I hate to say it but they took payment from me that was covered by my insurance. A total of…read more5996.00. They have refused to refund this money back to me.

Individual: "Authentic Recovery Center is for substance abuse treatment. Substance abuse…read moreobviously comes with medical health issues that must be addressed, and any that should arise during treatment." Individual states the ARC staff was made aware of medical conditions prior to entering treatment and medical staff would be on premises during the entire duration of treatment and would have full knowledge of any problems that could arise, whether from withdrawal or complications from anything medically related. After all, this is a treatment center. Individual states, "During my admission, which took place in an office, I couldn't hear much of what the staff members were asking. There were other clients in the office who hung out, speaking loudly. The admissions staff never asked them to leave. My privacy and personal rights were compromised. There was no reason for this to happen. I was puzzled. I came here on my own accord in a desperate time." Individual states there was no blood drawn for routine tests. This is very important before prescribing medications. There was no doctor on premises at any time. The lone doctor assigned ran his practice away from the ARC treatment center 9-5, and was not properly educated in the necessary medical treatment. He showed up for short visits after 5pm, but he didn't visit more than a few clients before leaving, even after other clients said they needed to speak with him. Individual states the staff on premises gave medical advice staff weren't trained nor qualified to give to clients. Individual states medical treatment was denied to clients when asked. ASKING TO GO THE EMERGENCY ROOM WAS DENIED. COMMUNICATING WITH DOCTORS VIA EMAIL OR BY PHONE WAS DENIED. COMMUNICATION TO FAMILY WAS DENIED. If you need treatment, or you are seeking treatment for your loved one, I wish to tell you I know Authentic Recovery Center does not have qualified staff. The staff make decisions they aren't trained nor qualified to make. I highly recommend you don't put your life or your loved one's life in the hands of any center where the patient or client cannot have access to their personal phone. Treatment centers have too much levy. The rate of use and abuse is incredibly high. Do as much research as you can and try to visit if and when possible.

I only gave this review all the stars because I hope it gets noticed by future victims that will be…read moregoing thru a bad experience . More like 5 thumbs down. And a well deserved grievance from health plan!!! Due to my experience today feeling and seeing with my own two eyes I literally wanted to cry on how my appointment was mostly with the staff .I'm never coming back here if any of my family members, friends or colleagues get referred to this place. I will tell them to throw that letter in the trash where it belongs and ask for a redirection ! I just couldn't wait to write this review! If I couldn't be taken seriously in that office hopefully the internet takes justice ! People please acknowledge that this is worst orthopedic office to ever be medically attended by ! The medical assistants are horribly rude and stuck up even the manager with no type of professionalism to acknowledge a complaint by pt But I guess the apple doesn't fall very far from the tree! What a great example to set for your staff! They say your business out loud (HIPAA) 1.They are not even that busy & and you wait for about an hour 2. The medical provider didn't even examine me since he was only in my room for like 5 minutes (waited an hour just for 5minutes if his time ) 3. Customer service is unsatisfactory (Rona, Terry,Aida) Rona you are very rude (don't like your position well then quit!) All three of you should Eat a troll you unhappy grumpy Bergen's !!! Aida or Haydee how ever you spell your name! And Rona Don't yell at your pts from across desk and talk out loud about their health business in front of other pts that's a Pt privacy right that was violated and seem to violate all day to most of your pts sitting down ! You should keep in mind that your office made me sign a form for my H.I.P.A.A rights (Be careful who you treat in your office cause it will come back to you with a grievance from the health plan with your names on them ) Better yet you guys should all get mascot jobs and hide those ugly facial expressions! A sick pt like me needed your help today and you guys me feel bad sorry I was confused and had question. 4. The manager (Terry) needs to manage her attitude she didn't even care of course. Probably cause of my medical coverage (discriminating me on government help) eat a troll a Bergen!! Also train your staff ! Better yet you should go manage a McDonald's since you allow so many mistakes 5. I'm a pt that is the reason my government help is the reason why your clinic is up and running 6. No pts = closed down FOREVER! If you ever come across my yelp review! People don't be a victim of this horrible unsatisfactory health care service ! Complain to your health plan /medical plan whatever is coverage that referred you there ! don't stay silent ! I just called my IPA & I advise you to do the same if you ever had a bad experience! File a grievance !!!!!!!!! We deserve to be treated respect and not like cats and dogs in this zoo of a practice!

I got stem cells from Dr. O'Brien this spring and I am feeling better. It was my last hope before…read moregetting a hip replacement. I was able to sleep through the night shortly after. It has taken about six months and lots of physical therapy to give me any kind of confidence that I can get by without a hip replacement but I've been happy with my results. Thanks Dr. O'Brien

Beth is very knowledgeable, friendly and warm. She communicates very clearly and makes sure I am…read morevery comfortable. She also recommends other holistic approaches I can be doing outside of acupuncture which I like. I feel safe and trust her expertise. Highly recommend her services.

Had my first acupuncture appointment with Beth. She was very knowledgeable, friendly and was able…read moreto target my problem areas. She explained everything as she went and made sure I was comfortable the entire time. The needles are tiny and you barely feel them. I feel very relaxed (an hour later) and plan to take her advice and soak in a nice, epsom salt bath.

I'm in the holistic health care field. We practitioners are supposed to be models of a balanced…read morelifestyle, but my own self care had slipped and I ended up stressed and exhausted with gut issues. I did not have a regular practitioner to turn to for help, so I reached out to Louise, an acquaintance from years ago. I am so glad I did. She is highly skilled, gentle, and compassionate. Louise brings over thirty years experience as a nurse to her acupuncture practice. There isn't anything health related she hasn't seen. She also incorporates color and sound therapy into her acupuncture treatments which are highly relaxing. She explained that the color and sound therapies can also be used alone for children and grown-ups who might still be afraid of acupuncture needles. Her treatment left me feeling relaxed and less bloated. I slept like a baby that night. It was an excellent treatment. I will make time to see Louise more often.

Virginia is not only superb at the actual acupuncture but also an expert sounding board for overall…read morediet, health and healing. Her recommendations around my cancer treatment recovery have been invaluable. If I could give 10 stars here I would!

I've had nothing but positive experiences with Dr. Prior at Hermosa Acupuncture. I started seeing…read moreDr. Prior some time ago for chronic headache issues, and was immediately surprised by the amount of time and attention she gave me as a new patient (something uncommon in any medical or medical adjacent field these days). She always approached every session with empathy, exhibiting prowess in modern medical knowledge. In fact, Dr. Prior was the first person to potentially diagnose my underlying issues (before my regular doctor), which shows just how much she knows. During the time I went to Dr. Prior, she was always very conscientious when it came to providing herbal remedies, ensuring nothing was given while I was on particular medications or trying to deduce what might help in the long run. This approach should make anyone feel more comfortable, as it was clear from the start that Dr. Prior was not one of those doctors who simply wants to prescribe meds, slap a band-aid on an issue, and get paid for it. She puts her patients' wellness first. Lastly, she is flexible with scheduling and understanding when things come up. The only reason I am no longer going to Dr. Prior for acupuncture services is for insurance reasons, and when those arose she was kind enough to suggest someone she knows is good and can help me. I may be back for herbal remedies later on as well. If you're looking for a humanistic approach to treatment, look no further than Dr. Prior at Hermosa Acupuncture.

I had some sleep issues that were really bothering me and my neurologist recommended that I do a…read moresleep study. My insurance company base all referrals to external clinics off of my home address and the Renaissance Sleep Center of OC was the closest place to me. Seriously, it was literally down the street from my house. Super convenient! I might as well have done the study in my own bed! I had a short talk with the phone receptionist and she scheduled my appointment for 9PM. She was super friendly and very professional. She even e-mailed me the package that I need to fill out beforehand to expedite my experience, and directions to the clinic. The trip at night was a bit creepy. I've never done anything like this before and driving into an empty plaza in the middle of the night is on the odd side. But the actual parking lot for the sleep center was a semi-cul-de-sac area, so it did feel a bit safer. There's only one technician at night so the doors to the front remain lock so they can engage their patients without the worry of someone sneaking in. The technician working that night was Mitch. Mitch was super informative and really knew his stuff. He had a great personality, which never hurts, and walked me through the whole process. Being a person of the medical field, of course I had to throw in a couple of tests into the conversation, but he passed through with flying colors. The room was really great; hotel-like even! You get your own satellite TV and bathroom; equipped with shower! The room is very well-kept, but there are no electrical outlets; so make sure your phone is fully charged if you anticipating going straight into your day afterwards. The process was pretty crazy. Mitch hooked up about 20 wires to me and expected me to just fall asleep with ease. I felt like a robot, but it was kind of cool at the same time. Surprisingly, I did fall asleep pretty easily. By the way, the tech will use this sticky Vaseline-like adhesive to keep the wires from pulling out while you're sleeping. Even with a good shower, you really have to scrub to get that gunk out. The next morning, he told me it would take a couple days to get the results back and he'd let my neurologist know how it went. I did call back to verify the results got sent in, and they did! Absolute great experience with Renaissance. If only I didn't have to go to work afterwards...

I hate to write this review. I got a groupon for some b12 shots. In the process this place tried to…read moreconvince me I had sleeping problems and needed to lose some weight. Who doesn't want to lose a few pounds and there are a few nights I can't sleep but I don't need to go on diet pills. I told the Dr. I slept fine as long as I exercised every day and she told me it wasn't normal. She tried getting my health insurance info. I felt very uncomfortable coming back to pick up the rest of my b12 shots. I really liked the Dr but I felt it was unethical of them to try and sell me something I didn't want.

Kryssa is extremely knowledgable about the body and all the ways we can help our bodies heal with…read morediet changes, supplements, yoga etc. She is amazing and her supplements are awesome. Very powerful. She has introduced me to the benefits of cranio sacral and myofascial release plus of course her chiropractic adjustments are really incredible. Thank you for helping my neck!!!

Dr Kryssa saved me today. I have had such a bad 7 weeks of not getting over one cold then another…read morewould hit. I must have had a little sinus infection the whole time and it really bloomed this week with a fever and post nasal drip and massive headache. The worst. I was totally clenching my jaw all weekend too due to the pain. Then due to some over-zealous nasal irrigation, the sinuses closest to my ears made my ears go nuts. It was like I was under water and on an ascending airplane all at once. She took so much time with my jaw and my neck and my ears. She got my ears back to 90%. It was night and day and I am so so grateful. I was such a mess going in and I got off the table feeling stunned that I could hear normally again without pain every time I turned my head too quickly. I've taken my toddler daughter to her as well, especially when ever my daughter starts falling down a lot. Usually something needs adjusting and then she stops falling down. Dr. Kryssa also has a concussion protocol if your little one ever gets a bad bump. Dr. Kryssa is caring and works hard and is great at what she does.

I would completely avoid Shafaa Center for Eastern and Western Integrative Medicine. They are…read moresituated in a terrible location. There is nowhere to park except a very busy street. They can't get quality practitioners to work there and, most importantly, they don't pay their bills. Don't believe the hype.

I have been going to Shafaa center located in Culver city for my back lumbar spine pain. Dr…read more Behikish is magical and a wonderful human being. I had a severe sciatica pain and disc herniation, performed MRI and learned that I have disc rupture. Very painful 2 weeks and couldn't even get out of bed. Finally, with just few sessions of acupuncture treatment, I feel better and able to walk. I will continue getting treatment at Shafaa. Dr. Behikish knowledge of the body and his treatment protocol have been extremely beneficial to me and have resulted in both temporary and more permanent improvement of my symptoms. Thank you Doc.!