I do believe that acupuncture can be a very powerful practice when performed well. Unfortunately…read moreafter about 10 visits with Jinmei Xu, I have some serious doubts about the efficacy of her "treatments" and disagree with some dishonorable billing practices. Overall the results of Jinmei's acupuncture treatments were mixed, making it difficult to conclude whether the treatments were helpful or harmful. Jinmei was quick to attribute any positive progress to acupuncture and discount any negative side effects as unrelated to acupuncture. For example, when a wound healed over the course of weeks, she said it was acupuncture. Conversely, she once put a needle in my right elbow and, for the next 2 weeks, I experienced a sharp, intense pain that felt like it was radiating out along the vein in my elbow. When asked about it, she didn't look at it or attempt to treat it; instead, she dismissed it as not being related to acupuncture and that I must have unknowingly bumped it in that exact spot. On two occasions, she treated me for sleep and both times I experienced noticeably worse sleep following the session than I did the night prior. She also attributed bleeding from the needles to successful activation of chi - the more bleeding, the stronger the activation. My husband went through the trouble to get Jinmei approved as an in-network provider with our insurance company, and I wanted to try to submit a claim through my insurance for these acupuncture treatments. Jinmei said, that if I wanted to do that, they needed to charge me double for visits ($150, instead of the regular $80 per visit). When I asked why, she said it was because it would require her to send me an invoice via email that contained the insurance code. So essentially I needed to pay her $70 extra per visit to get an invoice, and then I would need to do all of the work to coordinate with insurance to try to get reimbursed. Ultimately, the decision was clear to discontinue treatments at Raleigh Acupuncture Associates -- for us, it wasn't worth the time and cost of continuing acupuncture treatments, particularly when the results were, at best, mixed.

Raleigh Acupuncture Associates has questionable practice. Billing debit card with service charge,…read morepackaging of medications in stained bottles, charging for revisit after 3 months and yet not doing any different diagnostic steps are just some of them. They are good in the beginning and once they think you trust them they will treat you like a piece of crap.

Why you're here: If you are reading this, it means that you…read moreare, at least slightly, interested in the idea of trying acupuncture. Or you have experience acupuncture before and are looking for an Acupuncturist. For which ever reason, I highly doubt you will be making any mistakes by choosing Chris at Aspire Acupuncture, it may even be one of the best decisions you've made in a while. The Acupuncturist: Chris is a pretty fun, down to earth kind of guy. He has a very honest, caring and friendly vibe, and he's very patient, supportive and encouraging. He really cares to see people succeed and sits down for a follow up/ catch up chat before acupuncture to see how you as as person are doing. What triumphs and downfalls you've had since you last saw him. Also, he only sees one patient at a time, you are always his main focus during your appointment. Bonus, he has online scheduling! Catch him on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest, he shares a lot of very interesting articles. Health doesn't seem just to be his job, it seems to be his life. Why I started: It was one of the best decisions I've made in a while. I was ready to quit smoking again. I've tired gum, patch, cold turkey, even both Chantix and Wellbutrin. After the third time quitting with Wellbutrin, it really started to take a toll. I didn't know what else I could do and what would be successful. I found out about Aspire Acupuncture from Dr. Penry, they're in the same office. I decided to make both appointments on the same day. My Success: I was smoking 10-12 cigarettes a day during the weekday, it was just madness on the weekend, when I started acupuncture. It only took me two visit and one week to completely walk away from smoking. I dropped down to three cigarettes a day, then one and I was done. I have never felt this solid about quitting before. I don't even flinch when I see someone smoking. Now, everyone is different, it may take someone more or less visits, but you won't know until you try. I sincerely hope you are able to lead a better, happier and healthier life. -Jenn P.s. Yelp, please stop filtering my review, Thank you!

When my insomnia got the best of me, Chris was there to help. After a careful and thorough…read moreevaluation of my situation, Chris crafted a treatment plan for my specific needs. The results were both immediate and lasting. Never again will I take a sleeping pill! His warm demeanor and clear expertise put him in a class of his own. Whether you are new to acupuncture, or a seasoned fanatic, I would ***highly*** recommend Chris Landoll at Aspire Acupuncture.

I've had 2 of the most effective massages ever at FBT. The MTs are terrific and highly skilled.read more

Jasmine transformed my leg, 4 weeks post ACL surgery and she absolutely knew what she was doing! I…read morefelt beyond better after her massage and could tell she studied up and knew what to do. Absolutely could not recommend her more - she will change your life!!

Jacob got us in quickly and took great care of my daughter who is suffering from sciatica!read more

I was not impressed with my experience at this clinic. The acupuncturist demonstrated a lack of…read moreempathy and poor interpersonal skills. Additionally, the treatments I received were painful and did not yield any results.

I started using Danaher Family Chiropractic after experiencing some severe soreness in my neck and…read moreshoulder one night. The pain did not result from an injury or trauma but most likely some build up from the last few months of carrying and nursing my ever-growing newborn! I started to feel a little better before my initial appointment but the appointments helped complete the recovery. The office is very clean, friendly, and professional. The first appointment was very thorough and the follow-up appointments were quick adjustments spaced further and further apart in time. Also, the waiting room is nice but never had to wait!

Easily the best massage I've had in years! I suffer from chronic pain and I get massages often. I'm…read morefamiliar with most soft tissue techniques and I know what works well for my body. I've had a chronic shoulder/neck issue for the past several months. I've seen several doctors to try to address it and I regularly receive chiropractic care. I recently spent a month in Clayton far from my care team out-of-state and decided to try RPM to get some temporary relief. Jaraud incorporated specialized stretch and cupping into my massage and I experienced about 10 days with no pain at all. It felt like my muscles experienced a reset. I saw him 4 times in about 3 weeks and it honestly helped me so much. Even now, several weeks after I returned home, I'm not in the same pain I'd been in before. I have looked for massage places in my city that might be able to help me maintain the gains I experienced with RPM, but so far I've been unable to. RPM is a unique experience and has truly been a blessing for me! I can't wait until in can get back to NC to see them again!

I had a neuromuscular treatment with Dr. Jim today and it was absolutely fabulous! I've had 9…read moresurgeries on my right hip and the pain was just debilitating. He was able to get the pain in my hip and leg down to a tolerable level. Dr. Jim made me feel like I was in control of how much he did. This made me feel comfortable and safe. I've been to therapists that didn't listen to my feedback, but Dr. Jim worked with me as a team so we can get my leg healed. If you have trouble with physical therapy, I highly recommend trying RPM out.

I was talking to a friend a few weeks ago and mentioned that my TMJ had almost become unbearable…read morenow that it had started shooting pain into my right ear. She said many years ago she worked for a Chiropractor and they had many patients who came in for TMJ pain. Wait, what?! I had no idea this was even an option! So, I went right into a local Facebook group and asked for recommendations of a Chiropractor who treats TMJ. Of all the responses I got, one stood out. It was Dr. Hammonds himself, telling me he could help me! I scheduled an appointment the same day! I'm not going to lie...I was nervous at my first appointment and openly admitted than I had never been to a Chiropractor before. Dr. Hammonds took his time with me, and explained everything that was going to happen. Well, it has been 3 weeks of visits and I can honestly say Dr. Hammonds has been nothing short of AMAZING! I no longer get the shooting pain in my ear and my jaw no longer gets so caught, that I need heat and self massage to get it un-stuck! Finally, I will say that the office is very comfortable and Jennifer up front... she's one of those ladies you just feel like you've know for years! I am so happy to have met them both!

I will forever be a customer here. Jennifer at the desk is the kindest person around, could sit and…read moretalk for hours and Dr. Hammond makes me leave feeling like a new person. Every time. The location is perfect, super convenient in Fuquay!

I have been having neck issues and got relief after my first visit. The appointment included neck…read moreadjustments and dry needling, those things allowed me to have more range of motion in my neck and less tension. If you are looking for help with range of motion or mobility of your body, this is the place to go!

Dr. Tyler Smith and his team are fantastic! Upon my first visit, Dr. Smith asked about my medical…read moreand chiropractic history - he would have taken x-rays to better assess, except I had them taken prior at another local chiropractic clinic (I had them sent over to his office). I initially visited for neck and back pain due to work and daily life, and was treated for such via electric stimulation (TENS Unit), heat therapy, massage techniques, manual adjustment, and given various stretches and exercises to perform on my own at work and home. Overall, they're a great crew and I would recommend them to anyone!