Dr. Lawrence is knowledgeable and is skilled in acupuncture a nd cupping. Helped me release my upper and lower back pain

Dr. Tien is very good and kind. I came here for acupuncture to help with my allergies and it's been a big help so far!

Dr Tien is an experienced herbal & acupuncturist! Many friends and family have been going for years. He is detailed, caring, and personal!

I have been under Dr. Lawrence care for about a 2-3 months and his treatments has helped me in tolerating my pain. I look forward to having my issue become more manageable with Dr. Lawrence care. read more

Dr. Tien is genius. My hubby woke up one day and could barely get out of bed. We made an appointment with Dr. Tien and as we were driving, my hubby winced in pain. Any little movement in the car, walking, anything, just made his whole body spasm in pain. We saw Dr. Tien that same day and after a few needles in the right places, he could move again! It was seriously amazing!!!!! I had my own experience when I stupidly moved a plant in my office. I felt a pain in my left lower back and was so painful to drive, walk or move. I fortunately had an appointment the next day, so after a few needles in my palm, I regained movement and was better the next day. I don't know much about Chinese medicine, but it really works!! read more

I've been seeing Dr. Tien for almost 8 years and he is so kind, knowledgable and amazing. He knows his work and also is able to understand to deal with pain (emotions and physical). read more

Dr. Tien is a very kind and effective practitioner who is often looking out for the best in his patients. Gentle bedside manner and great communicator. I've seen him for the past 1.5 years even after I moved from San Mateo and he's always been good at listening and making sure to address issues at the root. The other day, muscles in my neck were so tight I could barely get out of bed, lie down, put on a jacket, and especially drive -- really everything was either impossible or took 5 times as long. I made a last minute appointment with him and after acupuncture (nowhere on my neck!), I already felt lighter and more mobile walking out of his office. As someone who is a service provider and works in health, I know how rare it is for service providers to be as consistently patient, generous, communicative, and courteous as Dr. Tien is (as the system is not stacked up in anyone but insurance providers' favor). I hope his practice continues to thrive and I'd encourage anyone to see him. read more

Dr. Lawrence was great!! I am so grateful to Dr. Lawrence for taking the time to understand what the pain was that was happening in my arm and shoulder, and he is the only one who was able to help me feel better. He was so kind and understanding! I've only been to one other Acupuncturist, and they were not nearly as nice or as good as Dr. Lawrence. I am so happy I found him!! read more

conveniently off 92 on el camino real...easy street parking...highly recommended by rheumatologist and friends....warm greeting from the doctor...extremely welcoming and polite...private rooms for each patient with soothing music and water effects...for first-time patients, full explanation of procedures and demonstration on himself...very thorough and even explaining possible after effects...excellent bedside manners...in for emergency pain relief and surprised by the results...finding improvements and making another appointment the following week...feeling great, and will be using acupuncture as additional treatment and therapy... read more

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Dr. Tien is very polite and gentle. He really cares about his patients with patience and a lot of attention. I feel safe with him. So far I only went visit him a few times, my primary health problem hasn't been resolved but my second health problem is improving a bit gradually. The only thing I don't like is that he is not willing to show justice for his patient when his patient got sick from another doctor and filing claims on medical expense. read more

Dr. Lawrence has been a godsend to my daughter who suffers from migraines for several due to a concussion. We went to several Western Doctors and all they can do is prescribe pain killers and other drugs. These were temporary fixes and in some cases they did not even work, not to mention that migraine medications are expensive and made her sick. Dr. Lawrence took a holistic approach and found issues with her neck that nobody else did. According to my daughter, the acupuncture was not painful at all, a bit intimidating at first, yet she can't wait for her next appointment to make her feel better. My daughter used to have migraines weekly, but now she can go months before getting another migraine, which is 1000% better that before. Dr. Lawrence has a nice clean office that is conveniently located. He has really good bedside manners and will explain everything and answer any questions you may have. He is also an instructor in his profession. I have no problem recommending him to anyone. One of the reasons we chose him was because he was listed in our medical insurance list of practitioners and has really great reviews on Yelp. read more

If western medicine isn't your thing and you're done with Doctors practicing on you, DO visit Lawrence. He's skilled, patient, kind, reasonable and really effective at acupuncture treatment. Highly recommended or I would not be going there every 2 or 3 weeks with such results. read more

Dr Lawrence is AMAZING!!! I highly recommend him. I've always been a skeptic but a friend strongly recommended him for a back problem. I've had acupuncture in the past from a friend but it seemed more like a relaxing thing with little benefit. I was super impressed with Dr Lawrence's first assessment and he highlighted my pain was likely due to an imbalance in my back which he could show me. His manner is very calming and his care for you is palpable. Turns out my right shoulder was rotated forward causing other issues like my low back pain. This was caused by years of poor posture. Anyway, he's been working on me for 4-5 treatments and the low back pain is gone, the rotated shoulder is near normal! Its hard to describe but I can tell the treatments are working on me for several days later and I'm of course very aware of my posture now. I cannot be more pleased. I'm in fact a little bummed that he just told me we can on maintanance! read more

This was my first time having acupuncture treatment and I must say that it wasn't as bad as I thought. Dr Tien is very knowledgable and knows what he is doing. I have been to his office for a few treatments and I noticed a big difference after the first visit. It may take a few visits before the pain completely goes away but I have been very satisfied with the results and treatment of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I highly recommend Dr. Tien. read more

Dr. Tien is a natural, he is very personable, provides us with lots of feedback and information on the matter that brought us originally to him. His advices about prevention are great. His charisma and wisdom are invaluable, my husband and I look forward to go to our appointments and getting not only the therapy we need but the spiritual insight he provides you with. I have a needle phobia and his calming demeanor puts me at ease every time and makes possible for me to benefit from this kind of treatment. We highly recommend him, not only for your body aches but as an alternative to relaxation. read more

I've seen Dr. Tien several times due to recurring lower back pain. Each time I visit his practice I leave with reduced pain and improved mobility. Similar to what the other reviewers mentioned, his number one goal is your health and he's not out to make an easy buck! Dr. Tien always gives me sound advice on how I can improve the health of my lower back such as certain exercises and proper posture. He tells me each and every time that he can't cure my lower back issues and that it's ultimately up to me do the necessary things to strengthen it, but when I do have a painful episode I know Dr. Tien will provide relief. read more

Dr. Lawrence was incredible! As a first time visitor to acupuncture, I am pleased with the procedure. Most of all, I am very pleased with the personal attention Dr. Lawrence gave me and his ability to make me fee comfortable. His office very clean, simple, and very comfortable. I went in very sore and not being able to turn my head much. By the end of the session, I was able to turn my head without much pain. Its not meant to be perfect at first, but I tell you, I am still amazed at how flexible my neck was and my ability to turn my head. With some advised neck exercise and some heat and possibly another session if needed, I'm confident I'll be back to normal. Dr. Lawrence explained everything in an understandable way. He has a great sense of humor and is very easy going. I'm so glad I decided to go! read more

I was referred to Lawrence by a co-worker who had a kink in her neck and by the time she walked out of his office it was gone. I gave him a shot to help with my indigestion problem, hot flashes and fatigue. I feel 100% better since I started acupuncture. It's a big time commitment but worth it. Also, he accepts insurance if your health coverage includes acupuncture like mine does. There are now 3 people from my office now going to him. I highly recommend Lawrence. read more

I went to see Dr. Tien two month ago for my stomach ache. I found Dr. Tien a very knowledgeable, caring, considering and professional doctor. He took time listened to my medical history, diagnosed and analyzed my situation carefully. My stomach pain is totally gone after 3 treatments (acupuncture) from him. I feel that he really cares about his patients and wants to do everything for the best benefit of his patients. I rarely see this level of dedication and kindness in today's medical field. I wish there are more and more good doctors like Dr. Tien in this society. I also enjoy listening him sharing his medical and healthcare knowledge with me. It's very helpful to me. I highly recommend Dr. Tien to anybody who's seeking the best Traditional Chinese Doctor in the Bay Area! -- P.S. One more thing to add - Dr. Tien gave his email to me (and I'm sure to all his patients) and said I can email to ask him any questions! I did and he always answered my emails timely and answered my questions patiently. This has never happened to any of the doctors I met before, regardless Traditional Chinese Doctor or Western Doctor. I believe Dr. Tien is truly exceptional!!! 我兩個月前因為胃痛去田醫師診所。田醫師非常耐心細緻地聽取了我的病情，認真地為我把脈、診斷。本來我自己以為胃痛是冬天寒濕侵入所致。通過田醫生的診斷，他認為我是肝氣不疏照成。結果對症治療，他只給我針灸3次，就手到病除。而且肯定地對我說，不用再來了。 今天我非常高興地把田醫生介紹給大家。天醫生不僅醫術高明，而且對待病人和藹可親、耐心細緻，是您絕對可以信賴的好醫生。在他的診所，真有如沐春風的感覺。我想這是他所有患者的真實感受！ 田醫師仁心仁術，是中華醫家的典範。我們真的很幸運，在灣區有像田醫師這樣可以讓人信任的優秀的中醫師為社區服務。 read more

Lawrence is truly amazing. My neck went out and PT and meds did nothing day 1. I planned to return to PT day 2 (I am a PT so of course am a strong believer) but needed something that I would feel would give immediate, long-lasting relief. I'm luckily super healthy and never have had musculoskeletal pain or taken meds in my life. My friend referred me to Lawrence and I immediately got a good feel from him. He talked to me at length before I went into the clinic (he also went out of his way to fit me in). Well I hadn't eaten much and proceeded to pass out during the treatment! He took such good care of me after, including calling that evening and the next morning to check on me. The next morning I was significantly better. He spent so much time with me and made sure I was comfortable about knowing the next few steps to take to get to 100%. I asked twice if he thought I needed to come back and he was so honest, telling me I really wouldn't need it. You don't see this type of care nowadays, Lawrence truly cares and will help you decrease your pain! read more

I found Dr. Tien to be very attentive to details, really pays attention to the patient's problems, and always polite and professional. What really 5-stars worthy though, is that his treatments definitely work wonders. I have had shoulder & neck problems for an extended period and finally improved after seeing Dr. Tien. read more

Finally, I have some time to yelp. I have been having some bladder and lower back pain since 2006. I went through all the western doctors such as urologist, neurologist, genocolygist, chiropractic, orthopedic and even I had a MRI. But no body could not figure what my problem is nor no body could not cure it . So, I went to see Dr Tien in October 2011. He has been amazing and I started feeling better! I do have a faith in him and I believe that he can cure my problem completely. He has lots of knowledge and his personality sparks! Most importantly, he cares about you for real not just to make a bucks out of you! Seeing him is turly worth it! He is real "authentic" acupuncturist! read more

I have been seeing Dr. Lawrence for over two years. He has helped me with my migraines, neck issues, and anything else I may need assistance with. I look forward to every visit and leave his office feeling relaxed. read more

Dr. Tien helped me with back pain and wrist pain through acupuncture. It's always nice and relaxing to have a treatment in his office. No one likes needles but acupuncture really does help. He's also helped my husband with back, leg and shoulder pain as well. Highly professional and knowledgeable. If you're considering acupuncture for your ailments, he's a great acupuncturist to go to! 5 stars! read more

lawrence tien is wonderfully skilled in acupuncture and manual therapy. i had been to two others practicing acupuncture in the bay area, and neither of them can hold a candle to lawrence. my initial complaint of migraines is now under control. and several other complaints i've had since that one have been successfully treated. lawrence is a gentle man, easy to talk to, listens carefully, and asks questions to better understand you. he is happy to answer any questions about this over-two-thousand-year-old practice and explain the treatments. i so wish i had met him years ago! read more

Dr. Lawrence is amazing. He is very thorough and detailed. He has helped me a lot over the last 2 years with pain management. Better than any other therapies. I recommend him all the time to friends and family. He's the best! read more

Dr. Tien is incredible. He listens carefully to what's wrong, treats your body holistically, and really really knows his stuff. I was nervous to try acupuncture as I'm not a huge fan of needles. He made me feel comfortable from the minute I walked in and even showed me on his own hand how the needle would look. I'm already feeling better and I can't wait to go back again. Seriously, if you've ever considered getting acupuncture but weren't sure if it would really be worth it or do anything--go here. You will be SO glad you did. Dr. Tien is as good as it gets. I'd give him at least 7 stars out of 5 if I could. read more

I always look forward to my visits with Dr. Tien. He is very concerned for his patient's health and will do anything he can to help you. He offers a variety of non-invasive treatments as well as medication and injections. I have been going for acupuncture treatment many times, which have really helped with my ankle pain and leg. I'm finally able to get a good night's sleep without waking up at night due to my pain. Dr. Tien know what is he doing and really can help me reduce all pains.I definitely recommend Dr. Tien to anyone who suffers from pain. read more

Doctor Tian is very patient to me. This is my first time to go to a Chinese clinic to fix my back waist problem. I think Dr Tian is a good doctor. read more

Dr. Tien is terrific. He has the best bedside manner ever and I feel that he really cares. It is always calm in his office and he is super organized and cheerful, and there is great consistency in his treatment approach from session to session. Each treatment I feel an immediate improvement. read more

I was lucky enough to receive Dr. Tien's caring treatment for an accute back pain. Dr. Tien not only treated the pain with acupuncutre treatments but also came up with a prevention plan for me after throughly assessing my lifestyle. His holistic approach proves to me that he is knowlegable and resourceful and most importantly, a caring doctor. read more

Dr. Tien is wonderful. He is very knowledgeable, patient, and kind. I give him the highest recommendation!