What a wacko! So glad I dodged a bullet before going to this lunatic, Melissa the owner. I…read morecouldn't even get to the scheduling of an appointment with her. First of all, I wrote her several times before she answered my emails. Then she asked me to text message her, stating that it is easier for her to schedule someone via text msg. in case any of her emails get lost. I text msg'd her three times. The last time stating that if I don't hear from her I will choose someone else. She then texted msg'd me back stating that she doesn't usually respond on weekends to anyone and that making appointments via phone, texting or emails is not something she likes to do. This was after asking me to text her. In her initial email to me she claimed that she wanted to "help all of me". In her text to me this morning the said that she doesn't think we are a good fit and that I should find someone else. I called her on her ridiculous ways of so-called business and she reacted like a child. So glad that I saw this before going to her. I found someone else since this crazy encounter and I look forward to seeing a professional. Not an immature individual who clearly doesn't know how to run a business. People who claim they will care for you when you see them, don't always! Be grateful that you can see their lack of character beforehand and walk away and be happy to move on like I did.

As always Melissa Illingsworth of "Ellements of Health" is superb! Been going to her for several…read moreyears for Acupuncture & massage, but mostly Acupuncture. She is caring & knows her stuff!!!! I highly recommend her 100%. Her son Corbin also does massage only & is very good!! I rate her a 10! Barbara Ann Agostino

I usually don't leave reviews but had to in this case. I've been suffering from middle back pain…read morefor roughly 2 years. Tried everything from Tylenol to muscle relaxers. When I met Eric I honestly wasn't expecting much. To my suprise, Eric was able to accurately diagnose my issue and explained it may take up to 5 treatments. After the 2nd treatment, the pain disappeared after 2 days! I've now been pain free for 4 weeks. Something that hasn't happened in 2 years. Honorable mention to England chiropractic Dr. Rick, for telling me about Eric. If you're in pain, go see Eric! He can help!

Eric is really good! He has helped me alot with my back & neck pain! It has not felt this good in…read moreyears! I Highly recommend him! Even if you hate needles! It's very worth it in the end!

The staff is amazing. Professional, prompt, kind and more. I highly recommend the services…read moreincluding acupuncture.

This is a amazing center for healing and a blessing for Chico. Finding American Chi has changed my…read morelife on so many levels. Many thanks to everyone there for being welcoming and kind.

This was my first time experiencing acupuncture. I arrived completely disabled because of a…read moreneurological disorder that happened to me when I was 26. The nerve damage was, as I have now found out, temporary. I'm sure losing over 60 lbs and changing my lifestyle entirely helped in my recovery but I didn't start taking a true holistic approach to my care until I started seeing Lori. Now going on 3 years since since I first arrived I am better than ever and I know Lori's continuing support has been pivotal in my recovery.

My experience as a whole was not a positive one. From the type of care, to the quality of care,…read moreright down to the whole office experience. The whole atmosphere is quite noisy. It is not a place where you are able to "Zen" in any way. From hearing the practitioner speaking on her phone right outside your door whether it is closed or partially open, to hearing people enter, to hearing her send faxes, or to hearing or being bothered by her child entering your treatment room and running about the place. As far as the quality of care goes, that was subpar at best. The practitioner claims to be well-versed in Chinese medicine but when questioned about ingredients in topicals that she wanted to put on me during our first session, she had no idea about any of them on the brochure that she handed me to take home since I would not allow her to put it on me in the office without proper info. I mentioned to her ingredients that I absolutely cannot have, that were detrimental to my health and when I took the brochure home and educated myself on these ingredients this topical had ingredients that I absolutely could not have on my body. In terms of acupuncture treatment, all Lori the practitioner did each session was fill out a paper where my pains were and put the needles in the same areas each time where I had pain. Offering no insight/knowledge where other sights might be better or worse. I had to recommend where she should put a lot of needles as well from my over 20 years experience with working with experienced acupuncturists. She also came in with an iPad marking wherever she put needles and how many. Waste of time. She should have spent more time focusing on her patients, not her gadgets. Each time she would take out the needles one or two was always gone, because they do sometimes pop out and she would look at me l was hoarding them some where and I would have to educate her that they do pop out on occasion and I can't go far with needles in me. One time she came in my treatment room with a type of metal detector that looked like an antenna to try and find the needle as I was getting dressed. Absolutely, weird to say the least. As I was about to tell her to leave since she almost tripped a disabled person, she found the needle and she left my room. She is just very unprofessional and I would look elsewhere for your acupuncture needs. She does not have the proper education or the patients well-being as the forefront of her business. Eli

Wonderful acupuncture experience! John & his lovely wife were incredibly kind & helpful my first…read moretime there. I'd never had acupuncture before & I'm a little uptight. They put me at ease & made the experience pleasant. So much so that when I injured myself at the gym, I immediately thought to go there. John rally helped identify the problem & got straight to fixing it. I'm usually super uptight & do NOT fall asleep easily. That was not the case here. He has to wake me up every time the timer goes off. I would highly recommend this place to anyone with any kind of pain, especially sciatica pain.

The place has been great. I appreciate the value of someone who takes the time to care for your…read morewell-being (mentally, emotionally, and physically) without hesitation to ensure you are progressing through this journey of life. The process of healing is just such that place. I appreciate the team of his appointment scheduler and himself. Thank you!

I have been going to Chico Community Acupuncture since they opened and have received steady…read moreexcellent affordable care. I appreciate the care during the pandemic and now during these difficult times it is a place of healing and comfort. Whether it is for boosting my immunity, or post op knee surgery care; Olivia and others at CCAC keep my health and well being up for a happy life. Over the years Olivia has tended to joint pain, sinus issues, prevention of vertigo. I make monthly acupuncture sessions a part of my regular healthy regimen along with massage, tai chi, exercise, music and community events. Thank you to Olivia and Sarah.

I went to PinWheel Acupuncture in Chico for 2 years getting Full body treatments( to correct so…read moremany issues!) from Michelle, my life saver! But then, at This clinic 'policy' of treatment seems to be different (?) not even close to effectiveness for me anyway! I explained ( in painful tears!) my predicament of total body pain & complete discomfort but still .... pain was back after only a few days after! Appointments hence ? Only with Michelle do I get full relief after or so it seems. There's an undeniable clean /comfortable atmosphere. ...( scent free air!). Two practitioners to choose from. Just have to see who is your best fit I guess.