Excellent, caring, gentle and effective acupuncture by Nancy Lin and well/carefully prepared…read moreChinese herbs by Gary Lin. Have been going to Hou Ren Tong for decades where the Lin ohana has treated successive generations of our ohana. These are trusted and treasured practitioners with vast knowledge and experience.

This was my second time going here for cupping! I will have to say it is hands down one of the best…read moreon island! Price is reasonable and affordable compared to other places that do cupping. Also, probably the best technique as well. This is t your average plastic suction cups, this is the real deal! The glass and fire cups!! This is the only type of cupping I like to do! It's like a hole in the wall at the beginning of Chinatown! The first time I went was probably a couple years ago! It was $20 for cupping only. Today it is $25 for cupping only! Very reasonable and affordable! The people there are very nice and when you walk into the shop, it is full of Chinese herbal medicine, pills, and patches!! When I got the cupping, I did a full body because I know I needed it! It felt so good afterwards when they took off the cups! I went in feeling stiff and came out feeling relaxed! I really needed it since my neck and back was hurting! They also put the Chinese white flower oil on my back afterwards too! If you haven't tried, definitely go and try it! The best hands down cupping on island! Just call in advance to make an appointment because they fill up quickly! Also they are only open 4 days of the week so make sure you check and always call, highly recommended!!

Tak Wah Tong, one of the few Chinese medicinal herbal stores in Hawaii, and Dr. Lok On Lau is a…read morevery nice doctor. I haven't been to a store like this myself to see the doctor for an assessment to better my health. In fact, it's been a very, very long time since I've drank those type of Chinese medicinal herbs. It's always been my parents and grandparents combining their own ingredients that was taught to them from their parents and grandparents or other family members, and possibly they were taught by older generations too. When I was a kid, I dreaded drinking that bitter, thick, black concoction. I already felt sick, the smell and taste of it makes even feel worse!! Why? Why? Why?! I made a deal with my parents and grandparents to drink it in one gulp only if I can have a candy--a candy chaser lol. Well, I'm not a kid now (on the outside, at least), so I don't think I need one now? I was recommended Tak Wah Tong from a client. She used it for her sickness. I normally rely on Western medicine to get the job done for quick relief and quick healing, but Western medicines doesn't improve your health from the inside as Traditional Chinese medicine. Tak Wah Tong is located in the Chinatown Cultural Plaza among Beretania. It's in the inner part of the plaza, next to the big stage, and near Won Kee and Legend Seafood restaurants. You'll be greeted by a kind elder gentleman and lady. They both can speak Cantonese, Mandarin, and very understandable English. You explain your issues and health concerns to the doctor, and he will check and feel your pulse on both your wrists. Then he will write up his ingredients list to make your herbal drink. After that, they both go to work, and gather and weigh all your ingredients. I have really no idea on the cost as I've never did this. My family usually just buys the whole bags and prepare at home. I did the 5-day plan and that ran me $60 even. Seems okay. They only accept Cash or Check, no credit or debit cards. No need appointment. The inside of the store is clean and well-lit. I'm surprised there was no giant apothecary cabinet, but everything was in jars and containers along the wall and scattered here and there. Overall, I do strongly believe in Traditional Chinese medicine. Whenever I was sick, and Western medicine fails, Chinese medicine always heals me. Western medicine gets straight to the point for quick relief, and Chinese medicine heals within and the hidden, underlying issue. I'm only day three of my medicine, but hopefully it'll work in the long run.

As a decades long practicing Martial Artist went looking for some Dat Da Jow even though my Chinese…read moreis non existent the Doctor understood right away what was needed. Reasonably priced, but, cash only! Highly recommended, hidden inside the city block in that mall.

I have had years of acupuncture. It lasted for a few days then faded. Until I came here, that is…read more Forget any prior experience. Be treated by true clinicians with golden hands. I have 3 forms of inflammatory arthritis. I leave here and I am grateful for a week. The care is unbelievably superior. The staff is wonderful and kind. I see Dr Tim, who is always booked solid. You would have to fight me for my time spot. I'm too shy to post my picture. Just feel your muscles finally relax. Medicine for the soul. DT

Still my fav place to get affordable acupuncture parking is $1 per hour and there's no longer do…read morevalidation. You need to pay with card.

First let me start off by saying she is so sweet and her customer service and care is top tier. She…read morewas constantly making sure me and my other half were comfortable at all times and would encourage us to communicate if we weren't. The acupuncture itself worked for me, but not for my other half. I believe that it is truly dependent on anyone. My neck pain was brutal and almost felt like nerve pain. During the session it wasn't painful, it was a small pinch but nothing anyone can't handle. After we were finished, my neck was so relieved. It was truly like night and day. Regardless of the acupuncture not being for my partner, she said she would go back for just the cupping and not the needles. So I'm sure next time we are in need of either, this will be the place we go back to! The last thing I will say is that making the payment a sliding scale is so wonderful because everyone can experience this depending on their income! Which makes it inclusive which I really like! It says a lot about her as a healer and person. Try it out! Find out for yourself!

I came here in 2021 when I first visited Oahu and I was seeking a reliable place that does…read moreacupuncture. When I arrived here, the level of care I received was excellent and the price was super affordable. My neck pain went away after getting treatment here. Fast forward to 2026, I was in need of therapy for my neck again. It is definitely something with long flights and using pillows that I am not used to. Anyways, I should have called for a reservation because it is so busy here. I wasn't able to get the therapy this time, but I wanted to leave this long overdue review. The people here seems to really care about your well-being and treat you with kindness. They are located right next to the Waiola shave ice. There are several parking spaces.

I've been coming to Drs Lee and Ku since January for a variety of treatments. It started with a…read morelingering cough over winter break, which cleared up after one acupuncture session with Dr Lee. Then I asked for ear seeding which Dr Ku did for me, which then evolved into fire cupping and facial acupuncture (coz I'm vain). I'm now lowkey addicted, even if my back looks like a giant (friendly) octopus gave me a hug with its tentacles. They're both very, very approachable, personable, and patient. I always ask questions to all my physicians and I can always tell when someone's itching to leave and/or getting impatient, but not once have I felt it here. Appointments are easy to schedule; while ok to call/text, it's best to do in person for multiple appointments. You'll get text messages confirming and reminding of appointments, and which you can reply to schedule appointments. One time I called wanting to schedule an appointment and Dr Lee was clearly busy but still very politely waited (until realization hit me and I let him go.) Highly recommended for holistic and traditional Chinese medicine. Very bright clinic with multiple treatment rooms and Classical music adds to the overall experience.

Needles have never been my favorite thing, so acupuncture was something I hesitated to try for a…read morelong time. After completing two treatment plans with the husband-and-wife doctor team at T. Y. LEE Oriental Medicine Center in Honolulu, my perspective on it has completely changed. What helped most was how patient and attentive they were in guiding me through the experience. They explained what they were doing, checked in throughout the appointment, and allowed me to ease into treatment at a pace that felt manageable rather than overwhelming. That approach made a big difference for someone like me who was nervous going in. During my visits I received electroacupuncture and fire cupping, and over time I began noticing encouraging changes in how my body responded -- particularly with tension relief and overall nervous system balance. Something I once avoided has become a treatment I now appreciate and even look forward to. The office is organized and professional, and appointments are handled with care and attention. One thing I appreciated is that they help schedule your next appointment before you leave, which makes it easy to stay consistent with treatment. Once you've been established as a patient, scheduling by text is also an option, which is very convenient. Their clinic is located at 1401 S Beretania St., Suite 300, and there is a parking structure available, making visits to the office much easier when coming into the area. For anyone who has been curious about acupuncture but feels unsure about needles, this practice provides a thoughtful and supportive introduction. My experience here helped turn something I once feared into something that now feels beneficial and approachable.

The three of us just walked in and without a wait we were all assisted…read more Very helpful staff, very affordable at $30 each. Clean and sterile, each needle sterilized prior to use. That is, each came out of a sterile package and after use went into a biohazard trash container. Highly recommend this place.

This is our go to place for Chinese herbal medicine. The proprietor, Dr. Leanne Chee is a no B.S…read more type of lady. I like the way she looks to solve a specific problem instead of giving you some of this and that to supposedly improve your general health and/or make you feel better. Over the years, I have grown fond of her. I am very critical when it comes to the level of competency of medical providers. The majority do not have my confidence. Not so with Dr. Chee who has a solid clinical process which is evident upon her interview of you, the patient. She asks all the right questions and then makes sound decisions based on the answers and her examination (if necessary). She also gives good instructions which is not so typical with Chinese ladies. Even though I'm still waiting for a prescription to make me Chinese Superman, I'm still a huge fan of Dr. Chee and will be back. Note that the no B.S. aspect of Dr. Chee also applies to her patients.

Maunakea Acupuncture was referred to me by my ENT doctor for help with post surgery healing. After…read morea few treatments, I am definitely healing faster and recovery time lessened. The treatments have been so successful. Cleanliness, friendliness, and safety is a priority for the office experience. Thank you Dr. Mei-Lin Luo for helping me heal, and with other areas of pain. I highly recommend her services. Making an appointment is easy with the online appointment.

Dr. Mei-Lin is amazing!…read more In our quest for parenthood, I stumbled upon Maunakea Acupuncture. My Obgyn said to just continue trying and come back in a year if nothing happens. Me (being my impatient self) wanted to explore other possibilities. I'm still young and relatively healthy, so I was looking for a naturopathic option. She did an extensive consultation and walked me through the plan before we started acupuncture. She asked about things like my diet, lifestyle, and gave me great advice on what I should/shouldn't do. The next appointment was scheduled for acupuncture. I'm not sure if it was the timing or the stars just aligned. I immediately got pregnant after the first session! A pregnancy test confirmed it a month later on Father's Day. I saw her religiously during the first trimester and sparingly throughout my pregnancy. Based off my pulse, she was able to identify the baby's gender and confirmed we're having a boy! Now, a year later, we have a healthy and happy baby boy! I still see her once a month post partum to help my body heal. Thank you Dr. Mei-Lin! PS She also helped fix my reoccurring knee and ankle pains Thanks for reading my reviews! Let me know what I should try next!

I've been seeing Dr Clara Wong since she was in Chinatown.... She is THE BEST! I used to go in for…read moremigraines and lower back pains in the late 90's. She's lovely and always smiling. I leave there feeling pain relief and a general feeling of well being... highly recommend!! .. her staff is nice and she has a lot of herbal remedies too! Get your flu/cold teas here!!

Highly recommend!!…read more My husband found Dr. Wong after a different local acupuncturist turned out to be mediocre (not "bad," but...mediocre) for our needs. I am so grateful that he found Dr. Wong. She and her entire team have been WONDERFUL!! Dr. Wong is extremely smart, knowledgeable, experienced, conscientious, patient, compassionate, and kind, with decades of experience under her belt. Her English is very good, which is important to me because I can't speak Chinese and I always have a lot of questions. She has used a combination of electroacupuncture and herbal prescriptions to help my body become stronger and better balanced following a major life disruption. My husband and I just survived a wildfire that burned our house and our entire town of Altadena (in Los Angeles) down in January. We were extremely fortunate not to have experienced any fatalities on our street, but the wildfire initially displaced almost one hundred thousand people, including our very dear neighbors and friends, who in turn did lose neighbors of their own to tragic fatalities in the fire. We have had a lot of practical/logistical and emotional stress to deal with in the survival aftermath, even though thanks to God and love and support from friends, our little family came out of the situation remarkably intact and ok. Dr. Wong's treatments have been crucial in helping me with sleep, energy level, mood, pain, circulation, mental/emotional/spiritual attitude, and releasing liver/kidney/heart chi stagnation (among so many other important post-wildfire aspects of wellness) and in helping me to manage middle aged medical ailments (menopause, osteopenia, changes in my eyes, changes in digestive function, etc.) so that I can have the stamina to help our little family adjust to new life here on Oahu. I am calmer, I sleep better, my fingernails are more pink (indicating much better blood health and blood circulation), and I am experiencing improved digestive function since switching to Dr. Wong's care. So far (knock on wood), I am not showing any signs of PTSD from the wildfire, even though it would be completely understandable if I did. I have been in long term recovery for C-PTSD from other causes, and Dr. Wong's clinical experience with using TCM to treat PTSD is extremely helpful for my longer term healing and overall health. Tammy, Dr. Wong's assistant, has superhumanly sensitive fingers that are able to adjust electroacupuncture electrical current strength to EXACTLY the level that my body needs on any given day. She creates a safe, client centered environment in which I feel free to call out five minutes into my treatment session to ask for a slight increase in electrical current levels, after my body has had time to acclimate to initial current settings. I am never made to feel embarrassed or ashamed that that's the method my body seems to need, even though it's more work for Tammy to come in a second time for a mid-session adjustment on the electrical current intensity. I very much miss my previous acupuncture doctor (Dr. George Shi at A Beautiful Day Spa in Pasadena, Los Angeles). If you are ever in Los Angeles, I hope you will give Dr. Shi a try! For here, for local context, I am so grateful for Dr. Wong and her team for helping me through an incredibly difficult life situation and for helping me to deepen my understanding of TCM principles and pono striving right here on Oahu.