I cannot express how much hope the relief I've gotten from seeing Kate has given me in my 20+ years…read moreof living in chronic pain. Now I finally feel like there's a light at the end of the tunnel and I don't have to be stuck like this forever. I thought I'd tried everything in the book: every massage modality, supplements, strength training, PT, dozens of specialists and integrative medicine docs, acupuncture...etc. When a friend recommended myofascial massage, I rolled my eyes at first because I didn't believe it'd be any different. But I was so desperate for any bit of relief that I finally booked an appointment. I walked out of my first appointment with Kate with no to low neck pain. It was promising, but I was cautious. Throughout that week, I found that my pain levels stayed consistently low, whereas with other treatments and therapies, I would've been back in a full-blown flare-up by the end of the day or the next day at best. I hit 4-5 days before the tension, pain, and headaches returned -- a new record! Even though flare-ups still take weeks to correct, the trend is that overall pain is going down. It's given me hope that the rest of my body can get out of pain too. Kate is very experienced and understands how interconnected everything in your body is; she's been able to identify locked-up areas without my having to explicitly ask about it. Seeing Kate has been life changing and myofascial massage has been an effective addition to my existing pain management program (PT, acupuncture, CBT). The only downside is that Kate's availability is so limited and slots go so quickly, which makes it difficult to get consistent care. Highly recommend this practitioner!

Kate is an amazing healer and I highly recommended her myofascial expertise! My chronic neck,…read moreshoulder, and TMJ stiffness has dissipated with each session. I've been going weekly for a few months and can attest that the pain relief is life changing. I love how easy it is to book a session online and look forward to each one. She is super sought out and booked months in advance but so worth the wait! There is a parking garage close by to the office and street parking all around.

Highly recommend coming here to remove all the tension from your shoulders and anywhere else a…read moretypical desk job or crazy hobbies gives you tightness. Asanda has a deep knowledge of anatomy and immediately knows where to target treatment. I was having some discomfort in my shoulder. She focused our session there and then followed-up later with a YouTube video and other resources on how I could strengthen my shoulder muscles.

A much overdue review, Asanda has been great to work with. She is experienced in several…read moremodalities, thus can approach a problem from multiple angles. Shes helped with several sports injuries and Id highly recommend working with her!

Long before I became a medical doctor, I had the privilege of studying under Diane Waye in 2011,…read moreand her mentorship has left a lasting mark on my personal and professional journey. Over the years, I've trained in a wide range of therapeutic modalities--including yoga, PNF stretching, Graston, acupuncture, massage, chiropractic, and physical therapy--and completed clinical rotations in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Orthopedic Surgery as a physician. I've even now learned the principles of Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy. Yet nothing has shaped my understanding of human movement, joint function, and corrective exercise as profoundly as Active Isolated Stretching (AIS). Diane's instruction in AIS remains one of the most valuable tools I use--for my patients, my clients, and myself. Her insight, clarity, and generosity as a teacher continue to influence my approach to healing and performance to this day.

Diane gave me pliability, helped me cure a shoulder impingement, and gave me more shoulder mobility…read morehelping me surf better. Thanks Diane!

Had my first massage therapy session with Paulene Harrell at Double Happiness Health today. A…read morereally exceptional experience. Pauline is a gifted, compassionate, skilled practitioner. Thank you, Pauline.

Lovely holistic health & acupuncture clinic in the Mission…read more It's hard to hold healing space among all the energy colliding around this area; DHH clinic must be such a gift to the neighborhood even if direct neighbors aren't clients (yet). My session was with Ilana, and she gave the most PAINLESS treatment. I barely noticed even a hint of pressure. Ilana was very sweet, careful, and knowledgeable. I get acupuncture every 5 days or so, and since my normal DACM was away for holidays, I was happy to try Double Happiness for a trial. Some practitioners use more needles; Double Happiness seems more pared down, minimal needles, simpler more focused treatments. Depending on your constitution / relationship w qi, you may take better to one over the other. I have been receiving hundreds of acupuncture sessions at this point, and I know what works for me: sometimes my body will ping a point that needs attention. Unfortunately we weren't able to do those points this session. I felt a bit rushed and think the intake and payments process can be streamlined better; am unlikely to return for these three reasons, but acupuncture is a subjective experience and you just have to find the right practitioner for you. Some acupuncturists can simply be LIFE CHANGING. Despite not being the right fit for me, I hope Double Happiness thrives in the neighborhood, and I think this clinic is so needed in the city. Beautiful clinic and a beautiful offering.

This review is LOOOONG overdue…read more I never intended to have an acupuncturist treat my sciatica, but it just so happened that my appointment with my chiropractor (who shares office space with Emily) wasn't able to see me at the scheduled time. Emily offered to treat me, and though skeptical that acupuncture would help, I agreed because the pain was unbearable. My sciatica was due in part to a car accident I was in almost 2 years ago. The chiropractor had cured it initially but when I moved really heavy furniture in January of 2010, the symptoms came back. I finally sought chiro treatment in March and by May, when I found out I was a few months pregnant, the symptoms had gotten so bad I could barely walk without experiencing excruciating pain. Emily said it would be safe to treat me while pregnant. The needles went in, I napped for 20 or so minutes and they came out. She massaged the area with ointment and I was on my way. I did feel a bit of relief as I walked out the door, but the real relief came the next day. I couldn't believe how almost normal I felt. I swear, I was back 90%. I could bend down, carry heavy loads on either side of my body and take long walks without any return of the symptoms. After 2 months, the symptoms had returned I think partly due to the added weight. I went in, this time she added the electric pulse to some of the needles. Boy did that get right to the nerve pain. Anyone who might feel wary about being treated with the electric pulse, have no fear! It doesn't hurt one bit. Again I felt relief as I walked out the door, but by the next day it was completely gone and has yet to return. It's been 5 months and I'm now 9 months pregnant and 25 pounds heavier than when I was first treated by Emily. During this second visit, I also mentioned to Emily that my carpal tunnel was flaring up due to the pregnancy. She treated that as well and I definitely got relief for some time from that. I returned in late October because the carpal tunnel symptoms had gotten unbearable. I was waking up every night with stiff, swollen and numb hands and I had a really hard time getting back to sleep because my hands actually hurt from being so swollen. The thumb, middle and half of the ring finger on my right hand were numb all the time, even during the day. Emily treated me with the electric pulse again and was careful to avoid points that aren't safe during pregnancy. The swelling went down over the next few days and the numbness decreased. My fingers remained numb during the day however, and taking notes in school became almost impossible. Writing for more than a minute cramped my hand up really bad. With finals approaching (I'm a full-time student), I decided to see Emily one more time because I needed to be able to write essay exams. She treated me again, this time aggressively dealing with a point in the center of my palm that was very painful. I swallowed my pain and as soon as the needle went in the pain went away. Treating this point has severely decreased the numbness in my hand. Part of my ring finger is the only place i feel numbness now during the day. My hands swell up and get a little bit stiff at night but they don't get numb anymore. I can sleep through the night. For the most part, the daytime symptoms of carpal tunnel have disappeared. Emily is a godsend. I highly recommend her to any pregnant woman with sciatica and carpal tunnel syndrome as these are two very common discomforts women experience during pregnancy. Something Emily said to me in the past has really stayed with me and I wish to impart it to anyone seeking acupuncture for relief. And that is - some people respond really well to acupuncture and some don't. I, evidently, respond very well to acupuncture. Two treatments per symptom and the pain was gone! How cost effective and helpful in easing pain so quickly. If you don't respond as well to it, don't discount the acupuncturist, it may be your body that just doesn't get relief from acupuncture. I also love that you can text her to make appointments, it makes life easy when you're on the run.

Woudn't have made it to the Rock n Roll SF 1/2 Marathon without her! She knows her stuff and takes…read moreher time. Would very much recommend. I was a first timer and now I am a believer!

I can't say enough good about Carla. I'm lucky enough to have insurance cover 20 sessions of…read moreAcupuncture a year, and going every other week has completely changed my various tendon pain, tightness, and training for my marathon. I pulled my hamstring stretching a couple years ago and had so much pain walking. I'm going to Carla over a few sessions completely made that go away. Carla is caring, attentive and flexible depending on the needs. Book her before appointments fill up!

Carla has treated me and three of my family members over the past few years, including my mom,…read morewho's honestly one of the toughest people to impress. Even she raved about how patient, kind, and caring Carla was. Carla really takes the time to listen and ask the right questions. You never feel rushed, and she makes you feel like she truly cares about helping you get better. My mom is afraid of needles, but Carla was so gentle that she ended up feeling completely at ease. Every appointment feels more than just acupuncture. Carla has a way of making you feel heard, and you leave feeling better both physically and mentally, as if you have acupuncture and therapy all in one session. I'm always amazed by how much Carla can tell just by checking our pulse and tongue, then comes up with a treatment plan that's tailored to your needs. Whether it's acupuncture, massage, cupping, or herbal medicine, you can tell she treats the root of the problem, not just the symptoms. It's not easy to find someone who's both incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely compassionate. I trust Carla completely with my family's care, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an acupuncturist who truly goes above and beyond.

She is an excellent practitioner, highly recommend!!…read more My wife and I are both seeing her with great results.

I had never had Rolfing and was looking for someone experienced to help me work through significant…read morebody pain associated with long term stress. I am so glad I found Allie! I purchased a set of 10 appointments (at a discounted rate), and I am so glad I did. Rolfing would not have been effective for me as a one time appointment. I had a lot of residual pain and chronic inflammation that I needed consistent help with. At the start of the process, Allie was very thorough in reviewing my specific needs and what I was hoping to address. There's a lot of discomfort in the moment during Rolfing - I am not going to sugar coat it - it is intense. At the same time, I am so glad I stuck with it. Allie begins each session checking in and following up on the last treatment - she wants to know what works and what needs more focus and adjusts her plan accordingly. After each session I am more steady on my feet, more flexible and coordinated (which I have been missing) and less inflamed. And I am able to handle more pressure with less pain as the sessions progressed. I am on session 8 and I have seen a remarkable difference in my body and it is due to Allie and her thoughtful approach. She's great!!

I feel so much better after my first visit to Healthlings. I'd highly recommend this treatment to…read morehelp jumpstart energy levels and overall well being.

I have many wonderful things to say about Kristina- in short, she works miracles. She is incredibly…read morekind, intuitive, knowledgeable, and listens to find out exactly what is going on in my whole body system in ways that Western medicine has neglected. I recommend her to everyone I know needing acupuncture or a natural Chinese medicine approach to their health. She has helped me in so many ways and I will continue to work with her for a very long time to come!