I wanted to take a Qi Gong class and made several efforts to inquire about instruction. No one ever…read moregot back to me. Very disappointed.

I highly recommend this Shaolin Kung Fu studio. My son started there when he was 5 and now he is…read more17 - a black belt and part-time instructor with Master Yan. I recently told Master Yan's wife, Joanna, that Master Yan helped me become a better father simply by watching his classes. Master Yan is a true master from the Shaolin Temple in China - something that I found out later on my own as Master Yan is very modest. I am so grateful for all Master Yan has done for my son and me. It's amazing that a true master from China teaches here in Alameda. And it's more affordable than any other martial arts place that I have found. Thank you.

SHEILA IS AWESOME !!!! I continue to be amazed at the quality of all of the practitioners here…read more Admittedly, I usually treat during the week, but today had to treat on the weekend because of my schedule. I saw Sheila (whom I have seen before, and already know she is excellent). And I got the most amazing treatment from her. I'm still walking on air, hours later, and feeling great! Thank you ACA, for the consistent, outstanding treatment that you provide to all of your patients, through all of your amazing practitioners! You are a local treasure, and I am doing my best to spread the word!

They have always helped me here. I came here because clearly the surgery I had on Wednesday knocked…read moreme off my bippy. I used the chair to sit in and it worked quite well with the arm cushions. I had no problem at all. I also used a cushion behind my back for support and that helped me a lot in the chair. I got only acupuncture here today. The needles go in many times I don't feel it at all. After about 30 minutes my eyes opened and I felt plumped up with energy and felt less contracted than when I arrived. The music is very soothing and I got a heat lamp for my feet to keep me cozy and warm. Excellent.

I came for a drop in class from out of town. The studio is a beautiful space, however the teacher,…read morewho opened the studio, did not arrive until about 4 minutes before the class started. It is considerate, professional and standard operating procedure to have the studio and space open for 15 minutes before class. Students need time to use the bathroom, settle in, grab props, and take a few quiet minutes to themselves before beginning practice. Instead, there were 7 of us standing outside by the door waiting in the sun and it was a very odd dynamic when the teacher parked and arrived to let us all in because the teacher should ALWAYS arrive before the students if there is no open door/front desk. The teacher did not mention specifically which props to have for practice, so every time we did a movement with a new prop, about half of the students had to get up and grab them from the prop room which is very disruptive to practice. Lastly, the teacher guided students into trying Handstand without making space for alternatives like Dolphin or Headstand, and more importantly without any of the basic energetic cues for hands, elbows, and shoulders that are strictly necessary to provide students for this posture in order to protect your neck and shoulders.

The energy of the studio is sweet and lovely. Aviva is an…read moreamazing instructor and the focus is on healing.

Tonia makes me feel great! She uses multiple healing practices including reiki and gentle bodywork…read moreto relieve my aches and get my energy moving. She's also a good listener and provides a safe space for releasing emotional burdens. Plus it all happens in a charming tent in her beautiful little garden. I'm a 67 year old woman, and after Tonia's treatments I feel younger and healthier. Looking forward to my next session!

I've never had an experience quite like this before. I found Tonia to be quite extraordinary at…read moremoving energy or, perhaps, opening energy channels for me to work in. I don't know how to describe it. I felt like I experienced a non-ordinary state of consciousness, and it felt safe, supported, and deeply healing.

Dropped into a class with Shereel today and was absolutely delighted with her spirit, prowess and…read moreteaching. I thoroughly enjoyed the class, full of movement and the enjoyment of dance but also encouragement to be slow, connected and mindful. It was wonderful. I loved it!

Come celebrate life in Shereel's amazing dance class!! Whether you're brand new or an ascended…read moremaster, Shereel's infectious energy and inclusive non-judgemental approach will get you moving and sweating with a whole lot of joy to the rhythm and with the flow you never knew you had! She fully unpacks and breaks down complex poly-rhythmic moves into bite-sized do-able pieces so that you can easily explore your learning edge, whatever that may be. She masterfully and subtly builds complexity and quality of movement so that by the end of the class, you're like "wow, I did that!" She provides individualized feedback and positive encouragement, and shares the cultural context and stories of the movements. Best of all, she's aiming for injury prevention and longevity, which is the most important thing for me at age 53. I haven't found anything else like it, which has kept me coming back for more. Shereel is a community gem, I highly recommend you give her class a try, stick with it, and see how you grow!

My most recent need for Robert's services was due to severe arthritis in my shoulders. I injured…read moreboth shoulders in the late 90's when I broke a fall and the result has been severe deterioration of the cartilage in both sides with a complete absence of cartilage in the left shoulder which causes me severe pain and reduced range of motion. Each treatment Robert did for me left me with far less pain and greater range of motion. In fact, I had physical therapy following one of his visits and the therapist commented on the difference in only one week. Robert's offices are quiet and relaxing and his method is nearly painless. I usually can't feel any of the needles at all. He has treated me for several years now for such diverse problems as grief, anxiety, headache and immune system issues - all with great results. He's well worth a visit. Find out for yourself about this hidden gem of acupuncturists in the Bay Area.

Last week I saw Robert for a shoulder injury that has been bothering me for the past year or so. I…read morehave done chiropractor work on it with limited results. I do weight-training at the gym regularly and haven't been able to do my full workout because of my shoulder. After I saw Robert last week, I was able to do my full workout without any pain the next day. I definitively recommend Robert at Harmony Healing Center for any active person.

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

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

New Class at USA Kung Fu Studio:…read more They have recently added an adults class (7-star Traditional Northern Praying Mantis) for ages 13 and up which I have joined. This class is geared for both male and females teens and adults. The instructors come from the lineage of Grandmaster Brendan Lai and they focus not only on the traditional basics but also incorporate modern kickboxing style. The thing I like about this class is that they have a very well rounded curriculum which is very practical. I studied Tai Kwon Do for several years before Mantis and was unhappy with the overall program as it was too focused on point sparring rather than more practical aspects. This class incorporates a lot of applications and conditioning (3-star exercises, etc) in conjunction with forms. The Sifus demonstrate practical aspects of the forms to tie everything together. I just can't get enough of this class! Classes for this style are held 3 days a week Sunday from 8-9:30 am, Monday and Wednesday from 8:15-9:45 pm. In addition to the above: I have 2 kids who go here for the kids kung fu and they love it. My girls are 9 and 5 and they started with the USA Kung Fu Studio at ages 5 and 3.5 respectively. This place is by far the most kid friendly place I've seen. They make it fun to learn and keep it interesting for the kids. We recently enrolled the older one in their Wushu competition class in order to take her skills to the next level. Love this class and this studio!!!

Fantastic teachers and lots of patience with younger students. I've never seen my kids (ages 6, 9)…read moremore focused, and I love that they can be in the same class!