Just visited Dr. McGaughey for the first time this afternoon and I am so impressed! I couldn't wait…read moreto spread the word about how great her practice is. I am visiting the San Luis Obispo area, and my son came down with an ear infection and had developed a funky rash. I called every ND in the area and soonest anyone could fit me in was in another 2 weeks! I was ready to drive to an office in LA when I contacted Dr. McGaughney. She fit me in the same day! I liked her office, it is professional without the typical sterile doctor office feel. My immediate impression of her was great. She was very attentive and listened to my rambling very patiently, despite the fact that she probably knew what the problem was right off the bat. She was incredibly warm and caring and was great with my baby. She diagnosed the issue very quickly (but not in a rushed sort of way) and offered several different options for mitigating his symptoms and boosting his immune system. I wish we lived closer so that she could be our family doctor. If you do live in the San Luis Obispo area, you are lucky to have such a great ND in your area, and should absolutely take advantage of it!

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I am a massage junkie. I am particularly drawn to deep tissue work, and, when I have room in my…read morebudget, like to go on a monthly basis. I called Lori @ Essential Wellness because, even though there wasn't technically room in my budget, I've been having shoulder discomfort for months that had finally become unbearable. I actually called all over town looking for the best price, and decided to see Lori because I felt confident she could help me with this new condition, due to the conversation we had on the phone. She alluded to her "many years of experience" and "various qualifications" too numerous to tell in the short time we had on the phone. I decided to give her a try. I arrived today and was ushered into her very lovely lobby and then treatment room. I was given a menu of services and we discussed her areas of expertise and my physical condition so that she could customize a massage for my particular body. Although, as I say, I normally seek out deep tissue work, we agreed that a combination of the various modalities she's trained in would be the best approach for my symptoms. I lay down on her memory foam topped table with super lush bedding (wow - so incredibly comfortable!!) and was treated to aromatherapy, hot stones (ok - I get what the hype's all about now!), deep tissue, stretching, accupressure, and even some education about what all she was doing and why. It was a wonderful session and I left feeling rejuvenated and energized on top of my sense of healing, relaxation, relief from my symptoms, and overall well-being. As she said in our session, her focus was on getting my body into balance, and then the body knows what to do from there. I am sad that I won't be able to visit her for more treatments since I'm moving within the week, but she was kind enough to recommend a colleague in my new town who could offer similar treatments. I highly recommend Lori at Essential Wellness for anyone looking for true healing!

I had a treatment with Lori, and left feeling like I had just returned from a vacation. The price…read moreincluded all the liberal, highest quality oils that she applied - which have properties that exceed just getting a massage - and yet, it did not cost more than an average massage. This was NOT average. It was TREMENDOUS! I plan to incorporate this treatment into my monthly wellness routine. I expect you will be as impressed as I was!

I cannot praise Dr. Kuhar and her amazing healing powers enough. She is like a coach who reminds…read moreyou that you have control of your mind and body and reminds you that you are empowered to heal yourself. You MUST listen to her and follow her recommendations as they are unique and personalized for YOU. This is not a one-size-fits-all type of session, she really understands you as an individual and truly cares for her clients. I felt very much cared for and even "loved". I think she is just naturally like this as she really has the most beautiful soul/spirit. Not this pretentious, trendy, false spiritual crap I come across in LA. Dr. Kuhar exudes the utmost in professionalism, integrity and compassion. I had several sessions with her and I am still convinced that she is more than worth the trek to the Valley. I also love that she is very flexible with her scheduling hours. I have seen her a few times in the evening after work which is the best way to end the day with her beautiful spirit and healing energy.

Dr. Ina has been helping my family for many years, and I truly don't know what we would do without…read moreher care. A few months ago, I was in terrible shape with acute hemorrhoid pain and pressure. I couldn't sit, I couldn't walk, and nothing I tried gave me relief. I had been suffering from hemorrhoids for over 20 years but never brought it up with Dr. Ina -- until that day when the pain became unbearable. She immediately knew how to help. After just two treatments with her, along with a simple at-home routine she recommended, I've now been completely hemorrhoid-free for over 10 months. Her skill, compassion, and genuine dedication to her patients are unmatched. She doesn't just treat symptoms; she helps you heal and maintain your health for the long term. I'm so grateful for everything she's done for me and my family. If you're looking for someone who truly cares and delivers real results, Dr. Ina is the one to see

Had 2:45 appt. with Dr. Luu. His office called at 11 am and asked if I could come in at 1:30. I…read moreleft work early and arrived at 1:15. It is now 2:45 and I still haven't seen the Doctor. It's almost comical now. How long will I have to wait?? Dr showed up at about 2:55 and he is extremely nice. He apologized and said that his entire staff is new and that they had just opened this office two months ago. Hopefully when I go back next month they will have their act together. Because I'd like to keep Dr. Luu as my primary.

Caring staff. Dr Luu is very thougtful, personable. Good bedside manner. Staff are all…read moreefficient, and do what they can to make sure everything is complete after your appointment with Dr Luu. Very accomodating with appt times convenient for your own schedule. The only thing I would say is the 30 minute wait time after MAputs you in a room to see the doctor; I believe it's because he is very caring and takes his time with each patient. Not really a negative commentary. I happily recommend Dr Luu's office without any reservations.

Horible The office people rushed and on hold without asking…read moreif I could be put on hold..didnt call me back...I didnt think I wanted to go but wanted to be seen quickly so I tried it. The doctor, Kurdis came is for skin check but didn't look at my body. He said the patches on my skin were "getting old" I asked what it was and thats all I got. I had to come back I should never have..he didnt get insurance authorisation for my most obvious problem that was infected. He however did burn off my face blemish from the wrong side it dripped down my face burning my check as it ran down my face. The nurse asked me if costco was my pharmacy..yes I said and she left without saying why..I left in pain and now a huge scar on my face.. DO NOT GO TO THIS DOCTOR

I saw a Dan Perry.... he is a doctor new to this office that is what I was told so I could get an…read moreappointment quickly. Well I don't like the way I was treated but then doctors nowadays don't give you the time of day. This man turned his back while I was talking to him you know the little bit you get to talk to a doctor and he's talking to his assistant as she's writing something down. He was rude if I talked and said something that was against what he said and gosh it was just a horrible horrible visit I actually walked out because he wouldn't even check my head to feel for the pimples I had up there two pimples. I don't know it's getting worse and worse with doctors I guess he wasn't even gonna check my body for anything because I was all dressed up talking to him. But he looked like for sure he works out! He's about 28 years old to 34 something like that but his bedside manner is abhorrent. And then he basically didn't believe anything I said about my history with other drs. And he certainly didn't like the fact that I knew something about DMSO! Wow

I had a great massage at a very affordable price. They were thorough and quite Joey.read more

This place doesn't look like much. Not very fancy but clean and colorful I must say. Design wise,…read morethey have a lot of different things going on. My friend and I came here on a weekend for a 60 minute massage. There are two lovely women here, they're not very proficient in English but you can understand the basics. We got an appointment immediately. The massage was truly the best part. They ask if you want it medium pressure or if it needs to be sensitive. I went with medium, she took care of a lot of my knots, I had some tense muscles she did a very good number on those. I really enjoyed it. I had a shoulder pain going in and it completely disappeared after the massage. Again, it's not a very fancy place but a decent place for a good massage. They know what they're doing and are reasonably priced. Do let them know what you like and if you have any areas you want them to avoid or focus on. They only accept cash, so make sure you have cash on you and a little extra for tip. It's definitely worth it.