I started seeing Sydney around April 2022 and have had such a great experience with her and acupuncture. I initially went in to help with anxiety (thanks, covid!) but acupuncture has also help with so much more - like I have only caught one cold since april and I have two young children that bring a different germ into the house on a daily basis. While I can't say that acupuncture has cured me of my anxiety, I does help and I'm so grateful. Sydney is so kind and friendly and helpful. I also appreciate that she doesn't push herbs on you like a lot of acupuncture practices. She will recommend something if I ask, but does not pressure me to buy from her. She also remembers my name and things we've talked about at past appointments which is so nice to feel like she is actually listening to you and treats you like somebody special. The two rooms are very relaxing and comfortable. I highly recommend Sydney! read more

Sydney is truly gifted. I was really suffering from migraines and headaches and jaw pain this school year. About a month after starting to visit Sydney for treatments, they started to get so much better. My entire family and classroom of littles have benefited from my much improved health. read more

I have been seeing Paul for over 10 years. Simply put he is the best caregiver I have known. Above all else Paul cares about you and your health. He is knowledgeable, professional, friendly and down to earth. My wife started going to see Paul because of her seasonal grass allergy. Jo was pretty much forced to breath through her mouth. We were down to Jo living in misery for 4 months a year or her getting shots at an allergy clinic once a month until a co-worker recommended acupuncture. I was skeptical initially but we were willing to try anything. I actually picked West Seattle Acupuncture out of the Yellow Pages (Yeah, that's how long we have been seeing him!) Paul had her in for her initial treatment and another two days later. The results were frankly astounding. I ended up seeing him a short while later because of work stress. Paul not only addressed the issue but recognized and treated secondary issues. Over the years I have had to see Paul for various aches, pains and injuries sustained from work and play. I have, without fail, always left treatment noticeably better than when I arrived. read more

I loved my session with Sydney. Her style is more on the aggressive end of the spectrum, meaning she uses A LOT more needles and inserts them more quickly than anyone else I have seen, which I really feel is most effective for my migraines and brings me the most relief. Her fees per session are clearly written out when you book, so there are absolutely no surprises. She also kindly added cupping to my session at the last minute to help with my migraine, even though it brought me a couple of minutes over the hour, and suggested that I remember to ask to save some time for cupping in the future. Because of these factors, I know I will be back often! read more

Nope. Never again. My acupuncturist never introduced herself to me and when I told her it was my first time, she said 'this should be fun.' Prior to the treatment, she did not explain to me what was about to happen. Pretty scary considering all I had was the basic knowledge that needles were going to be stuck into my body. In addition to this unsettling experience, I had (2)separate interactions with Paul where he had a very defensive tone and an attitude. No, thanks, guys.... read more

How can I possibly tell you how great Paul is? I went to see him for help with my lungs and sinuses, and received much more than I could ever have predicted. He is aggressive and thorough with my treatments, and within a few weeks of seeing him my whole family and I had all noticed a drastic difference in my breathing and lung capacity. I can breathe again! He is intuitive and well versed not only in Chinese Medicine but also in life. I cannot count the number of times I went to him feeling under the weather or upset and left with a new perspective and understanding of life. That in combination with a killer acupuncture session is bound to be a major success! You would be wise to go and see Paul. He is an exceptional human being with an incredible gift. I cannot thank him enough for what he has done for me. read more

I have been going to West Seattle Accupuncture for more than a years now with 10-12 visits per year. I have been receiving accupuncture for the last 10 years with different practicioners, and I can tell with great confidence, he is one of the best that I have seen so far. Paul at West Seattle Acupuncture is absolutely a professional who listens actively and would recommend the best approach for your visit. He is an amazing person and easy to talk to. He takes the time to get to know you, remembers what is going on in your life in order to figure out the root cause of issues that may or may not be physically visible. He is highly knowledgeable in his field and in practicing accupuncture. He is always happy to explain it to you what he is going to try that day and why, he will suggest other things to look into as a life coach that are highly useful. read more

I visited Paul when I was experiencing balances issues my physician & a neurologist could not diagnose or alleviate. Contrary to their shoulder shrug response, Paul confidently diagnosed my symptoms and cured my issues. Having relocated since his initial treatment, his suggested periodic maintenance plan kept the symptoms under control as they reoccur. I found Paul incredibly attentive to my needs, honest and knowledgeable. Having worked with many acupuncturists since I would strongly recommend him to anyone looking for care. read more

The first time I went to see Paul I was so sick I couldn't even speak. My body was hurting and my mind was restless. To put it simply: I was in pretty bad shape. I couldn't communicate very well, but he was very patient with me and, through notes and signs, was able to determine a course of action for me. I was a little apprehensive about the treatment because it was my first time trying it, but almost as soon as he started, I began to feel a sense of relief that I had not felt since I had gotten sick. My body started to relax, and my throat started to clear. I was finally able to rest after five long days of being miserably sick. When I got home I had a great night's sleep and I can honestly say my acupuncture treatment was what jump started my overall recovery. I've been to see him a few more times after that, due to a small accident I was involved in. His treatment, as well as his establishment and manner of being, continues to be very helpful and very appeasing. Will continue to go back and I recommend it to everyone. read more

My husband and I have both been going to Paul for over a year now and recommend him to anyone we know. He has a natural healing ability and attentive to our needs. Paul has really taken the time to know the both of us in each session and analyze our individual needs. We appreciate Paul's knowledge, skill and spirit. We always look forward to our appointments and relaxation from our sessions. I have met various individuals who have also been going to Paul for different reasons and each one has shared they have had nothing but great experiences with him. read more

I had my 4th treatment with Paul today, and all I can think is, where has this guy been my whole life. Or... At least, the last few years while I've been in chronic back and foot pain. He is totally professional and kind and gentle in the way he listens carefully and communicates clearly and effectively back. He's the 3rd acupuncturist I've seen in 4 years time. I wish he had been the first. I felt the success of his treatment after the second time. He never pushes. Your health is up to you- but he is completely there to help where you need it. No BS. I love that I finally found Paul. read more

I have only been to this clinic twice, and have otherwise only been to the community acupuncture clinic, so I cannot speak to the quality of services here. What I can say is that from an administrative perspective, they are difficult to work with, especially if using your FSA card. I have made two requests over the course of a month for itemized receipts to submit for payment, and was assured they would be sent, but have not received them. I will now likely have to pay for all of my services out of pocket. I also have called to pay for my last visit, but get an answering machine, and I am uncomfortable leaving my card number in a message. They also charge a 3% service fee for using a card, which seems unreasonable, as these are not small transactions. Overall this makes me very hesitant to use their services in the future. read more

I have been seeing Paul since August 2016 after being diagnosed with anxiety and having some pretty severe anxiety attacks that kept me out of work. After several acupuncture treatments I was feeling better within a few weeks and able to get back to work. Several treatments later I feel so much better and owe must of my success to Paul and the acupuncture treatments. After each treatment I always feel a lot more peaceful and I can feel my body getting stronger and relaxing more and more. I have also enjoyed working with Paul and his calm, peaceful demeanor. I felt welcomed from the first moment I met him and the staff. He is always available to answer questions and I would highly recommend Paul and West Seattle Acupuncture. read more

I began seeing Paul two years ago, per a review I read on here. Now I understand why he received so many positive reviews. I initially went in for anxiety but have found it necessary to continue going for my overall health. He has helped me with migraines, sinus congestion, you name it. I cannot recommend his practice enough. Everyone is kind there and makes you feel welcome too! read more

I had been seeing Paul for almost 5 years. He has helped me through so much. I have lyme disease with chronic muscle fatigue. I also have bipolar. I get in these cycles of pain, then mania, then depression, then more pain, wash, rinse repeat. Paul made it possible for me to break this cycle. Even more so, for a while I did not have insurance and he helped me manage all of this mess without ANY medication. I've never met someone who has such an amazing heart. His ability to empathize and use that to treat you mentally as well as physically is astounding. I have teased him on occasion that he should also do life coaching. I moved to Portland this week and I already miss him. Paul, thank you so much!!!!!!! read more

We've gone to Paul over the years & think he's terrific. No hype, super calm fellow dedicated to his practice & knowledge. Highly recommend. read more

I've been seeing Paul for about 2 yrs now and I enjoy every visit. I always leave feeling so relaxed and my visits always help relieve my back pain tremendously. Paul is always very friendly and humorous and always has excellent advice for me. I highly recommend him to anyone considering acupuncture treatment. read more

I went there today for the first time and found Paul to be the most intuitive acupuncturist I've been to. He knows what my trouble spots are without my needing to point to them. His communication is respectful, pointed, and compassionate. He also doesn't rush his treatment. It's clear that he honors the practice, the body, and the potential for perfection. read more

All I can say is, Paul Nojaim knows what he's doing. All I have to do is point him to the area of my back where I'm having pain, and he makes it go away. I've experienced many acupuncturists over the years., and know what to look for in a good one. Trust me, this man is the BEST. Paul Nolan has the skills to make the pain go away. I would like them on facebook, but I can't find their page read more

Paul Nojaim is professional, patient, calm and an excellent listener. I have worked with Paul for several years. He has treated me for a variety of ailments. Most recently I saw Paul for back pain and muscle spams. I was in constant pain, not able to sleep and had difficulty bending over to get my shoes on. After 4 treatments, my back was better. I live in Ballard so it isn't convenient to get to West Seattle for treatment. However, I would not consider going anywhere else. Give yourself the gift of health and well being and schedule an appointment with Paul. read more

I have gone to WS Acupuncture a few times for chronic pain in my hip, from a previous injury. While the procedures themselves were not unpleasant, and the provider was ok..... I found their business practices to be impossible to deal with. It would take me days to get ahold of someone to even make appointments, days more to speak to someone about concerns or questions.... and never would I get replies to emails. The agony I endured between waiting for confirmations and actual appointments was nearly unbearable. I do not have a job where I can spend whole days trying to get through to a person. It was so frustrating. They didn't even have an answering machine or service that was helpful. Any time you have to physically go to a business and slide a note under their doormat in order to communicate something important (in this day and age of computers...) is not a good practice. I did that. I would not recommend WS Acupuncture, if you need communication to coincide with your treatment. read more

Paul is awesome. I've had lots of acupuncture in my life and he is the best. He has a natural talent for sensing energy and placing the needles exactly where they need to be. Whether I'm going in for a medical reason or simply for relaxation, it always does me a lot of good. read more

Paul is great. This was my first experience with acupuncture, and he was very thorough and explained everything ahead of time. I felt great after the appointment and much more relaxed. He clearly knows what he's doing and I will be back to see him in the future! read more

I went to see Paul in early 2014 when my stress and neck pain were off the charts. The first few visits went pretty well, and I didn't return again for a couple months. At this visit though, everything was a mess. When I arrived it was like he didn't remember anything about me or what I was there for. I had to tell him my whole story all over again, even though this was my 4th visit. When I told him I'd been coming for stress, he said "I can't bill insurance for that, what else?" so I told him I also have chronic neck pain, which made him happy because that was billable. While I was laying on the table with needles all over me, I was staring face down looking at a rogue needle that was stuck in the carpet. I hoped that it fell out of me somewhere and wasn't just a leftover from someone else because that is beyond nasty. This session was about half as long as previous sessions before he came in and de-needled me. Well, mostly de-needled, because I had to pull one out of my own wrist as I was getting dressed, which honestly kind of freaked me out. All of these factors combined was enough to ensure that I would never return. But wait, there's more. Yesterday I logged into my insurance carrier's website to look up some info and saw that Paul had billed me for a visit in Feb 2015 for leg pain. My last visit was in April 2014 for stress/neck pain. He was paid by my insurance carrier for this "visit." I called and left a message asking for someone to call me back because this is not ok. A day and a half later I got a message from Paul that can only be described as rude. He said that its no big deal, it happens all the time that patients are billed in error, especially since he has 3 patients with my same name. He then went on to say it was probably my insurance company's fault or the clearinghouse that he uses to submit his claims. Now, I bill insurance for a living myself, so I know this is not true. At best, he failed to properly identify a patient with my same name and submitted a claim under my insurance. At worse, there's something very sketchy going on. I find it hard enough to believe that he has 3 patients with my exact name, since my legal first name is Katie and most are Katherine's or Kathleen's, but the fact that he wouldn't even own up to the mistake his made pissed me off. Plus, HIPAA was violated. That is a big deal. Especially if this indeed happens "all the time" as Paul himself said. Paul, please get your shit together and stop blaming other people/entities. This one is on you. read more

Paul at West Seattle Acupuncture is absolutely phenomenal. He is an amazing practitioner. He takes the time to get to know you, remembers what is going on in your life to check in next time, even if it's six months or longer later. He even remembered me after three years of not seeing him, and remembered where I was at three years prior. He is a supportive person for stuff even beyond things relating to your acupuncture treatments. He is knowledgeable on his acupuncture practice and really knows his stuff. He is also happy to explain it to you if you want to know, he will suggest other things to look into as well, and he lets you control the session. He's just all around great. read more

I highly recommend this clinic. I came in very ill and over the course of several months, I have seem great improvement in my condition! Paul is careful, and thorough and pretty hilarious too! I highly recommend this practitioner. read more

I have visited Paul for almost a year now and he is wonderful! He is calm, attentive and knows his practice. I still get a bit anxious around needles and he is great at making me feel at ease. I have been to acupuncturists before who seem to use generic points and do not give me individualized attention, Paul goes above and beyond with truly understanding your needs as a patient! read more

I can honestly say that Paul has done nothing short of giving me my life back, I have struggled with debilitating anxiety for my entire life, and have tried diet, counseling, medication, lifestyle change, and nothing has worked as well as acupuncture. I went from having daily anxiety attacks to being able to balance work and school full time without breaking a sweat, and I owe it all to Paul. I have met few providers in my life in any practice of healthcare that made me truly believe they cared about my health and well being, I would recommend him to anyone (and do on a regular basis). Even if you do not suffer from anxiety, do yourself the service of coming here. I should note that I have also been treated for digestive issues, colds, depression, and rheumatoid arthritis and have always been incredibly happy with the results. read more

I have been to many doctors, surgeons, physical therapists, acupuncturists, massage therapists and tried a million suggestions/tips to ease my back injury/issues and Natalie is the only practitioner to provide instant relief. I've been seeing her for years and would never go to anyone else for acupuncture. She is amazing. I am SO SO very thankful that she is in West Seattle. read more

After several excuses from a few different employees, and a phone call to my insurance company turning this facility in, I have finally been given a zero balance. Funnily enough...it was always someone else's fault that my check was not posted correctly. read more

Dr. Nojaim is an excellent acupuncturist. I've seen others who seemed to focus on generic points. He takes the time to figure out what's going on in your life and causing issues along with examining different factors such as pain level, pulse and tongue to provides a very effective treatment. My boyfriend was recently mugged while walking home from the store and as result had a concussion, lapsed memory, 8 stitches and most importantly nerve damage to his radial nerve in the right arm. His regular doctors told him it would take up to 6 months to heal. With Dr. Nojaim services within 3 weeks he's drastically recovered, even his regular physician was very surprised by his progress. I see Dr. Nojaim for varies issues such as stress relieve, migraines and anxiety. I feel excellent after every session. If you have doubts in acupuncture I highly recommend you give him a try. read more

I was suffering from horrible migraines related to my cycle. I was seeing a neurologist but still suffering every month. I tried chiropractic care, medicinal marijuana, cranio-sacral therapy. Nothing has helped me more than Paul. Seeing him has changed my life. My migraines are almost nil. My cycles are SO much better. And Paul is one of the kindest, most sincere, fair, attentive persons I have ever met. And very easy to talk to. I am beyond happy that I found him. read more

I have had a very positive experience at West Seattle Acupuncture for treatments of migraines, stress and acne. I have seen many providers in the Seattle area for similiar problems but have seen the biggest shift with my recent treatments. Paul is really down to earth and perceptive. His approach is really natural and makes you feel really comfortable. I totally recommend him! He takes insurance (just call not sure which ones) read more