Lynne is an amazing and very talented acupuncture and deep tissue therapist. I saw her due to a…read morenumbness in my thumb and very bad back problems. I only had one visit with her as I don't live in Santa Cruz and was only there for the day, but even after one visit I felt the benefits. I wish I lived closer so I could see her regularly. Her massage really helped alleviate some terrible pain I had been experiencing for over a month in my lower back. I would highly recommend her services!

My name is Jim L. Buhisan, I am the Senior Grandmaster and 10th Degree Black Belt in the Martial…read moreArts. I have trained over 100 National, International and Olympic champions in my Career and I have been inducted in 5 international, "Hall of Fames". I have had many people work on myself and my athletes in my career. I had an injury on my back, neck, foot and shoulders, in my later years and I really have tried many different things to relieve the pain in my body. As a full-contact and Muay Thai fighter, I never felt pain in my fighting life. I looked for someone who can truly make a difference in my life and relieve this new pain I have been experiencing. I heard of this teacher of teachers in Acupuncture in Santa Cruz and I wanted to get a treatment. So I contacted her and she said she could help me and although I was a little skeptical, since I went to other accupunturist before, I wanted to give this another try. I went to her location for a treatment and I felt something different when she started on me, she delicately found my pain spots and I did not show her where they were, but she found them and started to pin point the spots with her needles. I was in a lot of pain and I can feel that she knew something that I never experienced before. Again, I was ready to feel some pain relief, but she kept finding spots, that really made a difference within the first half hour to an hour. I don't have time to waste in my career, but to find someone who studied in China and has great credentials and was a teacher at the top acupuncture school in Santa Cruz, I became a fan of her abilities, she was very friendly and professional, she truly has the gift of awareness of where the pain is and where the secondary pain is and I valued her ability to determine where the real pain and problems I was going through. My quality of life is important to me and I highly recommend Lynne Caryl to those who want results and are ready to change the pain level in their lives. Sincerely, Grandmaster Jim L. Buhisan CEO/Founder/Grandmaster of Buhisan's USA Martial Arts Comment

I have done many acupuncture sessions with Ahuti, owner of New Dimensions Acupuncture and she is a…read morevery caring and knowledgeable practitioner. She has helped me with neck pain, hot flashes, detox and many other issues. Why she stands above and apart from other workers --a genuine desire and ability to heal her clients. She meets me where I am. She is thorough and holistic in her approach, using supplements, herbs, essential oils and more, to greatly assist the work. Ahuti has the most caring and generous spirit of any acupuncturist I have seen. One can tell she has studied and practiced for many years. Her work space is serene, and comfortable. I highly recommend her.

I go to Ahuti on a regular basis for Acupuncture and Herbology. I really like that she takes the…read moretime to find out where I'm at each visit and tailors her treatment to my needs. She is a deeply knowledgeable practitioner and I always leave sessions with her feeling better and feeling heard. I highly recommend her.

I've had wonderful, life-changing visits with the staff at Five Branches. Following intestinal…read moresurgery for cancer in 2012, I started going initially for grief. The treatments were incredibly healing for my soul, and of course the soul and body are connected :) So, the interns started focusing on helping me with digestion and pain. By choice, I've had only interns, with the supervision of licensed practitioners working with me. A supervisor and a licensed practitioner, Maria Mitchell (a GENIUS!) has been especially helpful. These sessions are $27 and last more than an hour. Try getting that at a traditional doctor's office! The sessions are very thorough...lots of questions to find out how I'm doing and about my body's good and bad indicators. To be left in the room with needles in place, quiet and in the dark as is my preference, is transformational. Three years out, I feel so much better about my body's ability and capacity to heal, all with the guidance of these wise young interns and their supervisors. My weekly visit is such a wonderful treat to myself. I consider it part of my regimen, just as I exercise and eat right, to keep my body healthy. The front desk staff is helpful and friendly, the interns are knowledgeable and intuitive, and the entire experience is positive. I highly recommend Five Branches!

Went here a few months back for leg pain, and while they didn't fix the leg pain, they did cause…read moreother pain that has persisted for months and I will be seeing a more skilled acupuncturist to reverse the damage they did. The muscles in my legs were really tight so that may have been why my body reacted so badly but they didn't seem to know that might be an issue or ask me about anything. Both times they left needles in me that I had to pick out afterwards, and they scheduled the second appointment a few days after the first instead of letting my body adjust which may have contributed to it. I have been depressed about it and felt like there eas no point saying anything for months, but I'm feeling more determined about things now so I am speaking up about the horrible experience I had so others might not have that experience. It's quite likely you will get a different and more skilled acupuncturist if you go here, but I'm just warning you that there is a chance you will end up having a bad experience like I did here.

Christina treats the whole person and body. I started seeing her for trauma, injury and pain. I…read moreimmediately started to feel the results and improvements in my life. She does her research and willingly shares resources to back up her recommendations. She is local to our community and had a terrific location on Portola Ave. Christina is a very compassionate, knowledgeable healer and accepts insurance too!

Christina is AMAZING! she is very intuitive & has helped me tremendously mentally & physically! I…read morehave been to many an acupuncturist in all my years, and she is by far THE BEST. You feel her care & support. she takes her craft very seriously. I am SO grateful to her.

I have been going to Adrianna Gonzalez for close to 10 years, she has been AMAZING helping me with…read moremy anxiety and depression. Her acupuncture has helped me not just emotionally but physically and spiritually as well. HIGHLY recommended!

Dr Rachel and this practice is the best! I have PCOS and am periomenopausal with a history of…read moreestrogen sensitive breast cancer in my family. She's successfully helped me navigate the challenges of blood sugar, hot flashes, mood swings and others with both western and naturopathic solutions. She's brilliant, kind, and easy to talk with.

Dr. Burke's treats the whole person. In addition to hearing about my physical ailments she took…read moretime to ask about my life and provided more therapy than my actual therapist ever had. Her needles were well-placed and did more for me than medical drugs -- and yet her medical knowledge was also great. She knew to look at my tongue and warn me about a health problem I hadn't known was coming. For that she sent me back to the regular doctor for tests. I'm grateful both for the treatment and the encounter with such an healing person.

I have been seeing Jasmine for more than a few months now. After being nearly 6 months along and…read morelosing my son I needed to get my health in order. I was referred to Jasmine from a friend. She is truly a healer. She spends time to discover what is ailing you with a consultation each session. So, don't come in a hurry. She is very thorough. Then, you will receive one of her many treatments, I have had acupuncture and cupping. And then you have the option to purchase restorative herbs. Bonus: She accept flex spending health insurance cards for treatment and herbs.

I wasn't ... skeptical about acupuncture. But I wasn't necessarily expecting the profound results I…read morehad working with Serina. Five stars may say enough. But if you are skeptical. Or if you know about acupuncture and are looking for someone to work with in Santa Cruz, read on and I will share the reason I give five stars. After enough years of living an adventurous lifestyle and the accumulation of injuries you earn and things that simply hurt. I shared the story and traumas of my body, current injuries and the injuries that never healed properly -- Knees that had seen three surgeries, hips that ache, but in particular I had a separated, shoulder from skydiving and a chronically sore Achilles tendon. Long story short, between acupuncture and physical therapy, my shoulder is good as new. And I have forgotten to think about my ankle. But that is only where the healing begins. With each session, Serina asked how I was, how my various aches and pains were doing. And along the way, as one who actively and empathetically listens, my divorce from two years ago came up. It had been very traumatic, and I had been through tons of therapy and was dating. All good! But I realized that there was energy work that needed to be done for me to be fully able to be vulnerable again. Serina guided me through this. I've learned an appreciation for what acupuncture can do. And I am so thankful for Serina's patient guidance along the way.

Amazing experience! This was my first time getting acupuncture on my face and a Gua Sha facial with…read moreface cupping. I couldn't have been in better hands than with Serina! My skin looks phenomenal! The entire experience felt luxurious and so relaxing.

It is so easy to adjust to discomfort, or a gradual decline in energy, you almost forget what you…read morefelt like pre pain, or pre fatigue. Let me tell you that Dr. Rozenn is extraordinary in her abilities and her commitment to your health and restoring your full body to optimal function! I went to her for some chronic pain issues and some nagging dermatitis. Itchy, annoying patches that showed up off and on. I was inspired to go because she assisted in the pregnancy of my daughter and I now have a beautiful granddaughter, so I already knew Dr Rozenn was a healer. Short story is this: the dermatitis is gone and much of the joint pain I suffered has abated. Additionally I have a integrated feeling in my body which is hard to describe in western terms but makes my daily exercise; hiking, aerobics and weights a breeze and I am long past 50! Plus she is caring and wise. If you aren't sure, just try it once! You will be so glad you did!

I reached out to Dr Maureen Rozenn in June of 2021 after being referred by Dr Angelica Salazar at…read moreSanta Cruz Functional Medicine. I was looking for additional ways to treat and manage my heart disease, which was about to take a turn for the worse. In April 2020, I had a third heart attack in my 21-year heart disease history. By June of 2021, I had my worse heart symptoms under control by leaning more heavily on allopathic medicine and increasing the level and kind of medications I was taking. At the same time, I was exploring my overall wellness through Santa Cruz Functional Medicine and Trilogy Medical Homeopathy. I was learning a lot about the subtleties of staying healthy. Seeing Dr Rozenn has been a game changer in treating my arrhythmia, as well as related symptoms not addressed by traditional medicine. Sleeplessness, frequent night and day urination, night sweats and a general lack of vitality in my day-to-day life all had a large effect on my physical and mental health. As of April 2023, my vitality has returned stronger than before, my arrhythmia is still present, and it is being easily mitigated by both traditional medication and weekly visits with Dr Rozenn and specific Chinese herbs that she prescribes and changes as my treatments have unfolded. Dr Rozenn is kind and compassionate and takes the time to really listen to my concerns. She explains everything to me in detail, and I feel like I am in good hands. I'm so grateful to Dr Rozenn for her help, and I highly recommend her to you if you are seeking holistic answers to complex health and well-being issues. - FireHawk H