Carla gives great care and is a knowledgeable healer. Her acupuncture sessions are the best!read more

Carla is the most amazing healthcare provider in Truckee California. Whether it's acute or chronic…read morehealth issues, she has it covered. She has an extensive knowledge in many different modalities and will never give up on you when other doctors fail. She cares so much about her patients healing. And it truly shows. She wants them all to be happy, healthy, and healed. There's just never been a time when she hasn't been there for myself or my family and our health journey. She is always willing and able to do extensive research on your particular health concern to make sure that she solves your concern. Thank you so much for being part of my family! I have a large family and she helps all of us achieve our goals. My family also travels from Arizona for treatments! Thank you so much Carla for the gift of health!!!

I have not really had a formal acupuncture treatment before. I did have one once on my break at…read morework over ten years ago, but it only lasted about ten minutes... It was good though and I felt relaxed after. I have recently had a baby and had a bit of a traumatic experience birthing my baby which ultimately ended in a c-section... Since, I have been exhausted, over-worked and over-stressed. After seeing Lauren today, I already feel as if a ton of toxins has been cleansed out of me. I can't wait to see how I feel over the next couple days. Her facility is very clean, beautiful and comfortable. Lauren is very professional and seems to have found her calling. I highly recommend giving her a try no matter what you have going on or for just general maintenance.

Lauren treated my wife and me this summer. I had a mild hamstring tear from softball (don't rush to…read moresoftball after rafting the Truckee River all day, cold hamstrings) and was familiar with the normal 2-3 week recovery period, however that evening I definitely noticed greater range in my walking strides, and maybe 4-5 more days after that I felt fully recovered. Other than pregnancy I don't think my wife was bothered by anything particular, but she enjoyed it. Additionally, the setting was very relaxing, as Lauren often works out of the Yoga Institute in Tahoe City, on Fridays I believe.

I had amazing results from my gua sha facial with Dr. Tara Kulikov- she is so skilled in her…read moretechnique and also used the highest quality serums and skincare products. I saw a dramatic difference in my before and after. My face was completely rejuvenated, plumped, toned and radiantly glowing with lasting results. You absolutely must try gua sha and make it a part of your beauty and wellness plan! ACU Energy also offers acupuncture, cupping, holistic health consulting and other amazing aesthetic treatments like micro current and micro needling. Dr. Tara gave me a comprehensive health assessment and created a wellness plan for me. I will be going to see her regularly for treatments to reach my goals and optimal wellness. I highly recommend her treatment services!

Michelle was a decent acupuncturist, however a terrible provider. She told me that it was mother's…read morefault that she got breast cancer. After that comment I was done! Not very healing or helpful!

Michelle has an amazing ability to heal. She helped me with a running injury that was completely…read moregone after my 2nd visit (almost gone after the first), I couldn't believe it since prior to seeing her I couldn't run more than 1/2 mile without extreme pain. Besides that, she has since helped me with other ailments - physical and mental. She's the type of person whose presence inspires you to be a better person, she just has that effect subconsciously. She is the only massage therapist or acupuncturist in the area I would recommend 100%. Make an appointment and be patient if you need to (she books up quickly), it's worth it.

Lila is one of the most gifted healers I have had the pleasure of meeting. She has the most…read morewonderful, loving, motherly energy and makes me feel safe immediately. She is extremely intelligent and has a knack for explaining the inexplicable. Her knowledge about acupuncture, energetics, and overall mental health is astounding. Her treatments leave me feeling physically better than when I was walked in, emotionally relaxed, and mentally open. She is truly magic & to receive a session from her is nothing short of life giving and often changing. She's really really good at what she does & I feel so blessed to have found her.

I came to Lila after I had hurt my back and that 'knot' was working its way down to my glute. This…read moreinjury coincided with an incredibly challenging time in my life. Which, of course! Physical issues always show up with stress. As someone with Lyme disease, I was already familiar with the healing power of accupuncture and thought it would help with my back and glute. Lila blew my previous accupuncture experiences out of the water. She helped heal my body and along the way, she was an incredible guide to navigating the emotional side of loss, grief, and uncertainty. I came to Lila pretty broken in all aspects of life and I now feel amazing in body, mind, and soul. More recently, I tore my meniscus and couldn't weight bear when I saw Lila. The next day, I was walking with a limp but it is progress! She was working with the inflammation but also the muscle memory and fear of a fall that hurt so badly, I was scared to use my knee. I needed to get through that mental block to encourage physical healing as well. Whether it is physical, emotional, or mental, Lila will help! I am so thankful she came into my life at such a critical time. I can't recommend her highly enough.

I have to admit that I've always been skeptical of anything that can be considered "alternative…read moremedicine". I guess I always thought, if it WORKS, then why don't so called "real scientists" quantify it, standardize it, and release treatment recommendations based on proven studies of its efficacy? That being said, I'm also open minded enough to give anything (or anyone) a good once-over before writing it off... and that's how I ended up in Tyler's office. After taking a pretty bad spill on a skateboard last year, I was left with almost debilitating pain in my wrist, and although my initial fracture had "healed", my "normal" doctor told me there was little they could do besides injections and pills to help with the ongoing pain and stiffness. So on the recommendation of a friend, I decided to give Tyler Lapkin / Tahoe City Acupuncture a try. I won't say I believe Acupuncture to be a catch-all alternative to "western medicine" (and Tyler himself said about the same to me), but I AM now a believer in the power of acupuncture to treat and manage chronic pain. And you can tell Tyler is a real scientist when he talks about acupuncture... His depth of knowledge of TCM (as he refers to Traditional Chinese Medicine) is impressive, and it is clear that he has honed his technique through study as well as countless hours of practice. He's also just a really nice guy and makes the process very easy on you from the moment you walk in the door. If you have a chronic condition that western medicine is unable to tackle (or they just want to load you up with drugs!) give this guy a try, he's great and his treatments have truly improved my quality of life.

I found Tyler most fortuitously when I stumbled upon his monthly Community acupuncture clinic…read more After a session at the clinic which was great, I made an appointment at his office for a private session. I have been receiving acupuncture regularly for years, so when I'm on vacation I seek it out as well. I've seen all types of practitioners and I feel that Tyler is very knowledgeable, solid in his technique, and a gifted healer. If you are in the area and have been thinking about trying acupuncture absolutely give him a try. He's also just a great person to offer a low-priced community clinic giving all people the chance to heal. The community session was great and the private session even better. Hands-down worth every (totally reasonable) penny.

I cannot recommend Wild Rose Medicine enough to people. Dr. Elena is a one stop shop for all things…read morehealing. Her acupuncture is next level and so devoted and attentive, I am always amazed and grateful for her wisdom. Also, her herbal tea blends are my favorite. I love the adrenal support, sleep and anything she is alchemizing really. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us all. If you are thinking about it or curious, just do it!

My partner and I were on a road trip and were hit by a truck (twice) on I-80, sustaining bad…read morewhiplash. Thankfully, we landed in Tahoe, and Dr. Elena graciously allowed us appointments in spite of not yet being fully open. After one treatment, we are both back to nearly normal! We felt very safe; infection control practices were what you'd expect of a healthcare provider - on point. I've had acupuncture regularly in the past and this was by far the best experience I've ever had. Dr. Elena was thoughtful in her approach, extremely knowledgeable, and gentle but effective. At the end of the treatment, she offered a therapeutic massage - I've never experienced this with acupuncture before, and it was the icing on the cake! She also provided helpful after-care instructions, to ensure sustained benefits, and recommended herbs. This was truly a holistic care experience. Not only did my neck pain and mobility improve, my headache resolved and I left more relaxed than I have been in months. I can not recommend Dr. Elena, or this clinic, highly enough. I only wish we lived close by so this could be a regular experience!

Tanya is amazing. She was my doula and I could not have gone through birth without her. She was at…read moremy house as soon as I needed her and seamlessly transitioned to the hospital when we ended up needing to go that route. She helped my husband do comfort measures when he could. She also brought out her singing bowl which really helped get through difficult contractions. I loved that part. She also offers a Reiki session to her doula clients, which I found to be extremely helpful. I was able to work through some things and process grief that helped me enjoy the rest of my pregnancy as well as my birth. Her space is also beautiful and calming, just like her presence.

Our 11 year old dog was in really bad shape. Not only does he have severe arthritis, we believe he…read moreinjured himself while we were away. All of the sudden he could barely walk, he was falling over, very unbalanced, and it was clear he was in pain and discomfort. Someone recommended we tried Reiki. Tanya came over to our house the first time. She was very kind and I picked up on her healing energy right off the bat. And so did Winston because as soon as she started, within 3 minutes, he was in a deep sleep laying on his side. She was able to feel the heat coming from his body and injured area. After the treatment, he seemed younger, more energetic, and was definitely moving around easier. I wouldn't say he was ready to walk 5 miles, but just moving around day to day, he experienced relief. Our second session was at her new location in Truckee. My husband took him and he said the room was really clean and nice. As far as the second session went, he didn't relax until near the end of the session, but likely he wasn't in as much pain as the first session and he was excited to sniff around and check things out. But I wasn't there so, I don't know! After, he is really happy, fired up, and seems all around mentally and physically like he's doing better. We will continue to have her do Reiki on our dog for sure. I think it's powerful, effective, and a really good thing for everyone.