What a pleasure having my first appointment with Anne yesterday and receiving an excellent…read moretreatment due to her expertise in listening and experience in treatments.

How did I not discover this paradise sooner? Granted, the…read moreunassuming, small space Looks like a suburban living room, but... You leave feeling like it was a five star spa! Anne is a licensed, master acupuncturist with a very nurturing, empathic personality. THE DEAL: she allows you to stay for as little or as long as you want for each treatment. They also offer us sliding payment scale... Although their prices are already, by far, the cheapest acupuncture in Back Bay Boston!

This is truly the best yoga studio I've ever been to. I haven't been in years, but it was here that…read moreI learned so much more about my practice. Each class was incredibly thoughtful and intentional. The whole vibe was very "come as you are." Each year I check to see if they have brought back their New Years Eve class with intention and after champagne. It was one of the most meaningful New Years Eves I've ever had.

I've been receiving regular acupuncture for a little over a year from Laura Corrigan, a…read morepractitioner and co-proprietor of Oriental Medicine in Cambridge. Since my first experience with acupuncture, I have noticed profound improvements in my energy level, mood and stress. I've had treatments from about half a dozen different practitioners and Laura is hands down the best. With Laura's help, my health and even my outlook on life have steadily improved. She has recently redecorated her location on Belmont St and has created a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Highest recommendation! My husband and I first started going to Culia in the mid-90s at the…read moresuggestion of his neurosurgeon, when he was diagnosed with a rare brain condition that western medicine could not help . Mr. Kuwahara was teaching at the New England School of Acupuncture at the time. Since then, his team has seen my husband successfully battle leukoencephalopathy, colon cancer, prostate cancer, and bladder cancer. It is quite easy to book an appointment and the staff have been able to make adjustments for us as needed. No better acupuncture specialists in the area!

I have been going to Mr Kuwahara for over 20 years and cannot recommend him highly enough…read more Acupuncture is an amazing system of healing and health maintenance. Mr Kuwahara is a master. In the beginning he helped me overcome a chronic condition doctors told me I would not get over. I have learned so much from him. Once, having just sprained my ankle, I went for a health maintenance appointment. I walked out with absolutely no ankle pain. I can't even explain it. I go regularly for health maintenance and can't remember when I last had so much as a cold. I am very grateful for all of Mr Kuwahara's hard work and caring.

Val is incredible. She is both empathetic and highly knowledgeable- really listens to her patients…read moreand provides profoundly healing treatments.

I've been seeing Valerie at Harvard Square Acupuncture and Massage for about a year and a half now…read moreand I absolutely love her! She is a kind and compassionate healer and an extremely knowledgeable acupuncturist. I like to have a treatment every other week, increasing the frequency if I have any pressing problems that need adjustment. Since I've been seeing Valerie I've seen big improvements in my sleep, energy and digestion. I seem to beat myself up pretty regularly, but no matter what sort of ache or pain I've brought in Valerie has been able to turn it around. I highly recommend Valerie to anyone seeing a compassionate and experienced acupuncturist.

I was a loyal client here for many years and truly valued the professionalism and care I once…read moreexperienced. This place meant a lot to me. Over time, however, it felt like the management style, particularly at the ownership level, shifted. Communication became inconsistent, and situations that once would have been handled directly and professionally were not. This was not reflective of the front desk team. Many of the therapists I connected with moved on. My most recent experience simply was not the right fit. I did not feel fully heard, and the session felt more rushed than mindful. After the session, there was no follow up or check in at all, which has never happened in any of my previous experiences here. I was tired of bouncing around, so I gave it time to see if things might improve. In the end, she agreed it was not the right fit. What was most disappointing was how it was handled. It took several calls, emails, and texts from me to learn that my sessions had been canceled less than 24 hours before my next appointment. The front desk told me the owner was supposed to call me about the cancellations and to suggest an alternative therapist, but that call never happened, and there was no follow up afterward. There was also a brief moment that stood out. I had left more than 20 percent, though less than the week before because the experience felt different. When I shared that, it was suggested that the front desk might not have passed the full amount along. That surprised me, as the front desk team has always been consistently kind, professional, and trustworthy. I want to be clear that the front desk staff are excellent. They make scheduling seamless, communicate thoughtfully, and create a welcoming environment every time you walk in. I am writing this because I cared about this place. I used to genuinely look forward to coming here. Moving on feels like losing something familiar, almost like losing a friend. I would still welcome a one on one conversation with the owner, as I would have appreciated that before. I hope the practice finds its way back to what once made it so special.

Nick does orthopedic massage, which focuses on bone structure as well as muscles. He's worked…read morewonders for me. Thanks, Nick.

Dr. Cheng is an excellent healer. I have been treated by him since 1995 for so many conditions…read more His knowledge and skills are unsurpassed in the field. He explains things in a comprehensive manner so that one can take the lessons to daily living once you leave the office. We are fortunate to have Dr. Cheng in our community.

Dr cheng is the very best ! He's brilliant and kind and conservative in his treatment . He has your…read morebest interest in mind . He will do everything for you to avoid surgery if that's the direction other docs have recommended . As an orthopedic surgeon in China , he has more knowledge about the human body than just an acupuncturist would have . I was referred to him by my acupuncturist when I had a medical crisis . She said he was the best in the field and highly respected by his peers at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston . I attribute my recovery from the care I recover from dr Cheng and highly recommend him .

I've been going to Susan for a few years now. She's very gentle and caring. She has helped me with…read moremy vertigo, ongoing back pain etc. If you are looking for a knowledgeable and caring care giver, Susan is the one. I was very impressed with the cleanliness even before Covid hit us all. Now with all the extra precaution Susan has in place, I have no concerns with going for treatments at her place.

I have been receiving acupuncture from Susan for about 2 years now and am so glad I am. I often…read morewill just ask her to help me out with a small pain in my knee or low back and after a short treatment I am feeling much better. I would highly recommend giving acupuncture a try no matter what but if you can go see Susan, is a very caring gentle person who really pays close attention to what you are telling her and seems to even figure out what you aren't telling her.

Laura is an absolutely incredible healer and genuinely cares for each of her clients. I was so…read morescared when I first tried acupuncture because I hate needles, Laura instantly made me feel comfortable and at ease. She talked me through what she was doing and made sure each needle was doing what it was supposed to do for my treatment to be productive. I tried cupping and guasha for the first time and it's truly helped me so much. I have been seeing her for over 3 years now and have seen a significant change in my quality of life. She's able to get rid of my strange body aches, headaches, and significantly lowers my stress and anxiety. Laura is a miracle worker and I recommend her to everyone I know!

One of the most talented healers I've ever visited! I booked an appointment for acupuncture after…read morea run-in with COVID-19, eager to boost my immune system. Not only have I felt strong and healthy since--without the hint of a sneeze (I'm someone who only ever catches every cold that goes around)--but Laura also, magically, got pain in my hip that's bothered me for years to all but disappear in just a few sessions. Her office and treatment space is well equipped and very calming and this was overall just a great and effective healing experience for me!