I have never written a yelp review before, but having come across this unfairly scathing review, I felt compelled to write about my incredible experience in the hands of Lucy Postolov. At the age of 41, I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Confronted with surgery, chemotherapy and 7 weeks of radiation, I was confused and terrified. A highly respected doctor at the Joyce Brennan Breast Center (a division of Cedar Sinai) insisted I turn to Lucy Postolov to guide me through this and provide me with the much needed holistic care during such a traumatic time. After sitting down with my husband and I, explaining and answering all my questions that I felt were inadequately addressed by my doctors, she gently introduced me to the world of acupuncture Lucy has experienced considerable loss herself of loved ones to Cancer and she has taken on a personal fight against this awful disease. I feel there cannot be someone who can relate or be more compassionate. I wasn't an easy patient. Having a terrible needle phobia, she was gentle and patient. She became my guide and my therapist and I breezed through chemotherapy with little discomfort. I was told I would most likely go into early menopause, I however continued to get my period through treatment and at the age of 45, I am still regular. I contributor this to her 100%. I continue to see Lucy years later, mostly to keep clean and healthy but when i do have an ailment it is astonishing what she can do. My colds clear up immediately, a sprained knee miraculously heals and a pulled neck muscle is more effectively relieved than with any any adjustment. The most telling story, I can share about my experience with Lucy, is her incredible generosity. When realizing we were experiencing financial hardships, Lucy insisted that she see me pro bono. She has seen me as she would any other paying patient, taking her time to heal me as this is what she was born to do. They say every dark cloud has a silver lining. It is hard to see a silver lining when going through Breast Cancer with a young family, but I think discovering Lucy was indeed my silver lining. When my world felt is was crumbling, God sent me a guardian angel in the form of Lucy. read more

I have found Lucy Postolov to be an excellent Acupuncturist who has a genuine concern for my well-being. She has a sincere and pleasant personality as does Ron, the Office Manager, making everyone feel welcome and comfortable. I had two major health problems when I started seeing Lucy in 2009: chronic fatigue/muscle aches for 8 years and chronic lower back pain for 4 years. I needed to nap after being up for about 6 hours and was unable to work full-time in an office. I was not diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome because I did not have the additional symptoms. Now I am working a 9-80 schedule, without needing a nap during the working day. I could not sit for more than 10 minutes without pain which became worse as I continued to sit. Standing/walking breaks didn't help. I had to lie down for at least an hour. I had been to many different physical therapists where I did get help with walking and standing a while, but not sitting. And my occupation requires a great deal of sitting. This pain could not be treated surgically. With the acupuncture treatments, I was able to sit at first for 2 hours without pain and sometimes 8 hours. However, I had a relapse after injuring myself moving to a new apartment and was back to only 10 minutes of pain-free sitting. With acupuncture treatments, again, I could sit comfortably for 2 hours in chairs with soft padding. As a complication, I started having hip pain and was unable to lie on my side and have acupuncture on the site of the back pain. Lucy then treated my back indirectly, so I could lie on my back during acupuncture, which she said would be around 70% to 80% as effective. At that point, I started seeing an excellent new physical therapist for hip and back pain as well as continuing acupuncture. I believe that Lucy's acupuncture treatments made my back more amenable to physical therapy. I was then able to sit for over 8 hours a day without pain in padded chairs. Chronic pain and chronic fatigue are known to be difficult to treat successfully. Lucy's acupuncture treatments took me from disability to being able to work again for pay in my profession. read more

Lucy Postolov is not only an exceptional acupuncturist, she is a remarkable woman. I learned that not only is she a wealth of knowledge in Chinese Medicine to the point where she has designed her own herbal formulas, but she was first a traditional doctor with extensive background in stem cell research as well. This is a smart woman! I love that her knowledge isn't limited to just acupuncture. She truly looks at the whole person and her kindness and bedside manner makes her one of the leading acupunctures in the city in my opinion. If you are frightened by acupuncture needles, you need to see Lucy, because it's true, not all "needlings" are created equal and her technique is extremely gentle and painless. What I love the most is that her office is a one-stop shop for fertility, weight loss and other conditions, but she is known within the medical community for supporting oncology patients with compassion and true concern. She has been able to assist me with stress relief, weight management and sciatic pain remarkably well and I highly recommend her to all my friends. I also think she's one of the few practitioners who carries the latest inch-loss system, Arasys...which is a great way to strengthen the muscles and burn fat without hundreds of hours in the gym. I've used it and it saved my core! :) I also agree with one of the other reviews that the office is very relaxing and the office manager, Ron, makes the visit that much more personal. Definitely worth a visit! read more

I've been going to Dr Postolov for over a year now. She is an amazing person, acupuncturist, doctor and healer. She is extremely nurturing and caring woman. I came to her after I survived stage 4 Lymphoma cancer. The Chemotherapy was extremely hard on my body. I hadn't had my period in 1 1/2 years and through blood work and exams the doctors determined I was in premenopause at the age of 37 and would not be able to have children. They were encouraging me to start hormone replacement therapy. I was also suffering from depression. After evaluating me and my blood work Dr Postolov predicted within 2 month i'd have my period back. She began treating me with acupuncture and chinese herbs and she was right, within 2 months my menstrual cycle came back, my depression went away and and a year later my period has be on time every month and I have felt happy, healthy, and cancer free. I continue to see Lucy on a weekly basis to keep my body balanced and healthy. I like her approach because she understands both the eastern and western approach to health. So if you are dealing with cancer or any major health issue she knows how to work with your doctors. She also treats patients at Cedar Sinai Hospital. She is highly educated in both western and eastern medicine. You can rest assure you are in the most skilled and loving hands. -Brittany Daniel- read more

Lucy is an expert acupuncturist and a delightful doctor who shows genuine concern for her patients' well being. Since I started seeing Lucy several years ago, I have noticed a significant improvement in my physical and psychological health. I was referred to her through a family friend, for what started out as just a general visit to work on my stress levels and boost my immune system. I later started asking her to help me with specific medical issues, and she has always been very open to helping me with whatever ailments were bothering me. During our sessions I find myself so completely relaxed and afterwards I feel rejuvenated. Her practice is so healing and restorative, its almost like magic. I highly, highly recommend her to anyone and everyone! There are so many amazing benefits to acupuncture, and Lucy is a brilliant acupuncturist! (And I've been to several other acupuncturists, Lucy is the top.) Also - her office manager, Ron, is delightful and makes the office space very inviting and comfortable! read more

Lucy Postolov L. Ac. is a magnificent acupuncturist and Master Chinese Herbalist. She is simply world class, with her skills, talent, and techniques. Her personality and special compassion for her patients is simply wonderful. She has been praised for her unique abilities to assist her patients in their rehabilitation and recovery from the unfortunate illnesses and conditions they suffer. I know this from first-hand experience and the testimonies of the 100's of patients she has treated. Lucy's credentials and qualifications are so well renowned and respected in the wellness community. She has a sensational track record of healing the sicknesses of so many people. How is a physician, judged? Finally by how much they improve the mental and physical well- being of their patients. Lucy has made a world of difference for her patients. I can only join the many voices in giving her the highest recommendation!!!!! Jeffrey A. Shane Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Shane read more

For nearly fifteen years Dr. Lucy Postolov has taken care of our family, and has earned our trust and respect. She is not only very qualified based on her knowledge and experience, but is a gentle, kind-hearted and compassionate person. At first i did not understand how acupuncture could help, but after receiving her treatment personally and having amazing results and seeing family members' health improve dramatically under her care, I have become not just a patient, but an advocate for its benefits. The atmosphere in her clinic is one of peace and healing, and you see her patients, of all ages and walks of life all comment on how gifted and kind she is. I have referred friends, clients and strangers to her, and will continue to do so without any hesitation. read more

My wife started seeing Lucy about a year ago after hearing her speak on nutritional and alternative strategies for cancer patients at the Cancer Support Community. Not only has Lucy provided great help for my wife's pain from severe rheumatoid arthritis and multiple myeloma through acupuncture, she has complemented treatments with herbs, supplements and sound advice. My wife always feels substantially better after her sessions. The entire experience from the treatment rooms to the waiting room, have a calming effect. Lucy's expertise is vast, and part of the reason we wanted to see her was her work with other cancer patients. She is definitely a significant part of my wife's trip back to wellness and a part that she looks forward to each week. read more

First time i came to Lucy in 2010 i've been suffered from my back/shoulder pain. After very first session of acupuncture I felt serious relief and after 3rd my pain never came back. Then I came to her with the several more serious health problems and now I feel as if Lucy brought me physically and spiritually back to life, my energy has increased and I feel great !. Lucy is a miracle Doctor (with the capital letter "D") having a strong competency and restorative powers with the perfect combination of western/eastern knowledge and skills. I highly recommend Lucy Postolov. read more

I've been seeing Lucy for over ten years! I go in whenever I start to feel sick, because I know her treatment will bring me back to balance and prevent the illness. She also has cured mysterious symptoms other doctors couldn't treat - such as a super low white blood cell count, a strange inflammation on my achilles tendon, and swollen joints. She is a miracle worker. Ron, her assistant, is fantastic too, always makes me feel welcome and taken care of. I have been to many acupuncturists over the years, and Lucy is my absolute favorite. read more

I've been going to Lucy Postolov for eight months and she is a highly skilled and expert Accupuncturist. She has tremendous insight into the human condition both physically and emotionally and treats the entire person mind, heart, soul and body. She understand very quickly the issue(s) and knows exactly how to treat it. Her western MD is an added bonus. Ron runs the office with kindness and generosity of spirit. It is a pleasure to spend time there and also know you ae being healed and cared for. read more

Lucy Postolov is one of the greatest acupuncturists. My health and the quality of my life have significantly improved under her care. Lucy was a former MD in Neurology, which provides her patients with an extraordinary knowledge based in both western and eastern medicine. Her care for her patients is above and beyond any health practitioner. She is a brilliant, caring, compassionate, incredibly creative and talented acupuncturist. The office is friendly and well managed by Ron. read more

Lucy Postolov is an exceptional Acupuncturist and Herbalist who delivers expert care to her clients. In 2007 I began seeing Lucy regularly following cancer care and radiation treatments. As my health improved, I discontinued weekly treatments. Because I value Lucy's knowledge and expertise in Chinese Medicine, I recently returned to receive weekly treatments to address health conditions that are improving under Lucy's excellent care and guidance. read more

Dr. Lucy brought me back to pre-stroke functioning. She is amazing, and knows exactly how to incorporate treatments with the symptoms I was having. The surroundings in her office are so calming and she even put the heat lamp on my feet to target certain acupuncture points which I think sped up my recovery. I was so relaxed, I even fell asleep during my treatments. read more

Dr. Lucy is a Master of acupuncture, an exceptionally talented healer in a calm and soothing ambience, and a human being worth making acquaintance of. You will feel better, that's for sure. And last, but not at all least, this generous Medicinae Doctrix, treats veterans for free. Dr. Lucy is leaving such a beautiful footprint on our little planet. Thank you so much! read more

I've injured my shoulder playing soccer, and went to other types of treatments that I was hoping could help. None did much. I was recommended to Lucy from another soccer player, and went to see if finally I can get my pain gone. After just 2 sessions, I really have a new shoulder!!!!! I can highly recommend Ms. Postolov to everyone, because what she does WORKS!! read more

Been seeing Lucy for over a year and couldn't be happier. In fact my whole family has gone to her at some point or another. She really has helped us all so much and we completely trust her and her opinion. She is so knowledgeable and has blown us away with her ability and the benefits of Accupuncture. We recommend her to all our friends. read more

This Woman is an Angel sent from Heaven. She diagnosed me immediately and in just a few treatments took care of my problem. I can't recommend her more. So compassionate, so warm, so knowledgeable ( very pretty too!). If you are looking for a gifted healer that combines brilliance, technique and results, you will not do better than Lucy. read more

I first met Lucy at a holistic conference. Though she was on a panel of professional practitioners, she definitely stood out with her knowledge and skill as an acupuncturist and Master Chinese Herbalist.. When I came to have a treatment with her, I was again impressed with her brilliance and excellent care. I highly recommend her! read more