You will not find a better acupuncturist than Xiaoming Tian. He has been so effective in relieving…read morepain for me in a number of situations, pain that did not respond to usual interventions, like epidurals, dry needling, radio-frequency nerve ablation, etc. It is such a blessing when chronic pain is relieved. It's a life-changer.

You know you've picked the right acupuncturist when…read more.. ...you actually feel excited for them to stick needles in your body and it doesn't really hurt. ...you see their ridiculously awesome credentials framed and hung in exam rooms (framed certificate from President Clinton, letters from NIH, old newspaper articles from Library of Congress, etc.) ...there's a waiting list for appointments ...the waiting room is so crowded, there's no place to sit ...the staff remembers your name everytime you come and are always smiling and friendly ...you actually feel sad that today is your last appointment. ----------- I was referred by yelper, Kim N to Wildwood Acupuncture Center and I'm so thankful I got to talk to her and get her recommendation when I saw her at the Sail Away event back in May. The Friday I was told I needed surgery, I immediately called and made an appointment at WAC. I had an appointment for Monday. Upon arrival, I filled out some forms and was thankful to see that they did accept insurance. Coverage varies from plan to plan and I'm thankful that my visits were 90% covered but it's still unclear how many visits they've paid for (still waiting for word on that). On the first visit, you can expect to be there for an hour and a half. During this 1hr+ period, you'll have a full evaluation (q+a) and then the acupuncture. You put on a paper gown and lay however instructed. (Me, on my left side facing the wall.) In general, I'm not afraid of needles...unless I'm watching you stick one in me. Thankfully, since my area of complaint is my back, I never had to watch him put one of the needles in my skin. You might be wandering what it feels like? Well, depending on where the needle goes, I either felt a bit of pressure but no pain, or I didn't feel it at all! Most times, I thought I just heard a flicking-type sound when they were inserted but I didn't feel it. Now, once the needle is in, however, when he pushes it in further or angles it differently - that is an entirely different feeling; sometimes painful, sometimes not. There were times when I felt tingly, felt some kind of something shoot down my leg or across my side. Dr. Xiao Ming Tian would stick the needles in the appropriate spot based on what the pain was like that day. Some days it hurt down my leg so he'd make sure there was a needle in my back area to address that pain. One day I mentioned I had a headache so he gave me additional needles in my head/neck (which was awesome!). Once all the needles are in, they need to stay in for 30-45 minutes. A heat lamp hangs over the acupuncture spots and it's nap time. That's right - a doctor sanctioned nap! I found over the last 14 sessions that while I actually slept some of the time, 80% of the the rest of the time I felt like I was in that place between asleep and awake and it was downright relaxing. When time is up, they come back in the room and take out the needles, you put your clothes back on and you go home and repeat the next day or however many visits Dr. Tian recommends. In my case, it was 15. I'll be honest, I was really quite skeptical about acupuncture at the beginning. I figured I'd give it a go but had low expectations. Thus far, it hasn't "cured" my back but it has significantly helped with managing the pain. It has also brought my blood pressure down to normal human numbers again so I'm very very pleased about that. (This was a result, apparently, of the placement of one needle in my forearm.) Yea...I'm a believer now! I've never been more eager to spread the word about a doctor, let alone an acupuncturist but I'm telling you - if you ever considered acupuncture before, come see Dr. Xiao Ming Tian at Wildwood. He is a darling older Chinese man who is extremely intelligent, very kind and truly cares about his patients. (Also, he gave me a Chinese restaurant recommendation in Rockville that I'm excited to check out! Seven Seas.)

I have been dealing with some aches, pains, and allergies and this place has been fantastic…read more Dr. Claire Alatan is super nice and extremely knowledgeable, I feel completely confident in her treatment plan. She tells you what she is doing as she does it and why. She can tell by looking at your tongue what's going on with you and that's quite a talent!!! The location is easy to get to, parking is plentiful, and the waiting area and treatment rooms are clean and serene. The best thing is that she takes insurance!!! What better way to take care of yourself than through preventative measures like acupuncture that really pierce to the core of the issue...get it? A little needle pun humor there!!! But seriously, this place is pretty great and I really love when she uses a little bit of electricity to hit those hard to reach areas...it's electrifying!!!

Amazing practice! I'm been going on a weekly basis to treat migraines, back pain and stomach…read moreissues. The improvements are definitely noticeable, my migraines have almost completely subsided. Dr. Claire Atalan exudes calmness, care and is very knowledgeable. You can tell upon first interaction with her that she really cares for her patients. The treatments are nearly painless and can provide instant relief. Highly recommend!

Acupuncture service adequate. Tessler talks excessively during treatment. She chit chats, talks…read moreabout herself, talks about politics, and asks you questions about current events and politics that common sense says will provoke strong emotions. She also offers unsolicited medical advice outside of her scope of practice.

I've been going to Tessler's Dupont location for the past six months, and I highly recommend her…read more This was my first acupuncture experience and I have been happily surprised at how much better I feel, like my baseline level of calm has increased while my every day stress levels decreased. From seeing acupuncture on TV, I was expecting to have like 50 pins put in my back and then left to sleep. A typical experience is maybe 8-10 different pins, some in and out points, some that are left to sit for awhile. Tessler is great to talk to and she stays with her clients the whole session. Each treatment is tailored to what I'm dealing with that week, so each time it's a little different. She doesn't like to leave her clients in that zombie, groggy feeling (I always feel this way after massages), and I appreciate that I always leave feeling more relaxed but I can still do things after treatment. Tessler's Dupont location is super convenient to my office and she has evening and Saturday hours. She only sees one patient at a time, and the office is small but cozy. Best of all, she takes insurance. If you are thinking about trying out acupuncture and want a very personalized approach, Tessler is awesome.

When calling to make an initial consultation in December 2021, I specifically asked Lia whether…read moreHeritage Acupuncture accepted our insurance (Aetna). She confirmed that they did. At the end of the visit, they charged us the full $80, promising submit a claim to Aetna for reimbursement. In late January 2022, I called to check on the status of the claim. Lia told me that the $80 has gone towards our out-of-network deductible, so there would be no reimbursement. It turned out that Heritage is not in the Aetna network, so Lia had not been honest with me during our first phone call. We ended up spending $50 more than if we had gone to an in-network provider. Bye, Heritage!

I've been getting acupuncture therapy for a few months. I started coming to see Dr. Daisy Tran to…read moretreat chronic neck and back pain based on a recommendation. I never received acupuncture before, but am so glad I started coming. Since seeing Daisy, I've had a variation of acupuncture, cupping, and massage therapy to treat my various ailments. The treatments have helped reduce and remove the pain I was feeling in my neck and back. Daisy has also given me herbs to help treat some other health issues (cold, flu, hormonal imbalances) to treat the root cause of my issues as opposed to masking the issue. Daisy is great because she always discusses the cause of my pain, and how the treatment is supposed to impact it. Daisy also showed me some exercises to help strengthen certain muscles in my body to avoid putting so much stress on my back. Daisy's staff is also really nice, and the office is clean and organized. If you've had pain or injury in your body, I highly recommend giving this place a try.

My father has been seeing Hu for years and recently my wife decided to try her out based on my…read moredad's recommendation. Although the place is a old and in need of a fresh coat of paint, Hu and her son know what they are doing. My wife is now going to her twice a week for treatment and reports that it helps a lot.

My husband and I have relied on Dr. Yi Ping Hu for HEALTH care for over 35 years. At the first…read moresign of a cold or flu coming on, we head for her clinic. Her treatments--acupuncture and herbs-- head off the illness before it really develops. She has also been instrumental in wound healing after surgery and much more. We were worried about what to do if she ever completely retires. Fortunately, her son Jeffrey has received training and credentials and seems poised to take over. The office staff is quietly efficient and well trained.

This place is not notch! Great service and many options. There are a couple of nice accupunturists…read morein the area, and she's one of them.

I have been quite pleased with Dr. Kim. After suffering from pain and sciatica caused by lower back…read morepain for over a couple of months, I decided to try her. She treated me for severe inflammation which caused the inflammation by a combination of cupping, bleeding and acupuncture including electrodes in several of the needles. When I started treatment, I could only walk about 100 feet before pain and found it difficult to sleep. After three sessions, my inflammation was reduced to the degree that I could sleep soundly and walk a block without pain. After ten treatments, I was able to walk for up to six miles without pain She is a good listener, asks for feedback and great in finding the different connective points to treat the ailments. She is pleasant, professional and courteous. Her office is clean, she has several rooms for the patients and practices pandemic health practices.

Dr. Emily is a true gem. She's an absolute wonderful human being as well as healer and…read morepractitioner. My wife and I went to Dr. Emily for several acupuncture sessions over multiple months and she was very effective in treating any pain or discomfort we had as well as adapting to our needs and professional manner. Highly recommend her to anyone seeking acupuncture as well as a different approach to Western medicine.

I started seeing Emily for acupuncture at the beginning of my 5th IVF cycle. She is very…read moreknowledgeable and has been a tremendous care provider. I'm now pregnant from that cycle and will continue to see her until I deliver. I would definitely recommend her to others going through infertility treatments or just for overall health improvement.

Kyoung Seo is without a doubt the most talented and skilled medical professional I've ever worked…read morewith. I've had several surgeries and injuries over the years, but I've never met anyone as attuned to the human body as she is. She leverages her strong physical therapy skills, her incredible acupuncture skills, and her keen intuition to help her patients improve. She is genuinely vested in each patient and truly does everything she can to make you better. I originally came to her for some nerve damage and neck issues, and on my first visit, she treated me for them and the assessed the rest of my body in her initial holistic approach to assessment. She gave my knee extra attention, which I wasn't consciously aware was not functioning properly. But she was so right! It had bothered me for so long, I just got used to it! Over the past ten months, she's helped also me with a hip, knee, back issues, and allergies. I would've never even thought it was possible to get help for some of these issues, but she's helped improve and, in some cases, eradicated my physical ailments. I now go to her periodically for maintenance. Plus she's very nice and extremely pleasant! If you have any physical issues, Kyoung is who you MUST see. She will be honest with her assessment and her ability to help. If you have ever considered Acupuncture, I highly recommend her. You will want acupuncture in your life after she demonstrates how life changing it can be! It is incredible what she does and the time and care she is invests in each of her patients.

Kyoung is ridiculously talented. Chronic pain led me to her door after the efforts of many well…read moreintending practitioners fell short. I was weeks away from surrendering to the route of epidural, nerve ablation, etc.... Recovery is a process, but I have never felt such immediate improvement from any other practitioner (and if you have ever experienced debilitating chronic pain that experience can be euphoric). I have been to acupuncturists before, but they were not skilled in dry-needling like Kyoung. Other acupuncturists would stick a few needles in then leave the room...not Kyoung, she methodically tries to corner all the factors that may be contributing to the pain and then begins peeling them away. Such a gift to those who are suffering. You get a real sense Kyoung takes your improvement personally. She genuinely cares about her patients' well-being.