I'm not sure what Abby is more passionate about: the art and practice of Chinese Medicine, or…read morehelping people feel better with a whole-person approach! She is so knowledgeable as a practitioner of Chinese Medicine - whether it's acupuncture, herbs, moxa, she knows each application and how to find a solution to whatever ails your body, inside or out. Chinese Medicine can be unfamiliar to some, but Abby makes her patients feel informed and comfortable with any procedure. Perhaps the best thing about working with Abby and Acupuncture & Apothecary is that she genuinely cares about sharing her practice with all - and has very creative ways to make treatment affordable and accessible, through avenues like her community room. If you are lucky enough to work WITH Abby, she is smart, hilarious and so kind. If you are lucky to be treated BY Abby, let's just say your body will thank you no matter if you visit to deal with pain, addiction, or just overall wellness. I personally recommend: fire-cupping, moxa (especially if you're not a needle fan), and Tibetan foot soaks.

This clinic is clean and cozy, very nicely appointed and comfortable. So far, I've had 2…read moreacupuncture treatments and just this week, I tried the Tibetan foot bath. Both treatments I got were focused, smart, and helped the back pain I've been having. I'm looking forward to more treatments from Abby. I checked out the foot bath with a friend. SO GOOD! We sat in special heated massage chairs, Abby served us tea, and prepared the foot baths. It was relaxing and my feet felt tingly and soft afterwards. I will definitely be back and I'm already sending my friends to her website to reserve this special healing treatment.

(Sigh...) I needed…read morehelp. I *love* to walk/hike/stroll/ambulate, but my knees have been saying "No more!" (...and barely in my '60's, I'm WAY too young for that!) Chiropractic didn't work. Arch supports merely relocated the pain. Western medicine? Please. No. It looked as if I was going to need a visit to an orthopedist... ...until my wife suggested I try acupuncture first. (Disclaimer: I'd never had acupuncture - didn't believe it could work. Thought it was malarkey. Saw my uncle's "Smoking cessation" visits fail miserably in New Jersey.) That said, the idea of surgery didn't appeal to me at all, so I thought I'd give acupuncture a shot. All of the Yelp reviews for Dr. Chen were over the top. ...every one was 5 stars. What's more, they all claimed significant results in just ONE treatment. (No way, I continued to think...) I went with some trepidation, and absolutely NO confidence that it could work. ...and here I am, giving Dr. Chen 5 stars. (...and I don't give that 5th star easily!) I showed up on a Friday afternoon, after another week on my feet (teaching 6th grade). I hurt! When he met me in the waiting room, he invited me to follow him to his treatment room. He walked briskly (like I used to.) I could not keep up. After a fairly thorough work-up (did I mention he also practiced Western medicine for more than 30 years?), he had me hop up on the table and plugged the needles in. Three on the left, one on the right. A little discomfort, but that was all. He connected a little electricity, adjusted the feed, and asked if I wanted some soothing sounds (Yes please, thank you...). He gave me a button to push if I needed him, turned down the lights and left me... for about an hour. By the time he got back, the sun had set - and truthfully, I'd begun to wonder if he'd forgotten me and gone home!) After unplugging me and taking the needles out, I stepped out into the hall... where he met me, and ushered me (again at that brisk pace) to his desk. This time I could keep up! On Saturday and again on MLK Monday, I got to go to the gym for the first time in almost 18 months. No pain, no worries! On Tuesday i started to feel the very beginning of an ache, but that afternoon I had my follow-up visit with him, and this time was only connected for 30 minutes. (I remained pain-free throughout this week, and have worked out twice since.) At the end of that 2nd visit, Dr. Chen said he thought I was good to go, and didn't need another appointment. ...and so to the Yelpers that preceded me here - Greg F., Jennifer S., and Veronica S. - I'm sorry I doubted you! Dr. Chen really IS the real deal!

Dr. Chen is fantastic! He listened to what was ailing me and treated. In 1 visit, my back felt…read morebetter than it has in years. I'll definitely go back.

Excellent treatment. If you haven't tried acupuncture, it can provide immediate relief for chronic…read morepain, insomnia, etc. Linda is fantastic.

I owe Linda so much! I am a Ph.D. student & had hip surgery a few years ago and Linda has helped me…read morewith both stress and pain management. I look forward to my visits to her office, as I always leave feeling positive and pampered. She also works on my hormonal acne. I have definitely noticed some improvement, when I combine this treatment with my normal skin regimen. If you are interested in exploring the benefits of acupuncture, I definitely recommend scheduling with Linda. Also note that she has changed her location. She is now located on Executive Circle near the Trader Joe's on Kildaire Farm.

I wish there were a way to address Ben Townsend. In Mandarin, that would be Yi Shi, which means…read moredoctor and teacher. I'm now in my last days of my pregnancy. I came to Ben with gestational diabetes and Sciatica. I've been testing my blood glucose levels every day now. My husband who was diagnosed Pre-diabetes later joined me for treatment with Dr Ben. Since then, I have taken my Hb-A1c test. Blood has a glucose memory of about 2 to 3 months. And the test shows the aggregate score of glucose. The results were fantastic, showing that I had a normal (on the lower side) reading of 4.9. My husband has also been on the same diet prescribed by Dr Ben. He started out with readings of over 360 for certain meals and now, his fasting readings have come as low as 140 to 150 in a short span of a few weeks. The key was that what looked like diabetes was really inflamation. This is only a part of what really goes on during each consultation. There is a deep dive into your health history, some part is related to geneology and for me, Dr Ben looked into X-rays of my spine to understand the Sciatica better. I've lived in Asia for a large part of my life and have not had someone who was able to blend eastern and western medicine as well as Dr Ben. I highly recommend him if you have any ailment. He is extremely honest and will let you know if there is a better way of treating your ailment.

Ben is by far the Acupuncturist to go to!! He listens, he's thoroughly knowledgeable and will help…read morereset your body to function the way it was before dysfunction and disease. If you are looking for someone who cares and goes above and beyond, look no further. I am not a fan of needles. however, it works! I have been going to Ben for about 2 months now, and my sleep has improved, and I don't feel as cold as I used to feel. My mind and body are getting back in sync!! Thank you, Ben!!

Katie is so nice & truly an expert. I have a chronic neck injury from a car accident and I cannot…read moresay how much she has helped me. She was careful, but thorough, checked-in throughout the treatment, and made sure I was comfortable. She's knowledgeable and passionate about helping people feel better. If you're lucky enough to have her in your area - I would definitely recommend seeing her.

Katie is a trained professional who takes excellent care of her patients. Her knowledge when it…read morecomes to acupuncture and herbal medicine is unparalleled. Highly recommend.

Dr. Gries gets results! His customized therapy catalyzes both immediate resolution for acute health…read moreneeds and progressive healing of chronic issues. You can feel the difference during and after a session! Additionally, he couples his proven acupuncture skills with insightful mind-body coaching. You could double the stars on this 5-star rating scale and it still would not be enough to rate Dr. Gries healing impact. I am grateful to have Dr. Gries on my wellness team! On top of Dr. Gries is the amazing office manager Deana, who is always genuinely warm and kind in every communication. She is a bright light.

Awakenings will get you right. I had sleep problems and they were able to help…read more The first time I tried treatment, I felt different. My body was warm and tingly by end of treatment (more blood flow). By the second treatment, I fell asleep and snored mid-treatment 'cause I was relaxed. I don't understand how everything works, but the treatments are effective. 10/10 would recommend to a family member struggling with sleep/pain.

I really can't say enough positive things about Jennifer. I first began visiting her when I was…read morehaving a myriad of health problems, and she was always kind, supportive, and responsive in my quest to feel better. She is extremely thorough, and very responsive in returning emails/answering my millions of questions. Her vibe is very calming, and visiting her was always like a little restorative retreat. I had excellent results and if I could give this review a 5 stars and a "gushing," I would do it. Treat yourself well and go see Jennifer.

Jennifer Spain is quite possibly the greatest artist in acupuncture I have encountered. Most of my…read moreadult life I have received acupuncture for wellness. Jennifer gives the mix of clinical and healing if you can get what I mean. She has it all and I am very grateful to be in her care.

Very knowledgeable in herbs and healing. She is amazing. Highly recommend. She has helped both me…read moreand my husband. Injuries and poison ivy.

Dr Li Lin is a Wonderful Acupuncturist! She's very nice, her office is lovely and has a peaceful…read morevibe, and the parking is usually easy. Her needling is excellent and her treatments really helped me recover from a moment of intense stress and exhaustion that was severely impacting my body and disrupting my normal good energy with loads of anxiety and cortilsol. She also put together an herbal formula for me to help me continue to heal in between treatments and it really helped. I put a couple of teaspoons of it in hot water in the mornings and drink it like a tea. I highly recommend Dr Li Lin!