Brian has single-handedly changed my life. From our very first phone call, I felt seen, cared for, and genuinely important. I've had my share of negative healthcare experiences where my pain was dismissed or misunderstood but for the first time, I found a provider who truly cares about my well-being and is invested in my long-term health. I initially came to Brian for lower back pain that was impacting my ability to live fully. My flare-ups would cause such intense pain that at times, I couldn't even walk. When I called him in tears, he got me in the same day. After just one session, my pain dropped from an 8 to a 3. I'm so used to seeing practitioners who only address the issue I booked the appointment for. But with Brian, I felt safe enough to open up about two other ongoing health concerns during one of our sessions. Thanks to his acupuncture treatments and personalized herbal recommendations, not only was I free of back pain two months later, both of those health issues were completely resolved. I hadn't even realized how imbalanced my health was until Brian gently guided me back to feeling the best I ever have. Now, I continue to see him for routine care and upkeep. I genuinely look forward to our sessions because I know I'll be heard, supported, and cared for. If you're nervous about the needles, let me reassure you, Brian is incredibly gentle and attentive. Just be honest with him about how you're feeling, and he'll meet you exactly where you are. Five stars don't feel like enough to express how amazing Brian is or how much he's meant to me on my healing journey. Couldn't recommend Brian more!!! read more

After struggling with plantar fasciitis for five years, I had tried every prescribed treatment my doctors recommended, but only found temporary relief. Cortisol injections were the only treatment that provided extended pain relief. On a friend's recommendation, I decided to explore acupuncture and searched for practitioners on Yelp. Brian stood out with his excellent ratings and the added benefit of accepting my insurance. I'm thrilled to report that I experienced immediate relief after just two sessions with Brian. For the first time in years, I've been able to enjoy hiking again, which has given me tremendous hope for continued improvement. Brian was exceptional to work with throughout the process. He took the time to address all of my concerns and questions, making me feel comfortable and confident in the treatment plan. I highly recommend Brian to anyone dealing with chronic pain conditions. His expertise and caring approach made all the difference in my healing journey. read more

Where do I begin?! I've been meaning to review this but, barely got to it now. I've been going to Brian for a couple years now. Prior to finding Brian, I had a ton of hip/upper glute pain as well as tension in my upper back and shoulders. This was due to years of heavy lifting, not stretching properly, and injuries I've had. I've gone to many chiropractors but my pain seemed to always come back until I met Brian! Brian specializes in women's health as well, during my first session he sat down, made me feel comfortable and heard me out. He's so respectful and listens very well. Not only did he help with my pain points but he gave me herbs and advice to help with my bad PMS. After hearing my concerns he began to treat my pain points. We did a mix of cupping, needles, and Gua Sha. After a couple of sessions.... I no longer felt the excruciating pain I've felt for years! Now I go occasionally when I need to from soreness. In the beginning I did have to go more frequently to fix the issues I've been having for years. This will not be fixed over night or with one session. Area: clean, smells amazing, personal! It's very private you get a room to yourself and it's 1 on 1. Care: Brian takes a very holistic approach to care and health. I'm a big fan of this. **** I also recommended Brian to my boyfriend and he's had an amazing experience as well! read more

Brian is a brilliant professional. Not only does he make you feel at ease prior to his working on you, he is able to work magic anywhere you need healing. I love the combo of acupuncture and cupping. His office is immaculate and peaceful. I highly recommend Brian the acupuncturist in Willow Glen. Look no further. I have gone to him two years. And will continue to keep my body functioning! He's the greatest. By the way parking is easy. Appointments are always made available. And he goes the extra mile to ease your pain and anxiety. read more

Thanks to Brian at Red Pine Acupuncture for working on me and getting rid of that annoying pain I had in the back of my hamstring from the last half marathon I ran in November 2017. Yes, I had the muscular pain for 8 months, and I tried everything (except Acunpuncture) to get rid of it. It held me back from long runs and pushing myself harder cardiovascularly (in the form of runs, uphills or steps). Pain no more. I was 90% relieved after the first session and 100% relieved after the second session. Whooohoooo! read more

Red Pine Acupuncture - Acupuncture Near Me - San Jose, California

I have to echo the same feedback from other customers. Brian is an amazing healer and caring individual. I am so grateful for his caring techniques. Today he squeezed me into his busy schedule and barely being able to walk into his practice... I feel so much better already. being in a new neighborhood, I was afraid and a bit skeptical of having a new healer, but Brian has convinced me that he knows well his craft. He is very sweet and professional healer. I am so very grateful to have found him. Look no more, he is a very knowledgeable acupuncturist. read more

I have been suffering with back, neck, shoulder, knee and foot pain for quite some time. My friend recommended Red Pine Acupuncture for my chronic pain. Brian is Amazing! He truly cares for his patients and is very passionate to help others feel physically, emotionally and mentally sound. Not only did I receive acupuncture and cupping, he also gave me information on proper stretches, nutrition, herbal supplements and many more! He has definitely mastered his craft when it comes to Wellness. After receiving acupuncture, I immediately felt a difference, it was so euphoric. I also suffer from insomnia and that evening, I fell asleep instantly with no hesitation. The next morning, my body felt wonderful. I have a few more sessions to go and I am very much looking forward to changing my lifestyle inside and out. read more

As far as I am concerned, Brian is a miracle worker. I have suffered with chronic post nasal drip (PND) for many years which has resulted in multiple pneumonias for the past 10 years. I have gone to a number of doctors and tried numerous treatments but nothing worked. After experiencing yet another pneumonia last summer, my friend suggested I try acupuncture so I made an appointment with Brian. He used a variety of Chinese herbs to treat me and over time they have nearly eliminated my PND. Brian is a very caring individual and is holistic in his approach. I feel he is a true healer and cannot be thankful enough for his presence in my life. Mary O read more

I came to see Brian for a cupping session for my overall back pain and also relaxation. I've always had pain in my neck, shoulders, mid and lower back. He was very nice and explained to me the process for his cupping methods. The fire cups were gentle but had a good powerful suction effect. It was very relaxing. I laid on the table for 20+ minutes and also got some acupuncture for my stiff rock-like shoulders. The needling technique was gentle , yet effective. After getting off the table, my body felt lighter, my pain was less and I felt like a new person. read more

I'll be the first to admit that I'm a skeptic on Acupuncture. In fact, I'll only see Brian after I have exausted all my ideas to relieve me from pain, from Doctors to home remedies. Going into the session, I begin to doubt everything as how everything I have tried fails, but I'm always relieved after wards. I feel a huge difference. Once again, I'll see him and doubt begins, but it is followed by feeling better. One of my favorite parts of working with Brian is that he lets me know why he is pricking a particular spot, so I know it's not at random. Love it. read more

Brian is a delight to spend time with the moment you walk into his door. His new location in Willow Glen is awesome and his approach in helping you achieve your goals is what really sets Brian apart from the saturated market of acupuncturists in the Bay. I came to Brian when I noticed my hormonal acne was getting worse and my stress-levels were at an all-time high (given I work in Silicon Valley). Through his guidance not only in his clinic, but also outside of it using the right herbs, eating the right things, and understanding other symptoms outside of my acne, he approached it full-throttle. My acne is now 100% gone, my stress-levels have significantly decreased, and my digestive system is running a lot better :D. Didn't even realize I had digestion issues! If you're looking for someone that looks at the "big picture" of solving a real problem versus bandaging symptoms, Brian is the person to help you long-term. Thank you Brian! read more

I had back surgery two years ago that left me with chronic pain, and due to COVID-19 my acupressure massage guy had to close his practice temporarily. I decided to try acupuncture and made an appointment with Brian when I was at my very worst pain wise, and for quite a few weeks now, I've felt 10 times better thanks to him. He does cupping , acupuncture, and Gua Sha for me. Very flexible (I've blanked on appointments and he was so understanding) and always makes my pain dissipate. Highly recommend him as an acupuncturist. He's so friendly and silly. Overall just great to be around. Thank you Brian!! read more

Brian is a very responsible and an Excellent Acupuncturist! I appreciate that he is well educated with East and West philosophy's. Not only is he talented with needle application, he's also very compassionate and a good listener. Brian is also very well trained in herbs. No need to go anywhere else'He has it all. read more

Brian has been my families go to wonderful Acupuncturist for years. When I had a longer term issue with my back I went to him continuously to these days any joint, muscle or just weird pain from getting old I immediately go to see him for a few sessions. I love his energy, ease and professionalism. read more

I just recently got diagnosed with arthritis after years of pain in my wrist and hand. In the past year i've seen numerous doctors and started doing physical therapy, pain meds etc and nothing was really improving my symptoms. I figured the pain would be my new normal. I had heard that acupuncture might be able to help my symptoms so I went to see Brian not expecting that much would change. I was immediately impressed with how professional he was and that he really took the time to hear about my symptoms and concerns. He also gave me guidance in all of the things I could do outside of his office to help with my pain. It was amazing how much better I felt after the first session of acupuncture and i'm continuing to get better. The stiffness and pain that has lasted for years is almost completely gone! I'm so happy that I found acupuncture and I can't thank Brian enough! read more

As a massage therapist, my body is my tool and when my body hurts, I go to see Brian at Red Pine Acupuncture. Most recently I caught a bad head cold and was looking at a full schedule for the week. I mentioned to Brian my workload and that I couldn't afford to be sick. He took my feedback seriously. I asked for a miracle but didn't really expect one! During my treatment, Brian used a point along my spine (amongst others) that gently - but almost immediately - cranked the heat up in my body. Wow, I've never experienced anything like that before and I am a TCM massage therapist who has received years of traditional chinese medicine and acupuncture. My cold broke that night and I awoke symptom-free, able to accomplish ALL my work and keep my clients happy. Didn't miss a beat. Brian is my go-to healer and he exceeds my expectations every time. read more

Brian saved me from having additional surgeries. I started seeing Brian after having gone through bilateral carpal tunnel surgeries. I was still having numbness, tingling and parasthesia that were radiating up my arms. My neck was in constant agony. A patient referred me to Brian but I was not very hopeful. The first few weeks he would spend over and hour with me. He is very reassuring, kind and most important, competent. My doctors wanted to perform neck and elbow surgeries but in just a couple of months he calmed down the nerves and my symptoms improved significantly. He is an awesome acupuncturist. I definitely recommend him to anyone. read more

Brian is an amazing acupuncturist, and I wish I had found him sooner! Brian has a very calm presence about him which immediately put me at ease. I've suffered with shoulder pain for a number of years and nothing I tried to alleviate the pain was working, including overusing ibuprofen, which I no longer need. I had never had acupuncture or cupping before, so I was apprehensive as to whether it would work, and honestly, a little creeped out by the needles. My daughter had seen Brian for a variety of health issues, and she was so impressed with how much better she felt that I decided to give it a try. Brian explained why I was having the shoulder pain, and explained how and why the needles and cupping work. After the first session I couldn't believe how much better my shoulder felt, and after the second session the pain was gone! Brian really knows his business, and as an added bonus, he's a very easy-going affable guy with a great sense of humor who will assuage any fears you may have. I highly recommend Brian without any reservations!! read more

Excellent health care provider! I've been seeing Brian for close to 2 years now and I consider him an integral part of my health & wellness foundation. He helped me rebuild from a serious health crisis, supplementing my mainstream medical care. And now I see him for help from everything from a sprained ankle to immunity support. He is super knowledgeable and professional. read more

Wow! I can't say enough good things about Brian and the help I received from Red Pine Acupuncture. My friend recommended I contact Brian after throwing out my back. I was experiencing muscle spasms and even having trouble taking full breaths. Im so grateful I connected with him. Brian moved his schedule around to accommodate me and the acupuncture, cupping and massage I received from him really helped. I also appreciated that Brian followed up with me after the treatment to see how I was feeling. Brian really cares about this clients and Im so happy my friend recommended him! read more

I stepped into Brian's office by chance and was under quite a bit of shoulder pain. I was desperate to get rid of the pain and after just one session of cupping, I noticed quite a decrease in pain level and my range of motion increased dramatically. Brian explained the process of cupping clearly and answered all my questions. His approach to healing is very holistic and it has helped me find a new way to alleviate pains and aches. Above all, it feels wonderful to be able to move my shoulder again! Thank you, Brian! read more

Skeptical at first, Brian helped educate me in every step of the process so I would be comfortable with what he was doing. It comes with complete satisfaction to say that he has helped me tremendously today, relieving a headache. I will definitely continue seeing Brian for more work, as well as refer him to friends that would be in need of his services. read more

The best. Recovered from bad knee pain, debilitating knee pain. Thanks Brian

Brian is nothing short of amazing! I've been working with him for a month now and already see wonderful results. I came in for PMS symptoms (migraines, extreme fatigue, night sweats and nausea), digestive issues (SIBO) and upper back pain. I've had one full cycle while working with him and this has been the best period I've had in years! All my symptoms have decreased dramatically and it's only been a month. My digestion is improving with every treatment and he's provided some awesome dietary recommendations. My back pain is getting better with Gua Sha, cupping and the needles. He's given some tips on improving my posture and stretches for my neck and shoulders. Overall I'm extremely pleased with everything he's done in such a short period of time. I've been to a couple Naturopaths over the years as well as another Acupuncturist and no one has given me the amount of relief Brian has. He's a kind hearted person with a calming energy. I look forward to working with him further :) read more

Brian was recommended by a good friend of mine. I will admit, I was a lil nervous as it was my first time receiving acupuncture/cupping and was worried about additional pain. Brian's warm and inviting studio, not to mention his overall professional and calm demeanor made my fears diminish. After the first treatment I walked out of his office floating on a cloud. He helped with stiffness and pain that I had been carrying for quite some time; I felt like a completely new person. I have recommended him to all my friends that complain about pain and stiffness and am now an advocate for acupuncture and cupping! read more

Have been treated a couple of times now by Brian and I will not seek out anyone else! Like a great mechanic or doctor, when you find the right one you're set. Brian's ability to listen and determine the best treatment has benefited my health every time. He is extremely easy to talk to and has a bright personality, highly recommend him. read more

I have nothing but good things to say about Brian Blinn. When I first met him I was impressed by his friendliness, caring and sense of humor. I really felt as if he my well being was important to him. He always take time to provide me with whatever care is required by my current condition whether it's acupuncture, cupping or gua sha. He has a warm, caring touch and I know I will always feel better after having a treatment with him. read more

Best in town! No wait and I always leave feeling way better then when I arrived. I have been seeing Brian due to neuropathy due to cancer treatment. It has been very helpful and has helped so much with the pain in my feet as well as anxiety. It's amazing how much better I feel after leaving a session. I will highly recommend Brian to anyone in need. He is very professional, caring, knowledgeable and an Excellent Acupuncturist. read more

Where do I begin? You must see Brian for a session to experience the healing that his practice can bring. Every time I receive a treatment i experience something different depending on what we have agreed to work on. I wouldn't have expected acupuncture/cupping to be So impactful, I believe it is Brian's gift that allows him to work WITH the individuals needs effectively. I wouldn't let anyone else put needles in me! Thank you Brian for you work! read more

Simply put, Brian is amazing. He helped me with my physical ailments (especially digestive issues and back problems) -- back problem cleared up, and digestive issues resolved (as long as i keep up a proper diet, but that's more my issue.... damn you pizza! :-). He also prescribed me herbs that helped me with my energy and sleep, which proved very effective. But more importantly, when he works with me, I feel like he really "sees' me and he uses his intuitive vision to inform his work and give it so much more power. It is a real testament to his strengths as a health practitioner! I cannot recommend him enough! read more

My husband and I have been seeing Brian and he is amazing! I have had issues for years with my back and hips and he has helped relieve the pain. He is super knowledgeable and has helped me find alternative ways to treat issues and I feel great! He has helped me get back on track with my overall health. Thanks Brian! read more

Brian gets to the core / root of the ailment / problem...........forget about the symptoms and let an expert do his job!! Thank you, Brian for finally hitting the nail/pin on the head and finding a solution for me. Cheers to many more sessions and a life time of being pain free. read more

Brian is an extremely intelligent practitioner. He has a wide knowledge of the many things that are wrong with me, in a Chinese medicine perspective and western! I feel at ease with Brian guiding me to take charge of my health. I have noticed so many improvements in my condition in just two treatments. Thank you so much Brian for taking such good care of me, I am forever indebted for my new journey towards a healthier me!! read more

I met Brian, Red Pine Acupuncture about a month ago now through family. I was having back pain, stiffness, I could not sit or lie down comfortably, and it felt like my back was locked up, I had trouble breathing. I left Brian's office, mobile. It was amazing!! After a treatment of acupuncture and cupping, it was like someone took the locks off of me and i could breath again. Aside from the zen when you walk in his office and treatment room, when you meet Brian, he has a great sense of peacefulness, calm nature, kindness and a healing spirit for sure....not to mention a great sense of humor. I have shared Red Pine and Brian with everyone I know, and I am a regular now :). Brian's insight to be able to explain the how and why's aside from recommendations on what I can do for myself to continue the healing at home is of great value. 5 star and then some. I will keep coming back, it works! Feeling lucky to have found Brian : ) read more

I have been dealing with chronic foot pain & nerve damage for the past 7 years. 2 surgeries, years of physical therapy, and exhausting all possibilities it was recommended as a last resort I give acupuncture a try. I found Brian on-line and liked everything I read and was grateful he could work with my hours. I was very skeptical, nervous, and scared my first visit. Brian immediately put me at ease and I knew he truly cared and wanted to help. We discussed my case in length and he came up with a detailed treatment plan for not only my foot, but a few other issues I have been having as well. His technique with the needles is gentle which I greatly appreciated since I already had so much pain. He is able to lead me thru breathing exercises and gentle massage to get my mind and body to relax, to be fully receptive to treatment. He also did research found different herb combinations I could take orally and herbs I could use as foot soak treatments that would all work well together as a whole body treatment. I have only done a few visits and have quite a long road ahead of me, but already there is tremendous difference. I can walk each day now without use of my brace and I am no longer severely limping by end of the day! My migraine headaches are also gone, my energy has increased and digestion/stomach issues are getting back on track. It is truly amazing how different your body and life is once that pain is removed! Brian, Thank you for starting to give me back my quality of life. I am looking forward to my full recovery and continued journey with you as you guide me. read more