also tend to bleed the most. Sometimes, they attached electrodes to the needles in my most troublesome areas. The electrodes massaged the muscles with a tap-tap-tap-buzzzzz pattern. After all the needles are in place, I focus on my breathing--five seconds in, five seconds out--and the pain melted away. I even dozed off a few times. I recommend staying as still as possible while the needles are doing their thing. I found if I flexed my hands and the needles were still inserted, they felt sore. You may experience some bruising upon removal of the needles. For a few hours afterward, I tended to be sore. After my first treatment, my legs felt like I'd been hiking for hours. I would recommend scheduling an appointment later in the day, when you aren't expected to go back to work and don't expect yourself to engage in a full workout. Maybe follow up you treatment with a nice salt bath at home. Scheduling and rescheduling appointments might be difficult, because they're soooo busy, and for good reason. About a day or two before your next visit, they'll send you reminder texts. ANYWAY, THIS PLACE IS GREAT. Book an appointment. You won't regret it. read more

Where do I begin... I love this clinic. I suffer from tendinitis. I found them on yelp after all the great reviews I decided to give them a call. At my first visit I went in with horrible pain with tears in my eyes. My first session was so fantastic that I felt so much better right after. I had gone to acupuncture before and I felt OK but not as good as I do here. I was lucky enough to be able to get acupuncture weekly for the first few months. My pain decreased drastically. I went from taking medication daily to none at all. Dr. Joel treats the body not just the problem area. I realize that my problem wasn't just tendinitis I had other issues going on and Dr. Joel address them. After so many visits Dr. Joel knows my problems and knows exactly how to treat them. My doctor told me that I could not work any longer. I didn't trust my doctor and I spoke to Dr. Joel about it and he gave me hope, he gave me the strength, and the courage I needed and I continue to work to this day. If you've never had Acupuncture give it a chance. It works trust me. If you've had acupuncture before then you will see the difference. Dr. Joel is fantastic! The office staff are all friendly and kind. They text and there's plenty of parking. Don't hesitate give them a call. They are the best in Vallejo. read more

Novella is a miracle worker! I started going to her for a strain in my shoulder that I had a repair on and PT just wasn't taking care of it. Within 3 appointments with Novella and 1 with Benn, my shoulder and upper back was 90% better. I recently broke a rib and within 2 acupuncture appointments with Novella the pain has gone from an 8 out 10 to a 3 out of 10!!! The team is amazingly caring and friendly which is a bonus! read more

I've tried numerous acupuncturists around the Bay Area and Dr. Joel is by far the top echelon!!! His entire staff is also dedicated and friendly. Wait time is minimal. They have an efficient team that provides excellent patient care. As a healthcare professional, I hold high standards for clinical practitioners that deliver care to me. Dr. Joel goes above and beyond my expectations. He is a good listener, has great energy and vibes, and he is very compassionate. His acupuncture techniques and delivery of patient care is of the highest caliber I have ever experienced in my many years of acupuncture treatments and traditional Chinese medicine. He is very detailed and treats you as a whole person. He is so good that even my family looks forward to our weekly acupuncture sessions (my family did not enjoy other past acupuncturists). My family is now "addicted" to Dr. Joel. We always walk out of the clinic feeling refreshed and energized--a healthy way to reboot in this chaotic society. Dr. Joel has set the bar so high that I would never go to anyone else, but his office. He is absolutely the cream of the crop. You should give him a try. He will not disappoint! read more

My daughter had been suffering (emotionally) with having over 100 flat warts on her chin and warts on her hands. This started at age 5. At 8 1/2 years old, they had gotten 1000% times worse. Durning this time we had been trying many treatments with no success. So I started searching all over the internet and came across some studies showing that the ancient Oriental practice of Acupuncture is phenomenally successful at treating flat warts. This is where Joel de Vera Moncada at Ritual Acupuncture came into the picture. I sent my daughters story and a link to the information I found online to 5 acupuncturist in the Bay Area. Joel wrote back instantly after researching the information I sent him saying he could help us - and he 100% did. See attached pictures. He gave my daughter back her confidence! Priceless. Ritual Acupuncture is a beautiful space. Very clean and decorated perfectly. Joel and his assistant, Regina, will make you feel at home with their warm cheerful personalities. Tip - turn in the drive way before the building. That is the easiest way to get in the building. If it was not 100% clear - I 110% recommend Ritual Acupuncture. 1 million stars! read more

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I seriously recommend ritual acupuncture. Novella has helped me so much with my pain and suffering. I have a torn rotator cuff for my right shoulder. And my right hip needs to be replaced. Novella has worked on me four times in the last two months. My normal pain is usually between a 8 and a 10. Now my pain on a daily basis is around a 3 or 4 on the pain scale. Very clean, very professional and very informational. I seriously look forward to my next appointment. read more

I love Dr Joel! I've been seeing him for several years now and I love his practice! He's easy to talk to and understands how to help! I come for overall wellness and to help lower / manage my stress & anxiety. He's a great resource to discuss chinese herbs & adaptogens, it's nice to have a personal resource I know I can trust. I also suffer from bad menstrual cramps & headaches, so it's nice to have a holistic option when I need one. I can't recommend Joel & the team at Ritual Acupuncture enough! read more

I was dismissed with a flick of her wrist and told that there was nothing that she could recommend for me now that I was no longer a vegan. Diet discrimination!!! read more

First and foremost, this is such a long and overdue review but definitely worth reading!!! I initially started coming to see Dr. Joel for acupuncture regarding my menstrual cycle and fertility concerns. A little backstory: I had some concerns with my menstrual cycle (short and scanty) and I knew my body was off since I never had issues before. In addition, my hubby & I started trying to conceive for a year and nothing happened. I was a bit taken back by all this, considering I was only 27 and healthy. I decided to take an holistic approach to help with my menstrual cycle and our fertility journey. I started seeing Dr. Joel February 2019 (Valentine's Day week) a couple times a week and the rest is history!! I ended up finding out I was pregnant around February 25th and I 100% believe this was because of Dr. Joel. Dr. Joel is hands down the best doctor I have ever worked with and I wish he was my primary physician lol. He actively listens to your needs and genuinely cares about his patients. His personality is awesome and he gives off such amazing vibes. Also, I can't forget about his staff because they are all a reflection of him and amazing as well! Ritual Acupuncture is beyond amazing and I can't wait to come back when we start planning for baby numba TWO!!! read more

Dr. Joel is nice, kind, compassionate, and professional as other reviewers mention. He treats you and talks to you like you've been a good friend of his for a long time. Chinese herb medicines he gave me work really well, in addition to his treatment. His staff, Paige and Benn are also amazing. They are friendly and quickly get back to me via texts when I want to make an appointment or ask them questions. I am from an Asian country and familiar with acupuncture. But even if you weren't, don't worry. Acupuncture is a LEGIT medicine, which has more than 2,000 years of history. You can count on it! read more

From the very beginning, I felt like the staff were very personable. I'm sure they see many patients daily, but they always seem to remember everything about me from the last visit. They are warm and welcoming. Dr. Joel is fantastic. He is very knowledgeable and outlines his approach and treatment with me and explains everything so I feel very confident with his plan of care. I am very happy with the care and customer service that I am receiving and would recommend Ritual Accupunture to family & friends. read more

It's really wonderful when you can identify a practice and clinicians in the practice that not only are highly skilled but have a high degree of professionalism and deliver your care in the most considered manner. My experience at Ritual Acupuncture has been just that. And I would highly recommend this practice to anyone who understands the essential need for integrative medicine and alternative healing and wellness modalities. read more

Joel and his whole crew are amazing. They have helped me with everything from hormonal acne to back pain. Joel is so welcoming and so good at what he does. I always look forward to going to my appointments with him because I know my body, mind and spirit will feel so much better afterwards! read more

Joel and his staff is amazing! Extremely personable & welcoming, all while maintaining professionalism. I have used this clinic since 2016 off and on for infertility treatments & during pregnancy. I have nothing but amazing things to say about Joel in the amount of effort and initiative he puts into treating his patients. For me he was truly GodSent ! read more

Praise God I found Ritual... He knows how much I've been suffering with sciatica on left hip side since July 2019 with pills & shoots throughout 2020, pain started going down to knee. Also had carpal tunnel surgery that damaged the nerves on my right hand (yes I'm a mess) but two sessions with Novella Leimberg I can feel the difference. Sciatica has eased up and starting to feel sensation in my right hand (thumb and pointer) HIGHLY recommend. I've mentioned to several people that known how much I've been suffering . Thank you ritual & Novella you're a blessing indeed God IS good!! read more

I send my clients to Joel and his staff all the time! I love the calm that descends as soon as you open the door. I usually fall asleep during my treatment at some point and I ALWAYS feel better when I leave. Great for relieving muscle pain and tendonitis. Joel is so friendly! I love his smile and look forward to seeing him. read more

I began seeing Joel a few months ago for some health related issues I'd been struggling with (hormone balancing, painful periods) and I can say things have gotten a lot better, things/pain is far more manageable now, and I'm so happy with the service I've received from not only from Joel but the staff at Ritual. Joel is kind, emphatic, and helps you understand why the body does what it does. I'm confident that Joel will continue to help me and I just can't recommend him enough, please go see him if you struggle with any form of chronic pain or are having any hormonal issues. read more

Dr. Joel and his staff are incredibly kind and knowledgeable. I have felt comfortable with them and my services from day one. Dr. Joel has had so much insight and information on my specific health concerns and is always coming back with more. read more

This office is one of the most extraordinary humantarian places I've been to in a long time. It is refreshing to be in the presence of people who have & walk with such integrity, compassion skill and professionalism. Not to mention the beautiful simple office decor and atmosphere is on a par with what they are all about. It is calming, nurturing, uplifting and a true place of comfort, a place to open yourself up to the grace of their healing gifts. Young Dr. Joel never seizes to amaze me with his knowledge, skill, humble, kind & loving nature. I feel very blessed to have been led to Ritual Acupuncture, and it is worth the drive, even just from Napa, which has some reputable acupuncturists as well. However, I have received greater benefits from Ritual than any other place I have experienced over my 62 years of being alive. read more