I am an old, tired and run-down war horse, driven down by life itself, the flail, mace or pike…read moredriven relentlessly and ever-deeper into my flesh, the ragged claws tearing at my sinews, weakening my gait, yet hurtling me on toward either that great reward, or worse: a long life. So I haul my sorry excuse for a body to North Coast and give the Good Doctor the abridged version: Years of working on concrete floors, on my knees, hauling cast iron pipe, then on weekends, hey! Let's ski Squaw Valley top to bottom couple times! (I can hear the sand in my knees shifting, recalling the moguls, the absurdly long boards, the long drive back to the Bay Area. Ouch.) First, I get a complete food workup and discover that I have two sensitivities, which are usually associated with arthritis. Now, I know what you're thinking, Darlin', and I ain't THAT old. Just because there's snow on the roof... and... uh... It ain't the size of the ocean... but... um... Well, I'm not sure what I was saying, but my food rules are now in place and I'll be a son of a Republican if I don't feel about six or seven decades younger. I may even stand up and wobble in celebration! Oh, and I enjoyed the acupuncture. Really. It has a calming effect while at the same time allowing those unusual electric-like jolts of energy release. I was told, though, that it was their first experience of removing the needles and having vodka spurt out. "If people bring so much courage to this world the world has to kill them to break them, so of course it kills them. The world breaks every one and afterward many are strong at the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and the very gentle and the very brave impartially. If you are none of these you can be sure it will kill you too but there will be no special hurry." Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms

Head + heart = healing. That seems to be Dr Tamara's method, which works for us. She's mindful in…read morespeech and action, sensitive to how we describe - and our how our bodies present - our symptoms. I heard she had a relatively new technique for addressing allergies: non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical - just what every mother wants for a suffering child. While Dr Tamara did not promise miracles, the results seemed to be just that. My 8 y.o. daughter had dark circles under her eyes from a week of sleeplessness due to allergies that robbed her of breath at night. We tried all the over-the-counter stuff, from ointments to syrups to chewables. When we walked into Dr Tamara's office, my child was struggling for every breath. We learned her sensitivities were to trees and flowers, not the pollens we had suspected. Thirty minutes later, with a mild sniffle, she could breathe - deep, lung-filled breaths. There were no pills to take, no changes to our daily routines, no side effects. About three months later, the seasonal winds blew in more irritants and my daughter asked to see Dr Tamara again...knowing first-hand the power of her healing methods. Dr Tamara is our first choice health advisor for our family. No matter that her services are not covered by insurance, the fees are affordable especially considering the results (and savings on prescription drugs!). Check out her website for more information: www.northcoastnaturalhealth.com

I had a wonderful initial visit with Shannon. Before beginning the acupuncture treatment, she took…read morethe time to sit with me and have a very thorough conversation about my concerns and what I was hoping to address. She answered many of my questions before I even had the chance to ask them. Shannon was incredibly knowledgeable and shared her training and why she is so passionate about acupuncture. I appreciated Shannon's honesty about what acupuncture could help with and what might be better treated through another type of therapy. For one of my concerns, she recommended me to a massage therapist who would be more appropriate and has expertise in this area of concern. This gave me confidence in Shannon's approach. The facility itself was beautiful, clean, and had a peaceful and calming atmosphere. Overall, I had a very positive experience and would recommend Shannon to anyone considering acupuncture.

Great place, Shannon is very knowledgeable and is very welcoming. The acupuncture preformed was…read morewith the upmost quality. Thank you Shannon

I love this place. I had a great massage last weekend. Today I used the infrared sauna. It was…read moreincredible and Robin was so knowledgeable and helpful. I definitely recommend and will go back.

My first experience with Summit Natural Wellness center was exceptional! I was able to get an…read moreappointment right away and the staff was friendly and helpful. I hadn't done hydrotherapy in years and once I met Robin she eased any concerns I had. I could tell that she loves her job and is passionate about helping people feel better. I highly recommend SNWC to anyone and ask for Robin when you go, she's the real deal!

The most relaxing atmosphere I have ever seen for a doctor's office. Beautiful receptionist, very…read morenice and professional greeting. Frank is very good at listening to what your pain is, and pulling out all stops to help you with them. If you have pain and miss dealing with a nice professional atmosphere, and leaving feeling like the doctor care for you and took the time to treat you to the best of there ability, this is the place to come.

Caruso Acupuncture came highly recommended to me for treatment during infertility. Frank has been…read moreso kind, helpful and knowledgeable throughout my weekly sessions. I was nervous, but he is so calming! They accept a discount program offered by my insurance plan for 25% off, which makes it $53 a session, whereas Cleveland Clinic Acupuncture was $100 a session! We're still in our infertility journey, but we hope to have our happy result soon and that Acupuncture helped play a role in that!

I was looking for a prenatal chiropractor a little before my third trimester. I came across…read moreCleveland Chiropractic and sent an email. They were so quick to respond and were so helpful and accommodating even financially. I know they were able to help me have a smoother delivery!! I'm so thankful for them!

Dr. Candace and Dr. Emily are fantastic and treat you with respect. Love being treated and love…read morethe acupuncture.

I drive an hour each way weekly to see Valentina. That should tell you how much I value her…read moreservices. She is highly intelligent, treats me as a whole connecting the dots by paying attention to history and symptoms. She is very diligent and listens intently to all aspects of a patient's life. She understands that there are many areas that affect us that can manifest in illness and symptoms. I feel that her acupuncture treatments combined with herbal supplements and homeopathic remedies helped me and my family tremendously. I would highly recommend her for anyone who is seeking alternative treatments toward recovery or maintenance.

What I appreciate most about Dr. Khoury is that she takes my thoughts and concerns seriously in…read moreformulating a plan (unlike some doctors who just want to get you in and out so they can be on to the next person). She's made some excellent recommendations for me in terms of supplements and acupuncture treatments, and helped me sort out confusing situations. I like knowing that no question is too silly to ask her, and I'm grateful to be able to rely on her expertise.

Came here for a groupon deal for deep tissue massage. It was $80 for two one hour sessions. Drove…read morein to find this looks like a house turned into a Healing Center. Plenty of parking in the back. Up front, the reception area is very clean and modern looking. Front desk staff was very friendly. So walking back to my massage, I passed a few exam rooms (chiropractors here) and a yoga studio. The actual massage room didn't have a lot of zen like atmosphere like other places I've been to had. No fancy aromatherapy. There was some faint music in the background. Linens appeared clean. My first masseuse was a young fellow and I was expecting him to be strong but even though I requested he keep massaging harder (i love deep tissue) i wasn't sure if he just didn't want to hurt me but he just didn't get the fact that I wanted a deep tissue massage. If I didn't have the two session deal I would not have come back. Lucky I did though, my second masseuse on another day was Maria. She had the hands and skill of a massage veteran. She could just palpate where all my knots were and I only had to tell her once at the very beginning that I wanted deep tissue massage with hard pressure and she knew what I was looking for. Mission was accomplished here. Will come back for another massage here, but definitely request Maria!

I am a pretty simple girl when it comes to spas. I don't need you to cover me in lavender oil and…read moreblast Enya. As long as the place is clean and the masseuse is skilled, I'm happy. That's exactly what I got from here. It's not some fancy spa but they get the job done. My masseuse was a little chatty, but I know some people prefer that. This office offers so many things to do! Chiropractor, yoga....