I saw my NP at PAMF for back pain and she suggested acupuncture. I found it funny that Western…read moreMedicine recommends Eastern, but I'm here for it. I had gone here years ago and decided to give it another try. It's a very convenient location in the office building by AJ's (nothing fancy.) But, Dr Lin is such a healer. The consult is fast and they take insurance. I had acupuncture and cupping here and will definitely return!

I love the authenticity of the environment and Dr. Lin herself is a master of her work.read more

I had been struggling with insomnia and super cycle pain for what felt like F O R E V E R and I…read moredecided to give acupuncture a try. I am so glad that I tried it with Carmen. All of my preconceived notions of an odd-smelling creepy pin office were wiped away. Carmen is set up in a super cute redwood grove in Aptos. Her place is very welcoming and she really takes the time to find out how I am doing and what we need to address. It took a few sessions and experimenting with supplements and sleep patterns but I now have been able to sleep without any ambien (woot!) and the back pain I was experiencing with my cycle has subsided. Carmen also helped me get my nutrition back on track without making me feel ashamed/embarrassed. I am a believer now!

Santa Cruz has SO many acupuncturists it can make one's head spin! So when my physician…read morerecommended Carmen I was stoked. She is nothing short of amazing! Prior to my first treatment I was anxious about the whole process, especially the needles. Not only did she make me feel comfortable and safe, but she truly listened to me! After a series of treatments various symptoms went away and now I go to her for preventative care. She truly understands the human body and has that intuitive sense that you can't teach. Carmen is caring, smart, passionate and one hell of healer! She is also well versed in Ayurdevic Medicine which is a total plus.

Y'all are amazing! I've been going to Solis since 2021 for wrist and neck pain. I appreciate their…read moreflexibility with the Kaiser changes. Summer has been the best front admin, always knowledgeable and up to date. Danielle & Lishanna are my top favs since I've been going for so long but Jenny, Jessica, Kara, & Ava has been great too. I'd trust all the staff. The treatment is relieving. I keep going because they help reduce muscular pain from my neck down to my wrists, the pain comes back after a few weeks.

I've been dealing with chronic pain and high stress for years, and acupuncture with Melissa has…read moremade such a big difference. She specializes in Japanese-style acupuncture, which uses very gentle, less painful needle insertion. She's incredibly attentive and truly understands how to treat both physical and emotional tension. After just a few sessions, my pain began to ease, and I felt noticeably calmer. I always leave feeling more balanced. Highly recommend her!

I am SO Thankful to have found Dr. Worrell-Merritt…read more Excellent! Caring! Gentle! Understanding! She is simply the best!

I've been seeing Natasha for a year now and they're amazing. She has done cupping and acupuncture…read moreduring our sessions. I recommend her to anyone looking for an acupuncturist!

Dr. Amy Zhang is a skilled herbalist and acupuncturist who is working together with Gerson…read moreInstitute therapies for the Chronic Lymphatic Leukemia (CLL) grade 2 that was diagnosed June 2021. Both therapies have improved my body's balance getting rid of toxins and placing my bloodwork back in the normal range after 10 months. My positive attitude and reliance on alternative medicines were priceless in my recovery. There are so many benefits being enjoyed now- arthritis is gone, swollen neck is normal, healing reactions are short and less troublesome. I'm following all the recommended therapies for a long and healthy life. I'm happy to have reached this point where I am able to live my best life knowing that my health is great! Many thanks to Dr. Amy Zhang, much respect from your humble patient.

There's a reason why Amy's practice has so many 5-star reviews: she is amazing!…read more I was apprehensive about starting acupuncture for some lingering conditions, including chronic neck and heel pain; I am generally sensitive to needles and to all types of bodywork, but Amy immediately put me at ease. The treatment itself was gentle and relaxing, and more importantly, I've already seen significant reduction in my symptoms after only a handful of sessions. Amy is a gifted professional, and also a gem of a person! I highly recommend her practice!

I long awaited review is here! I've been seeing Melissa for the last almost 2 years and she's made…read morea huge impact on my health and well being. I didn't know what to expect, as I've never had acupuncture before. The treatment she provides has literally been life changing for me. She provides a calm and balanced space for you to really get grounded and reset your body and nervous system. The calm I get form a session with her is really what I need. She is very profession and is compassionate with her patients. She has a vast knowledge of her practice and is able to dial in exactly what you need. Please reach out and make an appointment today.

Looking for a Miracle Worker?…read more Had an acupuncture with cupping session from Melissa at Golden Light Acupuncture in Soquel on Friday for my right knee, upper back and issues dealing with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in right wrist.. Usually feel the relief results the next day... as follows. I woke up next day Saturday morning at 2:37 AM to a sound that sounded like a car door slamming outside. I thought about getting out of bed and did so about a minute later. I popped up out of bed and walked into main area of apartment. As I was looking out the window I realized I got out of bed unassisted. Didn't need to sit on side of bed warming up ankles doing circles. Didn't need to hold onto bed frame posts to steady myself as I walked out. Right knee felt great. An hour or so later got up to go into bathroom. As I was in there I realized same thing was going on- no knee discomfort! Being in late sixties with old injuries doesn't have to slow you down for what you want to do. Getting regular adjustments at Golden Light Acupuncture can help you get outdoors and stay active.

Danielle gave me the best facial I ever had. She explained what she was doing, the products she was…read moreusing and why. I was so relaxed and my skin felt great! Danielle also gave me some useful tips for at-home skin care. I look forward to going back to Wild Beauty!

Danielle is very knowledgeable and an experienced threading specialist. She did my brows and lip…read moreperfectly

I was curious about acupuncture's potential benefits for fertility and am so glad I discovered…read morePoints for Wellness. I've been seeing Olivia for nearly nine months, and I can't recommend her highly enough! After trying to conceive for over a year, I became pregnant after just three visits. Olivia is incredibly knowledgeable and takes the time to truly understand you and your specific symptoms. Each session is tailored to my cycle and any current concerns, and I find the appointments deeply relaxing--it's become one of my favorite weekly rituals. I've also had fantastic results with Olivia's cupping therapy for my lower back pain. Points of Wellness is a truly amazing place.

I am so grateful for the amazing team at Points For Wellness. I started my wellness journey with…read morethe goal of regulating my cycle and addressing some general health concerns, and I am thrilled with the results I have seen since working with Beth. Not only have I experienced improvements in my cycle, sleep patterns, energy levels, and overall wellbeing, but I have also found Beth to be incredibly caring and attentive. She has an authentic style that makes me feel understood and supported throughout my wellness journey. I am so grateful for the care I have received at Points For Wellness and I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking alternative treatments for their health and wellbeing. Beth is truly a wonderful and skilled acupuncturists who has helped me to feel my best and I cannot thank her enough for the expertise and care.

Dr Goldi was the missing piece to my prenatal care. With my first pregnancy I suffered through…read moresciatica and all the aches & pains. This time around for my second pregnancy the sciatica hit early in my first trimester and I knew I couldn't suffer through this again, especially having a toddler to keep up with. LET ME TELL YOU seeing Dr Goldi is the best thing I ever did. After two visits my sciatica never came back. I'm almost 40 weeks now, have been seeing her this entire time and I feel so good. It's night and day from my first pregnancy. I was really nervous to get chiropractic work done while pregnant but Goldi was so kind and understanding. She made me feel incredibly safe and supported. Honestly don't know what I would have done without her. If you're pregnant and thinking about seeing a chiropractor, do yourself a favor and go see Dr Goldi!!! TRUST. I cannot recommend her enough.

I highly recommend Dr. Goldi…read more I'm a few months postpartum and have been dealing with some constant low back/sciatic pain (back labor and baby-wearing is no joke). After just two appointments at Golden Chiropractic, my discomfort and mobility are greatly improved. Dr. Goldi took the time to truly get to know me and my symptoms. I appreciate the depth of knowledge that she has, and that she used the activator method/a gentle approach while pinpointing the adjustments. The office is also a very welcoming and clean environment. I'll definitely be scheduling additional appointments as needed.

Charles Savoca is an excellent acupuncturist. He's gentle, professional and so knowledgeable. I am…read moreconfident he will help me heal in his relaxed and comforting office. He's the best!

Does NOT know what he is doing…read more You know for an acupuncturist you would assume they would be effectively using needles to treat your issue. Not the case here. I only came here because he was in-network through my fed workers comp, I had to go to his office in Aptos/Soquel because that was his earliest available appts and only does Monterey on Mondays. When I went in he hands you a questionnaire so I filled it out. Once we got into the room he asks you the same questions you had already filled out... Whats the point? He is very thorough about asking what's wrong, taking measurements, checking your flexibility and whatnot. That's about it, the actual treatment was laughable. He maybe put 4 needs altogether? 2 on my lower back and one on each Achilles area. He kept using a handheld electric unit every time I went in and was so focused on the scar on my back saying "That might be the cause". It was almost like it was his new toy and he wanted to use it so much and not even needles. Afterward, he left the room with the needles in for only 15 minutes which was very short usually, other acupuncturists would do the treatment for 30 minutes. He is also the first person to NOT use alcohol wipes on the area where he is about to use needles which was the first red flag. He doesn't give you any type of massage afterward. He doesn't do cupping which every other place I've been to does cause my muscles are very tense from overcompensating for a bad back. I had asked out of curiosity how much it would be without insurance and he said $95 per session. Which is way overpriced compared to another doctor I go to who does work and is sanitary. I had a microdiscectomy and ablation to my lower back and have a scar from the surgery, I am not pretending I have pain for workers comp. Like I am really in pain and it is affecting my everyday life. Here is the worst part of it all, I tried to give him the benefit of the doubt and went to him 3 times. After the first session, the pain in my lower back was WORSE, I had to do tens unit and multiple lidocaine patches at home. After the second session, I STARTED HAVING SCIATICA AGAIN!! Down to my right calf and down to my left thigh. I had the microdescectomy to get rid of the sciatica but somehow whatever he did with those handheld electric units it brought it back! On the third visit, I told him my problem, and he said let's do a motion test again. He even said let's not use the electric units this time cause obviously they aren't helping. After he didn't bother putting ANY needles in my lower back where the pain is and went straight to my legs but each needle he put in caused pain and I told him. So he took it out and just had me lay there with just heat on my back. Like why would anybody pay you $95 to just have heat on their back? He leaves for a few minutes in a panic and comes back (I'm guessing after googling) saying let's put needles in my ear. I stopped him right there cause I knew at this point he was just guessing. I brought my mother with me every time and she said he didn't know what he was doing and he couldn't seem to locate my nerves/pressure points and we should stop coming immediately, there are cases where quack doctors leave people nerve damaged for good cause they don't know what they are doing. He's only in Monterey on Mondays and when we went in. I saw multiple red flags of sage and crystals on the shelves... Also, my mother said there were some ingredients they had on display NOT even used in herbal Chinese medicine. Like I understand non-Asians looking at it and being like "Oh wow" but for us, it's like what the heck, do they even know what they are doing or are they just trying to mock us?