This review is long overdue. I went to Dr Lee after 5 years…read moreof trying to conceive, having tried everything and exhausted all options. I was mentally and physically drained after years of alternative therapies, fertility massages, acupuncture with different practitioners, HSG, 3 rounds of failed IVF and multiple miscarriages. Apparently my eggs were all abnormal and fertility doctors gave me a 1% chance of getting pregnant. Defeatedly, we began looking into donor eggs and adoption. Then a friend suggested the book "Making Babies" by Dr Sami David and I had a phone consultation with him. At this time, I was 41 and he convinced me to try one more time to have a baby naturally. I found Dr Lee on Google and skeptically began a 3 month treatment program with her - acupuncture weekly with Chinese herbs twice a day, 6 days a week. My husband and I were also very strict with our diets - no alcohol, sugar, pasta, limited beef, no tofu. I had an inkling that I was pregnant about 12 weeks into the treatment but didn't want to get my hopes up. It was too early for a pregnancy test so I mentioned it to Dr Lee. She adapted her treatment in case I was. My pregnancy was confirmed and my OB/GYN began weekly tests with me as I was considered 'extremely high risk'. They expected me to get gestational diabetes with a high chance of abnormalities. I continued treatment with Dr Lee during my first trimester. She helped me with nausea and general well-being. In the end, I had a smooth pregnancy and gave birth at 42y.o. with absolutely no complications as my OB/GYN kept on expecting. My beautiful daughter is now 20 months old, very happy, healthy and bright. She is truly a miracle and would not exist if it weren't for Dr Lee. We truly cannot thank Dr Lee enough. To women out there reading this, I wish you all the best. Know that there are others going through this long exhaustive journey and you are not alone. Miracles do happen!

Dr. Lee is amazing at what she does. I saw her because I was having issues conceiving due to my…read morePCOS. We did acupuncture and herbs weekly and got pregnant after a few months. Without her help, I wouldn't be pregnant today. I did acupuncture without herbs for 12 more weeks during first trimester to prevent a miscarriage. I finally made it to 2nd trimester and the baby is looking really healthy.Lily working at the front is also very nice and sweet. She is very efficient at packing your herbs. I recommend coming here if you're having a hard time conceiving! I cannot thank you enough, Dr. Lee. They're only open once a week, on Wednesdays from 1:30pm-6pm.

Tung Fong is a partnership with an Apothecary and Dr. Zheng, OMD. Best to call to make an…read moreappointment with Dr. Zheng who, upon diagnosis, will write a prescription and you then fill it with the apothecary. Of course they sell the automatic electric herb cookers seen everywhere Traditional Chinese Medicine is practised. Location: at the historic corner of Waverly and Clay Streets in Old Chinatown, SF.

I waited 2 hrs only because I was a walk-in not knowing what I wanted. I told him I had high blood…read morepressure and cholesterol. He gv me some herbs.

This was painful (extremely) but it has helped to alleviate my pain. Through cupping and massage, I…read moream walking/moving pain free. He was extremely thorough and attentive, explained everything. (This isn't a relaxing massage though, so be warned!)

The massage itself was ok. The masseuse used firm pressure and was able to work through a lot of my…read moreknots. The after effects of the massage is painful though. My previous masseuse used pressure points which helped release a lot of tension without the painful aftermath. The customer service left me uncomfortable. When I called to make my appointment, I was told there would be a small discount for paying in cash. At checkout, I offered to pay with cash, but no discount was given. It wasn't a big deal, so I didn't question it. What bothered me more was the tipping experience. After I left a tip, the receptionist looked at it and said, "You're only giving this much?" I asked how much was expected, and she told me that tips should be 20%. I ended up giving whatever tip she demanded. Even with the higher tip, this place was still less expensive than where I used to go. My previous massage place simply didn't accept tips, so I understand expectations may be different. However, I didn't appreciate feeling pressured or judged while checking out. It took away from what should have been a relaxing experience. If you decide to come here, I'd recommend expecting to leave around a 20% tip if you plan to return. The massage itself is ok, but because of the checkout experience and the overall atmosphere, I don't plan on coming back.

In a word, Dr Ng is the best of the best. His background training is unmatched: skilled in…read moretreatment modalities unbeknownst to many other TCM practitioners. Genuinely compassionate and concerned about every patient.

I have known and been seen by Dr. Ng for acupuncture care for over 15 years. I continue to see him…read morefor maintenance but especially when western medicine needs a boost in treatment without prescription medicine or injections. Dr. Ng is an expert and perhaps the best acupuncturist in San Francisco and the Bay Area. He is humble, caring, friendly and professional. His office staff members are also friendly and accommodating. His office is simple and clean. I hope he never retires! ‍

Let me just start by saying that Denise is simply amazing!…read more I came to the root and the branch because I had low energy, felt tired all the time, and I had recently lost the taste (or rather had a constant metallic taste in my mouth). Because my regular MD wanted to send me to a bunch of different specialists to find out what this was, I decided to take the more holistic route. And I am glad I did. First, Denise is very thorough in her intake. She really took the time to ask questions, and look at every detail of my health. After her detective work done, she explained what was going on with my body from an eastern medicine perspective. It made complete sense to me. Acupuncture, along with nutrition changes and herbs worked - my sense of taste is back! Being at the Root and the Branch is always a relaxing experience, and you are treating as a whole, which care and compassion. Denise is always positive, encouraging and such a positive spirit - we all need a Denise in our life :) She is a very gifted holistic practitioner. Thank you!

I am in perimenopause and was suffering from a stiff, painful shoulder. My doctor at Kaiser…read moreprescribed heavy NSAIDs and PT, but I needed something else as sleeping was difficult. I have successfully used Accupuncture in the past for sciatic pain so thought let me try this wonderful practice again. I was paired with Dr. Mary - who I just love. We have detailed sessions on my health, well being, sleep, changes in moods, body etc. After which I am treated to a 30 minutes acupuncture treatment. I am happy to report that after 4 sessions, I have more mobility and less pain in my shoulder and arm. I am pain free for several days and don't need to rely on NSAIDs. I am in a 12 weeks program - and am using this to heal several areas that need this treatment. If you are on the fence, don't be, accupuncture and this team (and facility) are just incredible.

I buy Chinese herbs prescribed by my vet for my elderly cat here. The herbs work great and are very…read moreaffordable here, and the people running the store are also super nice. I actually drive past several other Chinese herb stores that would be closer and more convenient for me because of the good prices and friendly service here. Definitely recommend this place if you are looking for Chinese herbs!

These people have been my go-to for many years now. I found them years ago when my favorite TCM…read moredoctor, Dr. Liu from the Eastern-Western Medical Center upstairs prescribed some herbs for a skin issue and sent me there to pick them up. They prepared me little packets of a mixture of all sorts of dried leaves and plants, some of which I'd never seen or heard of. They couldn't have been nicer in trying to explain to a then total novice like me the properties of all the plants and writing down the English names (when available?) for some of them. They wrapped up the packets - in little squares of paper with tape - so carefully that I felt like I'd come home with seven Christmas presents. They were very friendly and patient. An entire week-long supply of these herbs cost me less than $18. After seeing the progress I made, I was pretty much sold on this approach to treatment and have been back many times since. Also, here's a great tip for anyone with skin rashes: they carry a fantastic skin creme called Cao Ben Yi Jun Ru Gao, it comes in a yellow box and is a pink cream (this is helpful if you have to explain to them what it is you're looking for) which soothes and heals skin rashes that Western dermatologists can't fix. The dermatology department at SF General was stumped for years on how to help me and these people had me better a week after treatment. Highly recommended!

I drive all the way from Berkeley, where I now live, to see Sascha at Tree of Qi in San Francisco…read more He is the only acupuncturist I have found so far who has been able to help with my spondyloarthritis -- an autoimmune condition causing pain and swelling in joints of the feet, hips, and back. Sascha is genuine, thoughtful, skillful, nuanced, artful, and scientific in his approach to treatment. He provides light emotional-spiritual coaching alongside the needle treatment, and I find that to be a very important component of healing from chronic conditions. I highly recommend Sascha to people with autoimmune or other health struggles.

I came into Tree of Qi looking for some general energy work because I came in as an absolute…read moreemotional wreck. I've been going through a lot in my personal life and I needed some somewhat immediate relief so I booked a session looking for reiki and acupuncture. Sascha read me so easily and immediately saw the level of distress I was in. He accurately and quickly assessed me after asking about what was going on in my personal life and then proceeded straight into the session. He had me on his table for an hour and I swear to god I left that office feeling like a new woman. Prior to this session I was walking around with so much stress and anxiety and I walked out feeling completely different. In case you were curious what kind of treatment I got Sascha centered my treatment around hormonal regulation and calming down my nervous system. It was absolutely what I needed. Sascha has absolutely found a lifelong customer in me and im so grateful I found him

Dr. Daniel Ng is a dedicated and skilled acupuncture practitioner. I have been seeing him for many…read moreyears. Initially I found him for pain management after a car accident; I have received needles to treat chronic allergies and for a variety of health issues. Generally the relief is immediate. I cannot recommend Dr. Ng enough. He is knowledgeable, kind, dedicated, and conscientious.

I would highly recommend Dr. Ng for his expertise and knowledge. I went to him due to an Ulcerative…read moreColitis flare up. He spoke to me about Spontaneous Healing and really by the 3rd or 4th appt, I experienced that. I am very grateful that I found him. He is very kind and very reasonable in his charges for treatment and any herbs/supplements.

I've been seeing Dr. Jun for a little over a year now for weekly acupuncture sessions to treat…read morechronic migraines and support fertility efforts. She's incredibly warm, thorough, and takes times to listen to your concerns and take into consideration other lifestyle factors that may influence your treatment. She's quick to tailor treatments as needed when other ailments or issues come up, and I always feel well rested after leaving her table. I've seen a decrease in intensity of my migraines and have successfully conceived with her support. It hasn't been an overnight journey, so be prepared to give acupuncture time to work. I've also seen Dr. Connie for a few sessions and she's equally great and caring. Scheduling is easy and efficient. Highly recommend Johnson's Acupuncture.

Dr. Jun is amazing! She is so warm and gives great advice for what to do between appointments too…read more I started seeing her a few months ago for chronic migraines and neck pain, which have both started to improve. I also happened to be starting to try to get pregnant around the time I began seeing her and she gave me a just a few fertility treatments and some advice on conception and it worked on the first try after being in her care! Highly recommend seeing her - I really look forward to my appointments every week.

Best Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor I know…read more My friend referred me to Hal when I injured myself working out. He fixed me up incredibly fast. And he can do wonders with creating herbal formulas. He was able to see conditions that I didn't know I had (which I started showing symptoms months later) then fixed me up right away when it happened. He was able to tell what was going on with my mom and brother's health within minutes of meeting them without me or them having said a word. Most importantly, he has great ethics and doesn't overcharge for herbs like a lot of places do. A lot of TCM doctors like to add expensive herbs just to oversell their formula, but Hal will only use herbs that are best suited for your condition and will be a fraction of the cost of other formulas.

If you want a fix from your ailments then come here. Hal treats the whole body. I had digestive and…read moremenstrual issues for 6 months and thanks to him, I can eat a variety of foods and my cycle is regulated and pain free. Before seeing him I visited over 5 other acupuncturists, 3 MDs, and 2 herbalists. He really helped, 1st with acupuncture and then with herbs. I send any loved ones to him and he takes very good care of them. He is the one person I trust to manage the care of those closest to me. I have seen him treat everything from the symptoms of pancreatic cancer, painful menstruation, fibroids, IBS, auto-immune diseases, to everyday aches and pains. I highly recommend seeing him!