Saw the ad, checked the Google reviews. No business mention on Yelp. I arrived at the office…read more for my appointment on time and remained there as a gentlemen patient was making multiple appointments all the while, the small waiting room was filling up with 4-5 patients. I was acknowledged and a couple of patients were taken back after Mr. Appointment Book was finished, two patients remained and I was taken back to a treatment room to wait - for another 30 minutes. By this time, I get it; you're busy - I'd walked past the multiple patient boards which also provided a clue in case I didn't already feel like I was in a clinic not an acupuncture setting. Kari arrived and after a very brief conversation says she thinks it would help if I came twice a week to the tune of $2200. UP FRONT. When asked about insurance, she demurs, saying oh you talk to them since you know them best. Uhhhh baloney. If you're In-Network, its your distinct responsibility to 'talk to them' and submit the bills. If you're out of network, it's mine. I did receive a treatment but in a different room than the first - this with partial height walls!! I got to hear my neighbor tell the same story twice about fracturing his ribs - all while I'm mid treatment which is supposed to be healing and quiet. And unlike any other practitioner I've been to, Kari doesn't take a pulse. This did not feel like caring, attentive acupuncture; lots of regulars (Mr Appt Book and Fractured Rib among them) and upsells to ozone or electronic acupuncture. Felt like a cash grab and was more like an ER, triage here, put them there, treatment here...next!! Hard pass.

I use OV Acupuncture weekly. They are fantastic. I suffer from severe RA. My RA is now in my neck…read more It was so bad I ended up in the ER. I reached out to Kari, and she got me in right away. I am going, to be honest: after the first treatment, I was nearly back - I couldn't believe it. By the third treatment, back-to-back days - I was me again. She is a godsend. The whole staff cares about you as a patient and treats you with the utmost respect. If you need to reschedule an appointment, they will do so. I can say that they are incredible. Mega stars.

I have been struggling with two concussions for about six months, and there's not much that Western…read moremedicine can do except tell you to rest. I started to look for an alternative approach that might actually work, and it turns out that acupuncture can be very effective for concussions. Apparently, the US Army has had a lot of success using acupuncture to treat head trauma injuries, including concussions. I started looking for an acupuncturist with the right expertise, and a friend told me that Helene Sorkin has a lot of experience treating head injuries. So I ended up flying to Tucson for four days of treatments from Helene. The treatments really helped me a lot. I feel like the fog I've been living in for months has lifted, and I can feel that it really boosted my energy. My recovery had sort of plateaued for about a month, but now I can tell that things are getting better again. I have had acupuncture from several different acupuncturists in the past. I'm really picky about doctors and acupuncturists, but I have to say that I really trust Helene. She is gifted at what she does, and you can tell that she cares very deeply about her patients. She has a lovely bedside manner, and she really goes the extra mile to take care of you. I felt really comfortable in her hands. I found Saguaro Clinic very pleasant and welcoming as well. Not sterile like a doctor's office, but clean and spacious. I actually found myself looking forward to going to the clinic and getting my treatment every day. This was actually my second time to Saguaro Clinic. A few years back, when I was still living in Tucson, a friend of mine gave me a gift certificate for a yoga therapy session with Georgeanna Kavanaugh. I had no idea what yoga therapy was, but I learned a lot. It was a private session with Georgeanna. She gave me personalized advice about yoga exercises that were tailored to my body and could help correct my specific posture problems and muscle weaknesses. I was really impressed by her understanding of anatomy, and I still do the exercises she recommended for me. In general, I highly recommend a visit to Saguaro Clinic for whatever problem you're dealing with. If you're nervous about acupuncture, it's really not that bad at all. Most of the time you don't feel a thing, and the benefits can be really profound. Thanks for reading my review!

FAN LETTER FOR SAGUARO CLINIC's ACUPUNCTURIST DR HELENE SORKIN…read more------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One of the luckiest things that has ever happened to me is having the good fortune to find Dr. Sorkin and be healed through her efforts. ONE OF THE BEST ACUPUNCTURISTS YOU WILL EVER FIND... Over the recent years I have had the opportunity to be a patient of several different acupuncturists. All have had good intention to help heal their patients and have achieved some success. However, Dr. Sorkin's skill is head-and-shoulders above the others because she is *consistently* able to design and implement *effective* acupuncture treatments -- and do so with compassion. EXTRAORDINARY INTUITIVE ABILITIES HELP HER TO EFFECTIVELY IDENTIFY & TREAT PATIENTS' HEALTH ISSUES... Dr. Sorkin is blessed with extraordinary intuitive abilities which allow her to quickly get to the heart of a problem and make an effective diagnosis and treatment plan. For example, I have seen her take a friend of mine in a depressive crisis where he couldn't function and in one treatment (1.5 hours after walking in the door) bring him out of it so he could function in society again. Please understand that one treatment did not end his deep depression but it did allow him to not have to admit himself into a psychiatric hospital to get over that episode -- and it allowed him to return to work. As another example, she has helped -- and continues to help -- me overcome a lot of the complications that occurred from my hip reconstruction and replacement surgery. She has helped my hips feel like they are "alive" again. (It is hard to describe what that means but if you have been in a similar situation you understand what I mean.) Bone grafts had been used to help reconstruct my hip and Dr. Sorkin was able do a treatment to help assist circulation and healing of the traumatized areas, helping me walk with less problems and greater ease. KEEPS UP WITH THE LATEST TECHNIQUES... Dr. Sorkin does extensive continuing education to learn the latest advanced acupuncture approaches. (Her walls are covered with certificates of advanced trainings she has taken.) She has a real love of learning and also practically understands what she has been taught and it really does make a difference to the patient. One example is that she has done advanced training in treating allergies -- and has helped me survive the spring and monsoon allergy seasons. As another example, she has trained in advanced acupuncture approaches to treating stress. She was able to effectively treat hypoglycemia (an effect of prolonged stress) in 1 treatment, so that it is no longer a serious problem for me. And, as mentioned earlier, she has also trained in advanced acupuncture approaches to treating depression. I originally found Dr. Sorkin because from past acupuncture experiences I had learned that if treatments are not designed or implemented completely correctly, then depression can result. So, I researched and discovered that a federal government-funded, National Institutes of Health (NIH) clinical study had been completed and demonstrated that acupuncture could help with depression and that the study had taken place in Tucson. I wrote to the investigator and asked if any of those acupuncturists affiliated with the study were still in Tucson and learned that Dr. Sorkin is one of those talented acupuncturists.) IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR HELP WITH PROBLEMS THAT WESTERN MEDICINE CAN'T HELP YOU WITH, DO YOURSELF A FAVOR & STOP BY THE SAGUARO CLINIC & MEET DR. SORKIN... If you live in the Tucson area and are looking to find a compassionate, effective healthcare practitioner, you need to visit the Saguaro Clinic and meet Dr. Helene Sorkin -- your life will be enriched by doing so. Not only have her treatments helped me overcome a lot of the physical complications from my hip surgery, but my family and friends tell me that I am like the old pre-surgery me again -- happy and optimistic about the future...

In response to my review, Jennifer Parks of Jade Star writes, "we believe this review may not be…read morefrom an actual patient of our clinic." Let it sink in. They waited more than a year to respond to my review, and at this point, they can't figure out who I am, so they are essentially accusing me of deceit. Jennifer Parks is so dense that she can't comprehend how normal and unremarkable it might be for a woman to be known by more than one name, and to use one of her names for her banking and another of her names for social media. It's a completely legitimate thing that women do all the time. What, does Jennifer Parks want women to bring their birth certificates and their wedding certificates and other documentation to prove who they are before she will accept a yelp review of her business as valid, like Republicans want women to do before they can vote? After all, one of your practitioners goes by both Lily and Susan. Does that mean she's not an actual staff member of Jade Star Acupuncture? Why and how would I make up the sorts of details provided in my 2024 review? Was it or was it not standard practice in the first half of 2024 for your practitioners to step out of the room at the beginning of session, to give the patient a few moments of privacy to disrobe as necessary and get settled on the table? Have you asked all the practitioners who worked for you in the first half of 2024 if they ever demanded that a client put her hair in a ponytail before she would provide a treatment? Think about what this says about Jade Star Acupuncture, about their recording keeping, about their attention to client feedback, and about their ethics. Jennifer Parks, shame on you for trying to weasel out of my thoroughly honest and legitimate review of your crappy business. Unless you're willing to return a significant portion of the $812 total I paid you for my initial session and 11 sessions thereafter, I have no interest in contacting you.

I had horrible back nerve pain on Sunday and called that morning during business hours. I…read moreunderstand they close early on Sundays so I didn't expect a call back that day. Monday, no call, so I called and left a 2nd message that day. It is now Wednesday morning and no one has bothered to call me back. They have a prompt that rings through for a worker again, but that didn't go through either time. Either they are closed or have bad management In place. A shame because both my wife and I have used them in the past with good results. 1star for very poor customer service/ follow through.

Thuraya is a wonderful acupuncturist that goes above and beyond in efforts to resolve her patients…read morehealth concerns. The individualized care that she provides its secondly to none. We are lucky to have Thuraya in the pioneer valley providing a full spectrum of Chinese medicine offerings depending on patient needs from acupuncture, to herbal medicine to cupping and tuina.

I have been seeing Thuraya for acupuncture for about 5 years. As a medical practitioner I have…read morereferred her to patients who have loved her expertise. Now she does home visits too. A very skilled practitioner.

Steve Lui is so knowledgeable and caring. He is spends time with you to truly understand what you…read moreneed to heal. Acupuncture and Steve's FAST protocol is superb!

At appt #1 Steve took the time to really listen to me, to understand my specific needs. I'm now…read moreonly a few weeks in & have seen improvement with neuropathy that I'd been battling for nearly 5 years. I'm so grateful that I found him, I feel like I can get my life back. This guy cares.

The last 5 weeks have been very difficult due to a pinched nerve causing numbness and electric…read moreshock waves down my arm & hand. I have been going for 4 days straight (5 today) as to get the best results as recommended while I'm flared up. Cate is knowledgeable, kind, and cares about your specific needs. So grateful this sort of pain relief is available at an affordable price.

I've had debilitating chronic health issues for many years. Conventional health care does little to…read morehelp so I decided to try acupuncture. I've been going regularly for a while now and some of my health issues are gradually improving. Cate is compassionate, patient, listens and is a skilled acupuncturist. I recently tried a gua sha treatment with Taylor who is also, kind, listens and skilled. Violet, who is usually at the front desk is also terrific. If you are wanting to try acupuncture or are looking for a new acupuncturist, I highly recommend TACO!

Don Lightner is an excellent acupuncturist. I came here for my first ever acupuncture treatment…read moretwo weeks ago and have now had two treatments. I had a rotator cuff injury about 7 years ago and practicing yoga intensely over the last year had aggravated the old injury to the point I was getting numbness in my arm from shoulder to wrist, even when I wasn't doing yoga or working at the computer. I had had enough and decided to try Don. My husband has had great success with Don's acupuncture several times over the past 7 years. After only two treatments, the numbness is completely gone. I have a much freer range of motion again with my arm. All I can say is "WOW". Why did I wait years after the injury to come to Don for acupuncture???? I'm simply amazed!! Thank you Don!

I've been to Don Lightner for acupuncture and herbs and he is amazing! I'd heard of him helping a…read morefamily friend's baby with an ear ache (after many unsuccessful attempts at the doctor's) and cannot recommend him highly enough. After a bad foot fracture and six months walking around with a boot on, my body was out of alignment and the foot still healing slowly. If you've ever had such a situation where your legs are at slightly different heights (even with shoes bought to match the height of the boot I still had issues) you know the hip and back pain associated. The acupuncture greatly sped up my recovery process while the herbs he prescribed me helped with digestion issues I've had for over twenty years not to mention providing me with a sense of calm and greater focus at work. He truly is a life saver! His rates are very reasonable and the attention to detail and care he takes is unmatched. Thank you Don!!!

I come to the Prince location many times but I think I'm going to look elsewhere. The doctor here…read moreis very nice but I think he's gotten a little too busy to really spend a few minutes to add that extra care. I also paid out-of-pocket for what they call a shockwave Massage. I'm not sure it does any good or not but that was $100 spent. I think I'm just gonna stick to regular Massage. Also, this place offered a new program for $75 a month. You can have a certain amount of treatments. My problem is I travel so I'm not always around and I Don't Know if it's worth it for me or not, but it might be for you. Check them out and decide for yourself.

Super nice people. Offering stem cell therapy at reasonable prices. I got a treatment into my…read moreright knee. I've had steroid and gel injected into my knee. Both have very limited results. The stem cells made a huge difference in my right knee. Pain is so minimal now that I can walk so much better. I had managed to wear down the cartilage after decades of being an RN with lots of walking involved. The stem cells rebuilt my knee. It feels like a sci fi dream come true but it's real. Don't hesitate to see Dr. Aragon.