Acupuncture near Santa Ynez

“After experiencing excruciating back pain, I was referred to an orthopedic surgeon who ordered an MRI. I was told I had a "massive" herniated disc that was compressing a nerve and that was the source of my pain. I was told the only option I had was surgery. I had to wait 3 weeks for surgery and needed to manage the pain in the interim without meds as I have children and had to work. A friend told me about Cyndi Redfern, and though I was skeptical about acupuncture, I was desperate, so I booked an appointment. She told me she guaranteed she would heal the herniated disc (she knew the disc and nerve without looking at the MRI). I told her I didn't need a guarantee that she could heal it, I was scheduled for surgery and just wanted pain management. Long story short, at my pre-op, my surgeon asked what my pain level was. At my first appointment I told her between a 1-10 it was a 100. At my pre-op I told her it was between a 1-2. She asked me if I was just afraid of surgery and was I lying about the pain level. Nope - I told her we should move forward with the surgery because I had acupuncture and it was probably just masking the pain. She said no - a 1-2 pain level was what we would be shooting for after surgery. Cyndi did, in fact, heal my back and save me from having back surgery. That was 4 years ago and I horseback ride and work out 5 days a week. About once a year I'll feel a little ache and I'll see Cyndi for a maintenance treatment. She has also helped with arthritis in my hand and my asthma. I have referred several of my friends to her and they have the same success stories. She is wonderful and such a blessing to have in our Santa Ynez Valley.“

“Kristi has saved me twice now. Every year and a half or so I do something stupid to throw my back out, which brings on debilitating pain. Both times this has happened since my move to the SYV, a single trip to Kristi has immediately solved the problem. I'll acknowledge that some issues might be harder than others to treat, but would HIGHLY recommend getting to Kristi ASAP the next time you're having a back issue. It's good to know she's only a hop skip and a jump away for the next time my back lets me down again. 5/5!“

“Fantastic practitioner, comfortable and clean setting, very knowledgeable very helpful, relaxing, and attentive all around a great experience, as with all acupuncture expect some discomfort but it will be worth it“

“Best place I've gone too. I felt amazing right away, you hardly feel the needles going in. Listens to you, takes his time.“

“Dr. Lee is the real deal, and I cannot recommend him highly enough! He had been recommended to my husband by a friend who had seen him for years after he helped her heal from a knee injury, and he helped relieve my husband's chronic back pain and circulation problems. I initially went because I had a tendon injury from yoga, and then I followed Dr. Lee's nutritional plan based on traditional Korean constitutional medicine. After three weeks of weekly acupuncture and changing my diet, I lost 12 pounds, and then did Dr. Lee's herbal fast detox and lost another 10 pounds in two weeks. It was so natural and easy, and I continued to drop pounds quickly! Within two months, I lost 30 pounds and have kept it off for six months. Moreover, my skin tone is great and now people ask me if my husband is my father (sorry, honey!) I now have less joint pain and more flexibility. My digestion, allergies and sinus issues have also improved. After my husband saw the results, he also did Dr. Lee's herbal fast, and he has also lost more than 40 pounds and is now off of blood pressure medication, which we thought would never happen. His blood tests are all improved with lower cholesterol levels. Dr. Lee is kind, wise, caring and practical and can help with almost any problem. I trust him and am grateful to him for my increased quality of life.“