I am super stoked about this place. It's right next door to where I take my miniature schnauzer to…read moreget groomed. I never noticed it before, but a girlfriend of mine told me that I just *had* to go here. And now you all are shaking with anticipation and asking "Why, why, WHY here, of all places?!" I shall tell you why. I've been chubby all my life. The chub turned into being plain old overweight. And it's not fun, you know. Three pregnancies later and I'm way heavier (I won't say how much!) than I was in college. I was looking for a fix. I needed to find a way to rid myself of the fluff. I tried the HCG diet for about a month. If you don't know what that is, then be a smart person and Google it. In that time, I had lost about 16 pounds. Yay, me. My uber sexy and cool girlfriend had also done the diet and told me I should have lost TWICE that much. Come to find out, the HCG I was taking was WEAK SAUCE! Yes, truly! It was filled with ADDITIVES and FILLERS and extra crap. She told me to go to Alternative Health and buy me the GOOD STUFF. So I did. Just the other day. The stuff I bought looks like it has some serious MANA. It's dark orange, not like the clear stuff I bought online. I am totally stoked and cannot wait to say "Hello!" to skinny. Skinny bitch, here I come.

Just moved to O'ahu from another island -looking a naturopath. I was soooooo grateful to find…read moreBrenda. She uses Standard Process (which I've always found good) and other cutting edge nutrients ( buy the liquid chlorophyll and put in your water -it really gives my energy a boost )along with gentle adjustments that have surprising results. My knee went out from ballet and she fixed it in one session! I was amazed. Her prices are reasonable for those of us working parents on a budget and her caring for her patients and 'TLC' is admirable. I have the greatest respect for this gifted naturopath. Brenda is a blessing to the aina!

I come here often. He's great. His nurse is great. They have wonderful communication and they've…read morebeen doing this a long time together and they work well with one another. That said... I like THIS nurse and THIS doctor. 5 stars. Now, his daughter in law and son have joined his practice recently. And just so you know, they both have backgrounds in western medicine and they're learning holistic medicine, which is trust me, a VERY different experience. They're fine but if you're looking for a holistic doctor, I'd recommend Dr Pritam Tapryal. This would be a 5 star review but it's hard when the western medicinal docs are in the room recommending western options and you constantly have to explain that's not what you want. It makes your whole experience kind of annoying. I prefer him only for now or at least until they've fully embraced holistic medicine. At this point they still recommend western options and that's not why I go to this office.

First off I like holistic medicine but am stuck with western style with my medical plan…read more Yesterday I had a consultation for my neuropathy and very helpful. No Gabapentin here. He's also an expert in blood work without drugs. I'm definitely adding both doctors to my heath concerns. Less drugs are a good thing. I'm so happy. Office experience was great and efficient.

Dr. Smith is a very compassionate doctor that has a conviction to see his patients young and old to…read moresucceed in their health. Truly appreciate his counsel and encouragement to live healthy in every area of our lives. Mahalo!

After multiple trips to medicine drs, specialists, and emergency rooms, for heart palpitations,…read moreswelling in my extremities, extreme fatigue, and dizziness amongst other ailments - no MD was able to explain the cause and /or fix for my condition except to tell me I had long covid except Dr. Smith. He explained what the findings were for people with long covid, and what to test for. We did blood work and sure enough he found multiple issues including activated epstein barre, blood clotting, and the presence of lingering spike protein causing havoc in my body. I recommend him to everyone I know who have medical concerns that are unanswered by medical docs. Am so happy to have been referred to him.

Mei is the best! I started coming here because I was in so much pain and needed a solution, not…read morejust a band aid for the issues. I had a good feeling about Mei from the beginning because when making an appointment there is a detailed questionnaire. At my first appointment she took the time to talk with me and was so compassionate and kind. I felt immediate relief after my first appointment and it just continues to get better each time. Mei offers Tuina Chinese massage, fire cupping, and acupuncture and you can book either a 1 hour session for one side or a 2 hour session for both sides. I always book the 2 hour sessions and highly recommend it! It's well worth the price as she provides high quality care. It is clean and welcoming inside and a very relaxing environment. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs pain relief, relaxation, and/or self-care. Whether you're kama'aina or visiting, definitely book a session!

Mei is my favorite person alive. I've received acupuncture many times over the years, but Mei is…read morethe only one who has truly made my pain go away. She has a calm energy, she is knowledgable, and she is constantly making adjustments to best help your pain. The session consists of getting acupuncture, making adjustments, cupping, and massage. The office is clean, nice and quiet. I always feel happy and safe in my sessions with Mei and I cannot recommend her enough.

I honestly can't say enough good things about Phi Lan…read more I'm a veteran, and for years I dealt with constant back pain, monthly migraines, and other chronic issues. I had tried just about everything, and nothing really worked. After seeing Phi, my migraines are gone, my back pain is gone, and so many of my other issues have improved too. It honestly feels like a miracle. She's incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about her patients. If you're on the fence about trying acupuncture, I can't recommend Phi Lan enough.

Update review: I saw Phi Lan for a few months to treat my migraines. I was having them 1-2 times…read moreper week, and could be debilitating, depending on how severe they were. After the course of treatment, I now only get them maybe once a month or two! A HUGE improvement if you ask me. One particular treatment where I had an active migraine, I could literally feel the pain leave my head as she moved the needles down to transition their flow (prickly sensation) to my feet- it was WILD. Not only did she help reduce my head pain and frequency significantly, but she always presented a very warm and welcoming environment. I'm not entirely a fan of needles, but she eased me into it, and ensured I was comfortable thru out the process (the heated bed helps). She always asked how each needle felt, if it needed more or less pressure, and offered to check in on me halfway thru the treatment. She also did some cupping, which was new to me, and help ease the tension coming down my neck and shoulders. Front desk staff are nice too, they remember you after a few treatments. Definitely recommend Phi Lan for any migraine treatment! She's the best!

While on vacation. I hurt my back. Christine got back in touch with me within 15 minutes of my…read morecall. She was able to schedule me in for the next day. When I was unable to make that appointment, she worked with me and rescheduled quickly. This was needed as my lower back pain was very uncomfortable. Her attention and bedside manner made me very comfortable prior to the treatment. Her acupuncture and cupping were painless and relaxing. The treatment really helped and by the next day was well on the mend. I would absolutely recommend Christine.

I was able to see Christine today for an acupuncture…read moreSection. I was very impressed with her knowledge. She made me feel relaxed and safe. It was my first time getting acupuncture. She answered all my questions and she explained clearly everything she was doing. I wish I was staying longer to do another section with her. If I ever come back to Kauai, she will be a mist to do treatment.

Dr. Uchida has an excellent bed side manner and he takes the time to explain your situation as well…read moreas answer questions/concerns. The office staff is helpful, patient minded, and customer orientated. I am very pleased and highly recommended regardless of the situation you are facing. You will not be prescribed a medication that is harmful nor receive care without compassion and care.

Called them to cancel my appointment bc I woke up with a fever (the day of) and they charged me a…read morecancellation fee of $157 despite having a fever

Been going to Dr. Au for many years for acupuncture. He is kind, gentle and effective. Not to…read moremention, AFFORDABLE! Bring cash.

I've been really curious about Chinese preventative medicine for a bit now and when my friend said…read morethat she was having some back pain, we decided to stop by Chinese Herbs & Acupuncture together. We did call ahead to make an appointment, but I believe that he may also do walk-ins. To start off, you fill out a form with your basic information and main concerns that you want to work on. Then, Dr. Au takes you into his office for a short consultation. He will ask you about what you listed on your form and ask questions to best pin-point your issues. He will also take your blood pressure and pulse. He can tell a lot about your body simply from taking your pulse. I'm really not a needle person so I was a bit anxious but it really wasn't painful. He even connected the needles to electiccurrent and it's a weird feeling at first but it ends up feeling like a deep tissue massage. Everything is clean and while it may not be a bougie spa vibe-- it's still very comfortable. I walked out drinking the Dr. Au kool-aid. I will be back and will be recommending to anyone and everyone.

I tried to schedule a phone call. First they said 8:15 am. But when that time went by they said it…read morewas scheduled for 8:45. Then is said I'll schedule another time. But they called back and said 2:15 pm. So I said yes. No one called. Their follow up phone calls are poor. So I guess I'll try someone else

The office staff makes you feel at home. They are very friendly and helpful and assist in whatever…read moreway possible. From giving you instructions how to get to the bathroom to taking care of your parking charges. The doctor's are through in their explanations, making them seem to know what they are talking about while not using too many medical jargons. Their office is a well running organization. You are seen promptly and your time is not wasted. Although the use of stem cells for healing purposes isn't what would be considered new, it has been out of reach for the average person. Now with morden technology it is a real option.

Shari is kind, compassionate, and a great listener. I really liked her hypnotherapy style. It was…read moredifferent from what I have tried in the past, and she was very patient and took the time to really understand me. My focus was on developing an abundant mindset, and right after I got off Zoom with her, I received a text from one of my clients saying that my work volume would be increasing in the next few weeks! She also gave me a recording of the session so I can listen to it anytime. I highly recommend Shari!!!

I struggled with intense jealousy for decades and tried traditional therapy without real relief…read more Finding Shari at Manawa Energy changed everything. After just one hypnotherapy session, the emotions I had carried for so long simply disappeared. It felt almost unbelievable. Shari has truly changed my life, and I am deeply grateful for her incredible gift.