Dr Lin speciality is TCM... He has 25 yrs of experience treating allergy with herbal treatment,…read morebone bruises/dislocation/recovery with cow pie like herbs. I had a major tennis elbow for 3 yrs and within a treatment I was well enough to play in 2 weeks. I also refer a buddy tennis coach, who had his knees treated by Dr Lin with much lower fees if one does not health insurance compare to going to western medicine. His home office rarely has long lines or wait time as he will gladly accept last minute appointment. He speaks Taishaness, Mandarine and Cantonese.

I visited Dr Lin because of a persistent cough that wouldn't go away and seems to be getting worse…read more Dr Lin practiced for over 20years in Oakland until he is forced to leave the building due to fire. He practices out of his house now and dispenses herbs together with the treatment. I received 3 packets of herbs which I had to brew and take 1 bowl each day. The relief was immediate! After the first dose, I can almost feel my lungs cleared up. My cough is no longer uncontrollable and it reduces to only irritation. After the 2nd dose, the cough is almost healed and I am so grateful. Thank you very Dr Lin. You're a jewel for San Leandro!

Acupuncture in the Bay Area is reliable. My strain after exercise is much better after just one…read moretreatment. Thank you very much.

Dr.Bay Du is amazing. First session and somehow my sciatica pain was relieved. He is kind and…read moreunderstanding. Thank you for helping me. Can't wait for my next session.

BioEssence is no longer at the 8 Studebaker, Irvine, CA location... I have no clue where they have…read moremoved to or if they are even still in business, but as the new tenant of that address (since June of 2024), I can tell you that we get people coming into our business asking for BioEssence and where they moved to or if they are still in business... It appears they have closed doors and stopped doing business anymore, but apparently there are many that are owed either product or a refund from BioEssence... I hope this helps...

I've worked in the Chinese medical industry since 1988 and have had many years of contact with this…read morelocal company. It is a very reputable company employing well trained professionals from Taiwan and mainland China. Many reputable people have worked for BioEssence including people who later became faculty at the local colleges of TCM. BioEssence continues to support Min Tong Pharmaceutical Company products as well as one of the main extract companies from Lanzhou City, Gansu Province in mainland China. It is a good place to order formulas as well as to seek advice.

Dr. Lee is awesome! She has one of the strongest hands ever! I had an extreme headache one day,…read moreand she applied pressure on certain points of my hands, and sure enough, my headache was gone by the end of the day! Thanks Dr. Lee!

I went to Dr. Lee after my friend told me to try acupuncture for some neck pain. He swears that it…read morefixed his problem. She was very nice and explained everything to me during the process. I definitely felt great afterwards and will keep going back for other treatments (my knee is next). Thanks Dr. Lee++.

Dr. Min is wondering! He has help me with abdominal pain, migraines, and menstrual problems…read more He does a detail consultation when he examines and ask many questions before treating you. I highly recommend coming to him !

My HMO uses the unbelievably crummy Brown & Toland I.P.A., and Dr. Min is in-network with them…read more(and their only L.Ac. near me). So I went to his office for an appointment. To begin with, Dr. Min has a very questionable mastery of the English language, both in speaking and comprehension. Then he complained to me repeatedly about the hassles he had to endure dealing with my HMO insurance plan (like I need to hear this--and then why did he bother signing up with them in the first place?). He also expressed pessimism that my condition could be helped now that I had had back surgery (so why would I want to keep going back to someone who has little to no faith that he can do anything for me?). But the down-side of those three things pale in comparison to the fourth. Dr. Min had me strip down to my underwear for my acupuncture treatment (which is not unusual, nor is it inappropriate). But after he removed my needles, he failed to close the exam room door--and I'm lying there nearly naked! As if this weren't a big enough breach of privacy, Dr. Min shares his office with two women who work in a completely unrelated field, so the door was left wide open for them (and anyone else who might have entered the office, as the floor plan is wide open and the exam room was right off the lobby) to see my nearly naked body!! I have seen a number of L.Ac.s in my lifetime. Never have I experienced anything like this. Can you imagine an MD leaving an exam room door open and just walking away while you're nearly nude? Well it's no less inappropriate with an L.Ac.

I just got back from my first visit with Steve and I must say it was wonderful. He really took time…read moreto understand my history and do a full assessment and explain his approach. He was warm, knowledgable and I left feeling a lot better-- seriously my back pain and tightness decreased by at least 50%. I have suffered with chronic pain for some time now and I am excited to find a new practitioner who really takes a holistic approach.

Magic healing time and time again!!…read more Through the years I have seen many Eastern healers and none compare to the magic Steve brings. He has diagnosed and treated a variety of maladies in the few years that I have been seeing him ranging from common cold to more chronic conditions like kidney deficiency. Being his client has gifted me the magic of becoming more aware of my own body in order to self-diagnose and adjust accordingly which has proven to be priceless! He gets to know your lifestyle, diet, by asking questions to understand the relationships affecting harmony and health. He brings so many different approaches to his practice and knows precisely how your body responds in order to maximize the healing power he brings. Another wonderful part about Steve is that he prescribes a customized lifestyle approach to focus on in between sessions so you can maintain healing yourself. Much of what he recommends is not about extra costs but lifestyle adjustments to compliment your body. His compassion and energy makes it a comfortable process and he explains how your body responds at every part of the process . I highly recommend him as my body feels the healing immediately after leaving his office.

I was looking for an acupuncturist to induce labor and came across Lotus Valley Acupuncture. They…read morehave two locations - San Jose and Milpitas. I decided to give them a try. Balwant Kaur chatted with me via text and was so helpful in determining coverage under my insurance. I had two sessions around 30-40 mins each and my labor kicked in within a week or so. She was so warm to talk to, you enter the place and you feel zen and safe. I am now considering going to them for some other issues and care. The needles don't hurt. You feel relaxed instantly after the session, at least I did! Highly recommend.

Both me and my husband visit Bal for Acupuncture and Cupping. She's always been a very warm,…read moreknowledgeable and caring therapist. She listens to our concerns very patiently and addresses it. Both of us have a very stiff back, shoulders and because of her it has gotten so much better in just a few sessions. Bal also educates the both of us about our bodies and how to take care of it and we are so grateful for the knowledge she shares. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a well rounded therapist.

Gan Aiyi provided excellent care for me and my son. As a first time mom, it was amazing to have her…read moresupport for our new family. Her Cantonese style soups and cooking were hearty and tasty. She is very professional and we recommend her to anyone looking for high quality care.

We were so grateful to have Jian Ayi (also known has Gong Ayi in Cantonese) during the first month…read moreof bringing our second child home. She provided the utmost care to our newborn and clearly had extensive experience with babies. She was so helpful taking care of our baby at night and during the day she always took initiative to clean/wash the baby and help the baby with positioning/movements to help with gas movement since our baby was very gassy. She also cooked delicious Cantonese-style meals and soups daily and kept our kitchen very clean. In addition, she was great with our toddler who loved to follow her around to see what she was up to throughout the day. Throughout our time with her, Jian Ayi was extremely professional, provided advice but was never pushy, and was easy to get along with even with my limited Chinese language skills and my husband not speaking Chinese. I highly recommend Jian Ayi for anyone looking for a caring and professional confinement nanny!

I am so grateful to have found Larisa. She has supported me with expert nutritional advice and…read moreacupuncture services on my journey to start a family. Additionally, she has helped me navigate the emotional aspects of this time in my life with deep compassion and insight. She holds space for her patients and her support has made such a difference for me in terms of feeling validated and understood. She takes a holistic, whole person approach and is truly such a gem! I highly recommend her.

I saw Larisa for a couple years. She offered such a safe sanctuary as I worked on my health, the…read moremost caring person in my life at the time and such a knowledgable presence in terms of the practical changes I could make to really affect my body and how i feel. I felt so well guided and supported and understood. I would recommend her as the most wonderful acupuncturist I've ever worked with.

She's the only person in the Bay Area that I could find that provides acupuncture, gentle Mayan…read moreabdominal massage, and intuitive readings. I saw Amy when I felt I still needed help after energywork tools I learned and after I went to some practitioners repeatedly for a few issues. Her intake was very thorough. And her intuition was spot on about my past and present. I'm so grateful that she helped me make a decision that had been plaguing me for too long. And I like that her healing space is in nature. Warning! You'll feel nurtured.

Amy is the first practitioner who I've felt fully at ease with and fully seen and supported by, and…read moreI've seen many people over the years since a traumatic family event. She's got a calming presence paired with an ability to delve deep - bringing words and vivid imagery to feelings I had previously struggled to understand much less communicate. I leave my sessions feeling clearer and lighter, with an interest and ability to focus and benefit from the homework/self care that emerges from the readings. If you're looking for gentleness and empowerment and getting to the core of what you're dealing with, Amy is a wonderful guide.