After years of miscarriages and trying to get pregnant, 2 powerful sessions with Dr. Chong and I am…read moredue in August! I was seeing her specifically for a hormonal imbalance. Her treatments are powerful but gentle, always considering the time of month I was in. On the day my cycle was supposed to start, she took extra care to be more gentle with my treatment that day. She is very professional but you can tell she is passionate (and clearly very good) about her work. Thank you, Dr. Chong!

Dr. Chong is an amazing listener and asks questions to understand how to tailor the session to your…read moreneeds. I always feel heard and have seen continuous improvement to my digestion and stress level after each visit. I had energy healing sessions initially with follow-up acupuncture. In speaking with Dr. Chong, her reading of my symptoms, and from the results, it is apparent she is an experienced practitioner. So glad I found her!

Kimberley Woo is amazing!! Where do I start? I have seen Kimberley over the years for acupuncture…read morewhile pregnant, for stress relief, and for pain/headache from acute injury. The result is always the same: she is incredibly thorough, friendly and professional...and I get better. Kimberley reminds me of what a village doctor would be like from years ago. She truly cares about her patients and is very individualized with her treatment. She may ask me about diet, sleep, stress, pain, etc, any factors that may be contributing to what's going on. Her holistic approach is incredibly thorough while still efficient, and in my experience, the results speak for themselves! I am so grateful for her work and feel lucky to have such a skilled and compassionate practitioner here in North County, my village :) :) Highly recommend!

She improved my morning sickness!! I went to see Kim during my first trimester and she took such…read moregreat care of me I was able to reduce my need for medications. She always makes it easy to schedule and is flexible. I'm so glad to have found her! I plan to continue care through the rest of my pregnancy. Such a gem!

My experience with Dr. Tsai was in 2017. Prior to seeing Dr. Tsai I had reoccurring hives that…read morestarted on my upper arms - they'd appear everyday for an hr & subside. I used histamines; but in spite of that, they soon progressed to my lower arms, the back of my thighs, then all over my body. They'd occur more often lasting longer periods, sometimes in the middle of the night. I tried baking soda baths among other remedies, but nothing worked, and I felt desperate for relief! Chinese medicine is known to cure the root cause, and not just simply treat symptoms; my search lead me here. Dr. Tsai did tell me the first week would be difficult, as the symptoms would express even more in the process of purging. That happened. Over the course of 6 months I visited weekly or biweekly. In that period, I had 3 different prescriptions of Chinese herbal medicine, that I'd brew to take 3 times a day. (I will say after a month and a half I had no more hive breakouts.) The medicine is no cake walk, but I wanted to never experience another breakout so I stayed the course. I can say I've never had one to this day. Dr. Tsai's skills and bedside manners are impeccable! I've mentioned him to friends over the years in conversation, even after moving out of CA. Preface, I've never left a review for anything, I'm leaving this now because I've always wanted to; and I've just come off conversing/recommending him again to a family acquaintance that lives in CA. I remain so appreciative of his care!

Following arm surgery, my left arm was immobilized with the elbow at a 90-degree angle for a little…read moremore than three months. By the time the brace came off, I had developed frozen shoulder. It was painful, physically limiting and taking a long time to resolve. My chiropractor sees Dr. Tsai, and recommended I see him. WOW. Dr. Tsai performed acupuncture on me during three visits over the course of two weeks, and... SUCCESS! I went back once for a follow-up, and my shoulder has been great ever since! I highly recommend Dr. Tsai and his magic touch!

First, everyone at this clinic is exceptional! Kind, considerate, empathetic. Second, the services…read morethey provided worked! The doctors I had seen previously really didn't/couldn't help me, but Dr. McElroy treated me so effectively my issue is completely gone! Also - shout out to the Emcella chair!

I cannot recommend Aviara Acupuncture enough! From the moment you walk in, the front desk staff…read moremakes you feel welcome; they always greet you with a smile and are incredibly helpful with answering any questions. The space itself is cozy, peaceful, and spotlessly clean, which immediately puts you at ease. I have been seeing Nenita, and she is truly wonderful. She is such a compassionate and kind-hearted practitioner who clearly cares deeply about her patients' well-being. If you are looking for a professional yet warm environment for your treatments, this is the place to go! Nenita has helped me in so much in my healing journey.

This place was recommended to me to help with my migraines. I never had accupuncture before or now…read moreI did not know very much about it. I look at accupuncture now as a form of self care as well as it helping with my migraines. You want the best nap of your life? Try accupuncture. I do feel like it is a little rushed when trying to explain or update the accupuncturist on your condition, but I get the idea. It's cheaper because they get you in and out. I would recommend doing a private session first and then doing the cheaper community sessions.

My first acupuncture experience, and so far, a great and rewarding experience. The business is on…read moreOceanside's busy South Coast Highway. Once inside, it is quiet and calming. Everyone speaks in a whisper. I am fortunate to be working with William on my back and arm pains. He really knows his business, including anatomy, acupuncture, and complete healing. There are several beds and lounges inside, occupied by clients experiencing acupuncture treatments and quietly relaxing. OAM offers additional comfort and healing services, such as massage. Their pricing is very reasonable, with multiple visit packages. I can say acupuncture is painless and an effective treatment alternative. I have already experienced welcomed relief after two visits , and will be returning until my acupuncture and therapy have been a complete success. I highly recommend OAM - Ocean Acupuncture & Massage.

Dr. Chen has been treating my Mom for trigeminal neuralgia since October 2024. She has always been…read moreso patient with Mom. Mom's trigeminal neuralgia always gets better after seeing Dr. Chen. We are so grateful to Dr. Chen!

Dr. Chen is a great acupuncturist! I have been a patient with her for years. I have been treated by…read moreher as need reason being when I feel better I stop! When I need her help I can always count on her therapy. She is one of those Drs. If you are healed then you can move on no long term care is needed based on your conditions. I first met Dr. Chen when I injured my shoulder working out at the gym. I couldn't lift my arm up all the way without pain. After her treatment I was better in a couple months. The pain didn't return and I achieved full extension!! Take the time to meet a healer!

Very professional. Clean office. Great results. Went in for insomnia and digestion... slept like a…read morebaby. Will definitely be a regular.

Dr. Chen is the nicest guy with a ton of knowledge and good at what he does. I highly recommend…read morehim for all your aches and pains.

I am beyond happy with my experience over the past couple months with NHRH. Each doctor was…read moreincredibly kind and calming and I felt very supported each session. They always asked how I was doing mentally and emotionally and gave words of encouragement. I came in first to help flip my breech baby at 34 weeks and she flipped at 36 weeks with the encouragement of acupuncture! She stayed in the cephalic position but I continued acupuncture and on the week of my due date at 39+4 days I did a labor promoting session with Dr. Merritt. At 39+6 just 36 hours later, my labor started and had my baby on her due date! I was surprised because it was my first baby and I was preparing to go past my due date. My labor was easy and quick! I am so grateful for the care I got, whether I was going to go into labor naturally at 39+4 or if it was the acupuncture that got things started, coming every week the last stretch of my pregnancy really helped my nervous system and encouraged much needed rest before giving birth. I will definitely be coming back next time I'm pregnant :)

I started seeing Dr. Brigitte during my first trimester after going through IVF, when I was…read morestruggling with severe acid reflux and high anxiety. I only wish I had found her even earlier. I continued seeing her throughout my pregnancy until my daughter's birth because each treatment she administered was personalized as my needs changed. I always felt heard and understood during our check-ins. I am so grateful for Dr. Brigitte's support during such an important chapter of my life. She made me feel safe, supported, and well cared for every step of the way. If I'm fortunate enough to undergo another IVF transfer that results in a pregnancy, I will absolutely be returning. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for compassionate, personalized prenatal care.

I have going for acupuncture and massage as needed since the 80s…read moreAlways happy with very knowledgeable and super positive staff

I have been seeing Mark Haskins for massages for almost 6 months now. He is one of the best…read moremasseuses I've ever found. I have had multiple surgeries for lower back and knees and Mark has helped to stretch out scar tissue and get me moving again. I don't have to point out the trouble areas; he can feel them and ease them away. He is also very knowledgeable about vitamin supplements and food for improving my exercise routine and gaining strength and balance. I would recommend Mark to anyone who needs a quality massage.

I wanted to write an update as since my last post I have also seen Lina due to different scheduling…read moreneeds on multiple occasions. How wonderful that Lina is just as great as Dr. V. She is equally compassionate and caring and does an outstanding job listening and attending to her patient's needs. Now I see them both interchangeably based on my schedule of the week. They communicate with one another and work together to both give me the best treatment options. The fact that Thriving Well Being has not 1, but 2 outstanding acupuncturists makes it really an outstanding acupuncture facility that I look forward to going to for years to come!

I started seeing Dr. V for a hip issue. I was having pain for almost a year and doing physical…read moretherapy for 4 months. I decided to try and supplement with acupuncture to try and relieve some of the pain and reoccurring tightness. Dr. V helped me pinpoint the issue, including use of herbs and other solutions to help break down the scar tissue. After a few weeks I'm feeling back to normal! Besides the physical relief, it's been so nice taking a break out of the day for an hour of mental rest as well. I'll be continuing to see Dr. V for regular maintenance visits. So happy I found her!