Acupuncture near Altadena

“I worked with Marna for my second pregnancy. Everyone said the second would come faster than the first but we were 10 days past our original due date and I'd been going in and out of labor contractions for almost 3 weeks. I was starting to have anxiety about induction and my doula recommended Marna. She came over to my house in the evening and it was so nice and relaxing. She finished at 9pm and my water broke (in a Hollywood-like display) at 3am. I was so grateful for help. My son was born at 7am!“

“Wonderful experience so far. Shaun’s been great with helping me come up with a game plan to help relieve pain/tightness in specific areas. Looking forward to continuing the journey!“

“I've been working with Georgios for about 2 years. I first came to him due to a partial tear in my rotator cuff. I waited an entire year to seek actual help for it and I chose Georgios because of his crossfit background, so I didn't feel I needed to overexplain certain things (as to why I got the injury in the first place, etc). A few things to note about Georgios: He is kind, understanding, patient and has his active listening on point. While I am sitting there babbling my life away, he is really listening for potential stressors in my daily life that can be fixed. during the initial consultation (which is extremely thorough) he was able to identify which parts of my body needed the most work. He. Is. Magic. Since I've begun working with him, my shoulder is 100x better. I am hitting my old #s with my snatch (they were not very high, but I avoided the movement altogether) and the only thing holding me back at this point is me (I still need other work) but as in the regeneration of tissues, he has done a beautiful job of repairing it. I also could not do push ups w/o pain, or bench presses, and I can now do those movements painfree. I also came to him for a cold I had earlier this year and I meant to cancel my appointment, and he "strongly suggested" I still come in. Though I was in no mood to go ANYWHERE, I listened to the doctor's orders, and I still stand by this: He. Is. Magic. My cold did not disappear in 1 day, however, it did not accelerate like it usually does. He knows his stuff. Last thing I'd like to note is that Georgios is not all about the money and lives a balanced life. I think this is important because he does not run his business like a nail salon where it crams his life, he schedules other ventures in his life accordingly so that he is truly present with each session with his patient. I have never felt rushed or like he wasn't listening. He's amazing and I wish I could keep him all to myself, but his gifts are definitely meant to be shared“

“Dr. Shelly has been my go to acupuncturist for over 10 years. Originally, I looked for an alternative to Western Medicine's approach to female hormonal issues. I found the right person in Shelly. She is extremely knowledgeable in both Western and Eastern Medicine and the compassion and patience she shows clients is beyond amazing! She continues to be my go to person from everything from insomnia, skin breakouts, detoxing, digestion, immunity. The list goes on and on.“

“I’m am so glad I found Dr. Raffi. His treatments have made such a positive impact on my physical health overall. His treatments have made my body feel less constricted and that’s helped me have a more upbeat daily routine. I highly recommend Premier Wellness and Dr. Raffi.“

“I starting seening Dr. Oropez for acupuncturist for infertility over 8 months. I was impressed with how he explained his experience on treating infertility with acupuncture. He put me at ease by giving me practical advice and by explaining why and how he used each acupuncture point. He also show me how to control my diet, which impotant to me. I got sucess for my second time round of ivf with his acupuncturists. I would highly recommend Dr. Oropez if any of you need acupuncture for your fertility journey. Also Thank You Dr. Oropez for your treatment.“

“I have suffered from allergies and eczema for as long as I can remember. My day to day consisted of taking antihistamines and applying topical creams to manage my symptoms. As I got older I noticed my allergies and eczema getting worse, and every time, my doctors would only prescribe more antihistamines and stronger topical creams (stronger steroids, immunosuppressants). My breaking point occurred in 2022 when my eczema got so bad that it resulted in multiple visits to urgent care where I was prescribed strong oral steroids. However, every time the oral steroid prescription ended my symptoms would come back and they would be worse than before. I realized I had developed TSW (topical steroid withdrawal) from the years of steroid use and I decided to seek another option as western doctors continued to push more steroids on me. I began receiving treatment from Dr.Choi in October 2022 that consisted of acupuncture, herbal medicine and lifestyle changes. My initial TSW symptoms were so severe that I was unable to fully open my eyes, turn my neck or move my arms. I am now at the end stages of my treatment for TSW and I feel healthier than ever! I have learned eczema was only a symptom for other health issues in the body and by targeting and improving that, the eczema will no longer be an issue. Healing from TSW has been the hardest and most painful thing I have ever experienced. As the patient, it involves patience, time and commitment. However, Dr.Choi has been there with me every step of the way to educate me, provide exceptional treatment and encourage me. Dr. Choi is truly one of a kind and I highly recommend him!!!!“

“I had a great experience here. Dr. Mehrdad was helpful & supportive. Front desk were friendly. Will return soon.“

“I highly recommend Dr. Chueys acupuncture . He really helped me out with my lower back pain, stress tension. I even had some tingling in my left hand and he took it away.“

“Dr Chen is very kind and professional.
I did acupuncture on my hip last year and it helped a lot in reducing the pain. Today I come back for my lower back sharp pain I feel better the same day.“

“Dr. Devin made my first acupuncture experience easy,comfortable, and painless. She is very compassionate and I felt heard. I left my first consultation and session feeling relaxed and positive vibes. The office Manager Mo is very welcoming and provided me with information being a first timer. I will continue my fertility journey with Taproot!“

“Ive been seeing Dr Jun for acupuncture for several years now. I saw him prior to my pregnancy, while I was pregnant, and postpartum. Every session is individualized to what I am going through currently and has been a holistic approach to healthcare. I dealt with some postpartum complications that would typically require steroid injections and Dr Jun was able to treat my condition without any injections needed. I also see Dr Alex for acupuncture and Janet for massage (both during pregnancy and post partum). I truly believe that going to downtown wellness was integral to giving me an easy pregnancy. I cannot recommend them enough“

“I have known Jing Liang for several years now. Jing has been treating myself, my wife and one of our sons for the past several years. Jing continues to surprise me. No matter what health challenges I presented to Jing, she's always proved to be knowledgeable and capable of accomplishing lasting results. Every time I broach a challenge such as shoulder and neck, lower back, hips, ankle injury... The results are always favorable. Today for example, my right bicep tendon groove has been sensitive. Again, Jing surprised me and my shoulder and bicep felt remarkably better within hours after the treatment. I can exercise again without discomfort. Jing has an in-depth understanding of both traditional Chinese medicine and anatomy. Aside from the remarkable health benefits, the staff is very kind and friendly and the atmosphere and vibe in the office are very pleasant. Overall my experience is that patience pays. It's a gradual process and I keep on getting better and better.“

“I love healing with Zen and have been getting my treatments here regularly. I can’t recommend this clinic enough.

First of all, it has significantly helped with my hormonal migraines and TMJ, improved my digestion, and made my skin look much better. I’m still coming to treat my period pain, (first time in my life I had pain free periods last month! ) we are also working on boosting the immune system because I just had COVID, but overall, I already feel a lot better after each session.

I’m amazed at how flexible they are with their acupuncture sessions. For example, once I had really bad neck pain, and they modified my treatment based on my needs. After just one session, I felt 30% better, and after the second session, I was almost pain-free.“

“It’s amazing like magic. I’m a stroke patient. My arm and leg moved after my first visit. Acupuncture is really painless. His skill is super. I just wished that I could have found Dr.Chang earlier.“

“Mandy is amazing!!! Oh my gosh!! Pains and aches BEGONE! Omg! NO COMPLAINTS! Wow!! Love it here! Best medical masseuse ever! Ya'll should def go here! Ms.FoodieCritic (TK's daughter)“

“I came here because of a car accident. All of the doctors and the ladies at front desk here are nice. I ended up having Dr. Chang (Benson) as my main Chiro doctor. He is talented, professional, patient and detailed to release/heal my pain, also with good advices. I would highly recommend him to anyone.“

“My husband and I have been coming here for 10+years. We absolutely love it. If you want a massage from educated professionals who know the body, this is your place! I highly recommend to everyone we know! Carolyn and Toni are the absolute best and we always leave feeling like we are walking on air.“

“I have been treated here for a while, and my low back pain has improved significantly. Dr. Song helped me a lot. His treatment is very professional and he is very nice. Every time I come here, I feel like home.“

“Andrew is the best. He has helped me through so much and always listens to my needs. Please go see him!“

“The acupuncturist is very gentle and helpful, every visits feels like a relaxing retreat. She listens carefully to my need and provides me with great treatment.“

“What a wonderful experience- Doctor Reishi, Claire, is an amazing Chinese doctor - she really knows her stuff. I feel she truly cares and wants you to heal…I badly injured my back a few months ago and she had been doing acupuncture and cupping, also taking Chinese herbs and I’m feeling better overall - the doctors are wanting to do epidural injections and surgery, which I am hoping to avoid!!!It is not always a relaxing experience but my body is healing….The location is across from the hospital, there is plenty of free 2 h street parking and you can park behind the building….it is a small office, very clean, a few rooms, cute waiting room. It’s all her, usually more than one person there, relaxing music….be patient….Give her a shot if you’re in pain, injured or need to reboot your energy and get your body humming!“

“Doctor maria is great, very accessible and easy to talk to. My first visit was so different than what I had experienced with other doctors, she was not dismissive and took her time finding out what was going on with me. She is very caring. Her staff is lovely as well.“

“Mei's treatment has given me so much relief and hope. I've been seeing doctors for years about my neck and shoulder pain and always get told to take massive amounts of ibuprofen, do physical therapy, and suffer. I had been getting massages, which helped a little bit, but the positive effects soon wore off after just a few hours and I was back to square one. I was a bit hesitant to try acupuncture and cupping, but called Mei for a medical massage and she recommended the combination therapy (acupuncture, massage, and cupping), which I tried and the results were literally magical. I definitely had to relax and surrender to the process, and was well rewarded for it. In one session, my pain was gone and now I'm in the process of continuing my treatment with Mei to fix the root of the problem. When I asked her how often I would need to come back, her response was, "until you are better." It is so rare to find a practitioner whose goal is to actually heal you and treat the problem. Mei has 25 years of experience and keeps up with the latest developments in medicine. I can't express my gratitude for finding a solution to what I believed/was told was a hopeless situation (unless I wanted to have surgery). I feel so much better both physically and mentally. My husband saw the difference immediately and in spite of being afraid of needles, is so convinced by my evident improvement, that he will be seeing her soon for his chronic lower back pain. I can't say enough good things about Mei, she is truly talented and a dedicated healer. I'm so glad I found her and I will be sending everyone I know with pain issues her way!“

“Every time I come back from a trip, I go for a massage. Very comfortable and relaxing. After moxibustion conditioning, menstruation is on time and headaches are relieved. The pimples on the face are less. Highly recommended.“

“Relaxing and invigorating! The full hour of soft facial touch of Yoko was well worth it. We’ll keep coming back in 2023.“