I have been consistently been seeing Vanessa for 2 years. Each and every visit is a special time…read morewhere she pours herself into the work which positively shows up in every aspect of my life. Reiki, acupuncture, and somatic release has been our main focus where she excels each and every time. I love who Vanessa is and what she has done for me. Without reservation I will continue to refer people to her. Thank you Vanessa!

Been here a few times over the summer to get my mind and body right. I've done acupuncture and…read morecupping. The experience is okay. You get asked a few questions about your energy and what you want to focus on and then for acupuncture, they'll check your energy levels. After inserting the needles in, they leave you to it. No music or meditation or chants. Just you, and the car horns outside. I think that's where I'm a little disappointed. Other places I've been either give you one of the two and check in on you. I was just sorta left for I'm assuming was 30 minutes? There's no clocks so I lost track of time. Next few times I came, I was prepared to do some meditation on my own and really focus on my thoughts, breathing and healing. I have pretty decent insurance and so it only came out to about 20 bucks per session and at that price, it goes from a 3 star review to a 4 star. But without that, I could easily rate this a 3 star place. I'll be coming back for sure though. Every where else seems to have a wait list or they aren't as nice. Everyone is super nice. You wont find anyone not happy to be there.

I've been seeing Char many year and am overdue for writing up a review for her. She is a great…read morecaregiver and is very knowledgable in the art of acupuncture. I don't think I'd be feeling as good as I do without her. Your in great hands there.

I've been to Char many times when she was at Bamboo. This was the first time I had seen her since…read moreshe opened Indigo. The location is very convenient with a great view down Orange ave. She has fresh, comfortable setting with two treatment rooms and a central waiting room. As always, Char did great job relieving my pain and I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking an alternative, holistic approach to medicine.

Me'lissa is magical! A massage with her is pure zen! starting with her sweet southern hospitality,…read morecontinuing with the combination of essential oils and finishing with the perfect amount of pressure and skill she is truly a master of her craft. She has worked out my shoulder issues from years of softball throwing along with heavy use of my keyboard and mouse, my hammy which acts up when I do lunges at the gym and my feet which after years of wearing heels tend to get achey. Me'lissa is by far the best massage therapist I have ever encountered and I highly recommend her for any of your aches or pains.

Me'lissa is magic for a sore back! She gave me the best massage I've had in a long time! I couldn't…read morebe happier! Strong hands, good pressure & expert therapeutic touch. If you take massage seriously- she's your gal. On top of it all, she has a lovely warm personality and will put you right at ease. I couldn't recommend her more highly!

Dr. Gila Peled at Island Acupuncture was able with her professional skills and ability to achieve…read morewhat other medical professionals have tried to do for over four months to no avail. Relieve my sciatica pain! The past 4 days have been wonderful, minor discomfort but on the mend. Not really believing in non-traditional medicine, I avoided the world of Acupuncture; I was very mistaken. Dr. Gila Peled with her understanding and compassion to my medical condition, was diligent in her efforts and resolved my issues. I will definitely reach out to Dr. Gila Peled next time I need to see a doctor first, or maybe just a well-being adjustment to help maintain my happy and healthy life.

The office is very relaxing, and Dr. Peled is always very thorough with my treatments. I am so…read morehappy that I have found her. She is professional, caring, and ensures that all my health concerns are addressed. I get all of my pain and health problems fixed without any need of medication. There are no side effects of this treatment so I go in and then come out feeling great! Dr. Peled also specializes with fertility treatments- I have not done this treatment yet, but plan to when the time comes!

I have been going to this herb store since 1989. I met Dr. Annie when she was just a kid. I moved…read moreaway about 10 years ago. I am heading back to San Diego in August 2026. I will definitely stop by and stock up on a number of herbs! Dr. Annie is the Best!

I'm visiting from Oregon and saw an MD at urgent care, who prescribed Sudafed and antibiotics for…read morethe sound in my ear. It isn't working I decided to look on Yelp for a Chinese Herbalist. I called first. The herbalist answered the phone and asked me all the same questions as the MD She said that she was all booked up, but recommended a formula for my tinnitus. She said it will take a long time to resolve. I said "That's okay, because the prescription drugs aren't working." She said I could come by today and ask for George. When I arrived, George had my herbs bagged and ready to go. The herbalist had the formula book open to the page that described the formula that she recommended. The quality of care for a drop in appointment was awesome! They carry Sun Ten herbs which they put into capsules for our convenience. This is a great service! I will definitely make this my "go to" herb place.

I HIGHLY recommend this facility!!!…read more I am not a firm believer at first in acupuncture because I have tried it twice when I had my first work injury. Unfortunately, I sustained another work injury, and this time it is my right hand, elbow, shoulder and neck. Dr. Raul was referred to me by my primary OC Doctor, which she shared with me good reviews from her patient's that had been treated by him. I was curious and wanted to experience it myself, so I booked an appointment. OMG, after my very first session, instantly, my body felt lighter. The tingling and numbing in my fingers slightly improved, knowing that it will get better with more sessions. Dr. Raul incorporated cupping after acupuncture which greatly helped. I have not done cupping before in my life until that day. I am looking forward in continuing the rest of my healing process with Dr. Raul because he is a HEALER, and takes passion in his work! Thank you very much Dr. Raul !!! You have given me hope that I will get better! Josie R.

Dr. Raul acupuncture service has got to be one of the best in San Diego. Initially intimidated by…read morethe idea of acupuncture, he understands and helps you along the way. He is an expert and a professional at his practice which is very reassuring while undergoing treatment. I highly recommend this place for superb acupuncture care.

I started seeing Shani about a year ago. I had a whole host of symptoms after the birth of my son…read moreand a few miscarriages. My hormones were a mess and I felt pretty miserable. My general practitioners basically told me that there was nothing they could do about my acne, migraines, overall inflammation throughout my body and weight gain, so I started looking into alternative medicine. It's hard to know where to start and there are so many quacks out there but then I met Shani! She is not only practiced, knowledgeable and professional doctor of acupuncture but she is an all around phenomenal human. Within weeks of seeing her my migraines and acne started to clear. Within months my inflammation and weight significantly decreased and within a year I was completely feeling like myself again. I cannot overstate how wonderful she is. If you've been looking for help with fertility, pain management, mental health issues, skin care and whole host other health problems I HIGHLY recommend setting up an appointment.

Going to see Dr. Shani at Root and Soul was a life-changing experience for me. I have several…read morechronic illnesses, and my chief complaint when making my appointment was plantar fas. in one foot and osteoarthritis pretty much throughout my extremities. My regular osteo treating physician at Sharp recommended accupuncture. I've had accupuncture before, with little results. However, that was not with Dr. Shani and I was not consistent in my treatments. After 3 months of weekly appointments, which concluded in September, I am still feeling 60% better. Now, for those of you unfamiliar with the aches of aging, this is miraculous. Osteoarthritis is not a wound that "heals," rather a constant, nagging friend that keeps you from your daily activities. To have a 60% reduction in pain is better than most over the counter NSAIDs, without the nasty side effect of destroying what's left of my kidneys. SHE IS A TRUE PROFESSIONAL and her practice is a gift to those of us in the east county area. If you have considered accupuncture before, or even had treatments somewhere else with so-so results, please consider seeing her. Fair warning: consistent treatments lead to lasting results. As i stated, I stopped treatment after 3 months, but I continue to reap the benefits. I wish our country thought that healthcare is a human right and covered these expenses, but no such luck. I invested in myself and am very satisfied with the results. I will return to treatment with Dr. Shani for periodic tune ups. She is a wonderful person, professional, caring, and extremely attentive to individual needs. If you are considering accupuncture, please make her your first appointment. She did assist me with paying for my treatment by spreading out my payments, which is greatly appreciated.

I am incredibly grateful for the outstanding care I've received from Dr. Allison. Her vast…read moreexpertise in Chinese medicine, along with cupping and acupuncture, etc. has played a pivotal role in my healing journey. Dr. Allison's gentle and kind approach has not only made each session a positive experience but has also fostered a sense of trust and comfort. She is so patient and accepting and has taken the time to get to know me and how she can best support me. Her deep understanding of healing practices is evident, and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking comprehensive and compassionate care. Her room is so cozy & comfortable and the waiting area is very warm and inviting!

I found Alison through Groupon and tried her offering of cupping and body work, and it was…read moreexcellent! I felt very at ease and confident in her approach and genuinely would recommend to anyone! The office is very zen and comforting. She's wonderful.

Phenomenal massage from Annie! I was sore after my flight and walking 20k steps so I wanted a good…read moremassage. I am sure glad I found her! Top notch professional with great technique! Her dog is so nice too. I really enjoyed playing with him. Very rare breed. The room is very comfy. They have two rooms. One is ice cold. I recommend the colder room. The massage table comfy. I would definitely come by and give her a try. When I am San Diego this will be my go to for massages! Thanks again for the amazing experience!

This was my first visit to Emerald and I strongly recommend it. My massage specialist was Annie and…read moreI would definitely come back the next time I'm in San Diego. Before the massage, she asked if I had any areas that she needed to focus on. I had tightness in my left shoulder and my right knee had been giving me some pain. The overall massage was excellent, she applied the right amount of pressure and the 2 areas that I was having trouble with, afterwards I felt the tightness and pain was not what it was before, if anything I felt more flexibility. In addition, Annie was very professional and courteous.

I've seen Bahman twice now for deep tissue massage and he really gets the knots out. Both times I…read morewalked out of there feeling much better than when I walked in. Bahman is incredibly knowledgeable about the body and also intuitive in his work. I've had a lot of massage and muscle treatments over the years, and Bahman is terrific!

I cannot say enough about the healing work Bahman does. From the very first session, it was clear…read morethat he brings not only deep knowledge of the body, but also an intuitive, almost spiritual understanding of what each client needs. I've now seen him several times and have experienced significant improvement in both my mobility and overall comfort. Bahman's bodywork goes beyond a traditional massage. It's truly therapeutic and transformative. He has an incredible gift for finding and releasing areas of deep tension that I didn't even realize were affecting me. Each session feels personalized, intentional, and deeply healing. I am so grateful to have found someone as talented and grounded as Bahman. If you're looking for lasting relief, better movement, and a more connected experience with your body, I can't recommend him highly enough.