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    Kate Ruma & Associates Acupuncture

    4.9 (7 reviews)
    Open 1:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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    Water House Wellness

    Water House Wellness

    4.7(56 reviews)
    0.1 miArlington Center
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    I was a loyal client here for many years and truly valued the professionalism and care I once…read moreexperienced. This place meant a lot to me. Over time, however, it felt like the management style, particularly at the ownership level, shifted. Communication became inconsistent, and situations that once would have been handled directly and professionally were not. This was not reflective of the front desk team. Many of the therapists I connected with moved on. My most recent experience simply was not the right fit. I did not feel fully heard, and the session felt more rushed than mindful. After the session, there was no follow up or check in at all, which has never happened in any of my previous experiences here. I was tired of bouncing around, so I gave it time to see if things might improve. In the end, she agreed it was not the right fit. What was most disappointing was how it was handled. It took several calls, emails, and texts from me to learn that my sessions had been canceled less than 24 hours before my next appointment. The front desk told me the owner was supposed to call me about the cancellations and to suggest an alternative therapist, but that call never happened, and there was no follow up afterward. There was also a brief moment that stood out. I had left more than 20 percent, though less than the week before because the experience felt different. When I shared that, it was suggested that the front desk might not have passed the full amount along. That surprised me, as the front desk team has always been consistently kind, professional, and trustworthy. I want to be clear that the front desk staff are excellent. They make scheduling seamless, communicate thoughtfully, and create a welcoming environment every time you walk in. I am writing this because I cared about this place. I used to genuinely look forward to coming here. Moving on feels like losing something familiar, almost like losing a friend. I would still welcome a one on one conversation with the owner, as I would have appreciated that before. I hope the practice finds its way back to what once made it so special.

    Nick does orthopedic massage, which focuses on bone structure as well as muscles. He's worked…read morewonders for me. Thanks, Nick.

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    Lisa Desrosiers, M.Ac, L.Ac. - Quiet, waiting area at the end of the hall

    Lisa Desrosiers, M.Ac, L.Ac.

    4.9(15 reviews)
    0.0 miArlington Center

    I just had my first Reiki treatment ever with Lisa. She was so welcoming from the moment she walked…read moreout of her door, smiling. I felt completely comfortable with her. She just has such a loving presence. We had a great chat at the beginning, a hands-on Reiki session and a nice debriefing at the end. She did not pressure me at all to come back, but assured me that we could do more work if I was up for it. I highly recommend her to anyone. Interested in having energy work done. This was a great first experience with a Reiki.

    So, I'm a Skeptic…read more Just that kinda person. I generally don't like medicine that I can't trace back to anatomical reality (I get exasperated talking about Chi and other untestable, unmeasurable concepts). So I obviously didn't go to Acupuncture to get my chakrahs back into balance or anything like that. I have a pretty nasty back injury that gave me a fair amount of pain and tough ciatica (look it up). I've been doing PT, and I've been healing quite nicely (I'm not going ton a "Western Medicine is Useless!" rant today), but I'm not a very patient person. I wanted to see if I could do some pain management beyond medication, for obvious reasons. I went to see Lisa because my mother's friends (who are much more... spiritually oriented) have given me sufficient anecdotes that I decided I'd give it a try. Anyway, disclaimer aside. I enjoyed the visit. Lisa is a grounded, rational person that actually talks about medicine and the body. There's a little bit of "energy flow" stuff going on that I managed to not get frustrated about--in short, at the end of the conversation I was pretty convinced she knew what she was talking about. Then with the needles. Afterwards, I felt significant improvement. I have a lot more relaxation in my back and leg, the ciatica's gone down. I'm walking around without a cane, which is a fair improvement. I'm quite pleased with the treatment. Over the next few days, I'll be updating as to my progress. I'd recommend Lisa for an alternative approach to pain management stress, musculoskeletal or nervous problems, definitely. I will continue to hold out on the mystical cancer-healing powers of heat lamps and small needles until I've seen better science on the topic.

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    Synergy Acupuncture & Wellness

    Synergy Acupuncture & Wellness

    5.0(5 reviews)
    0.0 miArlington Center

    I cannot say enough good things about Tracy Revett…read more I have been seeing Tracy on a weekly basis for a year and a half now. To put it simply - she is incredible. Last year, Tracy treated me throughout my entire pregnancy, and it made many of the difficult symptoms so much more bearable. I completely trusted her to perform treatments that were safe during my pregnancy. Since she specializes in Japanese style acupuncture, which his less "invasive" and gentler than the Chinese style, I never had any concern. I always left the table relaxed, more comfortable and pain-free, qualities which were invaluable during that time in my life. This year, I've been seeing her for stress-related ailments (par for the course when you're a new mom!), and she's helped to bring me so much relief, both physically and mentally. Tracy is extremely knowledgeable about her craft and imparts her knowledge with patience and clarity whenever I ask her questions, especially about any of the interesting tools and techniques she uses (e.g. moxibustion, bear warmer, cupping, etc.). She is also a wonderful listener. I honestly feel like I receive a therapy session during my treatment. She is so down-to-earth, honest, open and loving. She really is a joy, and I look forward to seeing her every week. It is telling that even when I don't have a particular ailment or issue to be addressed, I still make appointments with Tracy. I do this because I always leave her office happy and extremely calm. My visits with Tracy are the only "me" time I get from my busy life, and they beat a spa treatment or massage any day. Tracy can attest to this - every time she completes my treatment and says "Okay, Stephanie, you're all set" (my cue to get off the treatment table), I yell out "No!!" while laughing. I just can't bring myself to leave. If she'd allow me to, I'd stay on that table all day long. You will not be disappointed if you go see Tracy. In fact, I can guarantee that you will soon be one of her "regulars."

    Tracy is aboslutely amazing!! Her office is very comfortable and makes you feel relaxed and soothed…read morethe entire treatment. She is very personable and easy to talk to while being efficient in treating an abundance of conditions relating to nerves, muscles, bones, joints, and viscera. She gets to know you and your condition and utilizes many different treatment techniques during the visit. She is very highly recommended by our practice and will continue to be!

    ChiroCare Associates - Chiropractic | Acupun­cture | Massage

    ChiroCare Associates

    4.1(15 reviews)
    0.4 miArlington Center

    I want to be clear that I only had good experiences with Dr. Puri. I found him to be professional,…read moreknowledgeable, and extremely helpful as a medical advocate when I tore my ACL and needed extra guidance. However, I have had 10+ years to think about my experiences with Dr. Kum, which made me increasingly uncomfortable as a young 20-something woman in his care. At first, I appreciated that he wasn't afraid to really "get in there" with low back/glute massages. A lot of chiropractors and even masseuses will avoid the glutes (perhaps for good reason). However, it did feel a bit strange that this was happening in only my underwear and a thin gown, so I started wearing gym shorts for more coverage. I even asked my male boss, who was also a patient, if he experienced these intensive glute massages, and he said yes, but always over his shorts. But then there started being inner thigh massages that felt unnecessarily intimate and when I asked if it was really necessary, Dr. Kum responded that all muscles are linked and that this would be helpful for my low back issues. I believe he then asked if I would like him to avoid that area, and I said yes. At that point, I started to feel really uncomfortable and decided to stop seeing Dr. Kum because it just felt unnecessarily intrusive and inappropriate. As far as his adjustments, I always found them to be weak and unsatisfactory- he would have to try several times and often times it wouldn't release at all. His focus seemed to be much more heavily on massage, but in a way that didn't feel entirely appropriate for a chiropractor (and was a vastly different approach from Dr. Puri). Again, I've had 10+ years to think about how he made me feel, and as a now 41 year old woman with two daughters, I can undoubtedly say that the way he made me feel was not ok.

    I've moved around the country quite a bit, so I've seen close to a dozen different chiropractors…read moreover the years. I would not recommend Dr. Kum, and I'll explain why. This is the only chiropractor I've ever seen who requires patients to change into a hospital gown top for every appointment, including basic adjustments. And it's a tissue thin gown, mind you. As an, ahem, shapely young woman, I felt unnecessarily exposed. The few times I saw the other chiropractor at this practice, he looked at me like I'd sprouted an extra head when I asked if I should change into the usual gown. Dr. Kum also sees patients in a large private room with the door closed. At first I appreciated the extra privacy, but I quickly became uncomfortable when he would set me up with a hot pack, laying on my back, and then sit at his desk for long stretches at a time, facing me while I was laying on the table. His back adjustments were fine, but his neck adjustments were unpleasant. He would pull, it wouldn't give, he'd say "sorry," and then this would repeat for 5-10 rounds. It felt like he was merely tugging and yanking at my neck muscles, and I never got the relief I've known from neck adjustments from other chiropractors. The absolute worst part for me, and the reason for giving one star, is that he would make strange, borderline suggestive, comments, while doing my adjustments. I kept second-guessing myself, but when it kept happening, I finally had enough and never went back. I've never experienced anything like it in a doctor's office. :(

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    Manual Adhesion Release (MAR) Instrument Adhesion Release (IAR)

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    Kate Ruma & Associates Acupuncture - acupuncture - Updated July 2026

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