I've struggled with chronic neck pain for years due to a few past car accidents, and nothing ever…read moreseemed to help long-term -- until I came to KC Acupuncture and TCM Center. Dr. Jinyu Ren treated me with a combination of acupuncture and cupping, and the results were incredible. My pain improved dramatically after the very first visit, and within about 4-6 weeks, it was completely gone. Dr. Ren is knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely cares about his patients' well-being. The clinic has a calm, relaxing atmosphere that makes each session something to look forward to. I'm planning to continue going for maintenance and to help with muscle tightness from workouts. Highly recommend to anyone dealing with chronic pain or tension!

I went to this clinic with several Health issues. Severe…read moreinsomnia (sleeping only 3 hours a night) for 2 months, chronic upper back pain (8 years), coughing for weeks from a respiratory infection, and sinus issues. After the first visit the cough and sinus issues cleared up. I had cupping done for my chronic back pain and I actually got some relief. That was a first after years and thousands of dollars on various modalities that didn't work. After 3 treatments I started sleeping better. First 5hrs then 7 hrs last night. I have more treatments lined up and I hope to be sleeping normally and be pain free! This is the best acupuncture clinic I've ever been to. I have had a great experience here and the nice thing about acupuncture is they can heal so many issues at one time.

It took me months to be able to share about this publicly because of how traumatic my experience…read morewith Alex at Centered Spirit was. I reported him to both the state and national board of massage therapy, but no action was taken (other than learning that he was not nationally certified, though he claimed to be). I think it's important to speak up against harmful behavior, so I'm sharing what happened here in an effort to avoid someone else experience the discomfort I did. BOTTOM LINE: There is a continued pattern of not respecting women and their bodies and thinking his (Alex's) knowledge and technique are more important than the experience of the client on the table.  MY EXPERIENCE: I had a Mayan Abdominal Massage with Alex Jackson in May 2022. I sought him out because he specialized in trauma-informed body work. At the beginning our session I brought up a concern I had around a negative Yelp review I read about him. His response - "it's hard to be a male therapist during #MeToo" - he said he even talked to a lawyer to see if he could remove the negative Yelp review about him. His inability to take responsibility was a red flag. I felt trapped to continue the session since I was already there (MY MISTAKE!). The reason I have not spoken to him directly about my complaint is because he proved in the conversation above that he cannot receive criticism or hold a respectful conversation about concerns brought to his attention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF COMPLAINT: 1. Claiming to heal trauma without being trauma-informed or trauma-responsive His sessions are structured in a way that elicit trauma through the extreme pressure he uses, the in-depth and intimate intake questions he asks around trauma and sex (such as have you been raped and how easily do you orgasm), and how he wants you to revisit the trauma while naked on his table and connected to your "inner little girl". He was acting like a therapist in a way that seemed to be an attempt to exert control over me. 2. Ignoring my boundaries At the beginning of the session, I asked him if he could use lighter pressure. I told him the pressure was too much, I was having trouble breathing and it hurt. Instead of respecting my freedom of choice (lighter touch) in the session, he told me the light pressure was just a "spa massage" and wouldn't provide any benefit. If I wanted the benefits from his work, he said it had to be deep pressure (that hurt). This felt like an exploitation of trust: that I was supposed to trust him because he was the therapist even though my experience of the session was painful.  The pressure that Alex used was unlike anything I have ever experienced. It literally took the breath from me. I was bracing myself every time he pushed down on my body. I could hardly speak, let alone advocate for myself, because he was working with such intense pressure it knocked the wind out of me.  Other than natural childbirth, I've never endured such physical pain. All the while, he kept saying "you're doing great sweetheart" (this was the first time I met him). 3. Continued dismissing feedback Toward the middle of the session, I started feeling dizzy and nauseous. I told him I get hypotensive easily and have a tendency to pass out. He told me my lightheadedness was not from my medical condition, but was from the extra oxygen I was breathing in. Every time he applied pressure (which was constantly) he told me to exhale. That required me to breathe fast, almost like I was hyperventilating. He did not do anything to help me feel less dizzy. At the end of the session my body was shaking uncontrollably and I was disoriented. He said that was common. Upon reflection of how the body can elicit a freeze response to trauma by shutting down and not feeling, he willingly seems like he's trying to induce this reaction in bodies to not feel anything and go numb by the sheer force of pressure he's exerting on our bodies. The amount of force and how it was applied felt abusive to my body and spirit. A massage worker creating a trauma response is not ok, especially when he's been notified the pressure is too intense.  The massage therapist is in a position of power as the practitioner and naked clients are much more vulnerable, especially in a healing space. 4. Dealing with physical and emotional effects after the session Because I've received a lot of bodywork before, I know that working on tissues can bring up emotions. The repercussions of my session with Alex Jones were completely different from other bodywork and energy work I've received. Instead of feeling relief or healing from this massage, I find myself feeling traumatized from it. I don't want anyone else to feel the way I did, which is why I'm sharing this.

I have worked with Alex at Centered Spirit for over a decade. Not only do I see him as a client, I…read morealso refer many clients to him for a variety of conditions. His work has helped me heal a variety of problems, often when no one else could help me. Dozens of my clients have had great results with his works also and have become regular clients of his. I arranged to have him come to several of my group retreats to work on multiple people in a day. Some participants reported that his work was more powerful and healing than any work that had previously experienced. Alex is a true and committed healer for many years and we are fortunate to have him serving our community in KC.

Not fancy, but the best hand & feet reflexology & full body massage you will ever get!read more

Wow! I did the hand and foot massage and it was truly amazing! The place is clean and the chairs…read moreare super comfy! My therapist (Leena) did a fantastic job-I fell asleep about 15 min into the massage. I went to a foot reflexology place in Leawood the prior week and thought this place was much better. I would highly recommend this place to friends, neighbors, and family! The only downside is you have to have an appointment; you can't just walk in like some of the other places.

Mary is pure magic. I came to her in a very depressed state, filled with anxiety and depression…read moreafter a miscarriage and then 1.5 years of infertility trying to get pregnant again. I came to her as my last ditch effort before I went the IVF route. Mary had a candid conversation with me about my anxiety and depression and wanted to focus on that to just better my all around mental health along with my physical. She told me in my first appointment. "We will have you pregnant in 3 months" I followed all her advice and schedule and I was pregnant with my beautiful baby girl 2 months later. I had an amazing pregnancy as well, I continued treatment the whole time I was pregnant. 2 years after my daughter, I found out I was pregnant, completely naturally, my first call was to Mary to make sure I did everything the same way! I am 1 month away from delivering my second baby girl and I owe all of this to Mary, I don't think I would be a mom without her. I refer her to all my friends and family members!

Mary is so intuitive and helpful. I was referred to her my one of my clients who went to Mary for…read morepregnancy help too. Mary is very helpful because she gives you hope and her approach is hands on and makes you feel in control of your health and body. Mary helped me almost cure my hs (inflammatory disease) and also help me have my 2nd child. I was diagnosed with pcos over 10 years ago. I have had very inconsistent periods my whole life. I am 30 years old. I would get 1-3 periods a year. Mary recommended Chinese herbs, diet changes and life style changes. My husband and I made a lot of changes together and he began to see Mary for acupuncture once a week for about 2-3 months. I saw Mary for a total of 3-4 months and then I was pregnant. I had 2 consecutive periods for the first time in my life, After the first month of making these lifestyle changes and seeing Mary for acupuncture. Mary has been supportive and helpful along my journey! She encourages me to be patient and be positive. She has a great sense of humor. If you have tried everything and had many doctors not be able to help, and nothing has worked for you SEE MARY! She has changed my life and given me so much hope for my future and my health. I am now 5 months pregnant and still seeing Mary! I love her! She is fantastic! I front recommend her enough!!

It's such a relaxing, perfect mother/daughter day. The cloud room, sauna and hot tub slow us down…read moreto savor our time together. First time getting massages there and it will not be our last. Kristen was AMAZING! And my daughter gave the same rave reviews about her masseuse. Thank you for another wonderful visit.

Mud and Lotus for me is a quick little getaway where you can escape to their little oasis to soak…read morein their tub and sweat out the wear of the day in their sauna. When we need a little pick me up, we like to book a quick soak with them! Staff are always friendly, and the place serene.

I suffer from central canal stenosis and scoliosis. This causes me a great deal of constant…read morephysical pain. I have no interest in using medications for pain management. I was told about Gina Halsey and the help she provided a family friend with her MS. I have now been to 4-5 sessions with Gina this year and plan on continuing to use her services. Gina makes sure that you are comfortable and is gentle when applying the acupuncture needles. You barely feel a thing. It's such a relaxing experience and the pain starts subsiding immediately. I leave her office feeling amazing and full of energy that I did not have going into her office. Energy that I haven't felt for 10 years! I highly recommend visiting Gina Halsey for acupuncture and am so thankful that she was recommended to me.

ATTENTION: NEUROPATHY SUFFERERS! I am a Stage 3 Breast…read moreCancer Survivor, and chemotherapy caused neuropathy so extensive in my hands that I could no longer write and experienced severe pain in my feet while walking. Gina restored normal functionality in my hands and feet in as little as 6 visits. I do not hesitate to recommend her to every one that will listen. Many have taken my advice and are now her biggest advocates due to the results she has provided them regarding a variety of health issues. She will give you an honest opinion about any ailment you are suffering from and discuss treatment options. She is dedicated to compassionately caring for her patients and providing them a better quality of life. Give her a try......you will not be sorry that you did!

A friend of mine for over 3 decades highly recommended Dr. Shin to me. So I had to take that…read moreseriously. She said he was amazing and he had helped her with a great number of issues. I agree completely! Dr. Shin is a very talented and gifted healer. He has taken away my hip pain which has been a problem for over five years after just two visits! I can't wait to see how much better my back is going to get as well. My knee that I thought I was going to have replaced is better also. No need for surgery! He has developed an eight week treatment plan for me. And we are moving along nicely. I could not be more pleased with the treatment or the man directing it. I would recommend that you visit here if you have any issues with your musculoskeletal system.

Bradley's - 4/2024 Our first experience getting treated for…read moreacupuncture, tapping etc. for pain. I would recommend Kansas Acupuncture and Chiropractic because of the friendly warm and humorous greetings, atmosphere, professionalism they give to their patients. From the receptionist to the drs. they explain the procedures, the treatment that is needed and how it is to be done. They will work with you to accommodate your needs. So if you want to feel better, check in at KAC Thank you, KAC Dr. Shin, Dr. O and Staff/Receptionist - JO

No frills, just an incredible deep tissue massage. I walked in feeling like a crumpled knot and out…read moreready to take on the world.

Nov 18, 2024: while on vacation i went to this spa for the first time for a 1 hour massage. i…read morereceived a 4 hand full body deep tissue massage from Anna and Lisa. it was a wonderful massage and relieved all of the tension in my neck, shoulders and back. i left feeling refreshed and relaxed. Gents, i highly recommend this spa to you if you find yourself in the Kansas City area. An excellent massage for a very competitive price. I will definitely return again when i next visit the area. When you call be prepared to communicate your anticipated arrival time...they want to be sure to be ready for you.

After a third sister got sick with pancreatic cancer, after watching two sisters starve to death,…read morethe last one was finally convinced to try TCM and herbal medicine. Dr Fung was able to keep my last sister active and comfortable until days before her death; she was able to attend classes twice a week, and she could still walk and go to the toilet by herself on the day she died. My other sisters could barely move, had no appetite, struggled with pain, and could not enjoy the last months of their life for their weakness and incapacity. Dr. Fung was able to help my one sister even after surgery (26 days in hospital) had depleted her ability to rebound. I am so grateful that Dr Fung was able to offer my sister a quality life literally until her final day. I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Fung to anyone with any illness, even cancer, who wants to feel their best, no matter how long they have here.

Dr. Fung is a professional and experienced acupuncturist and Chinese herbalists. She has been able…read moreto help me find relief with several health issues, both temporary and chronic. As a medical doctor from China licensed in Missouri, she has a more traditional Chinese approach to helping her patients.

I am very pleased with my chiropractic and acupuncture treatments with Dr. Dillon. I can finally…read moreturn my neck again from side to side when I back out of a parking spot or my driveway. I noticed a big difference after just 2 treatments. I recently referred my boyfriend to her for his back, shoulder, and neck issues.

If you are need of a chiropractor, I must suggest that you meet Melinda Dillon of Freeling…read moreChiropractic. If you don't think you are in need of one - but are feeling off or in pain - I still suggest you meet Melinda. I felt that she gave the very best attention that anyone could offer. I was in pain, so I know that my tolerance level for anything less than excellent was at an all time low. I was not going to take kindly to anything other than a nurturing, knowledgeable, and thorough person helping me. I got just that. I left the space feeling not only better, with some areas that must have been pinching nerves completely released. But I also left with information on how to proceed going forward. She took the time to offer many helpful suggestions that I have put into play. I really did feel that I got individualized attention to detail, and that Dr. Melinda was going to get to the bottom of things. I felt very comfortable even when meeting her for the first time, and will definitely go back if the need arises. Freeling Chiropractic offers more than just adjustments. You can contact them about any of your wellness needs. I owe Melinda big time for getting me back into mobile shape right before a trip to Portland. If I had not seen her, my guess is that I would have been laid up on our vacation.