ARISU ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC

May 2024

He did not inspire confidence. The Chinese herb blends he sells are crazy expensive and seemed like gouging. It seems like he's more of a Homemade Chinese Herb salesman than an acupuncturist?

Aug 2019

Before I went to Dr Seok I had gone to different doctors in Santa Monica and had undergone years and years of trying to heal myself from pain, discomfort, and even debilitating issues. I was broken in many ways in my body and was unable to walk without orthodics from my early 50's. Not fun for someone who loves hiking! No one was able to help and even just before meeting Dr Seok, a Dr down the street told me he could not do anything for me. I have tried pills, I was offered shots but that's not my style, I did physical therapy for over 10 hours a week each week for years. Nothing really worked. Everyone of those doctors thought they had the truth about how to help me (or not). If you are like me, pain had changed my temperament, my outlook on life and I had to remove many activities out of my life for years. I originally came to Dr Seok with problems with my breathing, my nose, my foot due to trauma, my back due to being a former athlete and digestive issues. I question everything always. Then I found Dr Seok. Dr.Seok is an extremely talented and experienced doctor. I cannot say enough. Here is what works. First you have to get into the mindset that you can heal. That it's possible. Dr Seok treatment is for you if you are willing to have an open mind at first. The philosophy may be a complete opposite to Western medicine. After the first visit, I was really surprised by the process and I thought about it. I talked with a few friends and my therapist and I chose to give it a chance. I believed he would help me. Also, I'd say that this treatment is for you if you are willing to learn and question what you already know in terms of healing. This treatment for you if you are willing to make healthy changes in your life. The path to be pain free may involve pain at first. Do you really have pain? If yes, this is for you. Do you really want to heal? Listen and do what the Dr explains to you if you want to heal and alleviate pain. I have understood that the process of healing is a mindset that is a combination of patience, integrity, understanding (it took a long time to have the health problems I have, so it takes time to heal), I have compassion for myself. Three and a half months later: I have results happening after taking action: I am experiencing a real reduction in my pains and I know the treatment isn't finished. Everything is way better now, about 70-90%, depending on the issue. Now I am able to be myself again, enjoy life, I can laugh again and go out. I am going back to the activities I love and as a result I am more relaxed and happier. I can have projects. I am so grateful to Dr Seok! I am so happy I said yes to myself to go see him!

Jul 2019

I came here for work injury and Dr.Seok was amazing! He knew exactly what to do and he really cares for you. I received cupping, manual therapy, nerve treatments, and had detox pills for last five months. Receiving treatments from Dr.Seok helped me reduce anxiety and I became more energetic. He's different from general acupuncturist in that he is also a medical doctor and varies his treatments depending on your condition. If you've been to any acupuncturists in Korea town, you would've noticed a pattern where they all simply put some needles on you for all kinds of pain. Highly recommend!