I thought my shoulder was doomed UNTIL I walked into Caroline's office…read more I have been in pain from tight shoulder muscles for years & finally decided to try something new. Caroline listens and truly cares about YOU having good results. After about 5 treatments, I'm already able to lay on my right side again which I haven't been able to do in years. Not only is she incredibly good at what she does ...but her energy and kindness is very special. I 10/10 recommend giving her a visit.

Caroline is more than just a professional with excellent expertise and knowledge on acupuncture -…read moreshe is a true healer. I have been seeing her weekly for a year and my quality of life has greatly improved seeing her weekly. If a take a break for a week I notice a difference. She is also so kind, attentive, and her quality of care is exceptional.

I was diagnosed as having Bell's Palsy this year. I had an appointment with Mariko during my second…read moreweek of having Bell's. Mariko was able to assist my recovery in a speedy way and did small tweaks that helped. Such as when I said my left eye wasn't closing at night to sleep. The next day my eye closed enough that I didn't need to tape it shut! I also have stomach issues that she was able to pinpoint and I felt immediately better. Mariko also gave me herbs to address these issues. I am continuing my treatment here as my Bell's Palsy issues reverse and I'm discovering many other ways she can help my health! I highly recommend her.

I'm about two years late writing this review, but I couldn't let any more time pass without sharing…read morehow Dr. Mariko Horie changed my life. My husband and I had been trying to have a baby for three years, and after countless disappointments, we had completely given up hope. Since we both work remotely, we made a bold decision--sell everything, leave Santa Barbara, and travel the world. Before we left in April 2023, I visited Dr. Mariko Horie's office, hoping to find some alternative ways to manage the stress and weight gain I was experiencing. I had never tried acupuncture before, but I was desperate for anything that could help regulate my nervous system. From my very first session, I was blown away. I felt like I was floating. When I mentioned my chronic jaw tension, Dr. Horie worked her magic, and for the first time, I experienced a release so profound it was as if years of stress melted away in an instant. But that wasn't even the most incredible part. During my final session, Dr. Horie held my hand, looked me in the eye, and asked, "Are you pregnant?" I laughed and shook my head. "No, impossible. Sorry. The fertility doctors don't have an answer, but we can't have a baby. That's why we've decided to leave and travel." She simply raised an eyebrow, saying nothing--just giving me a look that seemed to say, We'll see about that. A few weeks later, we arrived at our first destination: a tiny, remote island in Washington State, where whales breach right in front of your house and bald eagles perch above you as you sip your morning coffee. It was paradise. And it was there, on that magical little island, that we discovered we had brought along an unexpected hitchhiker from Santa Barbara--I was pregnant. Fast forward, and I'm now the mom of a healthy, happy, incredibly smart baby boy. We didn't stop traveling either--our little guy got his passport at just four months old, and we've been adventuring ever since. I can't wait to return to Santa Barbara and visit Dr. Mariko Horie again. She changed my life in ways I never imagined, and I will be forever grateful.

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.

Mary Tingaud, has been giving me thermography which I really like as a way to alternately screen…read morefor abnormalities. She's gentle and knowledgeable. I'd recommend her any day.

Mary is wonderful! I postponed the idea of acupuncture for along time, and now I love it! Mary is…read moreattentive to what I need and very knowledgeable.

If you're looking for an acupuncturist / alternative medicine in Santa Barbara, Channel Acupuncture…read moreis where you need to go! Matt is very knowledgeable and it's apparent he really cares for his patients. I've been to quite a few acupuncture clinics in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, and I'm so glad a friend referred me to Channel Acupuncture. After each session I feel less stress, tension, and pain in my body, and my head feels more clear. Parking is easy, scheduling an appointment online is easy. Thank you Matt

Matt is a fantastic healer. My shoulder hurt so much lying down that I could no longer read in…read morebed. One acupuncture treatment from him was all it took and I can now read in bed. I now go in occasionally for a tune up or for various aches and pains. Matt's acupuncture treatment is more effective and soothing than a massage. I enjoy my time with him because he is professional, experienced, and caring. I cannot recommend him highly 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.

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.