Recently moved back to LA and my highlight is coming back to Lisa regularly. I stand by my word about her being a true healer. She cares so much about her clients and takes the time to listen to every concern. I still suffer from endometriosis - it's something I will have for the rest of my life, but knowing Lisa is in my corner is a blessing. Love Lisa so so so much !!! read more

Sciatica, arthritis, pinched nerves, and Vertigo. Best Accupuncture treatment I have had. I highly recommend Western River!!! read more

Usually, when one goes in to see a health practitioner, you would think they would spend a few minutes with you to talk about your issues. She didn't even introduce herself to me. I was basically handed a bunch of forms, and her demeanor was aloof and uncaring. She explained nothing of the process, how long it would be, what she was doing. After getting needles put into me, she walked out of the room, just "relax for a few minutes" was her instruction. After the therapy was done, she told me to get dressed. I came out and paid the co-pay. She didn't ask me how I felt, or recommended any follow ups, nothing. She couldn't get rid of me fast enough. I came in to get some help for some health issues, and I was met with no empathy or compassion. There is a response to my initial review, and it is untrue. There was no introduction, no talk about how the treatment works, there was no conversation about a follow up treatment or anything. It's just damage control. read more

The doctor has a lot of experience and knows the keys points to help you. She took me last minute when I was in a lot of pain and I was so appreciative to her for going out of her way to help. I will definitely be doing back. read more

Lisa is an absolute gem. If you are looking for acupuncture for fertility, look no further and go see Lisa. Her kindness and genuine care is only eclipsed by her knowledge. I have also been to other acupuncturists, and they do not compare. I will forever be grateful for her and will recommend her to all my friends and family! Thank you Lisa! read more

Services from Lisa have my back, neck, and shoulders feeling much relief. Her cupping and acupuncture techniques are excellent. You are in good hands at Western River Acupuncture. Thank you, Lisa! read more

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If only 6 star reviews were possible. I should begin by saying I am not only a regular patient of Lisa's but also a primary care physician who has referred many patients to Western River Acupuncture for a variety of medical conditions, and I have yet to have someone come back to my office without profusely thanking me for helping them discover Lisa. I first came to Western River Acupuncture when the acupuncturist down the road, who I had gone to for over a year and thought great, was fully booked. I had no idea until that day just how much I had missed out on by not going to Lisa. I have been to about a dozen acupuncturists, and Lisa is in a league of her own. She is far more attentive, kind, and effective in her craft than all the others. She will sit with you for 45 minutes and actually listen to your concerns; physical, emotional, and even spiritual. After the standard acupuncture and TENS unit therapy, she progresses to cupping, before utilizing a unique dynamic cupping technique that elicits a rapid-onset healing reaction in your body like nothing you've had before (it is also a fantastic massage). You will leave relaxed and feeling remarkably better. If you have a stiff neck, it will loosen up. If you have a strained muscle, it will feel like new. And if you have a chronic ache in your low back, the pain will be substantially diminished. My one advice is not to hesitate if you have an injury or spasm or kink in your neck. Text Lisa at once, because I've found that the sooner you go, the more likely you'll have a complete recovery in just one treatment. If you wait, you will likely need 2-3 treatments to get the full effect. Consider yourself lucky if you find this hidden gem! read more

I've been here for about a year now and I'm never disappointed !! She really listens to you and understands the body d how it works . I'm a hairstylist and I always have soreness in my shoulders and lower back. I usually get cupping and acupuncture or just cupping. Either way my back feels ten times better when I leave this little gem! Thanks so much for always making time and getting my back right ! read more

OMG words can't express how pleasant and wonderful the service was for me. The apt started as scheduled, bed side manners was exceptional, the actual service was relaxing and de-stressing for me. What I love most about acupuncture is the acupuncturist can work on multiple issues at one time. I give this place 10 stars. read more

After my previous acupuncturist left Westwood, I hit the jackpot with Western River Acupuncture. Lisa is extremely skilled. Her acupuncture, cupping, and electric stim treatments are top notch and she's super friendly and sweet. read more

Where do I start? With the reason I decided to go to Lisa or how cool she is? Well, I'll first start with how sweet she is. Out of the 4 places I reached out to, Lisa was the most attentive, and helpful. She was upfront, and made the appointment setting easy. When I got there, everything was so seamless..... now to why I went. I struggle with infertility, and a number of other issues.... Nevertheless, she listened to my situation, and helped me as much as she could. Not only with the acupuncture, but just helping me with diet and even little things. She made me feel like I've known her for years, and always found a way to make me feel better. I am very thankful for her, and when you go to her- you will be too. read more

I cannot even begin to tell you how amazing Lisa is and what she can do to help your body. I am beyond grateful for these reviews because they led to me to her, and she literally listened, heard, and just knew exactly what my body needed to be released of the stress and weight it was carrying for so long. Every SINGLE time I have seen her, I have walked away a new women, slept incredible, and just have been so grateful I found her. Whatever you are struggling with, I highly encourage you to reach out to Lisa. -- she will be able to help you, tenfold, and you'll never turn back! Her kind, friendly, wise, and peaceful is spirit is so hard to find and I am glad I did! read more

I have been coming here for years and i trust no one else with my body. The office is clean and Lisa is very knowledgeable and educated. I get cupping done here and I see significant results each time. Highly recommend. read more

I have been meaning to leave Lisa a review forever. She is absolutely incredible! I haven't been living in Westwood for a couple years now, but when I was living there I would go to her almost every single week. She would help me with a variety of health problems. She does acupuncture, cupping, heat therapy, magnet therapy as well as other therapies. She is very thoughtful about what she does and is very talented. From the common cold to long term health problems, she has many strategies to help you feel better, and is also incredibly kind. She will also work with your insurance provider. Thank you for everything Lisa! read more

Made an appt for my boyfriend who was severely injured from playing hockey. The pain in his neck and back kept him from doing a lot of regular everyday activity so I figured I'd make him an appt for cupping/acupuncture. The appt was an hour long so I dropped him off and came back an hour and 20 min or so. He told me after his appt he had walked down the get Thai food and when I walked in he was sitting straight up with a glass of white wine in his hand and a face of pure bliss. He said that he felt "euphoric" and that the whole experience was really amazing and relieved so much of this terrible pain he's been experiencing. Mind you, before this we have tried everything. We iced his back and neck 24hrs a day and nothing brought him relief but the service he received from this establishment. The lady working knows what she's doing and you can tell she has plenty of experience. Will definitely recommend to anyone seeking effective treatment for pain or anything really! Rob and I Thank you! read more

I visited Lisa for the first time yesterday at the suggestion of a girlfriend, and I'm so glad I did! She was gentle and took great care to make sure this first-timer felt comfortable and heard. I had woken up that morning with a tweaked back and unable to move my neck., but after visiting Lisa, my range of motion in my neck immediately improved. I began to feel some healing relief upon leaving her facility. Excited to see where my back will be in a few days. I'll be back!! read more

Being a mom of a 33lb toddler and an orthodontist, I hurt my lower back recently. So happy I found Lisa who is warm, knowledgeable and kind to help me with my back issues/pain. I was able to get in right away and got the 30 min acupuncture/cupping and 30min massage. After 1 hr I got up and my pain is 90% gone with just a shadow of the original state. I've learn much more about my body and the total body health I need to keep an eye out for. I'm looking forward to healing the rest of my body with lisa soon and will be recommending her to my all friends. read more

Lisa is amazing. She is great at pinpointing what is wrong with your body and then uses a variety of methods to fix it - acupuncture, cupping, massage, etc. The environment is relaxing and the needles are the thin Japanese-style ones that don't hurt at all! She is kind, patient and knowledgeable. So glad I am her patient! read more

Can't say enough good things about this doctor. I get acupuncture very regularly at home and have had positive results with almost all complaints that I wanted to treat. So when I came down to la for a few days and came down with terrible food poisoning, I knew acupuncture was the only thing that could save me. I was able to see lisa on 1 hour notice, which I really appreciated since After a sleepless night of fever and violent vomiting I felt like I'd been run over by a train. She was super thorough, attentive, and provided me with s great treatment that addresses all of my current issues, and more. She used needles and cupping on both the front and back sides of my body. After the session, the nausea was gone, my appetite returned, and I was able to get home and pass out for a few healing hours of sleep. read more

Lisa is a wonderful acupuncturist! I have been seeing her twice a week for months now, and all the pain in my shoulders and back are completely gone now. Her acupuncture, electrostimulation, and cupping techniques are the perfect trio for a very relaxing and healing session. Lisa is also extremely sweet and really listens to all of your needs, and adjusts treatment accordingly. I highly recommend Western River Acupuncture! read more

Lisa is very gentle, patient, and professional. She takes her time to listen to you and will work you in managing your health concerns. She is very gentle and will educate you about your body. I have chronic pain and for the first time in 17 years I felt relief. My overall physical and mental health have improved since I started working with her. read more

Lisa is phenomenal at what she does! After complaining of sharp back pain, Lisa insisted on seeing me. I didn't have much time, but even just the short 15-minute session I had with her resulted in significant improvement and relief from my back pain. First she had me lay on my back to check my internal organs. She pushed around my abdomen, checking to see what was tender or not and then after assessing my situation she gave me abdominal acupuncture. If you're scared of needles but want to try acupuncture, go to Lisa because she was so lightning quick, I didn't feel a thing! I've been getting acupuncture for years now and I can tell you that her technique is impeccable! She practices magnetic acupuncture so she applied some magnets at certain points on my hand and massaged those points. After removing the needles, she pressed on my tender abdominal areas again and the tenderness and pain were completely gone! Then she had me turn over for localized treatment for my back pain. Again she pressed around my back and had me measure my back pain from 1-10 (10 being the most painful). Then she applied the needles and magnets and worked her magic. After removing them, she again pressed my most painful spots and had me re-measure the pain. All of my 9's and 10's were reduced to 4's, 5's, and 6's! Even some 2's scattered in there! I love how measureable her results are. It's a real confidence builder for her when I can measure my improvement. Not only is she an amazing acupuncturist, but Lisa is also a great conversationalist. I was comfortable throughout my treatment because she kept the chatter light, friendly, and fun. Of course she could also tell when I just wanted to be quiet and relax. I know this seems like a lot in just a 15-minute treatment but it's all true! I can only imagine how much better I would be if I had time for a full treatment with her. Next time! She told me that she's been doing this for 8 years and is the 2nd generation of acupuncturists in her family so you can trust that she knows her stuff! She combines the best in her fusion of the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean acupuncture schools. You are in good hands if you go to Lisa! read more

I highly recommend Lisa! She is caring and really takes time to help you heal. I broke my fibula and tibia bones. I completed my recommended physical therapy session from my surgeon and also decided to complement my PT sessions with acupuncture. It is one of the best decisions I've made. I've been to other acupuncturist before but she really does the finest job in terms of reducing my pain in my ankle and other needed areas of my body. She really does work miracles and I'm so happy I found her to help me get back to surfing, climbing, backpacking, and hiking!! Thank you, Lisa. read more

F THIS PLACE. I called and asked if they took insurance and she said yes. I get there and get on the table and she is like. "Oh by the way I'm out of network"... what?!?! Horrible customer service read more

One of the best ever! She is so kind and goes above and beyond most all others that I have seen. I am glad to have found her. She got my knee issue back on track after months of it being in a holding pattern. I would recommend her to others and will continue to use her in the future. read more

Lisa is amazing! I had an hour session with 30 minute acupuncture+cupping+heat+magnet therapy on top of a 30 minute massage. I never had acupuncture before but it was not painful at all surprisingly. She spotted out the areas I was having problems with very easily. I'm sure I'll need a few more sessions before I can feel the effectiveness of acupuncture in general, but Lisa just made me feel at ease and was just comfortable person to talk to throughout the session. I highly recommend Western River Acupuncture! read more

I just had the acupuncture experience of my life! The tension and pain melted away, and I'm looking forward to my next appointment and long-term rehabilitation. If you are a UCLA student and need this type of care, look no further. Lisa confirmed longstanding health issues and used a combination of magnets, acupuncture, and cupping therapy to relieve persistent migraines and accompanying dizziness. Given how long it takes to be seen within the UCLA network, this visit provided the immediate relief I needed to go about and continue to be grad student (no one has time to be sick, but especially graduate students). I plan on seeing Lisa until my symptoms are no more. I will update as my treatment continues. Meanwhile, go see Lisa-- she's a talented healer and has affordable prices. read more

My favorite all time Acupuncturist. I've been seeing Lisa for almost two years now. She is specific with her treatments, and really knows what she is doing. I feel lucky that I found her. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. read more

I had a wonderful experience at Western River Acupuncture. The place was very clean and well maintained. The owner was very professional and knowledgeable. I have had terrible lower back pain the past few days and wanted to try eastern medicine to feel better. The hot cupping was amazing and I didn't even feel the needles from the acupuncture. I was incredibly relaxed and my back has felt great all day! I am doing a follow up appointment on Friday. I highly recommend this place! read more

I learned that I had 3 ovarian cysts on the left and over 10 on the right ovary three months. That day, my doctor said, "If it were up to me, I'd schedule a surgery to remove them next week." So, I started seeing Lisa weekly. After just three months, the cysts are completely gone! She saved me from permanent infertility. I drive an hour in each direction to see her because she is THAT AMAZING. I was seeing her sporadically, but after regular sessions, she basically solved my issues. read more

Highly recommended! She is a second generation acupuncturist and knows what she is doing. Her needles don't hurt at all! She takes most of insurance. I'm not going to mention about my problem here but try her treatments! read more

Lisa is truly amazing! My acupuncturist retired & I have been searching all around LA for one comparable to her for the past year. I have had so much trouble finding someone that is knowledgeable & gives effective acupuncture treatments. Luckily my search has finally ended thanks to Lisa! I went to her for an extremely painful stress related neck & shoulder muscle spasm. I am already feeling SO much better after one treatment! She made me feel very comfortable and did such a great job at explaining the details of treatments she performed on me. I have been getting acupuncture for over 15 years now & learned so much new information during my one treatment with Lisa. Thank you so much Lisa for making me feel better :) read more

HYUN is awesome! She is super sweet, friendly, and very helpful. I have severe shoulder/neck/back pain and acupuncture is the only thing that helps. She spends a lot of time trying to understand my pain issues, and each time I have left feeling relieved and I'm able to sleep again. They even have a couples room! Best of all, she hasn't pressured me to make appointments or come in every week (we all know those people) which makes me feel very confident recommending her. read more

Lisa was referred to me by a coworker and I'm so happy with the service and care! I have been wanting to try acupuncture for quite some time, but was too scared. I finally gave in after seeing a chiropractor and masseuse twice a month for a year and my neck and back pain was still happening. I expressed this was my first time and Lisa did a great job of making sure I was comfortable when the needles went it. I also got to experience cupping for the first time which felt great. I left feeling relaxed, but also energized. My neck has very little pain and I'm still in shock. I definitely plan on returning! read more

I work 70 hours a week. Walk 10 miles a day.. stressful work. Movie Industry. Lisa really helps me to get through another week. Whatever pain I have, her treatments are very supportive. Her care is very compassionate. Would advice anyone to get her support. She does take insurance, so if you are an IATSE member the treatment is covered by anthem blueshield Parking is free (validated) if you park at Ross parking garage, its a 3 minute walk to her office on Westwood Blvd. I have past the 10 session mark and feel so supported by her. read more

Lisa was punctual, efficient, caring and effective. After severe pain in my shoulder and neck for months, and PT and massage, I had no relief. The pain was increasing and I needed a new solution. After my very first session with Lisa, I feel 90% relief from the pain. I will definitely be back. It feels miraculous. read more

Lisa is really incredible, I've been suffering from headaches and dealing with stress/anxiety. She has helped me so much and is a true healer! read more

I found Lisa through a provider search and I have been happy ever since! Lisa always has an answer for any health issue that I'm having. I have a tremendous amount of neck pain from a herniated disc and when she treated me I found nearly instant relief of pain. Lisa is also very knowledgeable and has great beside manners! I've been to various physical therapists, chiropractic, etc and haven't had nearly as much relief. read more

I am a massage therapist who's body has been falling to pieces lately. I was having severe lower back pain and both shoulders were also in a lot of pain. I went to see Lisa at Western River Acupuncture in hopes of a miracle and that's just what I got. I had an hour acupuncture session followed by an hour massage and I am so glad that I was able to spend that much time with her. Lisa was extremely thorough and worked on every ailment I mentioned. She used cupping, moxibustion, heat, massage and even sent me on my way with magnets on my hands to continue the therapy as long I could. I now have full range of motion in both shoulders (could barely lift my right shoulder before my treatment), my hips feel looser and my lower back is SO much better! Thank goodness I found her! I will be coming back again and again. I also plan on recommending her to all my friends and clients! read more

Lisa is astute and a true professional. Her level of care and expertise are far and above a 5 star rating. I have not found a better "accu-therapist" in West-LA and she has redefined what Eastern medicine treatment is all about. read more