Dr. Yu is kind, patient, and knowledgeable! The consultation was more comprehensive than we expected: it included both a massage and acupuncture, so it's a full treatment experience. The level of care here is hard to find! read more

Dr. Aaron Yu had been recommended to me by two people. I was very much impressed by the treatment that I have received today by him. I have joint issues, arthritis, stiffness and pain. He spent a lot of time with me, Doing acupuncture, Doing physical manipulation of joints, Doing cupping. He did something to my very stiff fingers, and now, for the first time in at least 15 years, I can really make a fist again on my right hand! Just amazing! I'm looking forward to seeing him again the week after Thanksgiving to continue working on my hips and knee joints particularly, and to continue working on my fingers and hands also. I highly recommend Dr. Aaron Yu Acupuncture ! read more

I wanted to write a follow-up review after my first (7 years ago). I've since moved away from the Bay Area, but I still try to get an appt in with Dr Yu every time I'm in town! When I first went to him it was for chronic back issues, and a few years ago it was a pinched nerve feeling in my neck that was causing debilitating shoulder/neck pain. He has been a GODSEND in every instance! I have relief for DAYS after seeing him. Never believed much in acupuncture or chiropractors before him, but I love him so much!! Have yet to find a comparable practitioner for the above - and massage/stretching - in all the other metro cities Ives lived in. Dr. Yu is amazing. Highly recommend. read more

Dr Yu is the most effective acupuncturist I know in San Francisco. He is very kind, intuitive, and gives you quality time. I was suffering from pain and burning as a result of a sprained wrist with no relief after seeing one of the top hand specialists in SF as well as another acupuncturist. After 4 weeks with no improvement, I saw Dr. Yu. In one visit, all the burning and just about all pain disappeared . Range of motion of the hand dramatically improved. Dr Yu used a combination of acupuncture and what amounts to physical therapy. He has such spot-on knowledge of how the body works and decades of experience in treatment. My only regret is I did not see Dr Yu when I first had the sprain. From now on, he is my go-to practitioner for all health matters. He serves from his heart. read more

Who would have thought that a little doorway nudged between two large building on Grant Avenue would be the fountain of youth? I injured my right hip and lower back a few weeks ago. I visited my doctor and he gave me some physical therapy exercises and a prescription for pain. My friend suggested Aaron Yu Acupuncture Clinic. I made an appointment and Aaron Yu was proactive. He emailed me the medical form to fill out online. When I arrived, I just had to sign and we dove right into treatment. Aaron was able to diagnose me by just watching me walk. How in the world can he see under my long sleeve t-shirt that my shoulder was injured? It was mind boggling. After being needled, he gave me a therapeutic massage. I'm going to be honest. I felt like he was kneading dough and making bread out of me. He rolled me, kneaded me and rolled me again. Wow! I never experienced this at an acupuncturist before. Really made me feel good. He was also thorough in explaining what I was doing wrong and how I injured myself. Aaron Yu is a bit pricey, but it was worth every cent. Your body deserves the best and Aaron is the best! What a gifted healer. read more

Went to Dr Yu to see if acupuncture would help the pain I was having in my left leg, after a very bad experience with physical therapy at Agile physical therapy, in the Castro. The acupuncture was fine. After the acupuncture, Dr Yu massaged my leg. Unfortunately, he was a bit too aggressive, and by the time I reached home after my session with him, my knee was extremely swollen and painful. I could not put any weight on it at all. I had to use crutches and a walker to get around. The next day there was a huge bruise on my knee . My left side was also extremely painful. Instead of helping me, I was in much more pain, than when I went in. I will never go back to him . read more

I just experienced one of the most effective and affordable combined massage and acupuncture sessions of my life from the most experienced English and Mandarin speaking practitioner of Chinese descent that I could find in the Bay Area. Aaron generously spent two hours healing my lost range of motion during my first-time one-hour appointment. His follow-up 1-hour massage plus acupuncture appointments are even more affordable than some private community acupuncture sessions, especially given he's been practicing since at least 2004. I went in with about several issues. I appreciate that he focused on my top issue. And now I can move that part of my body 95% like I used to. Aaron's tui na massage techniques were unlike any tui na or other massage I experienced. And I've tried acupressure, Breema, chi nei tsang, chiropractic, craniosacral, deep tissue, Franklin Method, lomi lomi, lymphatic, Muscle Energy Technique (MET), myofascial, neuro-muscular reprogramming, neuromuscular therapy (NMT), osteopathy, Rolfing, shiatsu, Structural Integration, Swedish, Thai, and visceral manipulation. When I mentioned that to him, he said he trained with a tui na massage practitioner from Taiwan who specializes in understanding if an issue is a structural, gait, or postural issue. During my session, I lay down and sat in different positions as he moved my joints as if I was swimming. And he massaged them gently at the same time. He also practices neigong through martial taichi in ways I never learned from my kungfu and sequence-based taichi classes, something I haven't found anyone of Chinese descent practicing in the Bay who's also a massage therapist and acupuncturist. And I looked everywhere! I also appreciate his knowledge of how to avoid qi sickness from qigong. He's a humble expert. He doesn't have a website. But he answers his phone. And he deals with health insurance. read more

I called Dr. Yu in a desperate attempt to get relief from my hives...I was looking for a Chinese doctor with good reviews. He told me right off the bat that skin isn't his specialty, AND told me who to call instead. Super honest! read more

When it comes to treating injuries, he is simply the best. His protocol typically involves acupuncture (with e-stim), deep tissue massage and depending on your condition, it could include cupping and stretching. I have yet to meet another practitioner who is as effective, and based on the other yelp reviews I am sure I am not the only one who feels this way. In addition, Aaron is just an all around good guy. You can't go wrong with paying him a visit! read more

I'd give Dr. Yu 10 stars if I could. He resolved a hip injury that I've suffered for six years that 10 physical therapists, numerous doctors, an orthopedic surgeon, and multiple massage therapists / bodywork specialists have not made a dent in solving. He did this in just four sessions and I can finally run again! Dr. Yu is extremely skilled, amazing at diagnoses, and he genuinely cares and has a pure heart of gold. His treatments are a mix of acupuncture and massage therapy and are extremely relaxing to boot. I'm so grateful to live in the same city as Dr Yu and lucky to have him as my healthcare provider! read more

Had a fantastic series of appointments to help me deal with hip pain and a wonkiness in my left knee and ankle. Can be a little painful when he does this cup and massage thing or massages with needles (to break down scar tissue?). Got a couple of exercise recommendations to strengthen my foot, which was causing some domino effect issues elsewhere. Appreciated the holistic approach and knee felt better after a couple of months. Was able to run and bike again without pain! read more

Aaron is one of the best acupuncture and medical care professional I ever encountered. He genuinely cares about his patients and does his best to take care of them. All the 5 stars reviews are true and I would give him 10 if I could! He is a miracle! He has great skills regarding acupuncture, message cupping and chiro. He used every technicals to help me recovery. He is able to help me recover from my very severe facial paralysis (due to Ramsay Hunt) within 10 sessions (2 months). I was told by my ENT that my facial paralysis is level 4 severity (5 is the most severe) and only 70% patients have a full recovery from Ramsay Hunt and it could take 3-6 months or up to a year for recovery. After each visit, my face got better little by little. I feel lucky that he was able to help me get back to 100% within 2 months. Not to mention that all is happening during COVID and SIP. He is the best. Highly recommend you to pay a visit to him. read more

My previous acupuncturist semi-retired so I was forced to find another "master." I definitely found him! I struggle with chronic back pain (I am an ex competitive athlete) and also some immune system issues (asthma, allergies, etc.) Needless to say, Dr. Yu tackles them all and more. I have been seeing him for three months and have noticed extreme positive changes in my pain levels, and he attacked a nasty chest cold I'd been struggling with. More about him, he is just a kind, empathetic man. He listens and is so attuned with the human body from movement to the unseen. Expect to fill out some hefty paperwork upon your first appointment, and don't question why you have to answer "so many" questions. It's worth it! Sometimes one thing is caused by another, he'll figure it out regardless. In addition to acupuncture, Dr. Yu provides intense, awesome massage and cupping if he thinks you'll need it. Don't hesitate to make an appointment with him if you hurt or have general health issues. He is just fantastic. read more

Aaron does miracles! His expertise and caring presence are both very healing. He is such a gift!!!

Dr.Yu is absolutely the BEST! I have received so many acupuncture treatments from different doctors all over the country, and I couldn't believe how amazing he was from the first session! Not only is he an extremely skilled doctor, but he's also an incredibly approachable and friendly person. His warmth and compassion helped me feel comfortable talking about my issues and asking questions. I cannot recommend him highly enough! read more

I have suffered daily low back pain since my back surgery 50 years ago. I was referred to Dr. Yu as a result of a pinched nerve in my back that is a reoccurring problem. After just one treatment, I was able to stand and walk out of his office. After two treatments, I was pain-free and never felt better. I have returned to some of the activities I haven't done in a long time, like gardening, and playing golf. Several of my friends, have seen the difference in my health and are now frequent visitors to Dr. Yu. read more

I have had back problems since my back surgery 50 years ago. Recently, I pinched a nerve in my lower back where I have always had problems due to my surgery. I was looking for an alternative treatment to what I have been doing with little success. I was told about Dr. Yu and some of the work that he has done in the past with other people, I walked into his office walking on a cane and hunched over. After the first treatment, I walked out of this office without a cane. After two additional treatment, I am feeling much better and back to doing normal things. After five treatments my legs are better balanced, and my back is feeling great, I am now back to playing golf and enjoying my life. Several of my friends have seen the great effect that Dr. Yu has had on me and they are now seeing him on a regular basis. read more

I went to Aaron Yu many years ago. I was referred to him by a trusted acupuncturist in Mountain View since I was living in San Francisco & the commute to Mountain view for treatments was very inconvenient. I have many health problems, one of which is problems with PMS. I stayed with Aaron Yu and his treatments for approx 1 year, however he told me that he thought I was too difficult to treat since he was more of a sports medicine and has a lack of training in female reproductive system. That same day he also told me he thought I was pregnant, which made me freak out, stress out and cry (I was 25 years old and single). I ran to Walgreens and got a pregnancy test, I was not pregnant at all. When I was seeing Aaron Yu he was rusty at speaking English & I do not speak Chinese so I am figuring this pregnancy scare was some sort of lost in translation issue. Needless to say from now on I only see female acupuncturists. Also I never felt comfortable with buying herbs at the local Chinese pharmacy as he suggested, I have issues with lead content in some of these Chinese herbs and I just did not feel 100% confident in these sources. I think Aaron Yu is a very good acupuncturists however I think we were a bad match. read more

Last Tuesday, my wife suffered from a back spasm while working out and her pain level was 10/10 -- she couldn't sit, stand or hinge over without searing pain. Desperate, I called Aaron to try to get an appointment and he squeezed her in that afternoon. He spent 2.5 hours with her -- not just acupuncture and cupping but also massage and active stretching to calm down the spasm. Next day, the pain went down to 7/10 and 2 days later it was 3/10. We went back to Aaron for a second treatment. This time it was 1.5h of electro acupuncture and massage. Her pain went away the following day. Aaron is an intuitive results-oriented practitioner who genuinely cares and will do everything he can to help. If you're in pain and open to no-frills bodywork, go see Aaron! read more

Came in to see Dr. Yu earlier this week to treat a pulled back. He was extremely knowledgeable about what was going on with my body and it was so reassuring to have made the visit to his practice. Started with acupuncture, then tui na massage, then cupping. Felt much better after the appointment and pretty much all recovered the following morning. I give Dr. Yu my highest recommendation as it looks as though he's performed a minor miracle. Will think of him first if and when injuries occur in the future. read more

TL;DR: I entered Aaron's office on crutches today, holding my swollen left ankle and foot aloft. 2 hrs later I left Aaron's office on both feet, without the need for crutches at all. Aaron should get a 100 star rating. All the other Yelp reviews sounded too good to be true, but now that I've experienced his work for myself, I believe them all. He is a miracle worker, and I highly, highly recommend you turn to him for all your acupuncture needs. Story: I went in for an appointment with Aaron today because I sprained my ankle almost two weeks ago and the condition hadn't improved over the past few days. He immediately ascertained all the trouble points and, after I told him I am traveling to the east coast tomorrow and am in a wedding this weekend, started intense treatment to help me as much as possible in the one session. After massages, needles + the electricity pulsing thing that gets blood circulating, rubber suction cups, ankle loosening exercises and stretches, and a bandage and salve, my left ankle felt like it had been reborn. This one 2-hour session with Aaron was life changing, almost as if the past 2 weeks of agony hadn't happened. Something I really appreciated about Aaron was his flexibility (I called this morning and was able to schedule an appointment for the afternoon, and he was gracious when I called again a little later to push back the time) and also professional and friendly manner. He kept me talking and was cheerful throughout the session, which helped me a lot because I don't get acupuncture often and felt a lot of trepidation going in. Can we also celebrate how reasonable his prices are? 2 hrs was less than $100! Insane! The work he did was priceless. Final thoughts: I am going to tell everyone I know to go to him for all their pain, rehabilitation and treatment needs. I seriously sang praises about Aaron's skills to everyone I encountered today. I'm definitely going back. God bless him! read more

i went to him for chinese acupuncture, he was very knowledgeable; he knew what he was doing. He charged $80 for the treatment which lasted around 1 and half hour. I was really looking for a knowledgeable acupuncturist, and really know what he's doing without cause further injuries... AGAIN, I WAS RIGHT, HE WAS THE GUY I WAS LOOKING FOR. Now i knew where i have to go whenever i have sport injuries. read more

I recently shifted to California, Monterey from Singapore. Always have been having problems with my lower back. Very stiff and get hurt easily if i would lift heavy stuff. Hurt my back again two weeks back and every movement cause a spasm of pain at my lower back. Found aaron using yelp and made a trip down to his clinic. After hearing abt my problem, he immediately got to work with acupuncture, cupping and some reflexology to push a section of my spinal disc back into position. Within an hour, everything feels so much better. Work wonders really. After we are done, he noticed that my neck muscle are pretty tight too and he went on to work his magic and i have not feel so good for years. Professional, attentive, highly recommended in my book !! read more

One of the best acupuncturists I have experienced. His ability to suss our what is going on is amazing.

It has been 2 weeks since my family was in San Fransisco for a Rugby tournament. My husband had hurt his back and I had neck pain that had gotten worse over time. We hoped to see an acupunturist if we could squeeze it in between our favorite teams playing schedule. I looked at the reviews and saw Aaron Yu and said, THAT'S the one I want. I saw it said he was closed on Saturdays but I said to myself- sometimes the internet is wrong. WELL, He was CLOSED!! I called the office anyway and Aaron answered. I told him our story and how we wished to be treated. He told me that he was closed on Saturdays. I shared that we were there for just that weekend and was disappointed that we would miss his treatment. We hung up. 5 minutes later my phone rings and it's Aaron telling me that he would come in to the office to treat me and my husband. We met him at noon and the treatment started right away. I'll start by saying-you would be remiss if you went to anyone else. He touched my head and shoulders and told ME exactly where my pain was. He went back and forth between my husband and me-I honestly thought I was getting the bulk of the time and treatment but then I heard my husband say the same thing. He used the needles exactly where they needed to and then massaged. WHAT A MASSAGE. His massage was the icing on the cake--strong/ healing and wonderful!! My neck pain was related to occassional knee pain- he moved and twisted my leg/foot in incredible ways..I left feeling instantly totally rejuvenated. More I could say but hopefully this convinces you to see no other THE BEST thing about Aaron is he really cares and wants to make you well. He himself has an amazing story how CTM saved his life after western medicine said there was nothing more they could do. If I lived in San Fransisco, I would be a regular client. If for any reason I visit SF again-I'll be making an appointment in advance. THANK YOU Aaron. You are a marvelous work and wonder!!!! Myra C read more

Dr. Yu is awesome. If you have an injury, chronic pain, or for any reason are in physical therapy go see Dr. Yu he can help. The first time I saw Dr. Yu was two days before a planned trip abroad and a tweaked back went into spasms and I could barely walk. Dr. Yu took the time to not only perform acupuncture but also stretch, gently manipulate, and perform cupping. He also gave me a few stretches I should do to aid the recovery. By that night I could move a bit and had a lot less pain. By the morning I could walk almost like normal, a couple of days into our trip it was like a new back. Don't expect a luxurious treatment room it's typical Chinatown but it is Covid safe and he is a savior. read more

I am from out of town and have had accupuncture many times, Dr. Yu is one of the very best I've gone to. I have lower back and serious leg problems. He worked on me for 2 hours and I feel sooooo much better. What a genuinely, kind and really talented acupuncture/massage therapist. I will go to him Everytime I'm in town... Foresure! read more

Aaron Yu is great. I was nervous to try acupuncture but my friend recommended him so I decided to go. He spends time to get to know what's going on with your body and then starts working on you. I was nervous the needles would hurt, but the majority of them you can't even feel go into the skin. I always feel much better when I leave his office and I look forward to my next appt. read more

Aaron Yu is kind, compassionate, skilled & generous. His TuiNa treatments are the best. I would recommend him to everybody for anything! Because of his martial arts interests & training he is extremely sensitive to Qi flow in the body. I learn something of value about my health every time I see him. -kiyoko read more

For three months I've been experiencing horrible shoulder pain and numbness. First diagnosis, strained rotator cuff followed by PT resulting in increased numbness. Second diagnosis, impinged nerve followed by PT resulting in increased numbness. Finally got an MRI and actually the three months of PT didn't do anything because I have two bulging discs. Yikes. Told to go to get acupuncture. Yikes, I've never been to see an acupuncturist. The one my orthopod recommended was over 5 miles away, hello, I live in SF and blocks from Chinatown. All of the other recommendations I got from friends were not in my Blue Cross PPO Network, but crossed my approved network list with Yelp and found Aaron. Aaron is amazing. Totally walked me through everything and calmed my fears. Did the needles, massage, traction and cupping (yes, there is weird, light bruising) and guess what, a billion Chinese and Gwenneth Paltrow can't be wrong! After my first appointment I felt better than I had in months. Highly, highly recommend Aaron! read more

Migraines are the hardest thing to get rid off and the hardest to deal with. And drugs dont always work .This would be the second time I have gone to a acupuncturist. the first one Was that bad that I didn't go back and thank you to my best friend she found the perfect person to help me . Now mind you it didn't fully go away but I was able to eat and move around . Thank you Arron Yu .!!!!! I will be seeing a lot of you in the future. P.S I'm scared of needles . read more

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Aaron is a miracle worker. He is professional, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. I started seeing him recently and am beyond happy with the pain relief to my neck and back. I can't wait for my next visit! read more

I came to Aaron many times for pain related treatments and he has always been able to cure all the pain I had. He is one of the best acupuncturist I have ever met! read more

Very good acupuncturist. Not only does he do acupuncture, but he does massaging, cupping and more! First day he will check what's wrong with you and then begins to work on you immediately. I suffered from anxiety, stress, cramps, maybe possibly vertigo too. My first day I already fell in love with acupuncture. It's best to keep getting check on once a week until you loose and fully mobilized. Aaron is my first acupuncturist and he already made me fall in love with it. Highly recommended ! read more

I couldn't lift my arm behind me past my rear, and there was pain at the top of my shoulder whenever I lifted past my neck. Aaron has helped considerably over the past two months. I can now lift my arm to my bra strap, and I feel like it's nearly back to normal. He's extremely kind and listens, and always seems to zone in right where the pain is that day. I've recommended him to several friends already. He's the real deal! read more

Aarón is The Man, find you're way into this hidden gem in Chinatown & walk out feeling like a million bucks relieved of you're pain.

Aaron is a miracle worker! I was referred to him by my physical therapist after hurting my lower back in a car accident. I had two herniated discs and could barely walk or sit. With just one visit my back felt better. Over time, I've worked with him doing a mix of acupuncture, cupping, heating and massage and I always walk away feeling like a new person. He is super knowledgeable about the body and with just simple touches can find your pain and what's going on with you quickly so he can address the root cause. He is soothing, gentle, kind and a genuinely nice person. I have the utmost respect for him and his practice and would highly recommend trying him out if you are in any sort of pain. read more

In mid-2009, I had a very bad freeway car accident that left me with a totaled car, head and neck trauma, an injured left shoulder, and mid- and lower-back pain. My coworkers recommended that I see Aaron for acupuncture. Aaron is just awesome! Before I saw Aaron, I was moving awkwardly due to pain and the injuries. My left shoulder was bruised and swollen. My neck movement was restricted. I could not sit on a hard surface (e.g., a seat that wasn't cushioned or had no backing) due to the pain. I could not lift or carry anything over 5 pounds with my left arm at all without feeling the pain in my shoulder region and back. I also was unable to carry or lift over 5 pounds with my right arm without feeling pain in my back. After the accident, I received treatment from Aaron at least once a week. During the first few weeks, the pain subsided and I was feeling more comfortable the first few days after treatment, but the pain resumed about mid-way into the week. However, I was gradually feeling less pain and my movement gradually increased. About 1.5 months later, my neck resumed full range of movement and the pain completely subsided. My back pain completely subsided after 3 months and now feels like it was never injured. My shoulder injury was worse of all the injuries from the accident, and I am still receiving treatment for it. However, the pain has also subsided a lot since the accident. During my treatment for my auto accident injuries, I also developed hives due to a really bad case of food allergies. The hives were so bad, but I called Aaron and warned him before my next treatment. Aaron treated me with aloe vera and other ointments and the hives completely went away after the second day. In addition to being an effective practitioner, Aaron is genuinely concern about his patients. He took the time to tell me how I can improve my condition between treatments and what actions would aggravate my injuries. I highly recommend Aaron for anyone who is looking for treatment for old/new injuries, skin conditions, etc. Aaron's treatment services include: acupuncture, acupressure, massage, herbology, pain management, arthritis/stress, auto/work/sports injuries. Aaron accepts certain insurance, but prices are reasonable even without insurance. Call to schedule an appointment. read more

My chronic back pain was completely treated after 5 sessions! I tried several accupunturists. No one could heal up my back pain except Aaron. He is specialized in treating pain. Aaron is very gently, patient and knowledgeable. Excellent service. He is definitely a keeper. read more

I have had severe lower back pain for several years and been through several chiropractors. I was in SF for a weekend and really needed some at least temporary relief and found Aaron. Wow! He did acupuncture with low current electricity, a little reiki style massage and then cupping. My back hasn't hurt at ALL for three weeks and I have taken no pain relievers since. You MUST go see this guy! read more