Superb. Very caring, listens very well to my meet and adjust appropriately. The best acupuncturist…read moreI've seen out of four with the exception of Miriam Lee, who was a Pioneer and Acupuncture many years ago in California and actually went to jail in an attempt to begin to get Acupuncture license in the state of California.

Acupuncture of Palo Alto is my go to for health and wellness. Until recently I've used western…read moremedicine whenever I've been ill or or had health issues, but the pandemic and and how it changed modern medicine and the difficulty of getting in to see a doctor made me reevaluate things. I've always been a little hesitant to try something new, but last year I was having some major health issues and a friend encouraged me to try acupuncture. I was introduced to Yaping, the owner and we discussed my issues as well as my hesitation and nervousness on trying acupuncture. She was very patient and attentive and it wasn't long before she settled my nerves and we tried a few needles. I soon realized there wasn't anything to be afraid of and within hours of treatment I could already feel a difference to my health. Since that first visit, I've gone back to see her several times for different health issues: allergies, blood pressure, anxiety, menopause and gastrointestinal problems. I've been amazed at the results and feel so much healthier and am now a true believer in holistic therapy vs taking medicine, having a bunch of tests run that may or may not give the right answers or being told that surgery is the answer. Yaping is a wonderful acupuncturist and really cares about your health and helping you to feel your best and the environment there is very tranquil. With the gentle music playing, the quiet peace and the heat lamps ( optional), I am transported into a meditative, relaxing state. It's a truly tranquil and positive experience.

Amara has been my number one experience in the healthcare/wellbeing world so far (and likely for…read moregood). She's gone above and beyond for me as a patient. For starters, she dove deep into my medical history/records, ensuring she captured all the details correctly and missed nothing. I was surprised she remembered every small detail I had told her, given that my issue is a 7-year-old neuropathy + CRPS combo. Due to the complexity of my condition, she tried different Chinese medicine approaches and strategies. I have no doubt other practitioners would have dismissed me as a patient (and they actually did) because of not seeing quick results. Instead, she proactively consulted mentors and trusted colleagues to get feedback and other perspectives on my condition. Thanks to Amara's not giving up and her continued treatment, I can now enjoy a lower pain level phase and just have an easier day-to-day life. It makes a huge difference to my family and me. On top of my chronic issue, I once woke up with very scary tunnel-syndrome-like symptoms in my good limb. I really freaked out because I could not afford to lose any more function or tolerate any more pain. Fortunately, I was seeing Amara that same day. To my astonishment, she got rid of the issue in that one session. Boom. Symptoms fully gone the morning after. I really could not believe it. I thought I would need to embark in another never-ending healthcare nightmare. Had I known Amara when my neuropathy + CRPS first started, my last 7 years would have been so different... All of the above would already make an outstanding healthcare experience. However, what definitely sets Amara apart is that SHE CARES. As a patient, I never felt like a number, a checklist, or a protocol sheneeded to get over with. It does make a difference to her if I am in more or less pain, if something in my week flared up my symptoms, whether my camping trip impacted my pain, and so on. And she'll do whatever she can to help me. I am so grateful to Amara. I just hope that more people in pain out there can get to her practice much sooner than I did.

This recommendation is long overdue. A few years ago, I received fertility acupuncture at Annie's…read more(note: my account is under my husband's name). My OB-GYN had referred me, and at the time, I was determined to give everything my best shot - I wanted to try just once and make use of every resource available. I had such a wonderful experience. My IVF process went smoothly, and I was incredibly fortunate to have a baby girl on the first try. Of course, many factors contribute to success, but I truly believe choosing Annie's was one of the best decisions I made. The sessions helped me feel more relaxed and less stressed throughout the journey. I only wish I lived closer. I'd love to return for regular treatments.

I don't often write reviews on Yelp, but after consulting with Dr. Wu a couple of times for old…read moreinjuries left over from my days of competitive tennis, I feel compelled to leave a review. Over the years, as an ex-athlete, I've tried both Western as well as Eastern medicine to keep my body in tip-top shape for competition, and overall health. In my personal experience, Eastern medicine combining chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, and thermal healing has tremendously improved blood circulation as well as promoting accelerated health (think Wolverine healing prowess). While there are merits to Western medicine for certain things, I'm still a firm believer that Eastern medicine is still the most effective. Now onto Dr. Wu. Unlike any chiropractor or acupuncture specialist I've ever been to (and I've been to a lot of different ones over the years, let me tell you), Dr. Wu focuses on the source and root cause of ailments; as opposed to what is PERCEIVED to be the area of discomfort. There's also never any forceful movements. His approach to healing is gentle, not brute force. Think soft-fist technique as opposed to potentially introducing more pain, just to cover up other areas. A lot of other therapists will purposely cause pain elsewhere, so you forget about the originating discomfort; and is a trick to make you THINK they've resolved your problems. That is, until the coming days, when you realize the old problems are still there... Case in point: I've had an annoying golfer's elbow on-and-off for years on end. Even with adequate rest, stretching, proper warm-ups, and strengthening regimen on the side, pain/numbness just would not go away. That is until I consulted Dr. Wu about it. Surprisingly, the culprit was not in the muscles, tendons and ligaments surrounding the elbow itself. Those are just the irritated areas CAUSED by the root problem, kind of like collateral damage. The real problem resided in pressure points in the chest/pectoral area, most likely caused by sleeping positions/patterns and bad habits built up over time; plus repetitive motion during tennis. Over time, this obviously takes a toll, and my body was crying for help. After just a hour-long session with Dr. Wu, my years of frustrating elbow discomfort were purged by 90%. Now of course, there's no such thing as immediate full recovery, since there's scar tissues, etc. and so it'll still take some time to COMPLETELY heal up. But let me tell you this, even after just half a week, I'm able to add another 10-20mph to my serve. I average about 100-110mph serves, and I'm only 5'8" relatively scrawny guy, definitely not a body builder or anything like that. It was my parents that originally introduced me to Dr. Wu after their shoulder, back, and hip pains were relieved, after just one or two sessions. Appointments with Dr. Wu is money well-spent, let me tell you that. That is, if he's not too busy to schedule you in ;) Albeit, I've personally never had any problems with scheduling. He's quite accommodating when it comes to appointments. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Was seen within a fair amount of time. The doctor reviewed my history and asked about any recent…read morechanges. I felt like they were listening more than just checking a list. Not overly warm but still respectful and careful in their approach. Office setup was tidy and professional.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Sachi at Now Wellness. She has supported me through two…read morepregnancies over 3 years, and I truly feel that she has been an important part of both of those journeys. What makes Sachi so exceptional is how thorough and attentive she is. She keeps track of all the medical information I share with her, remembers the details, and thoughtfully adjusts my treatments based on exactly where I am in the process. She supported me throughout IVF - from preparing for my embryo transfer, to the transfer itself, and then all the way through pregnancy. My doctor recommended I receive acupuncture before my embryo transfer. I wish I had started during egg retrieval. Interestingly, the one time I went through an embryo transfer without seeing Sachi, the embryo did not implant. When preparing for my next transfer, I compared what I did the first time that worked. I kicked myself when I remembered that during my previous successful pregnancy I had weekly acupuncture treatments with Sachi. I immediately went back to routine visits with her ahead of the next transfer. That next embryo worked, and I now continue seeing Sachi throughout my second pregnancy. I am incredibly thankful for the healthiest, happiest first baby and a smooth pregnancy and very easy C-section delivery and recovery at my advanced maternal age. I know my treatments with Sachi played a huge role in my outcome. She was also such a reassuring and supportive presence throughout the entire experience. Sachi is knowledgeable, meticulous, calming and caring, and genuinely invested in her patients. I will always be grateful for the role she has played in helping me grow my family. I recommend her wholeheartedly, especially to anyone going through IVF, from egg retrievals to preparing for an embryo transfer, or looking for support throughout pregnancy. Added bonuses : booking is a breeze, location is very convenient, very clean and hygienic, and serene environment in a beautiful building.

Woke up with a pinched nerve in my right shoulder and it was so painful. It was worse than…read morerecovering from surgery. I had to use my left hand to lift my right hand to the desk to type. Two days later, I went to Now Wellness with Sachi and had my second acupuncture experience ever. Some of the pins hurt going in, however the relief was almost instantaneous. The next morning, my should was brand new. I could lift it over my head, type, get in and out of my shirts and wash my hair with both hands easily. It was a miracle! I did four sessions with Sachi and she is a godsend. Acupuncture appointments are soothing, provide red light therapy and allows your mind to settle. Highly recommend and recovery was so fast!

Penny is so caring and skilled. She's helped w several different health concerns. I trust her…read moreskills and deep knowledge of the body.

Penny is amazing. My husband went in because he suffers from carpal tunnel and his hands tend to…read morelock up when hes working. At first he was skeptical and scared but now he's already booking his next appointment. Immediately after his first session he was in disbelief that he didn't feel pain anymore. I went in for my sciatica pain and just last Saturday went in for shoulder stress pain and Penny took care of me. The booking appointment was smooth. We booked through the website but Penny said it is better through text so moving forward i will be booking by text or phone call. The area is above a restaurant named pro Bono its a little door on the side go upstairs and its straight ahead. I read the review with one star but honestly Penny is so sweet and she asks you where is your pain. I feel like she listens to me and where my pain is. I feel less stress and my husband feels great with his arms. We will continue to go to Penny for treatments. I definitely recommend Panny. And the price is not bad. Your body is where your soul lives so let's take care of it. Thank you Penny for being awesome

I cannot be more happy with my visit. My old acupuncturist unfortunately fell out of my network, so…read moreI had to find a new one. I don't know if it was fate or luck, but I found Mr. Lee! Compared to my last acupuncturist, Mr. Lee spent more time with me prior to my treatment. We spoke about my work history, what I do for a living currently, my injury, previous injury treatment and all of my symptoms. He took plenty of time to understand my injury and me prior to treatment, which I really appreciated. After that, it was time for my treatment. After my treatment, I was so calm, relaxed and centered, that it actually confuse me. It's like a I woke up from a deep sleep. I didn't feel this not once, at my last acupuncturist. I am so happy and I have already recommended him to two of my friends. After my treatment, Mr. Lee told me to go take a walk. I went for a walk and then sat in my truck for about 15 minutes. After that, I drove home for about 40 minutes because there was traffic. I was in such a relaxed and centered state, that did not bother me one bit. I already am feeling some relief and can't wait for my next appointment!

I had suffered dramatically from a frozen shoulder for almost a year before I was recommended for…read moreDr. Lee by one of my colleagues. I was in such great pain and barely functioned. I felt so depressed before I walked into his clinic. He saved my life!! I can move my shoulder and arm after about three months of treatment. I am so grateful!! Dr. Lee is attentive, patient, and adept at treating my pain and complications. Thank you!!

I booked a Swedish massage with Janeel, my body was so stressed. He worked all the kinks out of…read moremy back and neck. I feel so much better and relaxed. I only book with MTC.

I had the best massage of my life here. I came in with severe (for me) hip pain and two days later,…read moreI was back to full mobility and no pain. My massage was administered by Rebecca and was the Neuromuscular booking. It was wildly relaxing and it was clear Rebecca was well versed in the techniques and eliminating blockages in the muscles. This is from the website and Id say it was executed to a T. The practitioner targets slow, deep pressure, motion, and traction to promote release and to retrain the neuromuscular circuits into a new healthy pattern. What makes neuromassage unique is the pattern, sequence, intent, and application of the strokes as they relate to the neuromuscular connection. Neuromassage is especially helpful for clients who suffer from chronic pain or anxiety. This is very much a medicinal space so there really aren't any vibes or spa like amenities and the therapists just wear street clothes vs scrubs or uniforms. Its an older space and just one hall with rooms off the center. If youre looking for a highly trained massage therapist and there for a real health concern, I could not recommend it more.

Dr. Weiss cured me of debilitating migraine headaches. I had been taking very strong medicines…read moresince I was 15, and never imagined acupuncture could help. I went to see him because of tendinitis in my hands. I was in my mid 30's by then. He always asked me about my health in general, and one day I told him my medication had been discontinued and the new one they prescribed did not work. That's when he offered to try acupuncture. I laughed at him, but trusted his skills and gave it a try. I remember Dr. Weiss every day of my life!! I sometimes get headaches (any pain killer will work for it,) but I have not had a migraine in 20+ years. Thank you Dr. Weiss!!

For years I suffered from what the Western Doctors thought was sick-building syndrome (in the 80s)…read morewhereby it is believed that there are spores in the (typically work) office building HVAC that keep making some people sick. It started within a week of starting a job in Sunnyvale and kept going for years. Every six weeks, like clockwork, I would get a sinus infection which then turned into a cold / flu / whatever that kept me sick for two weeks and out of work for a few days. After seven bouts of this in twelve months, I was getting super depressed and frustrated. I went to ENTs, allergists, all types of Western medical doctors, took all sorts of antibiotics (with their side-effects) and then an acquaintance recommended acupuncture, which saved me (and my sanity). I went to her acupuncturist and I didn't get a cold (or this strange sinus infection - very similar) for almost 18 months. Then I lasted another 15 months before I got a cold. Then my acupuncturist retired and I went to the woman who took over her business. I saw her three times and within two days, all three times, I came down with the two-week sinus condition. Every time. I say "she pushed the right spots, but she pushed them the wrong way". Needless to say, I stopped seeing her. After whining about how miserable I was, my chiropractor recommended Dr. Weiss, who I saw and who saved me from those dreaded sinus infections happening every six weeks and has kept me in such good shape for well over ten years - closer to twenty. No more sinus infections, rarely even a cold, definitely not the flu. I see him every month and get a tune up and I swear by him. He has helped me with headaches, a bad back, IBS, all sorts of aches and pains and ailments over this long time. Some things are resolved and disappear right away and others may take a few treatments, but whatever is going on, he lets me know if he can help or not. Acupuncture works but you need the right person to do it. He is the right one for me, for sure. Everyone I have recommended him to has been very, very happy.

I came to SMI to see Jonathan Olaes after a fall triggered my sciatica, and after a chiropractor…read morevisit that honestly left me worse off. I walked in on crutches, basically in tears. I walked out with very little pain, feeling at least 50% better after that first visit. What sets Jonathan apart is how he works. He explains everything as he goes, so you always understand what he's doing and why. He talks you through each movement, constantly checks in on how you're feeling, and cues you carefully through stretches and exercises so you never feel lost or pushed too hard. His calm, pleasant demeanor makes a real difference when you're dealing with that kind of pain and frustration. I now see him consistently, twice a week, and it's made a huge difference for me. He didn't just reduce my pain, he got me moving again and made me feel genuinely supported the whole way through. If you're dealing with an injury and want someone who's skilled, patient, and actually listens, I can't recommend Jonathan enough. Five stars without hesitation.

I came to SMI with a severe groin issue which hindered my mobility and performance in the middle of…read morea 21 week fire academy. Jonathan's expertise and knowledge of the human body allowed him to take my signs and symptoms and address local and connecting muscle groups to get me back on track within just two sessions. Every visit I leave moving and feeling better, educated about my body and its movement, and armed with a host of stretches that I can do myself to help prevent future injury. I trust Jonathan and SMI to help me keep my body in a state of readiness to perform when I need it the most.