AMC Dragon Acupuncture is hands-down the best wellness decision I have ever made! I was dealing with chronic pain and stubborn inflammation in my ankle (that is difficult to walk). Dr. Hongyan Li is truly in a league of her own. I would recommend her to everyone I know. read more

I've been coming to Dr. Li for over a year now and I would definitely recommend acupuncture to anyone dealing with pain or inflammation! Acupuncture has helped me manage my chronic inflammation and is a very relaxing experience. I don't have an aversion to needles but if you do and are curious to try it just know you really don't experience any pain or discomfort. Most of the time you can't even feel the needles going in, and you definitely don't feel them once they are in. Overall it's a very relaxing experience and Dr. Li is very friendly and knowledgeable. read more

Excellent caring doctor. They helped me out with my pain. They do an excellent job. Highly recommend it

Excellent caring doctor. Treated me for vertigo and stress and my teen daughter for anxiety and depression. Excellent outcome on both fronts. Considered acupuncture for your teen anxiety and stress due to social media!! read more

Dr. Li is great! I feel a difference after every session, especially in my most tense areas--my jaw and shoulders. She is kind, attentive, and creates a calming environment. The soothing music and heat lamp are so relaxing that I actually fell asleep during my last session. On top of that, her rates are affordable, she takes my insurance, and there is ample street parking on the street when I go on Saturday afternoons. If you're considering acupuncture, this is the place to go! read more

Been coming to see Dr Li, on and off for unrelated issues for 2 years now. So happy I found her office, I've seen her for TMJ pain, neck and shoulder pain, wrist, carpal tunnel pain, and most recently for pain related to a fall which hurt my tailbone and ankles. I always recommend Dr. Li to my fellow healthcare workers if they ever mention pain issues. I reassure them she's the real deal and cite her webpage for issues she can treat. I really like that she's well established and has research experience at UCLA along with experience at Cedars Sinai. Plus she accepts PPO insurance! Thank you Dr. Li, much appreciated. read more

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My go to place for acupuncture. Always end up feeling much better after a couple of visits

This is my first time trying acupuncture treatment. I've been coming for about 6 weeks now and started with 2x/week to treat my enlarged thyroid nodules, poor sleep, and slow metabolism. With the acupuncture and the herbal supplements, I'm noticing my the nodules have become a little softer and smaller. As far as digestion and bowl movements, we are still working on it with the addition of the herbs. This treatment overall, seems to be working and I plan to continue to see how it goes. Dr Li is great! She is professional and attentive. She checks in often about the progress of the treatment. read more

Poor management, suffered a healing crisis that lasted 4 days taking me away from work. My experience here has left me never wanting to use an acupuncturist ever again. They cannot keep their books straight and feel they are not only over-charging their clients but also provides mediocre care read more

AMC Dragon Acupuncture - Acupuncture Near Me - Encino, California

Dr. Li accurately assessed my condition and provided tremendous relief, both of which my western medicine trained MD's failed. She understands both Chinese and Western medicine. I have a histamine problem due to menopause. She also has given my husband relief for his blepharospasm (eye tic) where botox is getting less and less effective (and is expensive copay). After treatments I feel so relaxed. She can talk about a wide variety of medical conditions, again something I haven't found with my Kaiser primary care physician, who sends me off to "specialists" who don't know what they're doing. Thank God for Dr. Li! read more

AMC Dragon Acupuncture - Acupuncture Near Me - Encino, California

Dr Hongyanli is amazing! I started going to her in 2019 at the age of 46 wanting to have a baby. She said she would help me. I came to her once a week and took her herbs. She is very kind and professional. Also she is very knowledgeable and attentive to your issues. At 48 years , I gave birth to a healthy baby boy. He is a miracle and dr Hongyan Li was apart of it. I am still her client and will always be grateful for her expertise and help. read more

Dr. Li is a gem. She is well studied in both Western and Eastern medicine and has worked extensively in the Cedar Sini network so is aware of how insurance company works and knows how to bill which is important to me as I am in the industry. She is a brilliant acupuncturist and down to earth. She takes time to listen and diagnose. She cured my messed up crappy legs in 3 sessions which would have taken 6 months of physiotherapy. Currently I just started chemo for my 4th bout with cancer and I could not make it without her supporting me through my chemo. I have learnt now that cancer is brought on by stress and I am committed to ongoing treatment with Dr. Li to stay balanced and stress free that my cancer does not come back again. The practice is clean, well run and prices reasonable. I love it that they take care of the insurance and I get reminders to all my appointments. I highly recommend her. I am Chinese and I know a good acupuncturist when I meet one. She is a keeper. Take care of your health and a Happy New Year. read more

Dr. LI is an excellent doctor in her field, very thorough and attentive. treated with her for psoriatic arthritis and trigger finger, mostly joint problems, went to her for about six treatments and noticed a significant improvement. I will continue with treatments as needed, highly recommend her. read more

This place is great! The staff is super friendly and they are very knowledgeable. I highly recommend.

This woman is amazing. I am so happy to go back to Dr. Li - we took a break during the COVID years and didnt go anywhere. My body was struggling badly without Dr.Li because I struggle with TMJ which causes severe neck jaw, and pain shoulder pain and I have seriously tried everything from pain management shots, dental appliances, physical therapy, chiropractic services, deep tissue massages. There has been nothing that's made me feel better than 1 hour with Dr. Li. I was so tired of spending $200 a doctors visit for someone to breathe on me and tell me there's nothing wrong with me or dismissively suggest pain killers when there is clearly something wrong with my body. I tried acupuncture before but my first acupuncturist was not experienced and I did not see results. I am so happy I gave it a second try with Dr. Li. She now serves my family - last week my boyfriend came in with horrible pain all over his legs and knees that we could not get rid of with just our massage gun. I had to drive him to the appointment because he could not even walk. After ONE session with Dr. Li he was able to walk without severe pain!! My parents go next week to try acupuncture for the first time - keep in mind my family works in the western medicine field and have received no relief. I'm very excited for them to get some relief for their tendinitis. It is really important to drop your expectations of western medicine when you walk through the door - I know I did. It is really important to know that the more severe or chronic the pain is, you may have to go in a few times and trust the process. The minute you feel pain, it's important to go straight away before it becomes chronic. This is because our bodies form compensation methods which create repetitive motions that contribute to chronic pain. And most importantly, it's important to know Dr. Li does everything for her patients and she is like family to me now. She is worth every penny. read more

I suffer from neck pain for a long, long time. I recently had a muscle spasm on my right arm which has affected my ability to perform everyday activities such as driving. I made an appointment with Dr. Hongyan Li which I had an acupuncture and cupping session and I felt immediate relief . She was kind, professional and super attentive to my needs. I'm so happy I found her practice, and now I'm a client for life . Thank you read more

I had to write this review. I've never had acupuncture before. I didn't think it would work. I was the ultimate skeptic. I've been to AMC Dragon Acupuncture three times. Every single time, I leave this place feeling a huge improvement. I've had chronic lower back pain for decades from my time spent in the Marine Corps. Dr. Li asked detailed questions, made her assessment, then administered the acupuncture treatment. She also included cupping. On a 100 rating scale of where my back pain was, it's now at about 50%. For me, that is huge. Nothing has worked this well in the past. I highly recommend AMC Dragon Acupuncture to everyone. Seriously, at the lease, try it. Thank you Dr. Li. read more

I'm writing this review in the hopes that my wife's experience with Dr. Li will be helpful for anyone suffering with eczema or auto immune disorders. My wife has suffered with eczema on and off her entire life, but it got notably worse this past year due to travels and emotional stress. We had first tried intense colon cleansing with hydrotherapy and supplements which were prescribed to her by an allergist in western medicine. While this seemed to help at first, it ended up making her condition worse. She got hives all over her body and would wake up with flare ups several times a night. This lasted a couple months. After doing our own research we came across some articles that said that acupuncture could be helpful in treating these conditions. Although we were skeptical at first (even though we were familiar with acupuncture) we decided to give it a try. We chose Dr. Li because of her good yelp reviews and reasonable fee. Despite our initial doubts, each treatment with Dr. Li really seemed to help. Her immune system was in an overactive state and each treatment really seemed to help calm that down. She had cuppings placed on her back and needles placed in different acupressure points on her arms and legs. By the time she received her fourth treatment she was no longer suffering from the intense itching and overnight flare ups that had been ongoing. I should note that my wife started a specific diet (lectin free) around the same time we started seeing Dr. Li to help treat her symptoms in the longterm. While the diet helped as well, it was very clear to us that her treatments were extremely helpful, with her symptoms subsiding every visit. She was no longer itching all day and was able to sleep through the night. I also appreciated that Dr. Li really listened to my wife and took everything she said seriously. In the past people would listen to part of what she said and sort of dismiss other things that perhaps didn't make sense or that they didn't agree with. Dr. Li really took all my wife's concerns seriously. I know that everyone is different and what works for one person doesn't always work for someone else. But I would highly recommend Dr. Li to anyone suffering with eczema or allergies. read more

I'm very pleased with Dr. Li. I have bels palsy for over 60 years and recently have high eye pressure. After even the first session I saw and felt the difference. I'm also taking herbs she had me take to take care and nourish my vision and again I feel better and very marked difference. After today (my second visit) I'm very confident I will recover well! I'm signing up for 8 more sessions until I'm fully recovered! She is the best. And I've read all the articles in google about her and it's show she's an excellent doctor of TCM. I will surely refer her to everyone who needs this kind of care and treatment. read more

Dr. Li is simply the most knowledgeable and professional acupuncturist I have ever treated with. She takes her time with every patient and listens to all of your concerns with attention. She really cares about her patients and she has helped me significantly with my neck pain, sinus and ear/tinnitus issues. She has also taken care of all the family I have referred to her. Dr. Li is the best there is. read more

First visit for morning sickness and I feel so relaxed after. Still a little nauseous, but acupuncture is not a one and done. Did miracles for me during my first pregnancy. This place is clean and efficient. The Dr. even recognized I might have digestive issues and helped remedy that. Gave me some homework for ear pressure points. High hopes this helps me feel better. Strong believer in acupuncture! read more

Dr. Lee is a very nice lady who takes pride in her work. Clean facility and has been helping with my issue tremendously. I am very happy with her and will continue with the progress treatments I have received read more

Saw Dr Li years ago... all I can say is that she fixed my insomnia and I was able to sleep again like normal, she also helped me with my bloating symptoms, many other side effects I had from a bad reaction to prescription medicine... and she also fixed my chronic migraines, neck pain and leg cramping. I had chronic neck pain for maybe 10 plus years and it's basically gone. Chiropractic never really fixed my problems. Same with the migraines. I know she worked on me for a while but when she was done I was back to my normal happy self and pain free. I highly recommend her and always have her in the back of my mind if I were to need her again in the future for something or if someone I knew needed her. read more

I'm so thankful I met Dr. Li. She's been able to treat my ailments that other doctors couldn't after the first treatment. I love the fact that she took the time to go over my lab results (she's trained in western and eastern medicine) to diagnose me properly. She's caring, professional, and patient. The facility is clean and Covid-19 compliant. Definitely worth the drive to Encino! read more

After a couple of treatments, I would not recommend this doctor. To echo the previous review Dr. Li has little empathy for patients. It comes through loud and clear. read more

I do not recommended this place for anyone. I went there because there were mostly positive reviews but it was definitely not positive for me. The place is run down and not very clean. I had back pain and after the treatment it was relieved but returned within two days. My visit cost almost $200 and they told me I had to pay upfront and then submit to my insurance. They then said that if my insurance covered the services that they would reimburse me. When the time came that my insurance told me my portion of the visit should have been $47 and I needed to get reimbursed by the office, they did not like that at all. This "doctor" Li got very rude with me and raising her voice and saying I was trying to get a free treatment and then decided she didn't want to speak to me anymore. The guy at the front desk got on the phone and told me they would reimburse me $45. My insurance company told me to file something against them but as I am having other health issues, I decided to let it go and just take the $45 even though I should have received at least twice that much. Beware of this place and their overcharging and bad attitudes. read more

I can't say enough good words about Dr Li , she is an incredible Accupuuncturist , she can look at you and know you inside and out , not just physically but emotionally to ,l. Dr Li is caring and compassionate and her bedside manner is so Professional . Whatever your health issues are please go see Dr Li. read more

I am simply amazed with acupuncture!!! I've been having awful nerve pain (sciatica) as well as some nerve pain next to knee on my other leg for over a month now. I literally can't sit for too long because that's when the pain really flares up. I went to see a GP and of course she just prescribed me meds that don't work. I was researching where else I could go for the pain and came across an acupuncturist in SCV. I had a great experience 20 years ago when it cured me of my daily body hives that I got for an entire year. So I called and made an appointment. Literally after one session, my pain is GONE!! I highly recommend Dr Li!! read more

Last year I started feeling burnout likely related to work, stress and anxiety causing me to feel lightheaded, loss of concentration and feeling off balanced at times. After several doctor visits and lab work, doctors were not able to pinpoint my symptoms to anything significant and so at the suggestion of my PCP, I went ahead and tried Acupuncture. Since I've never done Acupuncture before I did not know what to expect, I tried a couple places but I didn't see much progress. I stumbled upon AMC Dragon Acupuncture during one of my dental visit which is located on the same floor. I had a good first impression of the clinic. The environment is is clean and the front office staff is efficient in scheduling and getting me going for my sessions. Dr Li took time to go over my lab results and assured me that she will help get me feeling better and created an action plan for my treatments. In addition, Dr Li recommended I take some Chinese herbal supplements to compliment my treatment plan. After 7 sessions with Dr Li, I have noticed an improvement in my day-to-day function and will take it as a positive sign that I'm on my way to full recovery. For now, I plan to continue with my treatment plan with Dr. Li and AMC Dragon. Thank you Dr. Li! read more

I highly recommend Dr. Li for acupuncture. I have seen different acupuncturists over the years due to changing insurance, but she is definitely one of the best. This is due to her technique, but also the use of herbs, which any skilled practitioner of Chinese medicine/acupuncture will tell you...herbs are KEY to treatment. She pays careful attention to her patients ailments/needs and tailors her technique accordingly. You will not be disappointed. read more

Dr. Li is awesome! She is caring and very knowledgeable. I have have autoimmune issues and she has been helping me work through them with acupuncture and different methods. I have constantly have hip pain and after one treatment, I have not had any problems with that hip. I definitely recommend going to see her! read more

After Dr. Li saw my review, I received a call from her office manager. He apologized for charging me the extra $ and has since sent me a refund check for $35. When discussing what happened at my appointment, he tried making every excuse why I was treated the way I was. He asked me several times to remove my review. I feel the way in which I was treated should be known to others.........I would want to know if they treated a prior patient in this manner. . Her office manager was always very polite but he could not get around the fact of how horribly I was treated by Dr. Li. read more

What a difference acupuncture & cupping makes! I came to see Dr. Li because ever since I had my mastectomy 8 months ago I've been suffering from tightness, pain & swelling around my surgery site. She recommended that I come twice a week. This is my review after my 1st week of therapy. I'll start w/ the office space. It's located in the same complex as UEI college. During the day, parking can be packed but there are usually spaces reserved for the offices & they validate parking. My past 2 visits, there is always a pleasant smell upon entering. She shares the space with a chiropractor (I might hit him up next). There is a water dispenser & complimentary coffee. The rooms are very clean and although you can see out of the windows, they are tinted. My acupuncture session takes about 45 minutes & is followed w/30 minutes of cupping. The first time I went in my scar tissue was so tough that some of the needles needed more help getting in which caused a tiny bit of pain but once they were in she put a heater over the area, turned off the lights & told me to relax. She came back, took out the needles then lit a match inside various sized glass jars and had them suction onto the site & let them stay for 30 min. By the time I came back for my 2nd session the swelling, pain & tightness has gotten better & it was easier for her to get the needles into the scar tissue. I am so excited by my new discovery & Dr. Li is amazing!!! I highly recommend giving acupuncture a try if you never have. It can help with stress, pain management, weight loss, the list goes on. She does except insurance but if you don't have it she has different price packages & will work with you on what you can afford. Looking forward to next week! read more

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I think it's nice that prospective patients are open, curious and investigative when considering acupuncture, and credit should be given for considering it as a viable, potential option. If you feel that your specific health condition requires or demands a deeper measure of expertise (or if that is your initial preference), feel free to continue reading below. * Keen Diagnostic Skill It was interesting to see Dr. Li perform medical face reading (fading diagnostic method), a traditional, authentic component of Chinese medicine (obvious ones being pulse and tongue diagnosis). Though I came in highly concerned about an abnormal, continuous right eye twitch, she made some inquisitive, passing comments about my acne scars, and the veins on my temples (didn't notice myself) which she said indicated a history of headaches. Though I don't know the clinical significance or relevancy of these observations, the last part was true. * Extensive Point Selection Most acupuncturists I visited for my eye condition placed needles in the arm/leg/face area (as did Dr. Li). But Dr. Li was the first who seemed confident enough to insert needles around my eye socket in the localized, troubled area (yes, around my eyes). Additional visits included needles inserted around my stomach area as well. Two weeks later, Dr Li was finally able to stop the odd, uncomfortable right eye twitch that the previous acupuncturists couldn't carry out. I can't explain (and don't know) how/why the results were different, but just that the unusual problem got fixed and taken care of. * In-depth Training & Seasoned Experience The general public may not be acutely aware of the difference in training a U.S. acupuncturist receives relative to one in China. While a completion of a 3/4-year U.S. acupuncture program (3,300 + hours) and passage of a national/state licensing exam would suffice to put up a shingle, the rigorous and extensive training one receives in China shouldn't be overlooked (5,000+ hours, 5 years, study of both Chinese and Western medicine as they are referred to as Chinese medical doctors, additional 3-4 years post-graduate residency training). In addition to the extensive education that Dr. Li received in China, its nice knowing she extended her post graduate training in both Chinese (Samra University) and Western (UCLA, USC, Cedar-Sinai Hospital) medicine here in the States. Being able to articulate an acupuncture treatment through the lens of Western medical eyes, and to be flexible enough to navigate through two medical worlds to offer specialized knowledge and recommendations, is a rare luxury that many acupuncturists cannot provide and offer to their patients. In the end, while there are other acupuncturists in the Valley who may realize a competent outcome with their patients, if you truly and genuinely feel that your health is really worth it, remember to keep Dr. Li on your short list. read more

Dr. Li helped me with chronic foot pain that others couldn't help with. I'm grateful for her help and guidance. I highly recommend Dr. Li!

Dr. Li is a true professional and HEALER. After being injured in my car accident, it was difficult to find treatment that worked. I'm so grateful I found this place. read more

My 13 years son had extremely severe headache for a few months due to unknown reason. He was consuming significant number of pain killing medications to reduce the pain. His lifetime pediatrician couldn't propose any treatment besides referring to Neurologist due to the fact that his head MRIs couldn't show anything abnormal. Visit to Children's Hospital ER was absolutely useless as well as number of visits to neurology Specialists. And only Dr. Li been able to eliminate the pain within very few sessions. It was amazing experience provided by phenomenal Doctor and I would highly recommend AMC Dragon Acupuncture to everyone! read more

I have been seeing Dr. Li at AMC Dragon Acupuncture for a few months now and she is amazing! I was told acupuncture would help with migraines, I was willing to try almost anything to get rid of my migraines with aura. I have had between 1 and 3 migraines a month since I was 16. Since I started with her I have been migraine free. I highly recommend Dr. Li, she is very professional and a great acupuncturist. She really knows her stuff. read more

I Love this place & this acupuncturist. She is amazing. I am a dental assistant with bad TMJ & Back Pain from constantly bending at work. My first visit was for Acupuncture on my jaw for my TMJ. Needles on my face is extremely scary to me and isn't something I look forward to doing. She let me know everything would be ok and I'd fell better. I got thru it and wasn't as bad as I thought. My second visit was for my upper and lower back. She pressed on my back and knew where the pain was without even asking me. I got acupuncture and cupping done and I felt a huge difference right after. I highly recommend this office. read more

Dr Li was referred to me and I can tell you that it was a great recommendation. She was so wise and such a sweet lady. One of the best acupuncturists I have been to in LA, so far. read more