Partnering with Shanti has been a game changing experience for me and I couldn't be more thankful for our partnership. She is a true healer in every sense of the word. Not only is she an endlessly kind, patient, and compassionate human being, but in determining your care plan she is endlessly thoughtful and judicious in her approach. She takes the time to gain a clear understanding of your health history and couples that with her deep knowledge and experience to create a customized treatment plan. Once Shanti sets up a strong foundation for your care plan, she continues to adjust based upon your evolving needs. Each session she starts with an assessment of symptoms and how they have changed since your last session with her. Based on the information you provide she expertly determines a treatment plan for the day - all of which is clearly communicated with you to ensure you are 100% comfortable and aligned. In putting forth a treatment plan, Shanti is able to draw from a number of modalities that she is trained in. I have personally benefited from her arsenal of treatment modalities across acupuncture, Chinese massage, cranial sacral therapy, and herbal supplement recommendations. She truly is the best holistic health care practitioner I have ever come across and what genuinely sets her apart is how deeply she cares for her patients. I have never worked with anyone so vested in my well being and healing and I couldn't tell you how grateful I am to her. She an integral part of my care team and I couldn't recommend her enough. Book her - she is sensational! read more

I've been on a long journey that started with Western medicine and dealing with autoimmune disease. Specifically Graves' disease. Through all of this, not one of my doctors could tell me anything about the root causes or triggers of my auto immune disease. Just that Research shows that there is a link to stress as well as a hereditary About three months ago, I started seeing Michael Eugene Brownand Shanti Ma at Abundant Heaven Integrative Acupuncture, I received an acupuncture treatment and Craniosacral therapy treatment from Shanti Ma. Through talking with her and the treatment I feel like I gained a better understanding of how I hold stress in my body. While receiving the treatment I had a memory of my father from childhood and a way that he held his body when he was concentrating that my sister and I used to laugh about. I realized, in that moment that I had the exact same stress holding patterns as my father. I think that after this treatment I have had better access to noticing when these neuro pathways are activated and being able to "hit the reset button " which usually involves slowing down and taking some deep breaths. Shanti has an online class called vagas nerve deep dive that I have started that is amazing so far. This class includes exercises that give you access to the parasympathetic nervous system. Michael prescribed some Chinese herbs. after a month of taking them my bloodwork is finally revealing signs of remission allowing me to wean off of other medication. The correlation between starting the the treatments with Michael and Shanti Ma and the drastic improvement in my bloodwork as well as improvement in double vision and eye pain are amazing. modern medicine, does not seem to have a clear understanding of the root causes of auto immune diseases. And there are other forms of medicine that have been around for much longer. And they work! They really work! Thank you Michael and Shanti at Abundant Heaven Integrative Acupuncture read more

I just had my second Polestar astrology reading with Michael. I had my last one 12 years ago. It was amazing to see how much had happened that the first reading predicted would happen! It really gave me even more faith in this ancient and profound system. I am able to understand myself more deeply and can navigate my next steps in life with more ease since this most recent reading. I also really love the fact that Michael is also a highly skilled acupuncturist and could guide me in a deeper way when it came to the health aspect of my chart and really the whole thing. His kind heart, vast knowledge, and humble curiosity are an awesome combination. I highly recommend him! read more

Successfully addressing chronic health problems can be a tricky business. I have worked with Abundant Heaven for several years, and it has been more than I could ever have expected. Shanti has treated me for back and spinal pain, circulation and lymphatic challenges, knee pain (pre and post-op) and more- using both acupuncture and targeted massage. Her kind and calming approach always seems to deliver the best results to whatever is happening in my body, while being respectful of my limitations or medical conditions (osteoporosis, for one). She has a wealth of knowledge about various wellness practices and treatment techniques that are available to explore. In addition to feeling better, I walk away with a positive outlook every visit. I have also worked with Michael for facial acupuncture and massage, which is a great way to treat myself to something special and invigorating. Michael is caring, personable, and very well versed in the latest research on many health-related topics. Many thanks to Shanti and Michael for this wonderful practice. There is a clean, safe and serene vibe here. All of your questions and concerns are met with thorough responses and often follow-up emails with research and/or helpful suggestions. My two daughters and I have been the beneficiaries of thoughtful and attentive healing at Abundant Heaven for many years. read more

I have been fortunate to meet Shanti in one of the darkest times of my life. I have been suffering of chronic back pain and couldn't find any concrete relief. Shanti supported me as nobody did before. She used her knowledge, passion, grace and dedication and she treated me with acupuncture and cranio-sacral massage and week after week she helped me suffering less and less. Her holistic approach is key. She didn't stop to the 'pain', she went above and beyond. She found resources for my physical therapy, she supported me with Chinese herbs, she gave me food suggestion and other supplements that are overall taking care of my too stressed nervous system. I felt held, seen, understood and deeply taken care of. I wish I could have met her earlier! read more

Shanti is an amazing practitioner. She treated me with acupuncture and massage. She has a wealth of knowledge and always gives 100% to her patients. She went above and beyond to help me on my healing journey, in and out of the clinic. She recommend exercises and self care regimen to help me achieve the best outcome. read more

I found Abundant Health after I scheduled with a practice in the Peninsula. I was a bit concerned when that practice shared how they billed their services "in order to get paid" from insurance. Needless to say, I canceled. When I contacted Michael he was very open and honest about their fees, ability to work with me if I needed assistance. This is very important to me. Knowing a practice is genuinely interested in healing the community is a big reason I was so comfortable with coming to Abundant Health even if it was a drive or out of my network. There is something to be said for people who work with integrity! My first few visits were with Jessica and she was great. Michael is too. Everything is explained well and he understands my Cancer diagnosis extensively. I get acupuncture the day after my chemo and I can confidently say that it has contributed to my overall health and has eased some of the struggles one has with therapy. The clinic is always clean and sanitized. They use precautions and are one of the only places I go into for office visits. You will be in good hands coming to them. read more

Took my 9 year old her for the first time to get acupuncture therapy to help him focus. Upon entering, you're greeted with Michael Brown the Acupuncturist and his beautiful Office. My son is having difficulty focusing in class and it's really affecting his ability to learn. Instead of taking him to a western doctor and be prescribed with all kind of meds, we decided to try something more natural. The meeting with Michael Brown was extremely pleasant. He really helped make Jordan (my 9 year) feel comfortable. He thoroughly explained his techniques and what each point means. He made us feel very comfortable about the entire process. We will continue to bring Jordan back for more therapy in hopes to see a difference in his behavior through repetitive treatments. I highly recommend Michael Brown and his wife who have thought about getting acupuncture. Through Chinese medicine and acupuncture, many illnesses can be treated. Michael not only listen to you but he will take his time to explain everything and will answer every question you have. We will be back, SOON! read more

Michael is a holistic practitioner in the guise of a TCM Doctor. His knowledge is extensive, and the ways in which he applies his clear & commonsense thinking really appeals to this sapien sapien. I love his ability to respond to situations on the fly - demonstrating his deep knowledge and understanding of both the human body as well as the systems on which it operates. I am super happy to have found him again, and hope to continue the journey towards vitality that requires a knowledgeable guide like Dr Michael Brown. Thank you for all that you do, good sir! read more

I was referred to Abundant Heaven, specifically to see Michael Brown thru a good friend. I was very skeptical at first about acupuncture and extremely nervous because I'm deathly afraid of needles. My lower back pain after a series of physical therapy sessions and and epidural shot in my lower back did not help much with my lower back pain. It was very temporary. So after much deliberation with myself I decided to try acupuncture at Abundant Heaven with Michael as my doctor. First and foremost, Michael has such a calming demeanor and was so very understanding and patient of my anxiety of needles and being claustrophobic he made me feel so at ease that I could let my guard down and was finally open to trying acupuncture. I can't say enough good things about Michael and Abundant Heaven. His knowledge of alternative Chinese medicine is amazing and comforting. His expertise on doing acupuncture is phenomenal! Michael starts out the session with an amazing massage which relaxes your mind and body which in turn helps when its time for the acupuncture part of the session. Michael is very gentle, and honestly I rarely had a moment where I felt I needed him to stop or discontinue the session, but if I ever did need to stop, which never occurred, I knew Michael would never be impatient with me or try to force me to continue. That made me feel so at ease that I not only looked forward to my sessions with Michael but have never felt better! My lower back and right shoulder have responded so well to acupuncture, that I'm standing upright and feeling good and back to exercising because of Michael and Abundant Heaven. I would highly recommend going to Abundant Heaven and giving acupuncture a try especially when traditional medicine fails. I can't thank Michael enough for helping me and since I'm feeling so much better physically and mentally I don't need as many visits now because of how well I'm doing, but will continue to go to acupuncture with Michael at Abundant Heaven for maintenance when needed so I can keep feeling this good. I highly recommend Michael and his wife Jessica, they are amazing! If you are at your wits end with pain and had to make the choice today to see an alternative medicine doctor, GO TO ABUNDANT HEAVEN ASAP! Thank you again Michael for helping me and my lower back get stronger Sincerely a very satisfied and happy patient, Pallavi Kearney read more

I first came to visit Michael after suffering from recurring mono. I had high levels of fatigue and lethargy. As a high level athlete, these symptoms not only affected my daily life, but prevented me from training and doing my job effectively. Michael was very attentive and put a lot of thought and knowledge into my treatment. He made treatment accessible, making sure that I was able to receive all the components he thought would help heal my body. As a high level athlete, there are very specific things I can take and cannot take, and Michael put a lot of extra time and effort to help ensure the herbs would be okay for me to consume. Within a few sessions, I was feeling better and was able to get back on my bike and train for upcoming races where I had good results. I cannot thank Michael enough for his follow up, his attentiveness, and his personal investment in making sure I was receiving the best treatment possible. He truly treats patients because he believes in what he does and believes that it should be accessible to everyone. read more

I am a personal trainer and although I don't have any major health issues, I was curious about acupuncture. So I decided to try out Michael's services. Michael was very professional and his demeanor very calm and friendly. The only health issue I had was tiredness and Reynolds syndrome. Michael prescribed some herbal medicine for the Reynolds syndrome and it really helped bring back circulation in my toe. There is no more pain and his acupuncture treatment helped relax and rejuvenate me. Michael also prepared a fantastic herbal facial treatment and it was very relaxing and made my skin feel really soft. He used all natural ingredients and made it fresh before my session. So even if you don't have any major health issues, it is a great treat to get some acupuncture for maintenance and wellness as well as relaxation. Michael is very informative and knowledgeable. He is very detailed in his evaluation of your general constitution. He provides great service and he educated me on many areas of wellness, including nutrition. It was a great experience for me and I definitely recommend Michael to anyone wanting to try out acupuncture, whether it be for general health maintenance or if you have some health issues that needs to be treated for in a holistic approach. Thank you Michael for such a wonderful experience! LR. read more

I have been working with Abundant Heaven Integrative Acupuncture for over 6 years. During this time, Shanti and Michael have helped me with various challenges: Allergies, Peri-Menopause symptoms, Gastro-Intestinal issues, as well as back and neck pain. Their thoroughness and multimodality approach have been most effective in improving my functionality and health. Almost 3 years ago I could only walk a few houses down the street and couldn't stand more than 10 minutes, with the help of acupuncture, herbs, electrical stimulation and craniosacral work, I have been able to avoid more invasive medical procedures and medication and have better functionality, I'm able to walk for 2+ miles now. Some of my favorite things about working with Shanti, is that she takes the time to explain what she finds and recommends all the while taking in account my life and what is practical and reasonable to employ. Both Shanti and Michael have also worked with my kids over the years with positive results. I can highly recommend Abundant Heaven. read more

I am a medical professional myself and I am a fan of this offices professionalism and more than that I very much appreciate the time and attention I received during my consult and treatment. I had both massage therapy and acupuncture with electro stimulation. My back and leg pair were much improved. I wish I had more one to visit more regularly. I will be back. read more

I visited Michael for a female related issue. I have been dealing with this for over 8 months and it got to the point where I became anemic. Extreme low back pain started as well as signs of sciatica. I incorporated Acupuncture (and herbs) and Chiropractic to help me reduce the pain and with three visits, I was feeling 90% better and my "issue" finally started to resolve itself. I"m thankful for the treatments and look forward to making Acupuncture part of my proactive lifestyle. Thank you Michael. read more

After two treatments my shoulder was feeling much better after years of pain. Michael is terrific and I'm continuing treatment for some digestive issues and it seems to be getting better too. I'm so happy to have found Abundant Heaven and would highly recommend their services. read more

This was my first time ever trying anything like this, and I have to say, I am definitely doing it again. Michael was able to get me in last minute, and I am so grateful for it. I was so nervous going in - just the thought of needles has always scared me! But he was so patient and calming, and I was in and out of there within an hour. The clinic itself has a very soothing affect; so that plus Michael's demeanor really helped to relax and calm me down throughout the treatment. I came in for a headache I had since the start of that day, and with Michael's treatment, it completely vanished by the time I left. Thank you so much, Michael! I really do appreciate it. read more

Jessica is a very talented practitioner. She's both very tapped in energetically and pragmatic, highly intuitive and also down to earth. Jessica helped me with a really difficult, splitting headache (which went away soon after she did craniosacral work with me) and a damaged stomach lining, which she magically healed with just couple doses of a custom herbal formula by their company, Abundant Heaven. I'm looking forward to doing more work with her and highly recommend her services! read more

I've been treated by both Jessica and briefly Michael for over 1 year. They've treated me for several complicated conditions related to stage 4 endometriosis and the substantial progress I've made is a direct result of their innovative, highly researched, and thoughtful approach. They are very professional, knowledgeable, and caring people who have done tremendous work to help me heal. I'm just so grateful. read more

Jessica and Michael are amazing practitioners!!!! They are very professional, knowledgeable, kind and thorough. Acupuncture, along with other treatments Craniosacral, herbal formulas and massage has helped me take care of Neck tension, Lower back pain, knee pain. I am a pilates and Yoga trainer. I stand and talk for long hours and carry lot of tension in my neck. My neck tension always calms down after Jessica's craniosacral treatment. I am a huge fun of craniosacral work. Jessica is very detail oriented. I do not have serious injuries but occasionally end up getting back, hip and knee discomfort due to long hours of standing and driving. Jessica's treatments are right on target. She is very detail oriented and a healer. I am totally convinced in the healing powers of acupuncture and Craniosacral treatments. I have learnt so much from her and I go to her every week to fine tune my body so I can continue doing what I like to do the most. I Highly recommend them!!!!!! read more

I had a spinal fusion (lower back L4-5) about 8 years ago. The surgery was successful, meaning I am able to function fairly normally, albeit, not without some residual chronic lower back pain. I began relying on ibuprofen as my drug of choice to relieve the pain. Some days I could get by on as few as two 200 mg tablets first thing in the morning to get going. Other days I would exceed the maximum daily dosage of six 200 mg tablets, often taking the equivalent Motrin dosages of 800mg twice in a day. I know the dangers of taking NSAIDs over time, and it concerned me just how much ibuprofen I needed to manage my chronic back and joint pain. I had read about the pain relieving effects of accupuncture, and had the opportunity to give it a try with Michael Brown, L.Ac. MTCM. I echo Pauline N's experience with Michael -- professional, calm, explaining each step. In addition, I was impressed with the detailed patient interview process -- I never get to spend as much time discussing my health with my primary care physician. At the end of the first interview, Michael recommended two herbal formulas along with accupuncture treatments for my situation. Each appointment begins with the patient interview process, discussing any changes from the last treatment, improvements, new concerns, etc. Treatment is customized for the individual. From the first accupuncture treatment about a month ago, I noticed a difference in my lower back and knee joint pain. I no longer needed to start the day with two ibuprofen. As a matter of fact, I have not had a single ibuprofen since I began treatment. That is not to say I am completely pain free, but I am much improved, and I can get up in the morning and NOT need to take ibuprofen to get going. I have had more and more "good" days with little back pain. During my last two treatments, while lying on the table, needles in, I felt "release" sensations in my lower back. After each session, I am extremely relaxed. My sleep has also improved from getting about 4-5 hours a night before treatment to 6-7 hours a night after beginning treatment. My educational and work background for 25 years was in the sciences and traditional western medicine. However, through my work experiences and exposure to numerous medical conventions, studies and publications, some regarding eastern medicine, I have always been open-minded towards the practice of accupuncture and herbal medicine. However, I had never tried it until recently -- I'm really glad I did, and I'll keep coming back to Abundant Heaven TCM for more! read more

This was my first experience with acupuncture and I must say I was surprised! I didn't really know what to expect. I had been having a TMJ flare up and after 3 treatments, it is so much better -like 95% better! I usually have to take tons of ibuprofen for flare ups and this flare up was worse than I'd ever had. Instead of ibuprofen, I went to Michael and I'm so glad I did! Highly recommend!! read more

Dr. Brown was amazing. I had a facial acupuncture treatment and the entire session was peaceful and relaxing. The next day I had multiple people compliment the radiance in my complexion. I am looking forward to many more treatments. read more

Jessica and Michael are wonderful! They are very welcoming and always willing to answer questions and do different things based on how I'm feeling at each visit. Their work, especially Jessica's, has changed my life. I came to Jessica after a year of chronic back pain that nothing seemed to help. I had tried physical therapy, over the counter pain medications and once the doctors figured out I had bulging discs corticosteroids- both pills and an epidural. Nothing worked. When I came to them I was desperate and willing to try anything. Over the last 5 months using a variety of techniques- acupuncture, Chinese massage and craniosacral therapy-Jessica has brought my pain levels down from 7 (out of 10) to near zero. No, it wasn't instantaneous, but we worked together to figure out what things worked and what didn't. Maybe just as important as the lessened pain is the hope they've given me that I can do something about this without surgery. I am recently back to physical therapy working on building my muscles and posture to better support my hips and spine. And I can now tell when I'm sore from using new muscles rather than pain from my pinched sciatic nerve. I can't thank them enough! read more

Jessica is an amazing practitioner. I came to her a few months ago with digestive issues, chronic headaches, migraines, fatigue, menstrual issues and a fear of needles! Jessica was incredibly patient with me, talked me through the whole process and explained the mechanism in which acupuncture works. After just a couple sessions my headaches were completely gone, my digestion improved and my fear of needles started to subside. Acupuncture, along with other treatment modalities, such as: herbal formulas, qi gong, tuina and craniosacral therapy has taken care of every health issue that has plagued me for years! I would highly recommend Jessica to anyone looking into Traditional Chinese Medicine. read more

Amazing experience. I have never had acupuncture before but I was having a exhausting vertigo episode and I wasn't getting any help from my DR. So I was open to finding an alternative to the medicine that just left me feeling like a zombie. So I scheduled an appointment with Michael and I have to say it was the most relaxing and calming experience. My body and mind were both so stressed and spinning from the vertigo and Michael helped me to focus on myself and listen to my body and everything started to melt away. I had been curious about acupuncture but now I am a believer in the healing it can bring. If you are suffering from vertigo acupuncture is a life saver. Highly recommend. read more

I was very apprehensive about my first treatment, and had avoided acupuncture previously despite knowing it's benefits, because I was concerned. Michael took great care to learn my history, needs and expectations for treatment, and he was very informative of what I would experience so there were no surprises. Their office is calm and relaxing, and I left feeling fantastic and wishing I had made an appointment sooner. The level of care he & Jessica take to follow up has also been fantastic. I am looking forward to future treatments and highly recommend their practice! read more

These past couple months I have had the pleasure of working with Michael. I have always been the type of person to go the traditional route whenever I have a health issue and when I started having digestive problems, abundant heaven really helped me out. Michael was very thorough and made sure he didn't miss anything that I told him. I felt like he really went above and beyond to make sure I was feeling better. This was my first time doing acupuncture and he made sure that I was okay after every needle went in. Anytime I had a question he didn't just give me a yes or no answer he gave me suggestions and even website links to give me more information on my questions. He is also a fast email responder which I really appreciated. I would highly recommend his services to anyone whether you're just looking for acupuncture to supplement your lifestyle or need help with a health issue. I truly appreciate Michael and his services! Thank you! read more

Micheal is an excellent acupunturist! He is very knowledgeable and detail oriented, working to discover the root cause of whatever is going on. He is always willing to answer my questions about the treatments or the herbs. I began seeing him last April and since then he has aided with the treatment of many ailments thus far including my allergies, pain, headaches, fatigue and even a bug bite where I got blood poisoning. I couldn't be happier with the treatments and I highly recommend to his services!! read more

I highly recommend Jessica. I had severe back pain over the past month and also suffered from coccyx pain for the last eight years. Within two visits with Jessica receiving acupuncture and medical massage, my back pain was resolved and the coccyx pain improved from a pain level of 10 to 1. I was amazed at the results. It's wonderful not to experience pain every time that I sit or lie down. Cortisone injections provided temporary relief and physical therapy was comforting on the day of the treatment but had little affect long-term. The results from acupuncture and medical massage is astounding. read more

I went to see Jessica for severe allergy problems, and after a few acupuncture sessions, my symptoms were virtually gone! She uses her expertise in acupuncture together with Chinese herbs to develop a complete healing regimen, and she is very competent and compassionate, listening to everything that is going on with your body and mind. I highly recommend Abundant Heaven! read more

I am so blessed to have found Abundant Heaven. I saved my gall bladder from the chopping block of western medicine and my M.D. has informed me I get to keep it for a very long time! And I gracefully have ended menopause and with Michael and Jessica's support I maintained a reasonable comfort level through this beautiful aging process. If you suffer with symptoms of menopause or you are having issues with your gall bladder...these are few of the many things that can be healed from visiting Abundant Heaven Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic! read more

Jessica is amazing. My treatments are amazing and if I could go everyday, I would. The massage/body work, cranial work, herbs, teas, my tuning fork, acupuncture, have all helped me beyond words -- YOU have to experience it for yourself! I encourage you to try, you'll be back for more! Thank you Jessica! read more

Jessica is an amazing healer. I was privileged enough to receive some incredible treatments from her at a beautiful meditation retreat. She is deeply intuitive and her energy work was so powerful she was able to move through some really difficult blockages I had that greatly improved my digestion issues and eliminated some of the kidney pain I was experiencing. She also gave me some effective herbal formula for difficult menstrual cramps and bloating. She is such a loving, kind, and intuitive practitioner. I felt so safe and held in her work and had an incredibly supportive and healing experience. I would highly recommend her work and practice! read more

I am very fortunate and most grateful to have found Michael. My husband and I had been trying to get pregnant with no success for almost 2 years. I had been doing many cycles of fertility treatments with an OB/GYN fertility specialist. I then concurrently started Chinese Medicine treatments with Michael. After two cycles ended in failure, I discontinued treatments with the OB/GYN, continuing only treatments with Michael. That was the very cycle that ended in me getting pregnant! I fully attribute this success to Michael's treatments, which included weekly acupuncture and tuina massage, herbal medicine, and diet changes. Michael's gifted abilities were accompanied by his thoroughness and attention to detail. He was always readily available to answer any questions and showed a genuine interest in helping me with his best efforts. This is a very unique quality that cannot be found in many health practicioners. read more