I saw my NP at PAMF for back pain and she suggested acupuncture. I found it funny that Western…read moreMedicine recommends Eastern, but I'm here for it. I had gone here years ago and decided to give it another try. It's a very convenient location in the office building by AJ's (nothing fancy.) But, Dr Lin is such a healer. The consult is fast and they take insurance. I had acupuncture and cupping here and will definitely return!

I love the authenticity of the environment and Dr. Lin herself is a master of her work.read more

Dr. Tom is a gift to humanity and every doctor should aspire to be like him. He's a rare person…read morewho is doing exactly what he's meant to do on this earth. After 5 years of snowballing symptoms - hormonal issues, severe fatigue, digestive issues, and rashes - I was referred to him by another doctor. I've experienced more healing in the 4 months I've seen him than I have in the last 5 years. I'm more energized, my digestion is excellent, my hormonal and skin issues are halved. I'm feeling more like myself. And the best thing is that Dr. Tom didn't put me on a bunch of prescriptions to heal. So much of our health is spiritual (aka "stress") - this has been a profound and very impactful part of my healing so far. It's something that the American health system doesn't acknowledge, but that Dr. Tom understands. (He will treat you with the right medicines if you need, but he also treats emotional and spiritual unwellness, which is just as important.) I feel very lucky to have found Dr. Tom and am so excited to continue healing under his care.

The on-line appointment was really convenient. Dr. Tom took more than the allotted time to ensure…read morehe really got to know us (wife & I). We're normally mainstream medicine kind of patients (Kaiser). We were becoming dissatisfied with Kaiser's lack of innovation and leadership in the alternative medicines and Covid management. Dr. Tom was recommended by a friend. Through his direction on our diets and changes in lifestyle, we've been able to cease many daily medications. Allergy shots with enzyme additives improve the efficacy and have allowed the cessation of allergy & asthma medications. A vitamin, zinc & ivermectin regime has kept us healthy throughout the Covid outbreak, allowing substantial airline travel to continue. Thanks Dr. Tom for your innovative cutting edge health care.

Dr. Amy Zhang is a skilled herbalist and acupuncturist who is working together with Gerson…read moreInstitute therapies for the Chronic Lymphatic Leukemia (CLL) grade 2 that was diagnosed June 2021. Both therapies have improved my body's balance getting rid of toxins and placing my bloodwork back in the normal range after 10 months. My positive attitude and reliance on alternative medicines were priceless in my recovery. There are so many benefits being enjoyed now- arthritis is gone, swollen neck is normal, healing reactions are short and less troublesome. I'm following all the recommended therapies for a long and healthy life. I'm happy to have reached this point where I am able to live my best life knowing that my health is great! Many thanks to Dr. Amy Zhang, much respect from your humble patient.

There's a reason why Amy's practice has so many 5-star reviews: she is amazing!…read more I was apprehensive about starting acupuncture for some lingering conditions, including chronic neck and heel pain; I am generally sensitive to needles and to all types of bodywork, but Amy immediately put me at ease. The treatment itself was gentle and relaxing, and more importantly, I've already seen significant reduction in my symptoms after only a handful of sessions. Amy is a gifted professional, and also a gem of a person! I highly recommend her practice!

Charles Savoca is an excellent acupuncturist. He's gentle, professional and so knowledgeable. I am…read moreconfident he will help me heal in his relaxed and comforting office. He's the best!

Does NOT know what he is doing…read more You know for an acupuncturist you would assume they would be effectively using needles to treat your issue. Not the case here. I only came here because he was in-network through my fed workers comp, I had to go to his office in Aptos/Soquel because that was his earliest available appts and only does Monterey on Mondays. When I went in he hands you a questionnaire so I filled it out. Once we got into the room he asks you the same questions you had already filled out... Whats the point? He is very thorough about asking what's wrong, taking measurements, checking your flexibility and whatnot. That's about it, the actual treatment was laughable. He maybe put 4 needs altogether? 2 on my lower back and one on each Achilles area. He kept using a handheld electric unit every time I went in and was so focused on the scar on my back saying "That might be the cause". It was almost like it was his new toy and he wanted to use it so much and not even needles. Afterward, he left the room with the needles in for only 15 minutes which was very short usually, other acupuncturists would do the treatment for 30 minutes. He is also the first person to NOT use alcohol wipes on the area where he is about to use needles which was the first red flag. He doesn't give you any type of massage afterward. He doesn't do cupping which every other place I've been to does cause my muscles are very tense from overcompensating for a bad back. I had asked out of curiosity how much it would be without insurance and he said $95 per session. Which is way overpriced compared to another doctor I go to who does work and is sanitary. I had a microdiscectomy and ablation to my lower back and have a scar from the surgery, I am not pretending I have pain for workers comp. Like I am really in pain and it is affecting my everyday life. Here is the worst part of it all, I tried to give him the benefit of the doubt and went to him 3 times. After the first session, the pain in my lower back was WORSE, I had to do tens unit and multiple lidocaine patches at home. After the second session, I STARTED HAVING SCIATICA AGAIN!! Down to my right calf and down to my left thigh. I had the microdescectomy to get rid of the sciatica but somehow whatever he did with those handheld electric units it brought it back! On the third visit, I told him my problem, and he said let's do a motion test again. He even said let's not use the electric units this time cause obviously they aren't helping. After he didn't bother putting ANY needles in my lower back where the pain is and went straight to my legs but each needle he put in caused pain and I told him. So he took it out and just had me lay there with just heat on my back. Like why would anybody pay you $95 to just have heat on their back? He leaves for a few minutes in a panic and comes back (I'm guessing after googling) saying let's put needles in my ear. I stopped him right there cause I knew at this point he was just guessing. I brought my mother with me every time and she said he didn't know what he was doing and he couldn't seem to locate my nerves/pressure points and we should stop coming immediately, there are cases where quack doctors leave people nerve damaged for good cause they don't know what they are doing. He's only in Monterey on Mondays and when we went in. I saw multiple red flags of sage and crystals on the shelves... Also, my mother said there were some ingredients they had on display NOT even used in herbal Chinese medicine. Like I understand non-Asians looking at it and being like "Oh wow" but for us, it's like what the heck, do they even know what they are doing or are they just trying to mock us?

Y'all are amazing! I've been going to Solis since 2021 for wrist and neck pain. I appreciate their…read moreflexibility with the Kaiser changes. Summer has been the best front admin, always knowledgeable and up to date. Danielle & Lishanna are my top favs since I've been going for so long but Jenny, Jessica, Kara, & Ava has been great too. I'd trust all the staff. The treatment is relieving. I keep going because they help reduce muscular pain from my neck down to my wrists, the pain comes back after a few weeks.

I've been dealing with chronic pain and high stress for years, and acupuncture with Melissa has…read moremade such a big difference. She specializes in Japanese-style acupuncture, which uses very gentle, less painful needle insertion. She's incredibly attentive and truly understands how to treat both physical and emotional tension. After just a few sessions, my pain began to ease, and I felt noticeably calmer. I always leave feeling more balanced. Highly recommend her!

It is so refreshing to have a sane, well read, logical, informed Doctor these days…read more COVID-19 has made almost every medical practitioner afraid of their own shadow. People like Dr. Tom and all his staff are the truest hero's out there. History is littered with Semmelweis effect examples of medicine. True people as this office know the power we have internally and are beacons of hope. I am thankful the FLCCC led me here to my own backyard. Get your medicine cabinet in order and live. Thank you to you and the professionals in your care.

I went here with such hope in my heart. Dr. Tom did not have any understanding of my illness as…read moreevidenced by his overbearing demeanor. He spent much of the too long visit talking about his intelligence and altruistic achievements and not getting my situation at all. It cost more than $400. and I left with nothing to help my critical need. I went to Urgent care and got some help for no cost to me. He did not respond for days to an email request so I sent a "dear tom" letter and found another doctor. Arrogance and ignorance are a very dangerous combination.

Danielle gave me the best facial I ever had. She explained what she was doing, the products she was…read moreusing and why. I was so relaxed and my skin felt great! Danielle also gave me some useful tips for at-home skin care. I look forward to going back to Wild Beauty!

Danielle is very knowledgeable and an experienced threading specialist. She did my brows and lip…read moreperfectly

Dr, Joanna Zhao is a very experienced, excellent acupuncturist who is on the faculty at Five…read moreBranches. She trained at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her specialties include cancer, immune diseases, and mental and emotional disorders. She is helping me recover from a stroke.

From the owner: I am a licensed acupuncturist, and have been practicing for over forty years. I specialize in…read moreoncology.

I'm happy to have finally found someone like Yuval. Someone who who, after asking you where the…read morepain is and what you think the issue may be, puts his hands on you and feels where your body may be tighter than it should be and zeros in on what he feels to be the problem area. After physical therapy and chiropractors that went through the motions with my lower back and hip tightness Yuval moved my legs around and found the limit in my range of motion and found the culprit, got deep into the muscle to release the tightness. I have felt increased relief after each visit. When talking with friends and family about our various aches and pains he his my first recommendation. Thanks Yuval...see you tomorrow!!

Yuval is a very experienced practitioner and was able to provide relief for post surgical pain. He…read morehas helped with significantly increasing range of motion. In addition, my level of comfort in hand and wrist movement is appreciably increased. I would highly recommend Yuval and Life Essence clinic.

I was curious about acupuncture's potential benefits for fertility and am so glad I discovered…read morePoints for Wellness. I've been seeing Olivia for nearly nine months, and I can't recommend her highly enough! After trying to conceive for over a year, I became pregnant after just three visits. Olivia is incredibly knowledgeable and takes the time to truly understand you and your specific symptoms. Each session is tailored to my cycle and any current concerns, and I find the appointments deeply relaxing--it's become one of my favorite weekly rituals. I've also had fantastic results with Olivia's cupping therapy for my lower back pain. Points of Wellness is a truly amazing place.

I am so grateful for the amazing team at Points For Wellness. I started my wellness journey with…read morethe goal of regulating my cycle and addressing some general health concerns, and I am thrilled with the results I have seen since working with Beth. Not only have I experienced improvements in my cycle, sleep patterns, energy levels, and overall wellbeing, but I have also found Beth to be incredibly caring and attentive. She has an authentic style that makes me feel understood and supported throughout my wellness journey. I am so grateful for the care I have received at Points For Wellness and I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking alternative treatments for their health and wellbeing. Beth is truly a wonderful and skilled acupuncturists who has helped me to feel my best and I cannot thank her enough for the expertise and care.