Dr Lin speciality is TCM... He has 25 yrs of experience treating allergy with herbal treatment,…read morebone bruises/dislocation/recovery with cow pie like herbs. I had a major tennis elbow for 3 yrs and within a treatment I was well enough to play in 2 weeks. I also refer a buddy tennis coach, who had his knees treated by Dr Lin with much lower fees if one does not health insurance compare to going to western medicine. His home office rarely has long lines or wait time as he will gladly accept last minute appointment. He speaks Taishaness, Mandarine and Cantonese.

I visited Dr Lin because of a persistent cough that wouldn't go away and seems to be getting worse…read more Dr Lin practiced for over 20years in Oakland until he is forced to leave the building due to fire. He practices out of his house now and dispenses herbs together with the treatment. I received 3 packets of herbs which I had to brew and take 1 bowl each day. The relief was immediate! After the first dose, I can almost feel my lungs cleared up. My cough is no longer uncontrollable and it reduces to only irritation. After the 2nd dose, the cough is almost healed and I am so grateful. Thank you very Dr Lin. You're a jewel for San Leandro!

Acupuncture in the Bay Area is reliable. My strain after exercise is much better after just one…read moretreatment. Thank you very much.

Dr.Bay Du is amazing. First session and somehow my sciatica pain was relieved. He is kind and…read moreunderstanding. Thank you for helping me. Can't wait for my next session.

BioEssence is no longer at the 8 Studebaker, Irvine, CA location... I have no clue where they have…read moremoved to or if they are even still in business, but as the new tenant of that address (since June of 2024), I can tell you that we get people coming into our business asking for BioEssence and where they moved to or if they are still in business... It appears they have closed doors and stopped doing business anymore, but apparently there are many that are owed either product or a refund from BioEssence... I hope this helps...

I've worked in the Chinese medical industry since 1988 and have had many years of contact with this…read morelocal company. It is a very reputable company employing well trained professionals from Taiwan and mainland China. Many reputable people have worked for BioEssence including people who later became faculty at the local colleges of TCM. BioEssence continues to support Min Tong Pharmaceutical Company products as well as one of the main extract companies from Lanzhou City, Gansu Province in mainland China. It is a good place to order formulas as well as to seek advice.

I have 4 sessions scheduled and after two I have less pain!…read more So glad I read Jerom Vahai's Yelp story on this practice! She explains the process clearly. She noted my complaints and asked questions to clarify. She made a plan based on my issues, she also checked my heart, lung, liver health. My insurance pays for a portion of the treatments. Happy to be coming here, I have hope to become healthier and get rid of my hip / back pain. She also made suggestions to help with the congestion in my throat.

I had an injury on my left foot that was making running or even walking fast difficult. Also I had…read morechronic injuries/pains resulting from training for long-distance triathlons (Ironman; an 140.6 miles race) on my right shoulder and the right side of my back. Tina's treatment has been amazing! To the point that she has earned a nickname in my household - "the Magician with Needles"! Details of my condition: (1) Injury: something dropped on my left foot. As it happened right after my Ironman World Championship race, I did not care - I was not doing much of my training. I thought that the pain would disappear by itself. Then months passed, and the pain persisted. Moreover, I realized that the NERVES on my left foot are a LITTLE NUMB. So, when I tried to run a higher mileage at my tempo pace, my left foot was less responsive after a 6-7 miles. Also, TAKING STEPS the following few days were quite difficult. (2) Chronic pain: I almost entirely breathe on one side while swimming, especially if I am doing long difficult sessions. Also, when I am holding the aero position on my time-trial bike, I inadvertently tighten one side of my upper body - this becomes especially true if I am doing hard intervals and/or doing more than 2-3 hours of training. Consequence: chronic dull pain on my shoulder and my back. This results in debilitating pain during later phases of a race. This was seriously hampering my sleep after long rides (which is bread-and-butter for Ironman trainings). Treatment: I had gone through extensive acupuncture treatments before the pandemic for chronic pains - thanks to my health insurance! They worked, but the results were not even close to Tina's treatments. I went to Tina, in the beginning of Dec, 2022. After three sessions, my foot injury was completely solved! In fact, after the very first session, I was incredulous with the results! The same goes for the chronic pain on my shoulder - that I have been living with for several years now. That too was gone! I was very confident that as I start doing "red mist swim sessions" in new years, the shoulder pain would come back - it kind of did, but only to 10-20% intensity compared to what it used to be. And that was relieved after one session with Tina in Jan, 2023. Now, she has started working on the chronic pain on my right lower back - and I am experiencing her magic already. In summary, my condition was a sudden injury and one from muscle overuses from sports. Tina's acupuncture treatment resolved both issues unbelievably well (better than physios and sports massages).

EXTREMELY disappointing: was seeing a MD for high blood…read morepressure and headaches, 2 weeks later i decided to get a 2nd opinion here with Annsheng. *told me my blood pressure was too low (not acounting for the fact that i was on meds to LOWER the blood pressure). She suggested going off the meds * told me i was "too old to donate blood" (which i do regularly) without any medical evidence to back that up (google it yourself) I'm 67 * sold me a TON of meds to take instead - overall visit for "checkup, acupuncture and herbal meds": $250 cash or venmo only. * told me to stop taking daily vitamins and suppliments - i'm very healthy and attribute that to taking vitamins, etc. ALL MY LIFE * told me to go to bed before 10pm. Told her i WORK NIGHTS - her reply: "go to bed before 10pm" her ability to communicate in English was poor, not a helpful trait in someone who is guiding you in your healing. This was an immediate red flag: we spent every 3rd sentence translating her verbiage into something i could understand ("how is your poo-poo"?) seriously not worth your time and money. BTW if you want some free chinese herbs/meds i can hook you up with the ones i haven't touched.

I hate needles! But... I had chronic back pains for over…read moretwelve years, I tried docotors, chiropractors, physical therapists and what not. Then a friend of mine insisted that I try Dr. Men. Out of desperation I tried. She was very understanding and I never saw the needles she used on my back. They didn't hurt and she used them on the muscle knots on my back. The first visit help a lot and on my second visit the pain was all gone! Amazing!

Dr. Lee is awesome! She has one of the strongest hands ever! I had an extreme headache one day,…read moreand she applied pressure on certain points of my hands, and sure enough, my headache was gone by the end of the day! Thanks Dr. Lee!

I went to Dr. Lee after my friend told me to try acupuncture for some neck pain. He swears that it…read morefixed his problem. She was very nice and explained everything to me during the process. I definitely felt great afterwards and will keep going back for other treatments (my knee is next). Thanks Dr. Lee++.

I've been a patient of Dr. Lillian Huang's for 8 years. She's good-humored, patiently answers all…read moremy questions, offers sound recommendations, and is an excellent listener. I've seen her for shoulder impingement, breathing issues, insomnia, and headaches over the years, and have always benefited from her needling. The staff is welcoming.

I called them to schedule an appointment and confirm my inusurance, they said that I still have to…read morepay $110 deductible even if I already met them. They are really hard to talk to and very rude. The person who always answers the phone keeps on interrupting me while I'm still talking that's why she keeps on telling wrong answers. Change your receptionist as she is very unprofessional.

Dr. Min is wondering! He has help me with abdominal pain, migraines, and menstrual problems…read more He does a detail consultation when he examines and ask many questions before treating you. I highly recommend coming to him !

My HMO uses the unbelievably crummy Brown & Toland I.P.A., and Dr. Min is in-network with them…read more(and their only L.Ac. near me). So I went to his office for an appointment. To begin with, Dr. Min has a very questionable mastery of the English language, both in speaking and comprehension. Then he complained to me repeatedly about the hassles he had to endure dealing with my HMO insurance plan (like I need to hear this--and then why did he bother signing up with them in the first place?). He also expressed pessimism that my condition could be helped now that I had had back surgery (so why would I want to keep going back to someone who has little to no faith that he can do anything for me?). But the down-side of those three things pale in comparison to the fourth. Dr. Min had me strip down to my underwear for my acupuncture treatment (which is not unusual, nor is it inappropriate). But after he removed my needles, he failed to close the exam room door--and I'm lying there nearly naked! As if this weren't a big enough breach of privacy, Dr. Min shares his office with two women who work in a completely unrelated field, so the door was left wide open for them (and anyone else who might have entered the office, as the floor plan is wide open and the exam room was right off the lobby) to see my nearly naked body!! I have seen a number of L.Ac.s in my lifetime. Never have I experienced anything like this. Can you imagine an MD leaving an exam room door open and just walking away while you're nearly nude? Well it's no less inappropriate with an L.Ac.

Jane of Blossom Acupuncture is fantastic for all your aches and pains. I've pretty much been a…read moreregular client this whole year. Getting old stinks or the pandemic did a number on me. Luckily, Jane has tons of patience as I described all my ailments. Her expertise is great as she knows exactly where to apply the needles to various parts of my body. To those who are new to acupuncture, the needles aren't sharp and don't puncture through the skin, more like the needle serves as a tool to help with pressure points. Jane also knows what herbs/herbal supplements to recommend and doesn't try to sell you anything you don't need. She also has great bedside manners and is mindful of room temperature, ergonomics, and etc. to ensure a positive visit. Blossom Acupuncture is located in a tiny clutter with other health services, but rest assured, there is minimal contact with anyone else. Jane does a great job of following COVID safety protocols and I never worry about cleanliness. Ample parking in the back and conveniently located near downtown Alameda, police station, and public library. Jane also accepts some insurance, always call to ask if yours is accepted. Thank you Jane/Blossom Acupuncture for all your help! #35/2021

Jane is the best and really good at what she does. I've been having neck and fertility issues and…read moreshe was able to address it all. I've been to several acupuncturists and she is the real deal.