I have had several sessions with Bhavya this year and recommend her without hesitation! Having…read moretried out multiple modalities in energy healing over the years with the curiosity of both an academic and lifelong learner in holistic health, I have come to value her combination of deep intuition, wholehearted care for my wellbeing, and systemic understanding of the complex patterns underlying my health and emotional issues. I love how Bhavya asks questions to uncover the deeper layers of healing that are ready to be addressed. And I have always felt held and supported by her while the healing integrated in the following days, which allowed me to surrender to the process even more. As a woman entrepreneur, Bhavya has helped me see my overwhelm patterns and become more detached when I find myself spiraling down into the frazzled energy of "doing too much" once again. This past month, it has been easier for me to set boundaries without guilt, and I know that her gentle nudges have something to do with that :).

Not sure what happened with the first reviewer, but Darrin wouldn't even work on me without a full…read morescope of wellness history and evaluation of my back (if you are in so distraught that you need X-Ray, suggest going to see a Orthopedic surgeon). Darrin is quick and has given me great results. Further, he is very professional (not creepy at all) and has strong knowledge of an athlete's body. After Darrin, there is no need for a massage!

I used to go to expensive chiropractors that do all of the xrays, $200 massages and whatnot. The…read moremost recent one I used to go to was $80 a visit and she could never crack my neck. Otherwise I really liked them, but they were too expensive and very time consuming if I wanted to go often (which I do). I already had my xrays done and I know exactly what my issues are, so it was a no-brainer to go to Darrin. My husband and I can go twice a week for just a little more per month than I was paying for *one visit* at the other place. And being as busy as we are - it's SO convenient to be able to walk in, get adjusted and go on my way. If there's any areas that need special attention during a visit I just mention it, he makes sure to get that area too, and I'm still on my way in minutes. My neighbor's whole family goes to Darrin too. :) Darrin is a genuinely nice person and even though it's a quick adjust-and-done appointment, he has been genuinely helpful - giving my husband and I tips on stretches to do and helping me with ideas of how to get rid of my migraines (the reason I started getting adjusted regularly). So, dont expect a doctor-like appointment that wraps all kinds of expensive x-rays (mine were $300 at the other place) and long, drawn out appointments just for an adjustment here. It's an easy and effective way to stop by and get adjusted *several times a week for a fixed price* without taking a ton of time out of your day and it's *so* much more affordable. And in the end it's the same thing - you've had an adjustment. Seriously - no brainer.

So this review is LONNNNGGG overdue…read more Monique has been my acupuncturist since 2012. First I met her while she was still training in graduate school, then Numo acupuncture and finally at her new location in Noe Valley. She is literally my go to acupuncturist/practitioner whenever I feel a bit off, and she's treated me for conditions ranging from acute aches and pains to more chronic women's issues and stress related conditions. I tend to run myself into the ground and Monique is always able to bring me back up with acupuncture, herbs and nutritional counseling. I've learned A LOT from her in terms of listening to my body in times of distress and she always has some insight on how to ameliorate the issue. For instance, I recently had a bout of anxiety and panic attacks unrelated to any real cause and she counseled me in ways how I could get healthy fats into my body. A few weeks later I saw a HUGE improvement in my mood and felt more stable and centered in my body. I knew it wasn't just in my head, and Monique helped me through it! Not only is she very knowledgeable in Chinese medicine, acupuncture, western herbs and western medicine but she has a pleasant bedside manner and a gentle touch, it makes getting regular acupuncture treatments from her an easy process. I always recommend friends and first timers to her because I know she'll give them a relaxing and stress-free visit. Thanks Monique for your great work!

When I first met her, she was really sweet and caring. She listened to me and seemed really…read morehelpful. She told me that she can't help me, but she will send me the name of someone who will. She also listed bunch of doctors who would not be able to help me. I was touched and hopeful. Two weeks later, I had not heard back from her, so I contacted her. She clearly did not remember who I was or what I was talking about (She asked me a series of questions that indicated she had forgotten me completely). Instead of coming clean and perhaps scheduling another appointment with me, she sent me the name of someone whom she had noted as unhelpful earlier in our session. When I brought this up to her attention, she was defensive and dismissive. Mistakes can happen, I don't expect her to remember every patient she sees. However, her method of dealing with it was less than professional. She is not trustworthy or worth the $90.

Irit Schaffer is a gifted healer who understands the bodies own intellegence and supports the…read morebodies own capacities for healing. I worked with Ms. Schaffer and found her to provide me with a deep level of consciousness about my own ailments and she supported me through the healing process. I would recommend her without reservation.

Doctor Carothers was one f the best Doctors that I have ever worked with, she is amazing take care…read moreof her patient we had great time when I use to work with her in urgent care, missing her a lot

Beware of this Urgent Care physician. Not only she won't discuss your situation with you, when you…read moredare to ask a question, or voice doubt, her reply would be "We're perfectly well trained here, I have 30 years of practice, we know what we're doing" instead of addressing the issue. That may have worked for my grandmother but not for me. Now that I'm home and was able to see my tests results online, it appears she was not only misinformed with dated medical information (dated like 25 years back), but she also lied to me about findings in my test which ware absolutely normal according to their own metric. What a shame we still have such people practicing medicine. My name is Dr. Yahel Ben-David, Ph.D happy to say more. Easy to find me online. She should not be allowed to practice.

I feel so fortunate that Cynthia and I were able to connect with each other during my search for…read moreguidance while navigating the Medicare world. All new to me, Cynthia helped simplify the choices and ultimately helped me find a supplemental plan and drug plan than work for me. She enrolled me by phone and it couldn't have been easier. She offered to meet me in person but it really wasn't necessary. I would highly recommend Cynthia!

I tried to talk to someone at CUAV because my homophobic neighbor is threatening me with bodily…read moreharm. I reached out 3 or 4 times. I left messages on their voice mail and sent an email. They replied when I emailed them, they wanted more details. I explained that I share a wall with the person and I wasn't comfortable talking on the phone and briefly told them what was going on. I have not heard back from them. My situation has escalated and the person yells slurs and makes threats all day starting in the morning and continuing well into the night/early morning. I don't get much of a break from this, except about every 4-5 days it's quiet. I am afraid to go out of my apartment. I wanted some advice on how to diffuse this situation. Now I'm afraid it is not possible to diffuse and not sure what is going to happen. CUAV has not been a help with this at all. I don't understand, do they only work with certain people or certain neighborhoods?

"Violence is never okay" Hitting never solves anything and two wrongs don't make a right. Walk…read moreAway! Count to Ten. Community United Against Violence (CUAV) is a multicultural Diverse.. Non Ageist organization working to end violence against and WITHIN the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQQ) communities. We believe that in order to end homo/bi/transphobia, we must confront all forms of oppression, including racism, sexism, ageism, classism, and ableism. CUAV offers a 24-hour confidential, multilingual crisis line, free counseling, legal advocacy, and emergency assistance (hotel, food, and transportation) to survivors of hate and domestic violence. (Please note: an intake appointment must be scheduled to qualify for emergency services.) CUAV uses education as a violence prevention tool through our speakers bureau, youth program, and education and outreach program. Look Yelpers I could have come here.. I will be going for training later this month. I am going to Volunteer for the Speaker's Bureau. I will be going to High Schools, Middle Schools and oh my gosh possibly to where the real pequenos are....Elementary School... Oh the Terrors!! hahahaa I love kids. I did not work in Barnes Family Daycare for years for nada. I also have Early Childhood Education Credits. I could easily work in a daycare but I no longer have the patience for that. I am Hap Palmer, Ella Jenkins, and Harold and The Purple Crayon out. I wanted to be a Child Psychiatrist at one time in my life back in 1986. I volunteered @ Langley Porter. I also was a Group Home Attendant for The Catholic Charities. I met a troubled teenage girl who used to walk by my house every day with her drug-addicted mother. I went to my interview yesterday @ 4:00pm with Connie. She is a bundle of blue eyed positive intelligent energy. I am such a "Cry Baby". Do you remember that Johnny Depp Movie? I got alittle emotional. I had to give my spiel on why I would be a good fit for the program. You know... I knew I was gay when..... I came out or starting coming out then. It was when I started thinking about the Violence that has happened to me. Here was a woman who was actually listening. It was cathartic. It was part intake, part reminiscing about old time Dyke San Francisco. Maude's, Amelia's, Francine's, Baybrick. "On Our Back's" Old Wives Tales Bookstore, The IBEAM. Founded in 1979, CUAV is the nation's first LGBTQQ anti-violence organization. Our mission is to prevent and respond to violence against and within our diverse LGBTQQ communities. We accomplish this through peer-based counseling, direct assistance, education and outreach, grassroots organizing, and policy advocacy. Born in the wake of the tragic murders of Harvey Milk and George Moscone, our early focus on addressing hate violence was expanded five years later to encompass domestic violence as well. CUAV is one of the first agencies in the country to realize the gravity of domestic violence in our LGBTQQ communities. We continue to play a seminal role in local and national coordinated efforts to increase community safety. The Speakers Bureau is always looking for new volunteer speakers. For information about the next training Feb 2008, please contact Connie at connie@cuav.org. Brothers?? African-American Men.. Black Men or Black Youth... My Niggas.... Cuav Speakers Bureau needs you on the double... Spread the word. You know how crazy we get. Black -on-Black Crime is More than Tragic. It is self-genocide. Infodiva( sniff sniff out) Dammit where is my hankie??

Dr. Ashley is amazing! She's knowledgeable, warm and dedicated, and the office is super nice. I…read morehighly recommend her practice to anyone looking for effective alternative treatments. Yelp describes a 5-star rating as "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" -- very appropriate here!

Dr. Ashley is a compassionate and caring healer. She goes above and beyond for her patients. One…read moreexample, I was looking down the barrel of a very stressful professional exam and was an anxious mess. Ashley treated me with acupuncture several times during the week leading up to the test which really helped reduce my anxiety (good bye eye twitch) and gave me a mineral foot soak for the night before which relaxed me and ensured a good nights sleep before the test. She also placed ear seeds on key pressure points on my ear as an acupressure tool for the day of the test. I pressed on them between sections or when the panic began to rise, they helped me stay focused and calm during the test. Ashley gave me not one, not two BUT three tools to help me kick butt on exam day! Thank you Dr. Ashley!