My husband has a sleeping disorder. Traditional Medicine was with insurance to do a sleep study it was going to be additional 800.00 out of our pocket. So, that is when you think of alternatives. A friend of ours went here after chemotherapy and really noticed a difference in the amount of sickness he felt after. So we went to try this place. My poor husband. YOU snore so bad go get 70 needles stuck in your body. A true test of his love for me; right. Crazy thing is the guy stuck them in so fast and accurate they didn't even leave a mark after they were in his body for 40 minutes. My husband didn't even realize they were in. He then did a sage smoke all over his body he said he felt cool then warm and super relaxed Only one hurt at the big toe. But the big difference it REALLY helped my husband snore a lot less intense. He still snores but not as loud or to where he suffocates. It has been 4 months now. And he has to repeat the treatment. But it is still not to the level that he was at before he went in for his first treatment. I can attest that I have gotten to sleep the whole night without being woken up. I am a believer!! $160 a year and no sleep machines. I will take it. read more

I was diagnosed with carpal tunnel some years ago. It was recommended I have surgery. A friend recommended I see if Ritchie thought he could help me. It was the best thing I ever did. It is so much better to get a few treatments when I have flare- ups than having surgery. He has the gift of healing and I am so grateful to have an alternative to surgery. read more

I came here riddled with anxiety and stress with nowhere else to turn. I was also embarking on my IVF journey and was told not being stressed was a priority. I could not of achieved that without the help of Dr. Richard Barajas. I didn't know anything about acupuncture, but had heard and read great things and benefits. I want to say that I am extremely great full to him because he is a master at his work. He truly cares about his patients to the point where he makes sure your mind, body, and soul finds healing. Since starting treatment with him I have felt an immense weight lifted off my shoulders, he has helped me with back and carpal tunnel pain as well as with my anxiety and stress. I feel a calm and ease that I have not felt in years. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking any type of help, you will not regret it! read more

I had pain in my wrist and neck for many years. My daughter talked me into going for accupuncture and I went to Black Tortoise and 3 days after my first visit I had NO PAIN. Truly. I don't know how it works but it's a miracle. The pain did return after 9 months or so but I went again and it disappeared again. What a relief. By the way, I don't know why my review profile shows me from San Antonio! I'm from El Paso! read more

Really helped with some back and shoulder pain I was having. Richie is great.

Mr.Ricardo has the magic touch. A year ago I went to him with Bells Palsy and I can say I am a walking billboard. He really knows what he is doing. Thank you so much,Ricardo read more

I have been more than 10 times to the Back Tortoise. Prior, I had never any acupuncture treatment. I had originally went for severe pain in both knees as well as my feet. The treatment has done wonders for pain. Mr. Barajas has been a godsend in helping to deal with the pain. It has also opened my eyes to using the eastern medical techniques in my life in general. Though a skeptic prior, I fully recommend the Black Tortoise and Mr. Barajas as they have mad a positive difference for me. read more