First time seeing Dr Kar, for acupuncture. Great front desk experience. Office space was beautiful…read moreand relaxing. He was not only gentle but knowledgeable, making me feel at ease throughout the session. It was easy to talk to him and I felt well cared for. I'm definitely looking forward to returning for future treatments!

Dr Kar won SB Independent's "best acupuncturist" in 2015 after being first runner-up for years…read more I am just in town for a year and asked my chiropractor, Dr Neal Barry, for a referral. He sent me to Dr Kar. My family friend at the Cape, related by marriage to the former director of Music Academy of the West, asked her for a referral (not knowing I was already set) and she too recommended Dr Kar. When I walked in, I remembered I'd come in 2000 during a time of such turmoil I didn't even recall having gone in for a session. (I have a Marilu Henner-ish memory, which really speaks to my state of mind at the time.) In college, I struggled with digestive issues. Then I was fine 25 years till menopause and it's been touch and go the past few years. Dr Kar is truly the best. He's incredibly intuitive and comes from a family of Chinese medicine practitioners. My doctor in New York is fantastic but after the session, I felt as though I had had 20 mg of Valium. Just remarkable. He prescribed herbs (I'm a skeptic but he kindly waived the new patient consult up charge so I acquiesced). They worked but I need to reduce the dose (3 pills 3x a day was too much). I'm here to write a difficult book and will probably go twice a month, but to start, I'm going two consecutive weeks. Pay cash if you can to avoid the 2.7% credit card fee. Parking is easy on State Street, especially in a pandemic, where for no reason this New Yorker and rational individual can fathom, people are still paranoid. Absurd. Every few weeks I look at the death toll for the county (423,000) and shake my head. For a YEAR, it's what New York had on a semi-good day. And by New York, I mean the city, not the Fingerlakes or God knows what upstate place that city people never go unless they own a house or know someone with a country seat.

From Minka herbal to Kenneth dry needle which is esoecially great for body structure issues. -…read morethis place is a great resource in health and healing.

I know I've already reviewed Stacy at Points of Health, but I want to review her again after going…read morethrough a pregnancy and now post-partum care with Stacy. I had an incredibly wonderful pregnancy and I owe most of it to Stacy, her acupuncture treatments and knowledge about supplements and nutrition. She helped treat my heartburn and poor sleep. I stayed healthy throughout my entire pregnancy and never felt like I was dragging. My energy stayed high, my spirits good. I felt great! I didn't suffer from the typical pregnancy woes and I truly believe it was due to Stacy's treatments. At one point, I had to skip a couple weeks of treatments and I really felt a difference. My ankles swelled up, my heartburn came back and I did not sleep well at all. What a miracle! When I went post-dates, I knew I wanted to induce. I went to Stacy and she did some gentle induction points and voila - baby was born the next day! Stacy has been wonderful for my postpartum care. She came to our home for a home-visit a few days after our baby was born. Her treatments helped me so much during that sensitive time. I highly recommend Stacy for women who are pregnant, trying to conceive or have just had a baby. She'll take great care of you!

I'm lucky that over the years Dr Ara has always had her office near places Ive either lived or…read moreclose to family so I can pop in during a visit. Over the last 12 years I've followed her from pasadena, to SF, and now see her every chance I get when I visit family in Santa Barbara. She knows exactly what to do whether my neck hurts, my hormones are whacky, or I want a little microneedling. Highly recommend

No Yelp Elite member reviews yet? Hmm, okay, let me take a stab at it…read more I had bought a Groupon for Dawna Ara and it was soon to expire. So I tried calling but I didn't get a response. In the voicemail, she prompted to book via the website. You check the website and the only date that was available was the day after the Groupon's expiration date. Hmm...Plan B. Decides to email her directly and email Groupon just in case I can't use it. Groupon responsed and said they would give me credit in Groupon money if I never used the deal. Dawna also responded and after exchanging a few emails, we had settled on a date. So if you have problem getting through her, I would say email is the way to go. The date arrived and finding this place wasn't too difficult via GPS. However, it's a residential building and does not have any company name posted. Look for the house with the little white fence. I walked in and just saw candles lit and chairs with literature on the table. I also saw an Iphone but I figured that was hers. I was finally greeted by Dawna after what looks like the owner of the building came in and shut the door. Dawna does everything herself. So there's a bit of a wait before, during, and after the session. This was my first time at acupuncture and I actually did feel something working immediately after I finished the treatment. I came in for multiple ailments but she concentrated on the main aspect of my problem. BTW, the treatment was relaxing since I was lying down for 30 minutes but the actual treatment was a little bit shorter than I expected compare to the other reviewers. Also the massage was a bit shorter than I expected. Nevertheless, this place should be tranquil enough after she updates it with some furnishings since it is really bare at the moment. Thus, not bad for the Groupon rate. Note to add, if you ever check out the bathroom, it feels a bit slanted.

I was in rehab at Stillwater I stayed the whole 30 days and it was so amazing I did groups,…read moreoutings, massage, acupuncture, chiropractor, yoga, etc. I want to give a huge shout out and A Special thanks to: case manager Sherrie, Tammy, Gram Techs: Thomas, Brianna, Dani, Leah, Phill, Dylan, Avalon, Joe, Johnny, Chris, Randell. Chef John: his meals finger licking good i sure do miss his food. Therapist: Natalie I also had the pleasure of meeting the owner very humble person Nick.

Stillwater saved my life. The staff were wonderful and so caring and loving. Leah, Tammy and Brian…read morehelped me beyond belief, and Justin gave my dog so much love and attention and always worked hard and made sure that everyone was happy. Chris is also one of the kindest techs I have ever met! He always put a smile on my face. I also loved getting my nails done with Christine. She is awesome! Johnny was an amazing tech that inspired me to get in shape when we went on our gym outings and the massage therapist was incredible! I also loved doing yoga with Mike. He was a fantastic yoga teacher! Sound Bath with Jade was awesome and seeing the incredible chiropractor was always something I enjoyed. Also, I had an amazing therapist! Michelle helped me so much. Grant, Joe, Graham, and Katie were very helpful, sweet and professional. Josie and Marina were the best nurses I have ever met. When Josie would come in, she would spend time with my dog when I was in Group, and she was so fun to talk to and would listen to me when I was having a difficult time, and she was so attentive to all of my needs . Randall and Brian made such great coffee and I always felt comforted when I would see them working the Night Shift. I wanted to give a special shout out to Brian for making me laugh when I was having a hard time and for caring so much about my Recovery. Everyone who works at Stillwater is genuinely so kind, caring and compassionate. I cannot say enough great things about Stillwater! I feel so confident in my sobriety and I know it's because I did the full program and Leah was the best case manager ever! I also want to give a special shout out to Leah because she went out of her way to make sure that I was doing well and taken care of. I definitely recommend Stillwater, and Gibson was the best chef ever and such a great guy! The food was absolutely delicious and the facility is absolutely gorgeous! Thomas is incredible and he would take us on really fun outings for the weekend and he would always make me laugh. I wanted to thank Ezra for doing my intake over the phone before I officially checked into the facility, and for making me feel so comfortable, and Avalon was wonderful, and I am so grateful to Kelly for helping me get into Stillwater!

Brian is absolutely amazing. I've had various injuries and lots of stress in life, but after seeing…read morehim, I am always revitalized. THANK YOU BRIAN!

I first went to see Brian after an injury to my neck. Doc said I had a spasm which needed to be…read moretreated by deep tissue massage and or physical therapy. It was amazing how much better I felt just after the first visit! it just kept getting better each time. I have continued to see Brian as needed and sometimes just as a treat. He is very kind, caring and really knows his stuff! I highly recommend him for any body issues. I definitely feel the deep tissue work he does along w/ the acupuncture is key to treatment! Love your body and go see Brian!

I called and texted as it said in her voicemail multiple times and never received a call back. I…read morewish I could have actually used her and wrote a great review, as it seems like she does great work.

I started seeing Jennifer about one month after suffering a severe herniated disc in my lumbar…read morespine. I forwent surgical options because I was hopeful my body could repair itself. Sure enough, with the help of Jennifer, it did. After a few weeks of steady treatment, my health improved by leaps and bounds. I've gone from crawling to the bathroom and taking short, painful showers to living my full life again. Now, with my back feeling better, I continue my visits for preventative maintenance. I have a traumatic history with needles (nausea, fainting), so Jennifer slowly worked up from conservative treatments to more aggressive treatments. Within the first few minutes of my first visit, this fear became a non-issue. The needles (more like filaments) are painless, and more often than not I would fall asleep shortly into the session. Jennifer's east-meets-west approach to acupuncture is a welcomed perspective in 2017. Her office is clean and peaceful. Her attitude is always positive and upbeat. She has never failed to treat me with patience and respect. Jennifer never fails to deliver the most relaxing two hours of my work week, and I look forward to working with her for years to come.

Elisa is incredible!…read more I first reached out to her after I was given a medical diagnosis that was delivered in a pretty disturbing manner, so I was dealing with the medical condition, with the triggering and inconsiderate way I was given the news, and with the fact that the disease runs in my family and it's something I'd been monitoring in the past. From the first time I met with her and in every subsequent appointment, Elisa has offered me a wonderfully affirming space, as well as a deeply intelligent and mindful approach to supporting my wellness goals. Each time I've met with her for an appointment, I leave her office feeling stronger and more present in my own Self (body, spirit, mind), and the work that takes place in iur appointments continues to carry over and benefit many areas of my life. I can genuinely say that I am able to navigate life's challenges with more confidence and trust thanks to the work that she has done to support me. I highly, highly recommend her!

I came to Elisa after suffering from severe gut inflammation that had me in the hospital for nearly…read morea week. The doctors I worked with were unable to give me answers, nor were they able to treat my symptoms well. I was simply given pain and nausea medication and sent home. I was unable to eat, barely able to move or walk, and was completely debilitated by a lack of energy, pain, and stress. Elisa's work was nothing short of transformative. Not only did she help me directly address many of the symptoms of my condition (particularly the incredible pain and nausea), but she also helped me target the underlying triggers, especially the stress. I entered her office weak, in pain, and without much hope for my condition. I left without pain, with more energy, and free from an incredible amount of stress that I had built up in recent weeks. The visit was not only cathartic, but it set me on a course to recovery. I was able to eat a real meal for the first time in nearly a week, and my energy levels returned enough to allow me to go for a morning walk and even a run a few days later. My condition continued to improve over the next few days, and things became even better after my second visit. I cannot thank Elisa enough for her incredible work. My visit with her truly marked a turning point in my condition and has been the main catalyst for my healing. Further, Elisa is an incredibly empathetic and intuitive person. She made me feel comfortable, open to achieving my objectives, and hopeful about the work we were doing. Working with her was a pleasure and a fantastic learning experience. I cannot recommend her services enough.

I was fortunate enough to snag an appointment today with Kristen for my first session of…read moreacupuncture. And what an incredible experience it was. At the start of the appointment I asked her if it would be possible to include Reiki in our session. Thankfully she was able to accommodate. First of all, the acupuncture itself was very pleasant and not painful (I just assumed it would be). She placed the needles in places that are known to enhance overall wellness as well as my scalp (still dealing with postpartum hair loss). Once all the needles were placed she stared on the reiki and I could feel it instantly. If you have never had reiki and are curious, I highly recommend it. Overall, I had such a great experience with Kristen. She was very accommodating with my appointment time and fit me in day of. She also had a crystal embedded heating mat on the massage table, which was a total delight. Highly recommend seeing Kristen if you are in Santa Barbara.

Kristen was my first acupuncture experience. I didn't know what to expect but I was having a…read more"weird" issue with numbness on part of my leg and I wanted to give it a try. She was easy to contact, appointment was easy to make and very accommodating for a first-timer. I ended up seeing her several times, continuing until my original problem was resolved. She was also good about following up to make sure that I had what I needed. Would definitely see again and recommend.