I have had chronic neck issues for over 10 years and I have been treated by numerous physical therapists, chiropractors, as well as trying therapeutic massages. In March 2025, I had a severe neck and upper back spasm and couldn't even get out of bed so I had to go to urgent care. I had a huge knot in my neck which limited my range of motion and when I turned my head it made a crunchy sound. Once again the doctor recommended p.t. and my therapist said acupuncture might also help. Luckily Reza was in my insurance network and he started treating me in April 2025. After one year of acupuncture, cupping and scraping, unbelievably I no longer have any neck issues !! I wish I had found Reza 10 years ago !! My neck feels great, so thank you Reza for taking care of me and also to his assistant Nick, who is always so kind and helpful booking my appointments. read more

I definitely give Irvine Acupuncture a 5/5 rating. Dr. Rey's experience, knowledge and treatments have made my life so much better. He is also very good at explaining things and answering questions. I initially went in for help with insomnia. I had tried all OTC sleep aids which had worked for years and then they started having the opposite effect. I tried all the latest prescription sleep aids but they didn't work well and left me drowsy all day. Dr. Rey's treatment has given me an extra 60-90 minutes of sleep at night, but even more importantly, I get a lot more deep sleep and REM sleep which really makes a difference. I am so thankful - I actually look forward to going to sleep now knowing that I will be rested when I get up. He has also helped me with my almost daily headaches and neck pain. He has helped me deal with withdrawal symptoms from stopping HRT treatment. He's been able to help me with foot pain which is very important to me since I'm a big walker! And he is currently helping me with lowering my blood pressure. Yes - Irvine Acupuncture is wonderful! I recommend it highly. Nick (front desk) is also a great help with scheduling, insurance claims, and answering questions. ~ Sally L read more

1st time doing acupuncture, positive experience overall. Easy to schedule appointments with Nick via phone or text. Reza checks in with you prior to sessions to make sure your needs are met. Definitely recommend. read more

Amazing place. A hub for the latest and great healing tools. I have been coming here for neuropathy and oral facial pain and I am so grateful every time I leave I feel I have healed another layer and everyone around me is noticing the change. truly a blessing. read more

I've tried many many acupuncture places in Orange County (mostly Costa Mesa and Newport Beach areas). Overall, Dr.Reza Tafazoli has been my go to for the last several years. I've had lots of muscle pain and nerve issues like Neck and Back Tightness, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, TOS surgery, and mild sciatica. In All cases, the Dr Has been the overall best at treating these. He offers various modalities including Acupuncture, ANS (electric stim for muscles/joints), cupping, and even Scar Tissue Therapy (mostly for post-op surgery healing). Since I'm covered by insurance I generally get 50 minute sessions with as many modalities as I can, sometimes I go over 50 minute sessions if the Dr thinks I need the extra treament (many times I do). But mostly importantly the Dr actually LISTENS and focuses on the areas I request in detail. Some acupuncture places basically ignore your "intake form" and do what they think is best, or might limit what they work on in a session. On a minor note, he only has 1 other coworker: Nick, the guy who helps with scheduling, payment, and insurance benefits and negotiating. He's consistently been one of the most helpful front desk office guys I've worked with, making sure to stay communicative has he learns about how my insurance works with acupuncture and the different modalities. read more

Acupuncture. I have been wondering about this for years. So, for my 60th birthday I did it. WOW!! I've never felt so relaxed and happy. Took a nap when I got home. Office personnel are very friendly and helpful. Had two more sessions after and am now a firm believer!!! read more

EVERY TIME we see Reza, we receive EXCEPTIONAL treatments! He's methodically accurate and takes GREAT care & time, to ensure that when we leave the office, we are feeling MUCH BETTER! He is honest and kind & he won't steer you wrong! There's an EXCELLENT chance you will be a return customer for your future aches & pains! This PLACE, Nick, Reza, everything about Irvine Acupuncture is AMAZING read more

Irvine acupuncture literally save my life. On October 28. I had a motorcycle accident. My lower back my neck. My back was in tremendous pain. I was very limited with my walking and moving around. Thanks to Dr Reza and his dedication and good treatment He was able to ease the pain and help me to keep going with my life. After a few months of treatments, Dr Reza improved my physical situation. Irvine acupuncture is a very nice and clean place to be. Every visit, I was welcomed with a smile and been taken care of, and the best way I could wish to. Highly recommend it. Fred t. read more

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I've been to three different acupuncturist, and by far he is the best, smart & honest. I've been going there for about 5 weeks, 2 x per week. And it's helped me. Today doctor suggested I may only need 1 session per week. Usually they try to get you but he is honest and mentioned this. Well deserved review and I would highly recommend him. read more

Reza has taken care of me for just over a year now! I came to Irvine Acupuncture with a ton of neck and back pain, but treatment here was the best thing I could've done. Highly recommend! read more

2016/2017: I seeked acupuncture treatment for joint injuries and found Dr. Reza Tafazoli (Dr. Rey) through word of mouth. Dr. Rey provided detailed consultation, professional advice and well-explained treatments. Fast forward 5 years (2022), I go back to Dr. Rey for another joint injury. Office moved since I last visited in 2017, new office has easy and ample free parking. Currently, flexible appointment scheduling and easy convenient communication options made possible by having friendly and helpful Nick in the office plus well-made and managed, easily accessible Irvine acupuncture website. COVID safety measures: -questionnaires to be filled out online prior to appointment visit -mask is required for entry -temperature is taken prior to entry Similar to what I experienced 5 years ago, Dr. Rey explains his treatment plan at the beginning (after consultation) to make sure patient is on same page and in consensus, without pushing for services that patient does not need. Dr. Rey applies a variety of techniques such as cupping and electrical (micro current) to treat the root of injuries and effectively alleviate pain at the same time. I hope I don't injure myself (especially joints) again, but if I do (touchwood), I will go back to Dr. Rey for treatment without hesitation. read more

Thank goodness I found Irvine Acupuncture and Dr. Reza Tafazoli, "Rey"!! I was stuck in a pain spiral...my lower back and SI joint was so bad, I could not plan on doing much of anything. I couldn't even lay on my stomach to have treatment. It was very stressful, but Rey was so calming and intuitive...on my first visit he helped me to relax and breathe so I could benefit from the acupuncture. Rey even found a way to treat my lower back while sitting up. He is great at using different techniques to provide a combination of treatments at once, which I think made all the difference in my outcome. I highly recommend Irvine Acupuncture and suggest that patients explore all of the options they have to offer there! Thanks Nick and Rey!!!! read more

Reza is a godsend! He has helped me in a variety of issues. Primarily with my back, I was in such horrible pain that I sold I would have to have surgery immediately. However, I decided to go back to Reza who has help me tremendously in the past, and indeed, after three weeks, the pain is almost gone and will avoid surgery if possible. read more

Great care. Superior customer service. Reza has consistently helped me pain relief . Highly recommended

I have been having chronic pain in my neck, shoulders, and traps for 8 months and Reza has tremendously helped with the pain. He found a muscle knot deep in my shoulder blade and after getting it out, my condition has vastly improved. He does gua sha, cupping, and acupuncture and he also makes sure to ask how you are doing during the session. I highly recommend him, he has given me hope that my pains will go away after suffering from them for so long. You are in very good hands If you are worried of covid, Reza has made all efforts to keep you safe during Covid with proper PPE and sanitation. read more

Modern doctor, I've done the recommended treatment for sinuses and shoulder/back pain. He uses a variety of techniques, from guasha, cupping, gliding cups, acupuncture, and electric stimulation. Additional "new age" techniques that you might not find at other offices are things like: NuCalm patch on your forearm, binaural beats, and low frequency emitter to help your body enter a state of healing and rejuvenation. It worked well for me, I always felt very calm during the treatment and even after so I highly recommend that. He is attentive and will listen to your pain points and concerns at the beginning of each session and will try his best to address them. read more

AMAZING!!! I usually don't believe in this type of stuff but I been having really bad upper back pain/shoulder area for a few months now. Went to a chiropractor and he told my my rotator cuff is almost torn and I need 23 Sessions for $1400 etc etc which is all BS! I went once and stopped.Then I was told by few people I should try acupuncture/cupping. I yelped what's close to me and found Dr.Reza. I'm so glad I did. Have gone 2 times and already feel a dramatic difference even tho I have few sessions left. Very professional and super nice person he is. Explained the entire process too me and goes well beyond to make sure I feel good and hopefully get my back to 100%! He does few different things on me from scraping, cupping and acupuncture. It's a must must try if you are experiencing problems. Thanks so much Dr. -Ali read more

Irvine Acupuncture - Acupuncture Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Dr. Reza, was my first choice after I read his reviews on yelp. I had BELL'S PALSY, diagnosed only 2 weeks ago. Amazingly, after only 3 sessions of acupuncture I have regained most of my facial expressions and mobility, I never thought this would be possible. Needless to say, I recommend Dr Reza 100%.. read more

Irvine Acupuncture - Acupuncture Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Dr. Reza is the best! I really enjoyed my experience at Irvine Acupuncture. The acupuncture was so relaxing. Highly recommend.

I had pain in my left shoulder and neck for 3 years before I found this clinic and I'm so glad I did! I paid out of pocket and it was worth every penny! I was able to stop the nedication I was taking and feel great! I saw multiple medical specialists and a different accupunturust but nothing helped until I came here. I will recommend him to anyone who will listen he absolutely amazing read more

Another overdue review, coming your way! Reza, you were absolutely a Godsend to my traumatic ankle sprain and knee bone bruise from last October. I saw Reza dozens of times between November and March. Usually going twice a week. I had no idea what acupuncture could do, as it was my first time using this healing modality. I was pleasantly surprised after just the first session. Reza takes the time to get to know you as a patient and it pays off in spades. He used scraping, a bone massager, cupping, and oils, in addition to the needles. I truly believe it helped to accelerate healing and movement and the swelling finally went away 5 months later. It was one of the more gnarly sprains with fractures and torn ligaments, and the prolonged swelling was really no joke. I don't believe physical therapy could have helped enough. He also worked with me to calm my vagus nerve with various techniques that also worked well. It's been a few months since I've gone back but there is not one week that hasn't gone by where my mind/body hasn't reminded how beneficial treatment is. It's awesome self care and I wouldn't trust anyone else with this holistic healing. Thank you, Reza! I'll see you soon! read more

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I cannot stress enough what a godsend Ray was when I saw him regularly. He did what no doctor could do despite throwing prescriptions at me, with so many side effects. My migraines were fewer and farther in between. The inflammation in my neck and face went down. My knots began loosening a little finally. If my insurance hadn't changed so many times in the interim, I would've continued going to him. And am hoping I can find a way to return. If you've been struggling with pain and inflammation, I highly recommend going to Ray. read more

This review is long overdue. I have never tried acupuncture before and heard great things about it for pain management. So, I decided to try this office due to all the great reviews on Yelp. I want to start off by saying how much I appreciate Dr. Reza. He is amazing at what he does, and he genuinely cares about your well being. I've been a nurse for over 8 years and I believe that my back has finally gave up on me. My upper and lower back started to feel like it was on fire. I was experiencing crazy burning sensation day and night. My back felt tight and stiff when I wake up in the morning. I would have trouble trying to find a comfortable position, even at rest. Falling and staying asleep was difficult. My pain was also associated with tension headaches that would throb like crazy. After just two visits my headaches completely went away. My upper and lower back pain has also improved after 4 visits. Dr. Reza does a combination of treatments for me not just acupuncture. I feel so relaxed every time I come in for treatment I would fall asleep at times. I'm able to sleep so much better at night and not struggling to find a comfortable position. If you're looking for an acupuncturist who knows what they're doing, I would highly recommend Dr. Reza! I believe his treatments has made such a huge impact on my well being. I've tried float therapy and chiropractic for pain and it did not work for me. I am forever a believer in acupuncture, cupping and all the treatments he offers at his practice. read more

I highly recommend Irvine Acupuncture. Reza is thorough, gentle and kind. I have gone to his office for many different problems and I always leave feeling better. read more

I'm active, lots of swimming and surfing and yoga and the odd hack around 18holes. Hence my consistently tight neck/shoulders..... but there is hope! Dr. Reza will get straight to your issues with effective modalities, I'm particularly fond of the cupping. He knows his stuff, and I always walk out of there much looser, lighter, taller and recharged. read more

The owner was very nice and developed a plan for my health and well being! He explained the needs of my nutrition and some other great philosophies. I really enjoyed my acupuncture experience! I can't even express how FANTASTIC the cupping is. I can't get through a session of acupuncture without falling asleep, it's relaxing, it doesn't hurt, it's not scary at all! The only downside is that my insurance doesn't cover it and it's a bit pricey. I would do this every single day if i could afford it. If you can, and you're on the fence, DO IT!!! And this is a fantastic place to go!!! read more

Came in for a pain I been having in my neck. Reza has been treating my neck and back by cupping followed with acupuncture. He has also provided me with some exercises to do at home. Ever since I have been going to him my pain has gone down. My posture has been improving. My stress levels have gone down. I am overall more relaxed. I am becoming more knowledgeable about my own body. I also love the relaxing music that's played during the sessions and the overall feel of the place. read more

I will be going to my appointment tomorrow but I'm yelping now because they were able to accommodate me after Groupon was unable to help fulfill the purchase I made. I feel that this doctor actually cares about practicing Good business. Very important for future visits and has made me want to continue as a client. read more

My husband and I both come here and we absolutely love this place! I had never done acupuncture before, but I hurt my ankle hiking and my husband thought I should try it out. I had ONE session and that was all I needed. 48 hours after my session my ankle was completely healed! It was incredible! I could barely walk on it before. We will definitely be coming back to this place! read more

I'm from out-of-the-area and am spending the summer in Irvine. I've had chronic upper back pain for 30 years. About 11 years ago my pain disappeared after 3-4 months of acupuncture and cupping. Now I live in the Midwest and don't get acupuncture on a regular or even semi-regular basis. As a result, my back pain has crept back into my life. Being that I am in Irvine for the summer, I decided to start acupuncture again. But this time i only have 7 weeks for treatment. Based on the numerous excellent reviews on both google and yelp, I opted to try Irvine Acupuncture. I am glad I did. Ray is excellent. He has excellent techniques. He truly cares about each patient. He is professional, personable, polite and punctual. His office is clean and organized. I've been coming for 6 wks (2x/wk) now and my upper back pain is so much better. The pain is almost gone and my range of motion has improved. Ray implements many various techniques - some techniques i never experienced before. So I am excited to experience each session with Ray. I'm already sad that i'm leaving Irvine next week to go back to the Midwest. But I am happy I feel so much better. Bottom line: if you have pain, stress/anxiety, headaches, or just want a tune-up....come to Irvine Acupuncture. You'll be happy you did. read more

I highly recommend this place. I have been helped more than I ever expected. I like the way I am treated and the help I get in scheduling appointments and getting reminders for them. I appreciate that if an emergency comes up and I have to reschedule my appointment, they are very understanding and helpful. read more

Let me start by saying this review is long overdue! Before finding Reza I had tried out three other acupuncturists in Orange County. They were all decent but none compared to my experience with Reza. I struggle with chronic fatigue, muscle aches, and stiffness, headaches, you name it. While I get plenty of pain reduction with Reza I have to say his whole approach and outlook on life is what really has transformed the way I allow stress to affect my body. When I first went to him I was going through a very stressful time in my life and my body was so tense (neck, shoulders, and head regions). We do cupping and scraping every time as well. I feel I need to note that he is also very gentle. As someone who is VERY sensitive to the slightest touch for whatever reason, he is always careful and considerate of that. I look forward to my weekly appointments for many reasons... they keep me sane, depression at bay, help manage the stiffness and pain and help with my energy levels. I always feel rested and recharged after seeing Reza! Please do not do what I did and wait to find the right acupuncturist because Reza is the right one. Sounds cheesy but it is true! :) read more

Great customer service, always able to accommodate my schedule with appointments, and incredible results alleviating my chronic hip pain, knee pain and other symptoms. Dr. Reza is very attentive, intuitive and able to address pain points very precisely. Very grateful to have found his practice! read more

Ray is the owner at Irvine Acupuncture and he was amazing. When I showed up at his practice last July/August with polycystic ovaries (a couple cysts as large as 3.8&4.0 cm) and an irregular cycle -making conception impossible-Ray assured me we could fix this. I started twice weekly Acupuncture and within one month all of the small cysts were gone (pain was now manageable) and the two larger were half the size they were before (seen via ultrasound). By mid-October I was pain and cyst free (confirmed by follow up ultrasound at my OB), and I cancelled my surgery! By the end of October I had gotten pregnant and now I'm 4+ months along. I would highly recommend seeing Ray if you're having any sort of fertility issues or female pain/cycle issues. I really hope I don't start to have the same issues I did after I have our baby, but if the cysts come back I would for sure give him a call again. read more

Honestly, Dr. Reza absolutely cares about happiness for the soul. He has helped me tremendously within a week... and said I'll get better in 3 weeks. I can't wait for my recovery as I'm putting a lot of trust into the hands of Dr. Reza. I highly recommend anyone seeking for help, go see Dr. Reza! read more

I highly recommend Dr Reza. I've had four sessions with him for severe lower back pain and leg pain and I am feeling so much better. I'm amazed how after the first session I felt some relief. I was about to have an epidural prior to seeing Dr Reza, I am so glad I saw him first and no longer need the epidural. Dr. Reza it's not only very professional and knowledgeable but also very empathetic and caring which is greatly appreciated when you are in severe pain. His office is very clean, neat, relaxing and positive energy. I will forever be grateful to Dr Reza for his care in helping me feel better. read more

Update to my previous review.... Ray actually ended up messaging me AND calling me a day after I posted this review to apologize for his answering service not informing me of office hours and not calling me back. I have yet to make an appt for Irvine Acupuncture, but I am now highly likely to use them in the future because of Ray's due-diligence in rectifying the situation. This says to me that he takes pride in his business and patients. read more

I was referred by a fellow tennis player, who spoke highly of her experience with Ray in treating her arm pain. I had injured my wrist playing tennis and figured I had nothing to lose by trying Ray. I've had acupuncture before to treat tennis elbow, but wasn't impressed by the results, but decided to give it another shot since the recommendation was word of mouth. Although the needles were a bit more painful than I remembered, I had four treatments and voila! Pain nearly poofed away. Ray made a believer out of me. Thanks! read more

I came to see Reza at Irvine Acupuncture for my Carpal Tunnel Syntrome in both hands. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that causes numbness, tingling and other symptoms in the hand and arm. Before being treated by Reza, I was seen by the Hand Specialist Surgeon and recommended a surgery. I did not agree with the recommendation and wanted an alternative treatment for my CTS. Reza has applied multiple treatments such as acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, far infrared heat therapy, scar tissue therapy, cupping treatment, Graston therapy and pain relieving oil ointment. Reza's treatments were very effective for my CTS. After receiving 16 treatments, I am very happy to report that I have gained my strenght back in both hands, no more numbness, tingling and pain. I highly receommended Reza at Irvine Acupuncture. read more

If your back pain is on a "surgery point" try Ray!! He can make magic! The treatment takes time, but it's worth it!!