Dr. Tang is a gem in Oakland Chinatown - he's the latest in a long line of traumatologists (in…read moreCantonese "Tiet-Dah") who learned how to treat injuries from his father, who learned it from his father, back a couple of generations! Turns out his dad has his own clinic a few doors down! Simon trained in Hong Kong, lived here for a couple decades and thus speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, and English pretty fluently. He is great at what he does and charges reasonably for what he can accomplish. Today's visit for my chronic neck injuries lasted about 30-40 minutes (I didn't keep track of time but it was less than an hour) and involved some history taking, examination, education on specific exercises I could do for wrist and shoulder injuries, then a focused deep tissue massage, and application of a heated herbal poultice. Dr. Tang has a great bedside manner and is focused (he massages each tenderpoint for 1-3 minutes, on a timer). All this for $80. He's much better than the Tiet-Da doctors I went to in Hong Kong. In general, daily treatment for acute injuries can get you better within a few treatments (depending on severity) and longstanding chronic injuries typically resolve with daily treatment for about three weeks. I've had some promising results, I will be back tomorrow!

I'm not sure what this was. It was not Chinese Tui Na, which is what Mr. Tang said he provided when…read moreI asked. It was more of a vigorous deep tissue massage that was focused on the area of pain and stretching and lasted maybe 15 minutes. He then applied a poultice. There was only one pot on his stove, and he didn't do any traditional tongue or pulse diagnosis, which tells me it's something he "prescribes" for everyone with pain. I did not get any pain relief from the treatment. I am disappointed because I wanted and expected Traditional Chinese medicine but got some other kind of hybrid treatment. Maybe it works for some, but, unlike what I love about Chinese medicine, and like what I don't love about western medicine, it seemed too limited and impersonal for me. However, Mr. Tang himself is very nice.

I can't recommend Candise enough! I originally found her for general and female wellness. But, she…read morehas also been a game-changer after I overdid it with some intense exercise and was struggling with persistent foot pain and nerve sensitivity. What makes her so great is how empathetic and thorough she is. She didn't just stick a few needles in and walk away; she actually took the time to figure out exactly what was contributing to the nerve issues. She used acupuncture to release the muscles in the entire surrounding area, and the relief was almost immediate. It was like she knew exactly where the tension was hiding before I even pointed it out. Candise has become a stable in my self-care routine. Whether it's a specific injury or keeping my body in balance, she's incredibly attentive and makes the whole experience feel super relaxed. She's an active listener and possesses an incredible diagnostic eye.

Candise is wonderful! I've been working with her as I've been moving into a new phase of life :)…read morewith some challenging health changes. I had been experiencing persistent back discomfort and related symptoms that were impacting my day-to-day well-being. Her acupuncture treatment really hit the spot and eased a lot of tension. Through her thoughtful treatments, she's helped me find real relief and ease. She is incredibly thorough, kind, and comprehensive in her approach. Each session feels tailored to what my body needs in the moment, and she always takes time to explain what she's doing and why. I deeply appreciate her ability to combine technical expertise with genuine care and attentiveness. Beyond the treatments themselves, Candise creates such a warm and supportive environment. She listens closely, is easy to talk to, and makes sure you feel comfortable throughout the process. I highly recommend her to anyone navigating symptoms that are affecting their quality of life and looking for compassionate, effective support.

On a tour of Oakland Chinatown we visited Hoan Cau Co briefly. We were able to see the many…read moresupplies to help various symptoms. We were given a generous sample bag to try . an interesting exposure. Thank you so much. Thinking of returning someday. Mary M

Free doctor consultation every time. You pay for the herbs or medicines he prescribes. He speaks…read moreEnglish, Cantonese, and Vietnamese. I am so blessed to find this herbal store. I was shocked when the staff said "the doctor's diagnose is free. You pay for the medicine." They have been operating like this for 30+ years. I have been trying to find an experienced Chinese medicine doctor for my mother in law for more than 5 years. She has stomach imbalance which affected her high blood pressure, diarrhea, sweating, dry throat and a whole list of symptoms due to her imbalance. Previous doctors charged per visit for consultation and charge additional for herbs. It's quite expensive. Not only did I find a knowledgeable doctor, he gives his service for free! This doctor is the real deal. He is very knowledgeable and no bs. The best thing I appreciate the most is, if the herbs has an unintended reaction, I bring it back to him. He can identify which herbs caused the reaction and switch out the herbs to suit your body. Traditional Chinese medicine is a very slow progress treatment. It's really tailored to each person and their reaction to herbs. So if you choose this path. You must be patient. This shop can be super busy at times. During patient's consultation, he does run out to help with cashier or pick medicine for customers in the front of the house. Please be patient with him, he listens to you even though he look's distracted. Some times he is starving before he stops to eat. This whole store is very valuable to the community. I cannot express how grateful I am to find this store. I hope people who wants to seek help using traditional Chinese medicine will find this store and enjoy good health and reasonable cost of herbal medicine. Good Karma.

I love the place it really takes my pain away and u can see improvement love the staff and the way…read morethey treat you is nice give respect and you'll receive respect back never ever have a problem with them

Highly recommended! Electroacupuncture treatments offered by…read moreChen Lin Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center for Sciatica are very effective, particularly when physical therapy or risky invasive surgery options are impractical. Here is the proving medical research paper on the subject for your reference: "A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing the Effectiveness of Electroacupuncture versus Medium-Frequency Electrotherapy for Discogenic Sciatica" https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5405380/

I and my son receive regular acupuncture treatments from Dr. Chen. We've been seeing him for the…read morepast few years. He is knowledgeable, kind, flexible, and has a sense of humor. His co-worker, Dr. Wei WeiI and my son receive regular acupuncture treatments from Dr. Chen. We've been seeing him for the past few years. He is knowledgeable, kind, flexible, and has a sense of humor. His co-worker, Dr. Wei Wei, is also warm and friendly, although I've never received treatments from her. We always have nice chats before and after treatments. They work seamlessly with MediCal / Alameda Alliance for Health. We were given referrals to Dr. Chen from our primary care physicians and have never had any problems with billing. Highly recommended!

i love dr chen. he's so funny. he fixed my eczema within 2 months. i had tried everything in…read morewestern medicine. all types of topical creams & steroids. i had severe eczema where it cracked all over my skin. at my elbow creases, wrists, neck, back of my leg. the steroid creams from western medicine always made it worse, weaker, thinner. once i started seeing dr chen, he seriously fixed my problem within 2 MONTHS. something i struggled with for years. ever since ive been seeing him for miscellaneous other problems. if i have flare ups again. or whatever. he is my acupuncturist for 10 years now. knows his stuff and truly cares! you have to listen to him though otherwise it wont work. changing your diet to help your problems is real ! you are what you eat!!!

The qigong classes at Energy Matters are quite wonderful. My teacher is very knowledgeable,…read morecaring, nonjudgmental, and knows how to teach. Qigong is great for health and calmness. I'm 82 years old and can imagine doing this for the rest of my life.

Gail Whang is an excellent teacher. I've had the privilege of her classes for about a year (part…read moreA,B) Qi Gong has given me tranquility, centeredness, and inner calm while at the same time improving balance and strength. Its so wonderful to have this tool to heal oneself

I have 4 sessions scheduled and after two I have less pain!…read more So glad I read Jerom Vahai's Yelp story on this practice! She explains the process clearly. She noted my complaints and asked questions to clarify. She made a plan based on my issues, she also checked my heart, lung, liver health. My insurance pays for a portion of the treatments. Happy to be coming here, I have hope to become healthier and get rid of my hip / back pain. She also made suggestions to help with the congestion in my throat.

I had an injury on my left foot that was making running or even walking fast difficult. Also I had…read morechronic injuries/pains resulting from training for long-distance triathlons (Ironman; an 140.6 miles race) on my right shoulder and the right side of my back. Tina's treatment has been amazing! To the point that she has earned a nickname in my household - "the Magician with Needles"! Details of my condition: (1) Injury: something dropped on my left foot. As it happened right after my Ironman World Championship race, I did not care - I was not doing much of my training. I thought that the pain would disappear by itself. Then months passed, and the pain persisted. Moreover, I realized that the NERVES on my left foot are a LITTLE NUMB. So, when I tried to run a higher mileage at my tempo pace, my left foot was less responsive after a 6-7 miles. Also, TAKING STEPS the following few days were quite difficult. (2) Chronic pain: I almost entirely breathe on one side while swimming, especially if I am doing long difficult sessions. Also, when I am holding the aero position on my time-trial bike, I inadvertently tighten one side of my upper body - this becomes especially true if I am doing hard intervals and/or doing more than 2-3 hours of training. Consequence: chronic dull pain on my shoulder and my back. This results in debilitating pain during later phases of a race. This was seriously hampering my sleep after long rides (which is bread-and-butter for Ironman trainings). Treatment: I had gone through extensive acupuncture treatments before the pandemic for chronic pains - thanks to my health insurance! They worked, but the results were not even close to Tina's treatments. I went to Tina, in the beginning of Dec, 2022. After three sessions, my foot injury was completely solved! In fact, after the very first session, I was incredulous with the results! The same goes for the chronic pain on my shoulder - that I have been living with for several years now. That too was gone! I was very confident that as I start doing "red mist swim sessions" in new years, the shoulder pain would come back - it kind of did, but only to 10-20% intensity compared to what it used to be. And that was relieved after one session with Tina in Jan, 2023. Now, she has started working on the chronic pain on my right lower back - and I am experiencing her magic already. In summary, my condition was a sudden injury and one from muscle overuses from sports. Tina's acupuncture treatment resolved both issues unbelievably well (better than physios and sports massages).

EXTREMELY disappointing: was seeing a MD for high blood…read morepressure and headaches, 2 weeks later i decided to get a 2nd opinion here with Annsheng. *told me my blood pressure was too low (not acounting for the fact that i was on meds to LOWER the blood pressure). She suggested going off the meds * told me i was "too old to donate blood" (which i do regularly) without any medical evidence to back that up (google it yourself) I'm 67 * sold me a TON of meds to take instead - overall visit for "checkup, acupuncture and herbal meds": $250 cash or venmo only. * told me to stop taking daily vitamins and suppliments - i'm very healthy and attribute that to taking vitamins, etc. ALL MY LIFE * told me to go to bed before 10pm. Told her i WORK NIGHTS - her reply: "go to bed before 10pm" her ability to communicate in English was poor, not a helpful trait in someone who is guiding you in your healing. This was an immediate red flag: we spent every 3rd sentence translating her verbiage into something i could understand ("how is your poo-poo"?) seriously not worth your time and money. BTW if you want some free chinese herbs/meds i can hook you up with the ones i haven't touched.

I hate needles! But... I had chronic back pains for over…read moretwelve years, I tried docotors, chiropractors, physical therapists and what not. Then a friend of mine insisted that I try Dr. Men. Out of desperation I tried. She was very understanding and I never saw the needles she used on my back. They didn't hurt and she used them on the muscle knots on my back. The first visit help a lot and on my second visit the pain was all gone! Amazing!

Great staff, receptionist, students, teachers,cost effective in price with community focus…read moretreatment.

Been going for a few years for treatment of various conditions. Staff is thorough. After…read moreconsultation, checking pulses, tongue color, third year students meet with an advisor (experienced acupuncturist) and together recommend treatment. Herbs are often suggested and both raw herbs to be cooked or powder options are available. Appointments usually last approximately 2 hrs. Only down side is that students graduate and one must find a new practitioner. I've been seeing Benson and am grateful for his wisdom and treatments.

I have never used Camille. Just wanted to say that on her website she has 2 phone numbers. Please…read moredo not call the 510 number. Please call the 707 number. I have been getting so many calls looking for Camille. Lol

I found Camille through a friend recommendation and I'm so glad I did. She's been a great resource…read moremanaging body aches, stress, and just doling out general health advice over the past year. Her space is calm and quiet with two private rooms. I highly recommend the 90 min sessions that include body work before acupuncture. Camille sits down and listens to what's going on with you before each session, so that session can be customized specific needs. With the body work, she does a light massage or stretching. So many times she's helped me identify a potential issue even before it becomes pain. She's shared stretching advice so I can be targeted at home. Then after that, we switch to some cupping and acupuncture. Please check her out if you have a specific need or are just looking to amp up your self-care. You won't regret it!