Dr. Pier Paulo's treatment of my back pain and other stresses has turned my life around. As a…read morehighly educated doctor of oriental medicine, massage therapist, and acupuncturist she brings an elevated level of skills to the table. Dr. Paulo first interviews you to ascertain your level of pain/discomfort. Intensity of massage, length, etc. are discussed and your treatment begins. Her treatment space is immaculate and welcoming with relaxing music and pleasant scents. You are left to disrobe to your comfort level and when she returns an incredible session of relaxation combined with healing pressure begins. If (as in my case) deep tissue massage is indicated, you may be surprised at the level of pressure this diminutive professional can exert. I'm still not convinced she doesn't tag team with an NFL linebacker, but am content to keep my eyes closed and toes curled. Unlike some therapists who either give a general, all-over massage or conversely only concentrate on areas the patient has identified as trouble spots, Dr. Paulo easily identifies knots and tight areas you never realized you had and focuses on them as well as whatever areas you may have identified as problem spots. Your time is up all too soon and you look forward to your next visit as you walk out of her office feeling so much better. Dr. Paulo offers appointments of 30 minutes or more. Soon after seeing her the first few times, I felt the 60 minutes I chose wasn't long enough and began having 90 minute treatments. Months later when a physical medicine physician at Kaiser determined acupuncture might be appropriate, their referral system took me right to Dr. Paulo and an every other week regimen of two hours combining massage and acupuncture. Although a somewhat less than adventuresome patient, I approached acupuncture with full confidence having Dr. Paulo as my provider. She thoroughly explains the procedure and shows you the tools she uses and her combination of the art of massage and oriental medicine through acupuncture brings treatment to a whole new level of relief. I really don't know how those painless needles work, they just do. And to make the entire experience all the more satisfying, Dr. Paulo is a wonderful human being. Although completely professional, her friendly attitude and effervescent personality very quickly makes her your friend as well as your doctor. If you wish, she happily talks to you about family life, outside activities, etc. My entire professional and personal experience with her makes me happy to be considerably older than she since I can logically expect that experience to continue for the rest of my life!

Pier is wonderful. She's so positive and really focuses on determining what you need both…read moreacupuncture and herb-wise.

Melanie is so intentional about helping me with whatever the issue may be. She is easy to talk to…read moreand very understanding. I always feel at ease in her care and she always has great tips on how to follow up at home care. She is the best!

I had never been for acupuncture therapy, and I'm not comfortable with needles. In high school, I…read morecouldn't even puncture my own finger tip to study a blood drop in biology. So I was hesitant to try this therapy out. I have a very old knee injury to my left knee. It has been twice the size of my right knee for 24 years. My sports injury doctor really was at a loss, so he sent me to see Melanie and told me she was fabulous. I trust this man, so I called and made an appointment. I came for my first appointment and Melanie made me feel very comfortable and at ease with everything. She explained what she was going to do and doing every step of the way. I stared at the ceiling because I didn't want to watch the needles going in. I didn't even feel the first couple and barely felt the 3rd, after that it was very easy. After my first session I was very relaxed, so relaxed that I wanted to take a nap. I never nap. She explained to me that since this injury was so old, it was going to take a while and several sessions to see a difference. What I noticed after the first session was an immediate lessening of pain. What I noticed after a few sessions was that my swelling had started to go down. It's amazing, I can actually wear high heels again, and I have not been able to in a long long time. On one of my sessions I came in and my neck was painful, so I laid face down and had my neck worked on too, that was awesome. I'm a long way from healed, but I am way ahead of where I was just a month ago. I really look forward to my sessions and time with Melanie. She and I have the most amazing deep conversations. I can't stress enough how much this alternative therapy can really help so many conditions.

" Debroah Explains,Cares,And Is Very Detailed "…read more My wife has been going to Deborah Barry for a few sessions and has already felt some good results from Deborah detailed Acupuncture methods. Full Circle Acupuncture in La Mesa has a very nice front counter assistant. Lori Gonyou has a very nice personality and is nice to talk with. Lori sets up all of Deborh's appointments and is also a Reiki Alternative Medicine Energy Healing Master Instructor. Deborah's detailed methods of Acupuncture while using a variety of Herbal Homeopathic Medicines, make her patients visits a pleasure to attend.

I really wanted to love this place. I've had very positive experiences with acupuncture in the past…read morebut I've since moved and was looking for a place closer to home. I wish I had read the yelp reviews more carefully because I would have known to ask for Deborah. I would expect holistic healthcare practitioners to be patient and non judgmental but that was not my experience with Adam. Even though my first visit was not great I bought the 3-visit package because I was so desperate for relief. I followed his instructions to change my diet (no cold foods) and took the herbs he prescribed. I finally stopped taking the herbs after a couple weeks (Adam was not pleased, "Do you WANT to get better??") because they come in a powder form that does not dissolve in water. The taste is almost unbearable. I wish Adam had told me sooner that the herbs can be purchased in pill form. I did begin to feel better and believe that diet, herbs, and acupuncture are healing. I'm going to look for a different practitioner to continue my treatment.

Trust the process. He knows exactly what he's doing! I have suffered from anxiety/depression and…read morenight sweats for decades. Then I hit full blown perimenopause and It became very disruptive in my life to the point I thought I was losing my mind! Stéphane's years of experience was evident in my progress in mere weeks. The changes are significant! I'm forever grateful for this improved version of myself.

I first saw Stephane a few years ago when western medicine failed to help me with the pain in my…read moreright index finger. It was excruciating painful and I was unable to bend it. The only treatment that western medicine offered me was surgery to fuse my finger joints so I would be unable to bend it ever again:-( I wasn't sure that acupuncture would work, as I had tried acupuncture in the past without any results, but I was out of options. ONE treatment and the next day I could bend my finger without pain! 4 years later, and still no pain in that finger! I recently began experiencing severe arthritic pain in my hands and went to see Stephane. Within 3 treatments, the pain was gone!! He has made a believer out of me and he will make a believer out of you. Highly recommended!

I've had the pleasure of being seen by Dr Melissa and I will say if the rest of the specialists are…read moreas concerned about how their patients are feeling and care about the well being of patients this is the place to if you want to see an acupuncturist.

This place is an incredible integrative healing center they do massage, acupuncture, herbal healing…read moreand so much more under one roof. I came in for a massage and it was honestly one of the best I've had (and I've had a lot!). I even have massages banked at another location, but I'm going to use those up so I can start coming here instead. It's rare to find somewhere that's this good at massage and also offers so many ways to support your overall health and wellness. Highly recommend!

I have never done acupuncture before but Jordi came highly recommended from a coworker. I had a…read moretear to my calf late last week and went to him today to try acupuncture. Since my treatment was today and it was my first one I can't honestly say that acupuncture does or won't help but what I can say is that the deep tissue massage although slightly aggressive made a huge difference by the time I left. I will definitely be back to continue with work on my current injury and any sports related injuries in the future.

I suffered from severe symptoms of a sciatic nerve injury; it affected my ability to walk with…read morenormal gait, and was falling down. I was unable to keep my daily exercise routine; I had continuous excruciating pain with no relief in site. I had severe spasms; weakness and numbness too. Gods truth - after just 1 session I was FINALLY able to experience relief for the first time in weeks. Every session with him brought me closer to being able to gain strength back in my leg, butt and back muscles. Thank god for Jordi, as I am back to exercising. I'm still recovering but ... Almost back to 100 percent.

Chris helped me after I sustained spinal cord damage from a ruptured disc in my neck. She was so…read morekind and the effects of her treatment were so helpful. I recommend her without reservation and if I need an acupuncturist again I hope she is still working!

Left 3 messages with no return call. If she can't return a phone call I definitely don't want care…read morewith her. Apparently she doesn't need the business.

I started seeing Shani about a year ago. I had a whole host of symptoms after the birth of my son…read moreand a few miscarriages. My hormones were a mess and I felt pretty miserable. My general practitioners basically told me that there was nothing they could do about my acne, migraines, overall inflammation throughout my body and weight gain, so I started looking into alternative medicine. It's hard to know where to start and there are so many quacks out there but then I met Shani! She is not only practiced, knowledgeable and professional doctor of acupuncture but she is an all around phenomenal human. Within weeks of seeing her my migraines and acne started to clear. Within months my inflammation and weight significantly decreased and within a year I was completely feeling like myself again. I cannot overstate how wonderful she is. If you've been looking for help with fertility, pain management, mental health issues, skin care and whole host other health problems I HIGHLY recommend setting up an appointment.

Going to see Dr. Shani at Root and Soul was a life-changing experience for me. I have several…read morechronic illnesses, and my chief complaint when making my appointment was plantar fas. in one foot and osteoarthritis pretty much throughout my extremities. My regular osteo treating physician at Sharp recommended accupuncture. I've had accupuncture before, with little results. However, that was not with Dr. Shani and I was not consistent in my treatments. After 3 months of weekly appointments, which concluded in September, I am still feeling 60% better. Now, for those of you unfamiliar with the aches of aging, this is miraculous. Osteoarthritis is not a wound that "heals," rather a constant, nagging friend that keeps you from your daily activities. To have a 60% reduction in pain is better than most over the counter NSAIDs, without the nasty side effect of destroying what's left of my kidneys. SHE IS A TRUE PROFESSIONAL and her practice is a gift to those of us in the east county area. If you have considered accupuncture before, or even had treatments somewhere else with so-so results, please consider seeing her. Fair warning: consistent treatments lead to lasting results. As i stated, I stopped treatment after 3 months, but I continue to reap the benefits. I wish our country thought that healthcare is a human right and covered these expenses, but no such luck. I invested in myself and am very satisfied with the results. I will return to treatment with Dr. Shani for periodic tune ups. She is a wonderful person, professional, caring, and extremely attentive to individual needs. If you are considering accupuncture, please make her your first appointment. She did assist me with paying for my treatment by spreading out my payments, which is greatly appreciated.

Excellent care in the past when I saw her. I'm hoping to see her again soon w my new insurance…read morecoverage. She is caring and very adept at using Accupuncture for whatever is out of balance. She was an MD in China ... far more experienced than an average Acupuncturist Highly recommend this practitioner.

Well trained medical and Asian medicine Doctor. From China…read morewho has practiced years in China and now thankfully in USA I am impressed by her skill and knowledge. She is gentle and effective. It can take a series of appointments for acupuncture to fully kick in. If your looking for a acupuncture Dr Jiang is a great choice.

My husband and I had been trying to conceive for about six months when I decided to try acupuncture…read morefor fertility support. Dr. Anh was incredibly helpful and took the time to really listen to our concerns. In addition to acupuncture, he also provided moxibustion and recommended herbal supplements to support my fertility. I highly recommend Dr. Anh for anyone seeking this type of care. Great experience overall!!!

He is the real deal- helped me so much with my neck pain and tmj. I will continue to go to him as…read morethings come up- he's the absolute best!