There are much better, more qualified acupuncturists nearby. I do not recommend this place, the…read moreacupuncturist does not seem to be qualified, yet talks about how she's the best, and she is always 100% sure she is right, which is usually a bad sign. Smart people usually welcome questions. The billing is dishonest, you will get charged for things you did not ask for and if you ask for refund she will lie about what was agreed upon. Disappointing as I really wanted to like this place because of its location.

Twice now I've enjoyed getting an array of treatment from cupping to acupuncture. Kelly is very…read moreknowledgeable and creates a personalized experience for each patient. Right in the heart of DT Los Altos, lots of parking and restaurants nearby.

The visit went pretty smooth overall. The front desk was polite and things moved at a decent pace…read moreonce I got there. The doctor actually listened to what I was explaining instead of rushing through. They asked the right kind of questions and took time checking different things like breathing and posture. I felt like they were paying attention to my symptoms and not just reading off a chart. They explained a few things I hadn't thought of before which helped. The room was clean and quiet. Probably will go back if I need to. Not bad at all.

Dr. Mary and her family of practitioners are extraordinary. I spent along time trying to find a…read morelocal chiropractor is gentle and offers graston. Kolisa, Dr. Mary's daughter is lovely, as is everyone in the office, and has provided relief on a years old shoulder injury that used to cause pain and tingling up my neck and down my arm. And she does it with the sunniest energy imaginable. Angel and Morgan provide fantastic massages that do wonders to enhance my adjustments. Dr. Mary is a gift--not only does she treat me with kindness and compassion, she provides exercises to do at home and offers payment plans as my particular insurance does not include them in their network. It is always a pleasure to be treated at this Center and they are my go-to whenever I'm experiencing back pain, mechanical issues, or managing stress. I love this family!

Very soothing and clean setting. There is even parking in the back!…read moreBen was so professional and really went out of his way to squeeze me in for a time sensitive treatment. I would recommend him to anyone seeking Accupuncture therapy!

Ken Tomine is AMAZING!!! It hasn't been a week & my pain patch w/ needle is a miracle! My sprained…read morewrist & bruised bone (right-leg) is feeling so much better already, in just a matter of three days. Several years ago, I was very sick & suffered for nine-months... I was in & out of emergency rooms & saw many doctors, trying all kinds of medicines, but nothing worked. I was miserable & desperate! I wanted my agony to stop & I cried out of desperation & felt panic every time I had episodes of asthma attack. My asthma was at it's worse & western medicine wasn't helping. Doctors were only trained to treat the symptoms & not the main problem. I've never tried holistic medicine before, but when I heard that they treat patients with chronic illnesses such as MS, Asthma, etc, I didn't even think twice about going. The deciding factor for me was when their receptionist at the time, who was a former patient of theirs confided in me... She suffered from MS & no longer able to walk. She told me how their practitioners helped her walk again! Her honesty gave me hope, so I made an appointment right away & that's when I first met Ken. :)). He is a God send. I saw immediate results...I felt relief & started breathing normally again! Imagine struggling to breathe & speak for nine-months! I was so exhausted & my poor & frail body couldn't take any more toxins from all the drugs! Ken's holistic treatment of acupuncture, deep tissue & pressure point massages, cupping & herbal medicine, strengthened my spleen & all of my other major organs, & rid all of the toxins in my body. He takes a thorough assessment in your first session, checking your pulse, tongue, & history of your physical, emotional & mental health. You must give him a complete picture of your overall health, bc he said that it takes team effort to be healthy. I needed to do my part in becoming healthy again, so I followed his diet regimen, took the herbal medicine & saw him for my regular treatments. I needed to change my lifestyle, by eating healthy & getting plenty of rest! Ken said that rest is so important to heal our bodies. He taught me the importance of listening & being kind to your body. Ken is by no means strict... He will meet you at your comfort level. He is nurturing & funny, which helps a lot when you're so miserable & sick. He will listen to you & guide you to meet your goals. Your health insurance may reimburse you for the treatments, bc it's medically necessary. They will complete a form for you every four sessions, which you will submit to your health insurance for reimbursement. For me, health is wealth, as my grandmother always taught me, so I find the fee here reasonable & worth every penny.

Had a wonderful experience with Amit. She started by examining my feet and explained how the foot…read morestructure provides clues about the body (in my case, where I store tension). She also offered some dietary advice for improving my health. For the massage, Amit used slow, smooth, deep strokes on my back, and applied focused pressure on tender spots. She spent a lot of time working on those tender spots. The amount of pressure felt just right: Firm but not painful. The location was good as well, in a quaint Palo Alto neighborhood. The room was spacious and serene, the table was cozily warm, and the music relaxing.

Amit is the most gifted healer I've ever met. She has changed my mind, body, and spirit. What a…read moregift to have found her.

I came over to Liat after 7 weeks of lower back pain where I had mobility issues. My orthopedic…read moresurgeon who examine me told me he has nothing to do with me and recommended steroid injunctions to "maybe" relief the pain. I was lost. A friend recommended me to give Liat a try. I was not very optimistic. Bottom line is that within only 3 sessions there was an immediate and major relief as pain was almost gone and I gain mobility again. Overall process was easy, very relaxing and even enjoyable. If you are looking for an acupuncture for your back pain relief this is the place for you!

Breathe is an amazing place where people relax, restore and rejuvenate. Liat and Shay are amazing…read morecare professionals who have provided so many benefits to me and my family the last year. I'd miss this place when I travel and the visit has become such an enjoyable routine in our busy life. Great work team!

I had a very disappointing and stressful experience with the front desk person at this office…read more The issue started with poor communication around billing. I was initially told that my copay would be $30 for Dr. Helen and $20 for Dr. Deanne, and that my insurance had been checked. About a month later, I found out through my insurance that I was actually responsible for 30% of the bill. When I brought this up, the front desk person first denied saying that, and later offered to settle the account based on the $30 copay amount. However, there was no apology or clear explanation for the confusion. We had also discussed that the 4/30 bill would be handled later once I received the insurance check, since my card had already been charged the full $150 for that visit. Yesterday, when I tried to bring this up again, the front desk person would not let me explain and kept insisting that my bills had already been taken care of. She also said she does not handle billing, but did not clearly explain who does or who I should contact. What made the experience worse was the attitude. When I tried to understand who handles billing, bookings, and patient communication, she responded defensively and said, "Oh, now you are saying I don't do anything," which was not what I said. I was simply trying to understand who was responsible for what, especially since she had said she does not handle billing or appointments for all doctors. The most upsetting part was being personally insulted and called a "sad person who makes other people sad." That is completely inappropriate in any service environment, especially in a healthcare or wellness practice where patients come for care and support. This was not the first time she referred to me as a "sad person," and it felt dismissive and disrespectful, especially as someone coming in with severe shoulder pain and trying to resolve basic billing and appointment issues. The communication around appointments was also frustrating. When I switched to Dr. Deanne and asked how to book with her, I was told to check online with no clear guidance. After asking again, I was eventually sent a link by text, but only after being told, "I don't handle her appointments." Yesterday, I checked in and sat in the doctor's office for several minutes, but the doctor was not informed. I had to go back and ask twice, and the front desk person clearly seemed upset about it. The last two months of dealing with this front desk experience have been extremely frustrating. Patients deserve clear communication, patience, and basic respect when trying to resolve billing and appointment issues especially when it's caused by the provider . Overall, this experience fell far short of the level of professionalism and respect patients deserve

AMAZING CARE - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!…read more I began visiting Thriving Chiropractic about 4 months into an awful battle with frozen shoulder. At that point, I'd already been doing physical therapy for several months, as well as having a steroid injection. I wanted to "throw the kitchen sink" at the shoulder to help recover as quickly as I could. Thriving Chiropractic offered me both chiropractic care with Dr. Helen and acupuncture with Dr. Christina. I took one appointment each week with both, in addition to my physical therapy visits twice a week. Dr. Helen and Dr. Christina were both excellent in helping speed my recovery! After "just 7 months" (which is exceptionally fast in the land of frozen shoulders where 1 year to 2 years is more typical) I've recovered 95-100% of my shoulder range of motion and I'm on track as I work towards patiently recovering my strength. I want to give extra praise to Dr. Helen for doing an incredible job understanding and assessing my condition each week, providing a range of care modalities to help my healing, and providing me "homework" to complement what I was doing with my PT. In addition, she's just a super friendly person who takes an interest in your life outside of your injury and I found her incredibly pleasant to talk to during treatment. Dr. Helen truly has an exceptional, holistic approach to care - she completely defies the stereotype of chiropractors simply "cracking joints." Every time you leave her care, you leave feeling great. Dr. Christina was also very professional and caring. I'd never had acupuncture treatment before and she was very gentle and careful to ask about my comfort during and after the treatment. Due to the nature of acupuncture (you spend a long time sitting with the needles in quiet solitude), my interactions with her were less so than with Dr. Helen. But I felt confident in her care and would go back if ever I had the need. Front office staff were always very friendly and welcoming, too. Thank you all for being so wonderful!

Carol Chen Acupuncture takes health insurance. I saw her for a few years, she does great TCM work…read moreand is also a teacher. She cares deeply about her patients.

Terrible customer service! Tried to explain infection problem caused by their dirty needles and…read morethey denied any responsibility!

I've had a great experience at Silicon Valley Chiropractic.! Everyone on the staff is friendly,…read moreprofessional, and genuinely cares about making you feel comfortable, and better, the care is always thorough and well organized and they spend time getting to know what's wrong and how to help fix it. I would definitely recommend this clinic to anyone looking for excellent treatment as well as a welcoming environment!!!!

I came to Silicon Valley Integrative and Chiropractic in a lot of pain--if you've had nerve pain,…read moreyou know what I'm talking about. I had sticker shock for sure-the plan I was offered was a package that is paid up front without insurance (and then, when it's complete, I can submit for reimbursement). The program includes spinal decompression, lumbar flexion, e-stim, hot laser treatment, and chiropractic adjustments, several times a week. To be clear, that may not be everyone's path for treatment--I got the impression that a fair amount of people had more traditional treatment plans. I took the leap, and I'm grateful I did. Eight weeks later, my pain is resolved. In addition to the skill and effectiveness of the treatment, I also want to shout out the whole team for their kindness, warmth and friendliness. When I was feeling so worn down by the pain, it was quite lovely to have these kind people greeting me by name, welcoming me, tending me to my comfort.

I first came to Paolo six years ago with a serious health problem, and he helped me so much. I've…read morebeen his patient ever since, and I'm very grateful to him for my health and for all the care he has given me over the years. I trust Paolo so much that I now bring my whole family to see him for regular preventive care as well. I'm also very happy to see his practice grow into Althea Holistic Integrative Center. The new space is beautiful and welcoming, and they now have acupuncture and massage as well. Thank you, Paolo, for everything you've done for me and my family over these six years! I highly recommend Paolo and his team!

If you are looking for a practitioner who treats the whole body, look no further than Paolo. He…read morehelped me resolve severe neck pain while simultaneously addressing my anxiety and digestive issues. The head work he do is incredibly powerful, and I left the clinic feeling like I could finally breathe fully and easily again. He is empathetic, caring, and deeply knowledgeable.

Emily Lou is an exceptional osteopath with a rare ability to "see" problems through her hands. Her…read moreapproach is extremely gentle, yet surprisingly effective. She seems to fine-tune the entire body, helping it return to balance naturally. She is incredibly friendly, attentive, and creates a very positive and comfortable atmosphere during each session. Her treatment truly helped me, and I always leave feeling noticeably better, more relaxed, and aligned. I highly recommend Emily Lou to anyone looking for a skilled, thoughtful, and caring practitioner.

Emily is amazing - she is lovely, provides exceptional quality of care and results. after my first…read moreappointment I felt hopeful and on a path to recovery from an injury. She provided a holistic understanding of addressing the root causes of the injury and after a series of treatments I'm stronger, pain free. I can't recommend her highly enough.