I was diagnosed as having Bell's Palsy this year. I had an appointment with Mariko during my second week of having Bell's. Mariko was able to assist my recovery in a speedy way and did small tweaks that helped. Such as when I said my left eye wasn't closing at night to sleep. The next day my eye closed enough that I didn't need to tape it shut! I also have stomach issues that she was able to pinpoint and I felt immediately better. Mariko also gave me herbs to address these issues. I am continuing my treatment here as my Bell's Palsy issues reverse and I'm discovering many other ways she can help my health! I highly recommend her. read more

I'm about two years late writing this review, but I couldn't let any more time pass without sharing how Dr. Mariko Horie changed my life. My husband and I had been trying to have a baby for three years, and after countless disappointments, we had completely given up hope. Since we both work remotely, we made a bold decision--sell everything, leave Santa Barbara, and travel the world. Before we left in April 2023, I visited Dr. Mariko Horie's office, hoping to find some alternative ways to manage the stress and weight gain I was experiencing. I had never tried acupuncture before, but I was desperate for anything that could help regulate my nervous system. From my very first session, I was blown away. I felt like I was floating. When I mentioned my chronic jaw tension, Dr. Horie worked her magic, and for the first time, I experienced a release so profound it was as if years of stress melted away in an instant. But that wasn't even the most incredible part. During my final session, Dr. Horie held my hand, looked me in the eye, and asked, "Are you pregnant?" I laughed and shook my head. "No, impossible. Sorry. The fertility doctors don't have an answer, but we can't have a baby. That's why we've decided to leave and travel." She simply raised an eyebrow, saying nothing--just giving me a look that seemed to say, We'll see about that. A few weeks later, we arrived at our first destination: a tiny, remote island in Washington State, where whales breach right in front of your house and bald eagles perch above you as you sip your morning coffee. It was paradise. And it was there, on that magical little island, that we discovered we had brought along an unexpected hitchhiker from Santa Barbara--I was pregnant. Fast forward, and I'm now the mom of a healthy, happy, incredibly smart baby boy. We didn't stop traveling either--our little guy got his passport at just four months old, and we've been adventuring ever since. I can't wait to return to Santa Barbara and visit Dr. Mariko Horie again. She changed my life in ways I never imagined, and I will be forever grateful. read more

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Nice clean office. Very professional and knowledgeable. Dr Mariko has helped me with muscle pain, surgery recovery, immunity and stress management. Excellent staff for facilitating scheduling. read more

I can't say enough good things about SB Herb Clinic. Within a month of working with her, I was able to get pregnant, and the impact on my mental health has been incredible in the best way. The office is beautiful, both welcoming and clinical, and creates such a comfortable experience. I love the front office staff along with the doctor. Overall a 10/10! I recommend her to all of my loved ones and clients, and they've had equally amazing results. read more

I was dealing with a torn rotator cuff and decided to have acupuncture for the pain but also to help with the healing process. Mariko provided excellent care! She always knew just where to focus and I felt relief and safety in going to her. Happily I've healed and am back to playing tennis again! read more

I had great experiences at this place. Dr. Mariko Horie is super helpful and friendly. She can speak English, Japanese and Chinese, which is super helpful with communication. The schedule process is easy. Her portal is helpful with self service invoices to download for insurance reimbursement. I started almost two years ago with my shoulder pain. Dr. Mariko Horie is very helpful. She used Acupuncture and cupping to help me and it works great. My physical therapist also recommended using the Acupuncture to help relax the tense muscles. I recommend using the electronic needle. It sounds terrifying but definitely helps the results. She helps my shoulder pain as well as back pain, knee pain and jaw pain. I am happy with the results. This winter, I had very dry heels with cracks. I tried all kinds of moisturizers on them but it didn't work. She let me try 'zi cao cream' and they got healed the first day. It was amazing as an herbalist. My mother-in-law had back stiffness and pain during her stay and she cannot get out of bed easily. We went there and she is able to do regular day chros after two or three visits. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Mariko for a few months to help with my autoimmune tendendies, Hashimoto's, and irregular periods. She has been able to prescribe certain herbs to help me through these issues. In particular, my period is already becoming more regular. I am able to easily communicate with her, and she is able to tweak the herbs based on our communication. I continue to look forward to working with Dr. Mariko, and highly recommend her! read more

I have been going to Mariko for a while now for acupuncture and cupping, and I always receive great care. I feel much better after our sessions and get some much-needed restoration. Parking is easy, and the office is responsive to scheduling appointments. read more

After a traumatic life event in 2020, I had not slept through the night for two years. After trying many different options I finally turned to Dr Horie for help. Her herbal tea fixed my sleep problem like magic. I have been using Dr Horie's herbal tea formulas for 4 years now to also treat stress, anxiety, heartburn, and other digestive issues. I've successfully been able to get off my PPI medication and I no longer have to deal with the side effects from that medication. Dr Horie has also treated me with acupuncture. This has relieved much back and shoulder pain and has also helped with digestion and anxiety. Her treatments have been a great investment in my health. She is always kind and understanding. Never critical or judgmental. Yoselin and her other staff members are always very warm and welcoming. My health has improved more under Dr Horie's care than any traditional western doctor. I am eternally grateful to her and I hope you will give her treatments a try. read more

I have been going to the Santa Barbara Herb Clinic for over a year and I can't say anything but incredible things about this practice. I had never done acupuncture when I first went and Mariko made me feel so comfortable and just an overall incredible experience. Mariko also prescribed me herbs to help with my concerns and I am happy I went ahead and followed her recommendations. She adjusts them accordingly and I have definitely seen a difference. I highly recommend Mariko and her team! read more

Mariko is a life saver. I came in with my lower back frozen and a pain of 9.5 on the scale of 10. In one session, she had me down to a 7.5. She now knocked it down to a 3. My back doctor said there's nothing he can do. He prescribed physical therapy who I can't get into until January. All I can say is thank God for Mariko! Additionally, she's always on time and very sweet. She explains Chinese medicine to me, which I find fascinating coming from a career in Western medicine. Since my back flared, I've recommended her to two friends who also got back issues. Unfortunately, it seems to be going around. I highly recommend her. Btw, I do the herbs and the acupuncture for maximum healing. It's working and working fast. Thank you Mariko! Also, she's successfully treated my cooking injuries, ie a burned arm and a deep cut on my finger. If you have other injuries, speak up! read more

I am so very thankful for Mariko and her wonderful care of my teen daughter. She has significantly improved a lifetime of digestion issues through acupuncture and herbs. She is very kind and caring, and also very knowledgeable about healing. Her prices are reasonable and she spends a good amount of time with patients before each session to assess current health conditions. I fully recommend her to anyone looking for a great acupuncturist in Santa Barbara. read more

January 27, 2023 Excellent care and professionalism Dr Mariko Horie is everything you would want from a top acupuncturist with a deep knowledge of Chinese medicine. She makes certain that she understands the patient's concerns and proceeds to address them with precision and grace. read more

I am so happy that Mariko is here in SB and is the new owner of the clinic. She is immensely talented, compassionate, and knowledgeable. She went above and beyond to help me after an acute stomach issue; and has helped restore my health. I have found that 1 hour acupuncture sessions with her are some of the most deeply restorative, meditative and healing processes I know of. I always leave feeling refreshed and deeply peaceful. Because of this, I don't mind the needles! Thank you Mariko for showing me how amazing acupuncture is! Also Rosa is a gem! Thank you both! read more

Wonderful experience at SB Herbalist and Acupuncture. Received great care in a supportive and nurturing environment. Will definitely go back

First of all I am a doctor in Santa Barbara and certainly understand what "quality" care is and what is demanded in the medical field. I came into this practice with no expectations. My problem in an injured right shoulder from my time in the gym and overuse. I tried this practice as a "shot" not know I got if acupuncture would work. This professional took my "hand readings" without even explaining what she was trying to find. Additionally, she pricked both of my ears without any explanation either which was upsetting. Pricking my ears for no reason or explanation, what is the purpose of both those tests. She sets me up putting the fire needles in me and heat on the left shoulder - though my issue was the right shoulder. She left me there with a button to alert her if there was any issues and so forth. I click the button to alert her that a few fell out. Once I did that she immediately stopped the treatment even though I did not ask her to do so. What likely happened is she needs the room for another client and only thinking about the dollars in mind. I told her my issue was the right shoulder even though she did the heat lamp on the left. Of course I didn't experience any relief for my right shoulder and when I told her the heat treatment was on the left shoulder she simply said "oh right" and proceeded to remove the needles from me. Of course I came in with no expectations if it was going to work or not but I had no chance since she put the heat lamp on my left shoulder instead of right shoulder. After the appointment I paid but there was no explanation of nothing, the treatment, hand/palm readings, nor the pricking of my ears. WTF did I even pay $150 dollars without first any explanation of nothing, second treatment on the left but not my inured right shoulder, and third the audacity to have me reschedule. In my profession, I understand doctors/providers can be jerks, incompetent, and simply don't give a fuck. She clearly was all those things and only got me out of the room to make more money with another client. The biggest fucking waste of time and as a doctor I'm pissed. I would not recommend if this person will do treatments without explanation nor doing them on the wrong shoulder. Will not recommend and will be considering writing a letter of complaint - ridiculous. read more

I've been to many acupuncturists through the years and Tram Pham is one of the best. She is a ray of sunshine every time she enters the room. She is extremely caring, warm, and highly competent. She's helped me deal with horrible pre-menopausal symptoms and other maladies. She is immensely skilled as an acupuncturist and has helped me with Chinese herbs, too. I've always been a fan of acupuncture and I look forward to my visits here. I feel very comfortable with her. After she inserts the needles, she'll tuck a call button under your thumb so you can press it if you need her to come back. She also lets you choose the aromatic oil to help you relax or energize you. Usually I like lavender or citrus. If you've never had acupuncture or just need to find someone to help you feel better or reduce pain, I recommend Tram. She will carefully review a health form you'll need to complete before your appointment. She will answer your questions and discuss treatments. She even called me on a weekend to help answer a question I had about my herbs. I never feel rushed in her office and there's lots of positive energy. It's peaceful and very calming. Her front desk staff are on point and very helpful and caring. The office is super clean and modern and not cramped. Parking is easy as the office is located on the first floor of an office building and they have a big parking lot. read more

I chose acupuncture because I have Meniere's Disease, which is a disease of the inner ear and Dr. Mariko Horie of the Santa Barbara Herb Clinic is highly skilled and knowledgable. In just three sessions, I have noticed a significant lessening of the ringing in my ear to the point where there are brief periods- of no ringing at all! Many of my other sypmtoms associated with my Meniere's Disease, which is; dizziness, headaches, nausea and low energy have all begun to shift. I am very pleased to recommend Dr. Mariko. Also, I might add that the clinic is very pleasing, pristine and comfortable. Santa Barbara Herb Clinic has a convenient location on State Street with their own parking lot with ample space. Win-win! read more

In all transparency I was going to hold off on my review until after a few sessions. I am extremely sensitive and sometimes it takes a minute for acupuncturist to figure out the correct protocol. My reason for not waiting is that I now have two black eyes within 48 hours of treatment. I've called and no one has returned a call. Tram has good reviews. I am not new to acupuncture having had treatments in the past that were healing. Yes, I too received multiple calls and texts in reference to my appointment. Upon arrival I found the staff to be warm and welcoming. The office is sparse but nicely decorated if that's important to you. Tram was smartly dressed. Often during our initial conversation she repeated several questions over and over again. I'd explained my condition as well as to why I had made the appointment. I also explained that I respond better to a sensitive approach. In other words ... don't jam all the needles in and then leave the room. In the treatment room it was as if Tram forgot our conversation and I stop counting at 20 needles. Before departing, she left a buzzer under my left thumb in case I needed someone and to assure me 'thatI was not alone.' Several times I had to say ... "please move the heat lamp it's too hot!" The heat lamp was on my feet. At one point during the treatment... my entire left side went completely numb. Explain how I'm to use the buzzer. Once I rolled over on it the assistant assured me Tram would be right in. Several minutes went by before she came in asking if I'd like to stop the session. When a client cannot feel their entire left side I'd expect a little more attention to be given. Tram then said it was 10-20 minutes at first then .. " Oh, I was wrong.! It was 30 minutes." She seemed exasperated and abruptly informed me that her staff had capsules at the front desk. She'd like to see me back in a week. As I began to assimilate the conversation she turned and left the room! I was left in the room with a numb left side, feeling dizzy and light headed. It took over 30 minutes before I was able to get myself together enough to sit out front. I told the staff I was dizzy and feeling poorly. They looked scared and had no clue what to do. Meanwhile, other clients arrived and were put in rooms. You could hear their conversations as well as their laughter. At one point I saw the schedule for last Thursday which had over 11 people scheduled for that day! I was told how much the tablets would be and how often to take them. When I asked what I was taking. Why was I taking it. And what was the name of the remedy ... I was given little info. In fact I was told it 'would act like a bandaid for my condition.' Then I was told there was a discount on the damaged boxes and my total was to be $144.78. The staff have no idea what the herbs are and Tram had moved on. No one went to get her and seemed unsure of what to do. My headache didn't subside. I called back later and Tram was to call. It's Saturday afternoon and I've had a headache since the appointment on Thursday morning. This morning, Saturday, I woke up with two black eyes. Called again. The recording says you'll hear back in 2 hours! Nope!!! That was 11:14 a.m. and it's now 2:07 p.m.. I've had great acupuncture treatments in the past. They were attentive. They checked in to see how the session was going and were knowledgeable. The acupuncturist explained their approach as well as what they future protocol would be. Just because this is a Santa Barbara address doesn't mean it's a good practice! Monday morning I'm demanding a refund and am considering going to the state board. This is a reckless practice!! UPDATE. Since my visit and review last month I've had a conversation with Tram. She has since apologized for the way the visit went, refunded the cost of the visit and herbs and advised "if the symptoms continue you should go to the ER." Advise that should have been given on the day of the visit. I've had Acupunture before and never once did the whole side of my body go numb. And not once, did the practitioner treat a concern so casually. It's unfortunate that this was my experience and more so because Acupunture is a great tool for healing. I'd avoid this place!!!!! read more

I started off at SB herb clinic back in 2020 while Tram was still the owner. Dr Mariko has taken over and she is amazing. She is so kind and a really good listener. Her technique is great and I always feel so relaxed after I leave my appointments. She has helped me a lot with many different issues. Rosa, the office manager, is so wonderful as well. She always responds to my emails or phone calls very quickly and works with me when I need to change my appointments. You will be well taken care of if you chose SB herb clinic! read more

I recently started seeing Tram for major anxiety, insomnia and stress. She is very empathetic and knowledgeable. I immediately felt comforted upon entering her office. They took me in immediately because I was in crisis. I look forward to every appointment and leave feeling more relaxed than ever. Tram really cares about my well being and is invested in me getting better. My aching back is gone and sleep is improving each day. I highly recommend her!! read more

Mariko at SB Herb Clinic has been a life saver for me! I started seeing her for acupuncture when I was 16 weeks pregnant and was tired of the constant headaches and nausea that had been plaguing me since I found out I was pregnant. I was nervous to try acupuncture, but desperate for relief. Mariko was so kind and gentle and made me feel so comfortable. The best part, which I was not expecting, is that my headaches and nausea completely stopped from that day forward. I had been feeling sick every single day for months and then experienced zero headaches and nausea from that day forward. I've been going every week to maintain and always look forward to my appointments and being greeted by Rosa, who always makes sure I'm comfortable and sets up the acupuncture table to accommodate my growing and increasingly finicky body. I've been recommending SB Herb Clinic to everyone I know! read more

I went in for my first acupuncture treatment with Tram. I've never had an acupuncture treatment before so I was a bit nervous and didn't know what to expect. The office is beautifully decorated, warm, and inviting. Tram made me feel very comfortable and calm. She was very thorough in asking questions about my personal health and she's extremely knowledgable. I was able to fully relax, enjoy the beautiful scent of lavendar, and doze off into a nice relaxation. I didn't want my appointment to end. I would highly recommend making an appointment with Tram at the herb clinic to anyone who's looking for a professional, passionate and extremely talented practitioner. You won't be disapointed! read more

As far as I'm concerned this is the best TCM place in town. Dr. Tram is very accomadating and kindly, and the front desk is too. While the original SBHC will never be replaced in it's own right, this office is up there along with it on its own merit. read more

If anyone was to fill the shoes of Dr. Han's legacy it's Dr. Tram Pham who had the humble courage to do so. The decorum and dedication she's put into the new office space is so healing and beautiful. She also knows her stuff when it comes to acupuncture. I forget the name of the lineage of Acupuncture she's studied, but it works wonders. I'm an industry athlete via massage therapy, as well as a cyclist and minimal body builder and have a tendency to get back and knee pain. Her method of Acupuncture is spot on when it comes to pain management!! Dr. Pham is also incredibly knowledgeable of the herbs and very intuitive. The staff there are amazing as well! Rosa is so sweet and present, helping the office run smoothly and effectively. I feel well taken care of whenever I receive services here. They also have great self-care TCM products for sale too!! It's magical. read more

Mariko is amazing. I have been going to SB Herb for 2 months now. She focuses on your whole wellbeing while addressing specific problems. I had never tried Chinese Medicine before, but after seeing multiple western doctors who couldn't give me any answers, I tried this. Best thing I have done for myself and my health! I also feel better in general and have more energy. read more

I am so glad that the Santa Barbara Herb Clinic has a new owner / practitioner: I have been seeing Mariko once a week for acupuncture and Chinese for a month now. Most of my menopause symptoms (emotional imbalance, hot flashes, sleeplessness, fatigue...) have already improved significantly. Mariko knows what she is doing, carefully prioritizing which symptoms need to be treated first, adjusting the herbs weekly, and her prices are very reasonable. read more

If I could leave more stars I would. Tram at the Santa Barbara Herb Clinic has given me my life back. I got sick overseas a few years ago and had residual brain fog, fatigue & kidney issues. I tried many traditional western doctors without answers & much frustration. In only a few months Tram has cleared up the symptoms I was living with. I have nothing but gratitude for Tram and her staff. read more

I should have known by the perfectly decorated office space with square footage as large as my home in San Roque, and her underworked staff person who called me 4 times to confirm my appointment, including 10 min. prior when I had just gotten in my car to drive there. When the appointment with Tram began she stood in front of me with her tablet (with my intake forms I had submitted online) and first instructed me to stop drinking coffee - that I will feel much better in 2 weeks (I came to her for chronic pain relief from a systemic disease). Then, because my medication list is longer than 3 meds, she offered a web-based lookup service that would produce a report on how drug interactions and their side effects may be causing some of my discomfort. I stopped her there, citing that my rheumatologist and pharmacist have that covered. After "hearing her out" at her request, and her explaining her integrative approach, I ended the appointment. In the integration of her presumed knowledge and methods, the other most important component is me, the patient. Tram didn't take one minute to exchange conversation or listen to me. I have been an acupuncture patient for 20 years. Dr. Kathleen Boisen was my integrative medicine and acupuncture guru for the last 4 years until she passed away suddenly in January. I'll leave this review with what I said to Tram, "we're not a good fit." read more

I was visiting Santa Barbara and had run out of some herbs that I got from my acupuncturist. I called the Santa Barbara Herb Clinic and they helped me out with getting what I needed right away. The receptionist was very helpful and friendly. The office was very inviting, even though I didn't use the services. read more