This review is highly overdue since I have been receiving acupuncture and herbal medicine from Dr Andrew for 5 years since I was pregnant with my daughter in 2014. He has saved my life. I initially came to him bc I suffered from pregnancy ailments that couldn't be solved with any western remedies. Even though I hated and feared needles, the Nausea, morning sickness and bouts of allergies were unbearable. He helped me overcome all of that. And so I continued to see him through my trials and tribulations of postpartum issues, anxiety, depression, allergies and lower back pains. I now see him every week and he is the most open hearted, kind and generous medical professional I have ever met. I trust his expertise and his gentle spirit has helped me heal not just physically but spiritually and emotionally as well. read more

I've been going to Wood Tiger Acupuncture for several months now. What began as a whimsical trip to "check this acupuncture thing out" has become a regular and reliable way of treating pain, maintaining my health, and doing something good for my general well being. Peter Shark is an excellent acupuncturist. Holistically-minded and results-driven, Peter builds a full snapshot of what factors (physical and otherwise) contribute to your condition and is specific and precise about your treatment plan. I started coming here to treat chronic headaches; then after my bike accident a few weeks ago, my visits shifted to focus on my knee trauma. I've gone from daily headaches to 2-3 times a week and I doubt it will stop there; and in two weeks time I've been able to progress from hobbling around on my stitched-up knee to actually being able to jog and wear regular-fitting pants. I've achieved impressive results with Wood Tiger; and I appreciate how this treatment isn't a dependence-building, if you start you need it forever method. Far from being a miracle potion, it's a way to restore yourself to healthy standards and is useful tool to help you stay that way. When considering acupuncture, I faced both getting comfortable with this 'alternative' treatment in addition to finding a doctor that I trusted. Peter Shark is a definite yes- patient, pragmatic, concerned that you're informed and involved in your treatment, and technically on-the-mark, I recommend Wood Tiger to everyone. read more

Peter Shark is a very talented acupuncturist. This summer I fractured my tibia and also needed knee surgery to repair a broken tibial plateau and reattach my ACL. I came in on crutches to see Peter as a first time acupuncture patient (and skeptic) with a very bruised and swollen and basically immobile leg. Within a few sessions, I was no longer on the pain medications and the swelling and bruising was noticeably reduced. My leg looked like a leg again. I was very impressed with the results. His office is quite relaxing-- heated table, nice art work, and nature sounds in the background. Peter is very knowledgeable and makes sure you understand the treatment and goals. I took off a star because of his insurance coverage. He told me he was in network in my PPO, when in fact his papers had not been processed. Therefore I am stuck with the bill. Not cool. I am still working on recovering costs from insurance. However, Peter does discount treatments as long as you stick to the recommended regimen and pay up front. read more

I've been coming here for a couple months and I love it! Super relaxing, and very close to my house. My insurance also fully covers it, which is a huge perk. read more

I was referred to Wood Tiger by a friend who said that Peter Shark cleared up his nagging back issue. At the time, I had one of those brutal neck/back pinchy pains that came out of nowhere and no amount of anything was getting rid of it. So I gave him a shot. Right off the bat, Wood Tiger worked with my difficult schedule to fit me in as soon as possible. He met with me for free as an initial consult to see if acupuncture was right for me and my issues. I then signed up for the initial treatment of four sessions and immediately noticed a difference by the beginning of the third session. We then met and he scheduled out what a full treatment plan for my neck/back pinchy thing would be and I feel comfortable moving forward with it. It has a beginning, an end, and all around good feeling to the space and people. I've been to a number of acupuncturists and Peter's one of the few that doesn't push the needle all the way in just because chi "goes to 11." light chi works just as well and I feel relaxed and comfortable during my treatment. And Courtney, his receptionist, is great too. :) She deals with my scheduling. read more

I started smoking when I was 15 years old and I am now 37. Never have I attempted to quit smoking in fear the withdrawals would be too great and severely affect my mood till now. With amino therapy and acupuncture I have been able to put the cigarettes down without tearing my face off or ripping some poor innocent person a new one. My cravings have simply disappeared. Peter's vast knowledge of the body really is remarkable. Even though I have been to a couple other acupuncturists and there is no comparison. I could have never achieved stomping out the butts for good without Peter of Wood Tiger Acupuncture. If you have an addiction and want to cure it without pounding your body with chemicals, make the call today and get your butt into see Peter ASAP! read more

Wood Tiger Acupuncture works. My reocurring condition normally takes 3 weeks to heal, but Peter healed it in one treatment. My wife, and some other patients I know, receive similar results. I have yet to meet a single patient who did not benefit from Tiger Woods acupuncture. The clinic is always clean and silent. Courtney the assistant treats us with ultimate kindness and patience. We are always greatly cared for and it's just a pleasure to know that a place like this exists. read more

I am so thrilled I started going to Wood Tiger Acupuncture. I happened upon Peter Shark at another doctor's function. He instantly made me feel so super comfortable, because he is an amazing listener and really considers everything you have to say. I was able to really explain some embarrassing stuff I was really worried about, but that I just wasn't able to get out, or get across to any of my traditional doctors. And Peter Shark said he would help! I was SO relieved. So then I started treatment. Because some people, like me, really have no clue what acupuncture is all about, he makes sure you get educated about everything along the way. You can ask him for help about other stuff too. Once I came in frantic because food was going right through me. He figured out right away I was eating too much cold food. So I ate warm food and the problem was solved. I don't know how he did it, but it felt like a little miracle to me. Another time I found myself unable to shake off some anger for days. I went in told him and he stuck in some extra needles. By the next day, no more waking up angry! Who new Dr. Shark's acupuncture could solve that? But it did! Also, I tend to be a high maintenance patient, and email A LOT because I have so many questions, but with Peter Shark there is so much time built in to the reexams, I get all the time I need for reassurance. If you want the highest possible level of care and commitment, you will want to go to Wood Tiger Acupuncture. read more

Here is the bottomline - Dr. Peter Shark is a passionate person who was tremendously impacted by the healing power of acupuncture. I know his story and it is captivating. I encourage you to ask him... I was reluctant at first, but now, I make Dr. Shark's treatment a part of my work week. That relaxing time at his office always brings on a nap and, my back and body has never felt better. This guy and his operation is the real deal! read more

I met Peter Shark by total random accident at a street fair booth last year. I had been dealing with ongoing, random, and somewhat debilitating issues for at least two years (though I see now that they'd been headed that direction for some time), and had been seeing a whole array of practitioners: naturopaths, homeopaths, doctors, therapists, etc... all of whom couldn't figure out exactly what was going on. I had already been getting acupuncture for about a year and a half, and while I would leave treatments feeling better I found that the issues kept coming back, and thus I kept having to go back. The experience at Wood Tiger Acupuncture is completely different. Peter uses a sophisticated method to bring body, mind and spirit back into harmony. After only a couple months of working with Peter, many of my issues began getting remarkably better, and now that a year has passed I can honestly say that a lot of my issues are gone completely. I am astounded at the shifts in my health, and so grateful to all the staff at WTA for their allyship during my healing process. Their compassionate and friendly attitude has made everything so much easier! Healing takes a lot of work, dedication and commitment. With complex cases like mine, both patient and practitioner can get discouraged - something that has happened to me with other practitioners and left me feeling disillusioned about whether I'd ever get "better". What I have most appreciated about WTA is that Peter was as dedicated and committed to my healing as I was. Thank you!!! read more

I can't speak highly enough of Wood Tiger Acupuncture as a clinic and as Dr. Peter Shark as a holistic practitioner. He does a beautiful job of blending his extensively studied and scientific approach to charting health improvement with his intuitive knowledge of the body, caring disposition and attentive approach to care. The office and rooms are warm, relaxing and inviting and his receptionist Courtney is equally as pleasant. I started having acute back muscle spasms in response to some emotional trauma coupled with a new and sedentary computer job and was referred to Peter by another practitioner. I felt immediately confident in his abilities to help my conditions, and that has proven to be the case. My back is feeling loads better and am not working to treat some other health problems. I continue to see him once a week and will eventually go down to ever fewer appointments once my health is restored and maintenance is all that is needed. The ONLY drawback (clearly not enough for me to knock my rating down a star) is that he offers no student discounts which I could really use. But then again, it's like spending more on quality food-I'd rather spend more up front on super high quality products such that I won't have more expenses incurred later on. You can't put a price on health! (And all of that being said, Dr. Shark does offer discounts if you pay up front, which is helpful.) Check him out-you'll be glad! read more

UPDATE: I feel soooo much better and I am so grateful to Peter for helping me get here!! I had been going to an acupuntutist referred to me only because he would supposedly accept our insurance. The guy stressed me out because I never knew when he was going to STRIKE. The person that referred him said that is how it is. Well, I know better now! I asked friends for a referral and Wood Tiger was highly recommended and then I read the reviews. I had high hopes of being cured of my back pain in 1 session, and that has not been the case, but that was just crazy thinking. I have had much relief and feel very confident now that Peter & Courtney are part of my Healthcare team. I have faith that in time, I will be very healthy, because we are not just addressing my acute issue, but my long term, complete health. They take time to educate and explain, and I feel empowered. I must mention that Peter's bedside manner is such a relief. I look forward to our sessions and love the relaxing atmosphere. I do keep thinking I want to bring an eye mask to block out any light, but I keep forgetting. But, I always leave feeling better! read more

I stumbled on Peter Shark of Wood Tiger Acupuncture through a promo at my gym and I can't tell you how happy I am that I happened to go to the gym that night! Working with Peter has been amazing and has completely changed my outlook on my injury and my overall health. I started going to acupuncture for an Achilles injury that I had been dealing with for over a year and a half. When I first started in August 2008, I could barely walk more than a few blocks without being in pain/discomfort. In addition, I suffered from debilitating migraines and horrible PMS symptoms both of which left me carrying prescription strength pain killers everywhere I went. At my first exam, Peter was honest and straightforward. He told me that he believed that he could help me with my migraines and PMS symptoms but was not sure if he could make much of a difference for my Achilles injury (completely understandable as I had 6 years of scar tissue to combat). He told me that acupuncture could reduce some of the scar tissue but he was not sure how much and could promise a reduction in some of my discomfort in walking. I was willing to try anything at that point and appreciated his candor and signed up for several months of treatment. Three months later I was able to walk 10 blocks without pain, which was an amazing improvement for me but more than that, I no longer had the intense PMS symptoms that I had previously experienced my whole life nor had I had a migraine since I had begun treatment (which prior to treatment, I was having 1 approximately every 4-6 weeks). Eight months later I still have not had a migraine or PMS symptoms and have not had to take any prescription or nonprescription strength drugs. For my Achilles injury, it turned out that I did need surgery and Peter was very supportive and helpful in reconfiguring my treatment plan to fit my pre- and post-surgery needs. Peter is very thorough in his assessment from the initial visit to follow up exams, charting your progress as you go, making adjustments when necessary. He is very dedicated and focused on your overall health and well-being. Whenever I have come down with colds/flu/stomach issues along the way and tried to cancel appointments, Peter always encourages me to try and come in (only if I can make it) so that he can treat those illnesses as well. Throughout it all, Peter has been professional, knowledgeable, honest, straightforward, sincere and compassionate. I feel so lucky to have found such a skilled acupuncturist and plan to keep acupuncture as part of my life for as long as I need it! I have recommended his services to many of my friends and if you are considering acupuncture, I fully recommend you checking out Wood Tiger! read more

Maya is a gifted acupuncturist who personifies the wellness, kindness, and self-compassion that other people seek her out to find within themselves. When you go to see Maya for acupuncture, she really takes her time to set your heart at ease, address all of your questions, listen to the story of your life or the history of the condition you're seeking help with, and respond in the most effective and simultaneously compassionate way possible. Maya has so much wisdom in the fields of women's health, fertility, and pregnancy care, as well. I recommend her with the highest regard! read more

I was diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome on the last week of May 2010 and quickly jumped into Pro-active Mode! I researched Acupuncture to help me with this auto-immune disorder. I found only two Chinese trained and certified acupuncturist and luckily for me one was close to my home in SF. Peter Shark (don't let the last name throw you!) From the initial call to the office, Courtney (Peter's assistant), is empathic and patient. Peter is an unbelievable combination of professionalism and caring, rare to find in a health care provider. The Treatment: totally personalized, you know that there is no other patient receiving your treatment; and since Sjogren's is not a popular AID, since 97% of sufferers are women, Peter did his homework on the subject. I took one year to get my diagnoses and not one doctor/specialist opened a book to help put together the pieces of this horrible puzzle I was caught in; I was the one who researched and found the specialist i needed to see and he was only able to tell me, "you need to learn to live with it"!!! To this I said no way and Peter second that emotion! The symptoms are too many and horrible to share, but of all of them I am only really dealing with two and those are mild compared to the debilitating state I was in when I came in to Wood Tiger Acupuncture. I now have energy, I don't feel like I'm dying every evening, I exercise and I do not get depressed over my disease! May the Health Gods bless Peter and Courtney!! Selfishly I wish them a long and healthy life because I need them in mine.(Peter also has helped a family member resolve her gastritis; she feels normal again after over a year of suffering and taking medications that were not working.) I am going to be seen by a re-known specialist who has written a book about Sjogren's and Peter is very supportive and offered to review my case with her. Can he be more magnanimous?! read more

Dr. Peter Shark was recommended to me by a new friend who I confided in about having emotional problems. Not only did i feel grief and depression but also insomnia and shortness of breath. i would become easily overwhelmed-- my worklife, personal life and love life were hanging by a thread. I was so depressed it was a chore to bathe myself and dress myself. My boyfriend at the time gave me an ultimatum-- get help or get out. I was afraid to take western medicines for mood stabilizing. They can have terrible side effects and also the dosage has to be modified over a period of months, also they are a lifetime undertaking which must be taken daily for the remainder of my life. Instead I had tried, daily rigorous workouts, yoga, meditation, therapy, eating macrobiotically and nothing worked until I met Dr. Shark. Dr. Shark put me on Protein precursors. He explained to me my body's constitution and brain was malnourished. I got onto a better protein rich diet and also began taking 3 different protein precursors. The results were immediate and miraculous. Within ten minutes of taking the first precursor my body was relaxed, I did not feel on the verge of tears-- i felt fine! Some effects were felt right away and some took 2 weeks. Not only did my outlook on life become more cheerful, my insomnia dissappeared, my shortness of breath was relieved, and my cravings for sweets dramatically reduced. I was able to move through life not feeling attacked by everything and ashamed of myself. It leveled out the playing field for me. Also everything I took is NOT a drug, they are vitamins and I have built up my body's own natural supply of mood stabilizing chemicals. I no longer need to take the supplements. It is 7 months later and I have the same job which I love, i am in grad school getting (almost) straight A's ;) I left that boyfriend and have a new super hot one who is goofy and cool and I am loving my life. I am no longer a prey to my emotional nature. Thank you Dr. SHARK! read more

Before starting amino acid therapy I was functioning at a high stress level causing me to be disorganized, sometimes manic and inefficient. After seeing Peter I now get twice as much work done in the half the time because I'm not wasting my energy spinning wheels without focus. My stress level is way down, I'm sleeping better and my health is optimal. Thank you Peter! read more

I have been seeing Maya (and Andrew for a few months when Maya was on maternity leave) for a little over a year and a half. I can't speak highly enough about my experience with them! Maya is incredibly professional, thoughtful and thorough. She listens to all of my concerns without judgement and I have come to really rely on her for advice and support. She is very nurturing and always puts me at ease. Andrew is wonderful as well. The office is clean and welcoming- a place where you can really relax and take care of yourself. I truly look forward to our appointments. Thank you, Maya and Andrew. You have impacted my life in such a positive way! read more

After a career ending shoulder injury along with surgery I was still having pain. Without EVER mentioning my shoulder during a visit with Dr Shark he picked up on my shoulder trauma within moments and asked if I had had any recent shoulder trauma. At that point I knew I had found someone who could help me with my residual pain. Treatments have been great, improvement steady. Recommended highly :) read more

Peter is very professional and he really cares about his patients. He is also very gentle while performing acupuncture. To be honest, I have not been the best patient but Peter and his staff always checked in and made sure I was ok. I have seen him twice and already feel better. I will be seeing him again and more consistently. read more

I saw Peter because of sleeping issues and sugar cravings. I saw him because I wanted to resolve my issue in a more natural way. He is helping me tremendously an d fine-tuning my brain chemistry with the help of AminoAcids. Wow, that is quite a trip! They are powerful. But with Peters expertise I am finding a balance and I am feeling so much better. My mood is improving, my sleep is getting more restful and longer, and my sugar and coffee cravings are more in controlled. Thank you Peter. You are a big help. read more

I've been going to doctor peter for a few years! He is fantastic! Before having treatment, I had such bad allergies and asthma. I was taking several different medications over the years and they stopped working for me. My last straw was acupuncture even though i was deathly afraid of the needles!!! Dr.Peter came up with a plan to help with my allergies and asthma and eased my fear of needles. With a combination of acupuncture and herbs, I have to admit that I feel so much better, have more energy and I only take allergy medicine occasionally. Oh, and from the treatments, I was able to cut down on my high blood pressure medication. I highly recommend Wood Tiger Acupuncture! read more

This is really a 5.5 star review I started seeing Peter because I wanted to try out his amino acid therapy to see if it could help my clients let go of cravings, anxiety, and improve their sleep. Simply put... It's changed my life! What really "sold me" was that I won't have to be "on the pills" for the rest of my life. There's an end to the treatment. I'm not as hungry, I sleep like a baby, I'm enjoying my days more.. even with the same challenges I use to have... Go see Peter, if you are waking up with anxiety, have obsessive thinking, or feel like your fighting cravings. As a note, just trust the process, and you'll just start noticing that you're a lot calmer, and that you haven't thought about all the stuff you'd obsess on before... and that you're not waking up at night. I had a check-in visit with Peter Thursday evening, and I've already referred 2 clients to him. Thanks Peter!!! read more

I have been going to Wood Tiger for about a year, and I could not be happier with my experience there. Courtney is so sweet and helpful and Peter is amazing- he really listens and asks the right questions and gets to heart of what is going on. I was a little cynical at first, as I had a lot of weird stuff going on, and I was not sure how or if acupuncture would help, but it has been amazing. I have never felt better or had more energy, and best of all, my frequent debilitating migraines are essentially gone (I now get one every 6 months or so, and it is so mild that if it were not for the aura I wouldn't even call it a migraine). Plus the nap during treatment is the deepest most relaxing sleep I get! read more

Peter Shark at Wood Tiger Acupuncture was key in my path back to health (still a work in progress). I suffered for almost 2 years with a myriad of incapacitating symptoms that were brushed off by my Western doctors. Luckily a friend recommended I see Peter. Through acupuncture, Chinese herbs, amino acid therapy and some team work with a Naturopath he helped me to function again. If not for Peter I don't know what I would have done. Thanks Peter! read more

I can't say enough good things about Maya. She's clearly a gifted and passionate physician. Maya takes her time learning about your condition and uses acupuncture, herbal medicine, abdominal massage to help bring you back to your best self. She looks at the whole picture and puts the pieces together so you can understand your health concern in a whole new way. Don't be scared of the needles, she has a gentle touch and I always feel relaxed and in good hands. I recommend all my friends to see her or Andy! read more

Peter Shark, the Acupuncturist at Wood Tiger, saved my life and healed my back. Last November I walked into his office (hobbled is more like it) from a referral a friend had given me. I had a herniated disc in my back, was in an immense amount of pain and could not sit. I didn't want to do back surgery (like my Western doctor was recommending) and I wanted to stop taking pain meds. Upon our first visit, he sat down with me for 2 whole hours!!!! 2 hours of one-on-one dialogue about my back injury as well as my life and lifestyle. From that day, I felt like I trusted him and in only 3 months I was completely healed!!!! I could go back to work, sit, and live my life as I was before I got injured. On top of that, I was completely off my meds within just a couple of weeks from my first meeting with Peter. He is a wonderful human being, a healer, and an amazing acupuncturist. I am forever grateful to him. Plus, Acupuncture feels great! I'm always super relaxed and I usually get a good little nap in :) read more

I was told that I have fibromyalgia, and that there was not a lot to be done with it, the pain weakness and constant shift of symptoms have been crippling me and my lifestyle in ways that have just been devastating, in addition I have hypothyroidism that is not responding to the synthetic hormones, all in all it is a perfect storm of complexity that leaves most doctors, healers, everyone at a loss and within a few minutes of my initial visit Dr Shark, I was given a piece of the puzzle neck injury is a root cause of fibermyalgia, I was flashed back to 6 years ago and the 2 minor car accidents I was in. I never sought treatment as they were minor but there was impact. He also told me of a T4 that is produced, then he hit some serious pressure points in my neck and I felt so elated, I didn't hear my neck crack for days!!!!!!! At the grocery store the clerk was clearly suffering from a sore neck and I urged him to not just brush it off as all of us do when it comes to our health. I can not thank him enough and look forward to working with him on my road to recovery, for the 1st time I see a future of me vital and enjoying what life has to offer, instead of retreating home to rest. If there was ever an individual to whom to turn to be sure that Dr Shark has the compassion and the know how to help you heal. read more

I went to Wood Tiger Acupuncture a few years ago (yes it took me a while to write the review). It was one of the most thorough intakes I have ever had at any doctor, acupuncture or other healing office. My case was very complicated but what I really appreciated was how straight forward and clear what my treatment would be. I have sometimes felt with other acupuncturists that I was just going to be in treatment and on herbs forever. At Wood Tiger, I was given a clear treatment plan which ended up helping a lot. In the end after a few months of treatment Peter actually decided to refer me to another practitioner that specilized in some treatments he thought would benefit me. Because of this and the wonderful treatment that I received there, I can not recommend Tiger Wood Acupuncture enough. If he can't cure you or really help you he will find someone who can. Amazing. read more

In one month Peter fixed a problem that stumped 10 different Western MDs for 18 months. His assessment was incredibly thorough and he was as concerned that I understand *how* TCM was helping me heal, as he was in just flat out helping me heal. He doesn't just fix the symptoms, but looks for the root of the problem so it gets resolved once and for all. Can't say thank you enough! read more