I first saw Stephane a few years ago when western medicine failed to help me with the pain in my right index finger. It was excruciating painful and I was unable to bend it. The only treatment that western medicine offered me was surgery to fuse my finger joints so I would be unable to bend it ever again:-( I wasn't sure that acupuncture would work, as I had tried acupuncture in the past without any results, but I was out of options. ONE treatment and the next day I could bend my finger without pain! 4 years later, and still no pain in that finger! I recently began experiencing severe arthritic pain in my hands and went to see Stephane. Within 3 treatments, the pain was gone!! He has made a believer out of me and he will make a believer out of you. Highly recommended! read more

Trust the process. He knows exactly what he's doing! I have suffered from anxiety/depression and night sweats for decades. Then I hit full blown perimenopause and It became very disruptive in my life to the point I thought I was losing my mind! Stéphane's years of experience was evident in my progress in mere weeks. The changes are significant! I'm forever grateful for this improved version of myself. read more

Dr. Stephane is the best doctor I have ever met. today was my first treatment with him, he professional, and so friendly I have a really bad pain on my neck for two years. From the first treatment, I feel the different. Nice office and room treatment with a nice Music to feel relax. definitely recommend it. thank you so much Dr. read more

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I want to Highly Recommend Stephane for acupuncture treatments....he is FANTASTIC!! I contacted him in March of this year after having so much sciatica pain. I had tried everything before coming to him. I went to my Chiropractor but he couldn't help with the sciatica, then I had a deep tissue massage which was painful and only helped a little. Then doctor's just wanted to prescribe Pain Meds. I finally started researching Acupuncture on my own knowing my insurance would cover it. This was my first time EVER trying acupuncture and I have to say Stephane has made me a firm believer in it. After 5 treatments with him I can say that 2 1/2 weeks later, still no pain. I will be taking it easy with exercise and not over doing it again and will be stretching before exercise. Stephane also managed to get me in the very next day after I called because I was in so much pain! He is very caring and has been doing this 20 plus year's and is a PRO! Definitely go see him if you are in pain you won't regret it and you will become a believer also in acupuncture! read more

Stephane was so warm and friendly from the first visit to my last. I was referred to acupuncture for knee pain and found Joie De Vivre as a top rated location on Yelp. I had weekly sessions and the results were better than expected. The atmosphere here was welcoming and relaxing and the attention to care exceptional. Treatment has been completed for a few weeks now and I am still enjoying the lasting results of the procedure. I would definitely go back if I ever needed help with pain management again. read more

Dr. Stephane is sincerely one of the best practitioners that I have ever met! As it was my first experience with acupuncture and not knowing much, it can be challenging to place one's faith in a new method of healing. Dr. Stephane absolutely expanded my interest and comfort level through his treatment. His extensive knowledge and genuine care regarding my physical and emotional needs have been consistent since day one. read more

Stephane really knows his stuff! Seeing him on a referral from Kaiser for chronic neck and side pain, so only $10/visit. He's very careful, very thorough, and good at finding the right points. Felt different even after the first visit! read more

Stephane was very thorough. Asked many questions about where my pain was then started directly in that area. After 2 sessions my sciatica felt so much better. Now after five sessions I feel as though I'm on the mend. His price is reasonable and I'm so appreciative my friend recommended him to me. read more

This is my first time getting acupuncture, after multiple visits for chiropractic and physical therapy for my sciatica pain with minimal relief. I won't lie it hurt a little in the beginning, but now I actually almost want to fall asleep while I'm laying during my treatment. I was very pleased with the professional services and would highly recommend coming for acupuncture here. I am feeling better each week and thankful for his caring demeanor. read more

Stephane is amazing. I cannot say enough! He is highly skilled in acupuncture from diagnosis to treatment to resolving what's ailing you. He has helped me with so much from anxiety, upper back/shoulder pain, strained low back to vertigo. Now I am in maintenance stage & will continue to see him as I feel so good. I highly recommend him. read more

Conventional Western medicine (pour pills into you) has done next to nothing for my anxiety, hypertension or hypothyroidism. After yet another round of futile and frustrating moments with Kaiser, I was determined to find something which would natural healing to happen. Research lead me to acupuncture, specifically Joie de Vivre. Stephane is a compassionate caregiver who supports a patient's journey to wellness via incremental steps. The treatments are gradually peeling away the years of tension and stress. For the first time in a very long time, I'm optimistic and hopeful about my possibilities for better health-- and it's all due to Stephane and his little miracle needles. read more

I enjoyed going to Stephane! My first purpose was to get an acupuncture to prepare my body for IVF. But when my back started hurting, I think my clinic pulled a muscle in my right side of my back, Stephane eased my pain away. I felt great the next day! I was crying and crying for 10 days because of the spasm that I was feeling in my back and Stephane just know what to do with the pain. I felt like a brand new person. He is such an amazing acupuncturist and very professional. I always feel relaxed every session I have! Highly recommended! read more

I had a lot of pain from shingles due to the covid vaccine and myocarditis from covid vaccine. My sharp dr gave me so many anti-inflammatories that I think my stomach was sick from that too. My nerve pain was so intense after shingles I was struggling to function. This acupuncture really cured my nerve pain rapidly. It was incredible. I am in love with acupuncture. I was so impressed!! I don't know if I would have healed from this nerve pain otherwise. Also, had severe gut issues and numerous other problems I am still working on. He applies heat to my stomach with the needles and I feel so good after his sessions. I am just so happy with this service. He also gave me some algae supplements that seem to really help me too. Really good stuff.. read more

Stephane is so flexible, kind and caring! He was a big help in my recovery!

I had never had any experience with Acupuncture. My doctor suggested I try acupuncture, I was a little nervous as I am not a fan of needles, let alone multiples. I called a few acupuncturists one of which was Joie de Vivre Acupuncture with Stephane Willer. Stephane did not have an immediate availability. Although a couple of other Acupuncturists did have immediate availability I did not get a great feeling talking to them, certainly not the welcoming and at ease felling I got from Stephane. I decided I would wait the couple of weeks to see Stephane and I am glad I did. After the first meeting Stephane was able to get me in on a weekly rotation and I stayed for about 6-months. If you are looking for someone for Acupuncture I highly recommend Stephane. read more

I would not recommend Joie de Vivre Acupuncture. It was an overall bad experience.The person I saw was Stephane. He had a heavy hand when placing the acupuncture needles all over my body. When making my appointment Stephane was pleasant but in person he had no patience and he was rude when I asked him general questions about acupuncture. I strongly suggest seeking another place for acupuncture. I gave one star rating because at least I gave this place a try. I hope my review will help someone else from making a big mistake by picking this place. Don't waste your money !!! read more

First off, let me lead by mentioning that Stephane is an amazing healer & empathizer. So what ever you're going through, what ever is ailing you, no matter how chronic or severe, this brilliant man will help heal you and change your life, for the better. Secondly, I had been basically told I was "better" by Keiser when I literally couldn't walk, stemming from a work-related injury in my left heel, and cascading into severe nerve entrapment between my foot all the way up to my spine, thanks to a misdiagnosis of assumed plantar fasciitis, from Keiser - even though I told them it felt like something else. When they couldn't "fix" my pain or problem, they defaulted to "there's nothing wrong with you" and told me to see pain management for nerve/pain pills. I swore through this entire process that I would never take a pain killer. They stunt the healing process and could make you worse! I was sent to the pain management specialist that (shocker!) prescribed me pain meds and also lightly suggested I try acupuncture. I had never thought of it before, and I hate needles, am super ticklish, and have Huge trust issues with doctors. Right away, Stephane instantly zapped my wavering belied in TCM (traditional Chinese medicine), in natural/holistic diet, and in acupuncture in particular. He got me back to walking again and free'd up the nerve entrapment in my body, allowing my nerves and pain to heal! I'm back to walking again and feel like my normal self, if not healthier/happier! He is the Real Deal and will not only get you back on track with your healthy self, but will change your life, for the better. Lastly, if there is any takeaway from my experience, it's that you should book a consultation with Stephane as soon as you can,. Do not wait or neglect your health! I promise you, the process is worth it. Best of luck to all of your healing endeavors! -Tyler read more

Stephane was very good and helpful. I had swelling in my neck and numbness in my arm. Stephane helped it go away better than other treatments I had tried. His treatments helped speed up my recovery. Thank you! read more

As someone who has has chronic back pain for 10+ years and as a former gymnast, my body has endured a lot of pain. I had acupuncture done in the past but felt that at the time there wasn't a discernable difference. I decided to utilize my benefit coverage and found that Stephane is a contracted provider under American Specialty Health (ASH). I feel lucky to be his patient. He is Extremely professional. You know you're going to someone good if your massage therapist recommends him! Stephane is a master of body mechanics. He can tell what happened, when, and origin point of your pain. His mission is to heal body trauma and I have seen a vast improvement in how I feel overall. Stephane is committed to making you feel better and whole. I consider his knowledge and insight as valuable. He isn't whimsical and he isn't in it for the money. If he was, he could have kept going with his career as a mathematician; but he sees us as an investment and is truly committed to healing. Stephane has a vast knowledge base on the ebb and flow of mind, body, and energy and I recommend him as an acupuncturist. read more

Stephane has helped me tremendously over the last year. I was nervous to try acupuncture but he curbed that fear right away with detailed explanation and great empathy. Stephane has a way of healing with empathy and is incredibly intelligent. The treatments have helped my physical and emotional pain and I truly enjoy seeing him regularly. I have learned so much about myself, Chinese medicine and how to treat my body better with his guidance. I highly recommended Stephane and am incredibly grateful for the ways he has affected my life for the positive. read more

Stephane is super friendly and a great professional. He has great insight and is very methodic in his healing approach. I am so glad to have found him to help my recovery of a pretty serious calf/achilles tear. Highly recommend all patients to give him a go. You wont be disappointed! read more

Stephan is extremely knowledgeable and very caring. Helped to heal my tennis elbow completely and manage my chronic low back pain. The Chinese herbs he recommended have helped tremendously. Always leave feeling balanced. read more

Stephane is a healer. I have a serious issue with my left knee, which causes a lot pain in my back and knees. I have been seeing Stephane for over a year now, It has been life changing. There were days I could barely walk from the pain, his precise treatments have been life changing. He is also a very knowledgeable with Chinese medicine. I was experiencing adrenal fatigue and some natural herbs really made feel better. He is top notch material and really cares about his patients. It really shows. Thank you for all you do! read more

Stephane is amazing. Very knowledgeable, personable, and professional. He has helped with my back and hip pain. So glad a friend recommended him. I've also recommended him to two other people and they've had great experiences as well. read more