She got rid of my knee pain in one session that many physical therapists (even ones trained in hypermobility), acupuncturists, bodyworkers, and energyworkers worked on for years. I have no pain anymore going up and down stairs and getting up from and into chairs! read more

Quality care for healing. It focus on helping to get more sleep. Very helpful to get a nice skin.

My wife and I have been coming to see Renee for several months now and she is AMAZING!! We were referred to her by our cousin and we're so happy we found her. She goes above and beyond to help us with the care that we need. We highly recommend Renee @ Blossoming Lotus Acupuncture!! read more

While Renee is extremely caring and thoughtful, I had a terrible incident where a herb formula that she has prescribed has caused me major stomach issues where my GI system was hurting when I was trying to eat. That had caused me to having seek alternative treatment methods for months to diagnose cause and which she was unable to help wtih read more

I'm in my mid 50's and have had skin issues my whole life. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) works. Western medicine only masks the symptoms and doesn't get to the root cause. I've had great success with my eczema with TCM treatment, especially with Dr. Jialing Yu who is not retired. Because of some recent very severe flareups I went to two different TCM doctors and their treatments were not very effective. I heard that Renee had studied with Dr. Yu and went to see her. Under her care I have made great progress. It's a 50 minute drive for me from the mid-peninsula but it's worth it. Her caring personality, great listening skills, and effective treatments make her a great medical professional. I cannot endorse her more highly. read more

I had eczema all over my hands for almost 5 years. I've gone to so many doctors and no one could help me until I found Renee. She put me on Chinese herbs and it has worked miracles for me. My hands were inflamed and my skin was almost raw that washing my hands was painful. I was on herbs for about 6 months along with a diet plan and now my hands are back to normal!! read more

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Renee is wonderful! I started seeing her last year and I highly recommend her. She takes time to listen each visit to learn about how you're feeling and is very strategic on what kind of approach she'll be taking to get you results. She's also very warm and personable. I know I'm always in good hands with her when I come to my appointment. Also, she does cupping and she's fantastic at it. I've seen such amazing results in such a short amount of time. read more

I have been seeing Renee for a few years now. I was referred to her practice by a friend looking for stress relief. Renee is a great listener and a gentle soul. She is methodical in every session, asking questions about my health, my diet, and making a holistic recommendation based on my lifestyle. I have been seeing Renee on and off to deal with stress, anxiety and physical pain. I always feel better and calmer after a session with Renee. Generally my session is a mix of acupuncture and cupping. I highly recommend making an appointment with her. You won't regret it! read more

If you have skin problems, you don't go to your general practitioner. Instead, you go to a dermatologist. The same is true in Chinese Medicine. You don't go to any old acupuncturist if you've got eczema or psoriasis. You go to someone who is trained to deal with issues of the skin. Renee is only one of two TCM Dermatology specialists to see in The Bay Area, and she's by far the best. My wife has been seeing her for a complicated auto-immune disease called lichen sclerosus, which causes itching, pain, bruising, cracking, tearing and peeling of the skin. She also has a medical doctor, but the only treatment her doctor has for this disease is steroids, and long-term use of steroids creates unwanted side-effects. My wife worked with one of the most well-known acupuncturists and herbalists in The Bay Area. His work is excellent, but given that he is a generalist and not a skin specialist, he was unable to treat the disease effectively. Frustrated and feeling lost, we found Renee on Yelp and were drawn to her given her specialization in dermatology. Her treatment was immediately effective. She prescribed my wife herbal medicine that was and continues to be nothing less than miraculous. Also, Renee has a superb bedside manner. She is kind and empathetic and knows how to put her patients at ease. She is a true healer. I cannot recommend her work enough, particularly if you are struggling with any skin problems, like psoriasis, eczema, acne, lichen scerlosus or lichen planus. read more

I have only been coming here for four weeks now. My legs started to breakout with these red itchy spots. This condition has been more chronic for going on two years now. Last month my face began to breakout with theses red spots, that would not go away. I have also been dealing with chronic right hip pain, and have been taking pain medications now for 3 years. Renee has been treating me with herbs to heal my skin. After two weeks, the red spots on my face are gone, and the other spots on my legs are slowly becoming more diffuse. Renee is treating my pain with acupuncture, and cupping. This is my fourth week of acupuncture, and second week of cupping. My hip pain is not as intense, and I have been using 1/3 less the amount of pain medication since last week. Renee practices Traditional Chinese Medicine, and she does it well. She's a sensitive caring professional, and will do a thorough assessment of your medical history, and your current concerns for care before she tailors a plan of care to meet your needs. If you can appreciate these qualities, I think you will benefit from her efforts. read more

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Renee is amazing with the needles! I had my first facial rejuvenation treatment the other day and can see results already. Goodbye little wrinkles - hello healthy and beauty. The office building from the outside is boring but step into Blossoming Lotus and it's like being in a spa! The treatment table is even warmed so you can really relax. read more

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I can not ever express my gratitude towards Renee. I was going through hormonal imbalances after having my baby and experiencing some skin issues. She listened to me, guided me through everything and in the end I finally was able to fix my issues! She's a true healer! read more

Renee is a true healer. She listens, she cares, she supports, and she finds answers. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, skin issues, or imbalances, she will help you with her calming presence, her wealth of knowledge, and her commitment to your healing. She's 10 + stars. read more

If you are looking for an acupuncturist that combines skill, knowledge AND intuition - look no further!!! Renee Chan utilizes all of these things and more. Her depth of understanding and compassion go beyond expectation. I have had the great pleasure of knowing Renee extremely well for the past 5 years. And I can truly say that she is on the top of my list as being a truly exceptional healer. Renee's touch is like no other I have ever experienced before. She really is one of the most intuitive healer's I have had the pleasure of seeing. She easily finds a person's core issue and is able to implement a treatment plan that will restore them to optimum health. At times, she combines sound therapy and other healing modalities in order to better target a crucial problem. Personally I have received treatments from Renee that focused on primary issues such as: pain control, increasing my energy when I felt lethargic, psychological issues and beauty. The psychological issues that Renee has helped me with include but are not limited to: quicker healing from a broken heart; answering questions like: "what do I want to do with my life?" or "what am I supposed to do next?" and even helping me gain the confidence to move forward on my own path. Her studies with Mary Elizabeth Wakefield have gained her a certification in facial rejuvenation and I have experienced her work in this area first-hand. She has an amazingly gentile touch and was able to alleviate some of my TMJ issues as well as eliminate the dark circles under my eyes. I can't say enough about the talents of this amazingly tender and talented acupuncturist. read more

I highly recommend Blossoming Lotus -- because Renee is an effective and compassionate doctor and teacher. Renee really cares and is in the business to help people. During my first visit she surprised me by naming alternative practitioners if I wanted to focus on problems within their particular specialties. Her honesty and genuine concern made me wanted to work with her. Now it has been 6 months, and I am happy to report that I am no longer constantly under the weather and am feeling that I understand my constitution and how to keep healthy. Renee is an excellent listener and is generous with her knowledge. She also impresses me with her vast interest in other healing modalities and for constantly bringing new information from recent classes into our sessions. BTW, if you are anxious about needles as I was, you'll be okay with Renee's gentle approach! I seriously want to keep Renee all to myself, but I have to be a responsible Yelper. read more

Highly recommended. Renee is very professional acupuncturist. My face and my whole body feels very light after the session. I could feel the difference. Her hands are light as feather. Her office are very clean and very comfortable. My whole body and face circulation retain and I could feel it. She will give you all the advice to make you healthy.. thank you Renee. read more

Can't give a five star yet because I haven't received all of her services but her acupuncture skills are exceptional. Found her through a groupon listing and was hesitant after a horrible experience a few months back (and I've received acupuncture and acupressure my entire life) made me weary of any type of needles anywhere near me. Renee actually sat down and listening to my issues (that I thought were too many to list) and holistically formulated a plan with me that would cover as many of them as possible in one sitting. Kudos. She is very good with her needles and their placement. I'm usually a wired ball of energy and after one treatment I felt calm and relaxed. And the pain that is my everyday is gone for now. Cool. Will definitely go back and update my review as I receive more services. Oh, if it matters, she is bilingual so Chinese speaking patients can see her. read more

Renee was a lifesaver for me and helped me heal my psoriasis through Chinese herbs and diet changes. Her approach and temperament in combination with her wisdom and deep knowledge of the body made for a really positive experience both physically and emotionally/mentally. Not only did her guidance and information support my complete healing from psoriasis but the guidance she gave me has been helpful in better understanding some important diet changes that have positively impacted my overall health. I had dealt with psoriasis for 4+ years and it had progressed to cover nearly my entire body. Be aware that it does take a lot of personal commitment to see the results and Renee will gently coach you through the process. She puts an emphasis on small changes and stresses the important of not overwhelming yourself with a rigid, all or nothing approach. I greatly appreciated her reminders to be gentle with myself and to not be caught up in the minor details. I highly recommend her to anyone searching for a holistic approach to healing skin issues. read more

I came to Renee when I was 23 weeks pregnant with severe sciatica pain. I had the worse pain ever and didn't know what can be done. After the first appointment with Renee, the pain was down significantly. Today, after 4 treatments I feel less than 10% of the original pain. I am still planning to have more appointments until there will be no more pain. I highly recommend on Renee, she is very gentle and know her work! read more

Renee is a true healer. She listens, she cares, she supports, and she finds answers. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, skin issues, or imbalances, she will help you with her calming presence, her wealth of knowledge, and her commitment to your healing. She's 10 + stars. read more

I had problem sleeping for a week, and my body was in total exhaustion. I never had acupuncture before but I decided to give it a try. Renee's warm personality and attentiveness made me feel that I would be well taken care of. She was very detail in her intakes during her interview with me. She looked at my tongue, took my pulses and the needling didn't hurt. I felt very relaxed when the energy started circulating in my body and that night, I had a good night sleep! read more

Renée is my go-to skin doctor hands down. She knows her stuff!!! Not only will she cure your skin ailments, but she'll also include an acupuncture treatment with each doctor's visit. Can you imagine if all physicians would include a relaxing treatment with your visit? Incredible. Anyways, I've already gotten cured by Renée for 3-4 different kinds of skin problems over the years. She's seriously a miracle worker. If you want to use herbs rather than antibiotics AND if you want your skin diseases to stay away for good, Renée is your gal. GO SEE HER NOW!!! read more

This review is long overdue. I went to see Renee based on the recommendation from a friend. I was struggling to get pregnant so I thought why not? I was sick with a nasty cold with horrible congestion for 8 days and when Renee inserted the needle into my chest I could breathe again. From then on I was hooked. Renee told me to give her a few months to work on improving my health before trying to conceive so I listened to her. I tried my best to do what she suggested (gluten free diet, dairy free, no hard exercise, no cold or raw foods, etc). Renee is pretty old school TCM. Did I get pregnant? Yes I did - twice. The first was within I believe 7 months after seeing her but sadly that pregnancy ended but imagine my surprise when I got pregnant again within a few months! Renee offered me a lot of support as she knew I was anxious and worried. She treats me like a friend and emails me and texts me every week to congratulate me on my pregnancy progress. Even when she was on vacation and out of the country she will email me to check on me. She told me she was worried since i hadn't emailed her (i simply did not want to bother her since she was on vacay). Anytime I have a question I text her and she responds right away. Now please keep in mind she doesn't text with all her patients (me and my husband have been her patients for over 1.5 years) but she does respond to emails right away. You don't have to wait till your next visit to ask her your questions. Does this review have a happy ending? Yes it does. I just have birth to a healthy and big baby boy last week! Renee, I can't thank you enough. She is very humble and will say she didn't do anything except support me and my husband! Renee I love you! read more

I can't say enough about Renee... she is the ultimate in Acupuncturists.Professional, caring, thorough, gentle, and above all in just 5 visits I was pain free after a couple of years of suffering and seeing regular specialists in traditional medicine. Everyone I have referred to Renee feels the same way. On top of that she is sweet, funny and someone you feel blessed to know... read more