I can't recommend Candise enough! I originally found her for general and female wellness. But, she…read morehas also been a game-changer after I overdid it with some intense exercise and was struggling with persistent foot pain and nerve sensitivity. What makes her so great is how empathetic and thorough she is. She didn't just stick a few needles in and walk away; she actually took the time to figure out exactly what was contributing to the nerve issues. She used acupuncture to release the muscles in the entire surrounding area, and the relief was almost immediate. It was like she knew exactly where the tension was hiding before I even pointed it out. Candise has become a stable in my self-care routine. Whether it's a specific injury or keeping my body in balance, she's incredibly attentive and makes the whole experience feel super relaxed. She's an active listener and possesses an incredible diagnostic eye.

Candise is wonderful! I've been working with her as I've been moving into a new phase of life :)…read morewith some challenging health changes. I had been experiencing persistent back discomfort and related symptoms that were impacting my day-to-day well-being. Her acupuncture treatment really hit the spot and eased a lot of tension. Through her thoughtful treatments, she's helped me find real relief and ease. She is incredibly thorough, kind, and comprehensive in her approach. Each session feels tailored to what my body needs in the moment, and she always takes time to explain what she's doing and why. I deeply appreciate her ability to combine technical expertise with genuine care and attentiveness. Beyond the treatments themselves, Candise creates such a warm and supportive environment. She listens closely, is easy to talk to, and makes sure you feel comfortable throughout the process. I highly recommend her to anyone navigating symptoms that are affecting their quality of life and looking for compassionate, effective support.

Sally is awesome! I've had acupuncture off and on from various practitioners, for various issues…read moreover the years, and Sally is by far the best I have found. She is truly top notch. I had been suffering from chronic, work related, hand and arm pain for months. It was pretty severe and was keeping me awake at night. It had also begun interfering with my ability to do my job. I felt like I had tried everything and was beginning to resign myself to just pain management, without hope of actually getting better. Sally recommended a schedule of twice weekly visits for 4 weeks. However, after only 1 treatment my pain was significantly reduced and I was sleeping through the night with no issues. After only 3 treatments my pain was completely gone! Now, I'm just on a maintenance plan to keep everything in check. Really amazing stuff. Sally has a quiet and compassionate manner. She listens carefully and makes helpful suggestions that I can implement easily on a daily basis. She receives my very highest recommendation.

I have been to many Acupuncturists over the years - Sally is top notch!…read moreHer treatment really helped me when I was under an extreme amount of stress and the herbs that she prescribed for me for some hormonal imbalances made a big difference right away. Her acupuncture technique is gentle and her quiet confidence is wonderfully reassuring. I reccomend Sally highly.

Dr. Tang is a gem in Oakland Chinatown - he's the latest in a long line of traumatologists (in…read moreCantonese "Tiet-Dah") who learned how to treat injuries from his father, who learned it from his father, back a couple of generations! Turns out his dad has his own clinic a few doors down! Simon trained in Hong Kong, lived here for a couple decades and thus speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, and English pretty fluently. He is great at what he does and charges reasonably for what he can accomplish. Today's visit for my chronic neck injuries lasted about 30-40 minutes (I didn't keep track of time but it was less than an hour) and involved some history taking, examination, education on specific exercises I could do for wrist and shoulder injuries, then a focused deep tissue massage, and application of a heated herbal poultice. Dr. Tang has a great bedside manner and is focused (he massages each tenderpoint for 1-3 minutes, on a timer). All this for $80. He's much better than the Tiet-Da doctors I went to in Hong Kong. In general, daily treatment for acute injuries can get you better within a few treatments (depending on severity) and longstanding chronic injuries typically resolve with daily treatment for about three weeks. I've had some promising results, I will be back tomorrow!

I'm not sure what this was. It was not Chinese Tui Na, which is what Mr. Tang said he provided when…read moreI asked. It was more of a vigorous deep tissue massage that was focused on the area of pain and stretching and lasted maybe 15 minutes. He then applied a poultice. There was only one pot on his stove, and he didn't do any traditional tongue or pulse diagnosis, which tells me it's something he "prescribes" for everyone with pain. I did not get any pain relief from the treatment. I am disappointed because I wanted and expected Traditional Chinese medicine but got some other kind of hybrid treatment. Maybe it works for some, but, unlike what I love about Chinese medicine, and like what I don't love about western medicine, it seemed too limited and impersonal for me. However, Mr. Tang himself is very nice.

Only words of praise for this wonderful oasis of good people and excellent health care. I go once…read morea week for acupuncture with Thuy to treat anxiety and trouble sleeping. Today was my fourth week. Her acupuncture treatment and the herbs I have been taking are working. Today I start with some herb pills. I have always believed in this kind of medicine. It had been some years since I had had acupuncture. The person at the front desk, Daniel, is welcoming and very kind. Thank you BCA. I will keep going.

Andrea is incredible! I have only worked with Andrea (acupuncture), but have had an amazing…read moreexperience. I attended a few sessions over the course of two months and have then scheduled a few occasionally as needed. It has been a wonderful experience.

Great staff, receptionist, students, teachers,cost effective in price with community focus…read moretreatment.

Been going for a few years for treatment of various conditions. Staff is thorough. After…read moreconsultation, checking pulses, tongue color, third year students meet with an advisor (experienced acupuncturist) and together recommend treatment. Herbs are often suggested and both raw herbs to be cooked or powder options are available. Appointments usually last approximately 2 hrs. Only down side is that students graduate and one must find a new practitioner. I've been seeing Benson and am grateful for his wisdom and treatments.

The qigong classes at Energy Matters are quite wonderful. My teacher is very knowledgeable,…read morecaring, nonjudgmental, and knows how to teach. Qigong is great for health and calmness. I'm 82 years old and can imagine doing this for the rest of my life.

Gail Whang is an excellent teacher. I've had the privilege of her classes for about a year (part…read moreA,B) Qi Gong has given me tranquility, centeredness, and inner calm while at the same time improving balance and strength. Its so wonderful to have this tool to heal oneself

I love the place it really takes my pain away and u can see improvement love the staff and the way…read morethey treat you is nice give respect and you'll receive respect back never ever have a problem with them

Highly recommended! Electroacupuncture treatments offered by…read moreChen Lin Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center for Sciatica are very effective, particularly when physical therapy or risky invasive surgery options are impractical. Here is the proving medical research paper on the subject for your reference: "A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing the Effectiveness of Electroacupuncture versus Medium-Frequency Electrotherapy for Discogenic Sciatica" https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5405380/

I began working with Deanna Tasi at Tao To Wellness when I was starting my third round of IVF. I…read morehad never done acupuncture before, but heard good things about it helping with fertility, and wanted to see if trying something different this round would help. The studio is a very calming place to walk into, and Deanna was very warm and put me at ease. I really appreciate the calmness there, and always looked forward to my sessions. She was extremely knowledgable and competent in forging a plan for me to help in each stage of the IVF process. I felt in very safe hands, and though I don't really know how the magic of acupuncture works, it made all the difference for me. I got pregnant, and have had a very comfortable, mobile, sane, easy experience that I am so grateful to have had given the high risks of my pregnancy. I am now a week away from delivering my baby, and would recommend Tao to anyone struggling with health or fertility issues.

I really appreciated my experience here. I think I was an "open-minded skeptic" coming for my first…read moreever acupuncture. The approach to talking about my injury was "accessible" to my "western medicine" upbringing. And most importantly: my third visit was like turning the switch off for my pain. I probably had a pinched nerve in my neck, but due to delays seeing a pain specialist through my primary care, I was trying anything. I ultimately was seeing a "western medicine" doctor and Tao to Wellness at the same time. But the timing of my pain shutting off is strongly suggestive that acupuncture played a big part in shortening the duration (which my "western medicine" pain specialist had suggested would be possible). Deanna was my acupuncturist.

Eva has been my go-to practitioner for acupuncture, Ayurvedic/ TCM treatments, and herbal advice…read morefor almost 3 years now. She has an incredible breadth of knowledge and her kind, thoughtful advice always hits home. Honestly, I can't recommend her enough! She's an amazing healer who always goes above and beyond. I'm so grateful I started seeing her!

I would say she is a top acupuncturist for the following reasons:…read more I call her when my regular person is away and she is readily available she is kind and caring and does not needle too strong, but does an excellent job with getting the Qi flowing. she is affordable and easy to communicate with about health issues, she seems to really listen to those she treats. Call Eva today for some great acupuncture and healing!

I and my son receive regular acupuncture treatments from Dr. Chen. We've been seeing him for the…read morepast few years. He is knowledgeable, kind, flexible, and has a sense of humor. His co-worker, Dr. Wei WeiI and my son receive regular acupuncture treatments from Dr. Chen. We've been seeing him for the past few years. He is knowledgeable, kind, flexible, and has a sense of humor. His co-worker, Dr. Wei Wei, is also warm and friendly, although I've never received treatments from her. We always have nice chats before and after treatments. They work seamlessly with MediCal / Alameda Alliance for Health. We were given referrals to Dr. Chen from our primary care physicians and have never had any problems with billing. Highly recommended!

i love dr chen. he's so funny. he fixed my eczema within 2 months. i had tried everything in…read morewestern medicine. all types of topical creams & steroids. i had severe eczema where it cracked all over my skin. at my elbow creases, wrists, neck, back of my leg. the steroid creams from western medicine always made it worse, weaker, thinner. once i started seeing dr chen, he seriously fixed my problem within 2 MONTHS. something i struggled with for years. ever since ive been seeing him for miscellaneous other problems. if i have flare ups again. or whatever. he is my acupuncturist for 10 years now. knows his stuff and truly cares! you have to listen to him though otherwise it wont work. changing your diet to help your problems is real ! you are what you eat!!!