Dr. Handloff is a magic miracle worker. Gentle, kind,…read morecaring and emmensely effective. He made such a difference in my life with his attention, attitude and ability to heal & take away pain!!

I went here for my first chiropractic and it changed me. I was a bit nervous but I had good…read morerecommendations on this place from my girlfriend so I knew I was in good hands. I went in to see if the doctor could do anything for my ankle, which I injured a while ago and is still bugging me. As it turned out there wasn't too much he could do for that, but he did offer to check my back out to see if I would benefit from an adjustment. He found problems in my body so fast it was ridiculous. I couldn't believe how sensitive he was to the tension in my spine. He found my problem areas quickly and with a few quick presses and turns he cracked my back like it had never been cracked before. Immediately after Dr. Koplen finished the adjustment I felt incredible. It was such a huge release. I cried for several minutes uncontrollably, but not out of pain or sadness. It was the kind of cry that you love. The kind of cry that exudes positive energy. I will definitely be going back and I would highly recommend this experience to anyone.

Phil's healing acupuncture and bodywork continue to help me get through each and every week…read more I'm going thru menopause and grief as well as a list of other things like TMJ, migraines and back pain. I like that He invests in his practice using new technologies to accelerate the healing process like the acoustic wave machine that melts your muscles before acupuncture. I'm compelled to write this because I'm so very grateful to Phil and his wonderful support team and this is just one way to let them and others know just how thankful I am for his healing practice.

Bought a groupon for a 90 minute session with Phil. The groupon was for 30 minute consultation and…read more60 minute massage including acupuncture/acupressure as needed. (See photo) When I called to schedule appointment, Phil said the appointment would be a 50 minutes of chatting/therapy session and the remaining time would be to discuss further treatment with purchasing supplements- WHAT? I paid for this groupon specifically because I have debilitating back pain and needed a massage. I do not need personal therapy or to give you more money to buy vitamins from you. When I told him that was not the groupon I purchased he told me I would have to "find someone else." I asked what he meant by that and he got very weird and short with me. I said so you won't refuse to redeem the services I paid for and that you advertised?? He got very rude, said he had to get off the phone and hung up on me. I had to call groupon to get my money back. Hassle in itself. This guy is a complete joke. A charlatan. Don't give him a penny, avoid at all costs.

Went here a few months back for leg pain, and while they didn't fix the leg pain, they did cause…read moreother pain that has persisted for months and I will be seeing a more skilled acupuncturist to reverse the damage they did. The muscles in my legs were really tight so that may have been why my body reacted so badly but they didn't seem to know that might be an issue or ask me about anything. Both times they left needles in me that I had to pick out afterwards, and they scheduled the second appointment a few days after the first instead of letting my body adjust which may have contributed to it. I have been depressed about it and felt like there eas no point saying anything for months, but I'm feeling more determined about things now so I am speaking up about the horrible experience I had so others might not have that experience. It's quite likely you will get a different and more skilled acupuncturist if you go here, but I'm just warning you that there is a chance you will end up having a bad experience like I did here.

I have been going to Five Branches for a few decades, now. I have always been totally satisfied…read morewith my experience whether it be from the kind greetings at the front desk to my acupuncture treatment, itself. All the practitoners have been helpful, gentle, understanding and knowledgeable. I especially like Shawn, a professor and practitoner at Five Branches. He is extremely knowledgeable, caring and kind. I highly recommend Five Branches for your health and well-being needs where you are always treated with respect and dignity.

I have been going to Adrianna Gonzalez for close to 10 years, she has been AMAZING helping me with…read moremy anxiety and depression. Her acupuncture has helped me not just emotionally but physically and spiritually as well. HIGHLY recommended!

Dr Rachel and this practice is the best! I have PCOS and am periomenopausal with a history of…read moreestrogen sensitive breast cancer in my family. She's successfully helped me navigate the challenges of blood sugar, hot flashes, mood swings and others with both western and naturopathic solutions. She's brilliant, kind, and easy to talk with.

Dr Gray is the real deal. For a year i had back, hip, abdomen and groin pain all on my right side…read more Doctors, ultra sounds, acupuncture, even tried PT. Nothing worked. He found my hip was off a bit and after he adjusted me it was fixed the next day.

Dr Gray is wonderful! He was able to help me with my back pain. In just the initial visit, I was…read moreable to feel relief. With how many more adjustments, I felt way better and can do activities that I love to do with my little one. Maddy is very helpful and responsive with my emails as well!

Charles Savoca is an excellent acupuncturist. He's gentle, professional and so knowledgeable. I am…read moreconfident he will help me heal in his relaxed and comforting office. He's the best!

Does NOT know what he is doing…read more You know for an acupuncturist you would assume they would be effectively using needles to treat your issue. Not the case here. I only came here because he was in-network through my fed workers comp, I had to go to his office in Aptos/Soquel because that was his earliest available appts and only does Monterey on Mondays. When I went in he hands you a questionnaire so I filled it out. Once we got into the room he asks you the same questions you had already filled out... Whats the point? He is very thorough about asking what's wrong, taking measurements, checking your flexibility and whatnot. That's about it, the actual treatment was laughable. He maybe put 4 needs altogether? 2 on my lower back and one on each Achilles area. He kept using a handheld electric unit every time I went in and was so focused on the scar on my back saying "That might be the cause". It was almost like it was his new toy and he wanted to use it so much and not even needles. Afterward, he left the room with the needles in for only 15 minutes which was very short usually, other acupuncturists would do the treatment for 30 minutes. He is also the first person to NOT use alcohol wipes on the area where he is about to use needles which was the first red flag. He doesn't give you any type of massage afterward. He doesn't do cupping which every other place I've been to does cause my muscles are very tense from overcompensating for a bad back. I had asked out of curiosity how much it would be without insurance and he said $95 per session. Which is way overpriced compared to another doctor I go to who does work and is sanitary. I had a microdiscectomy and ablation to my lower back and have a scar from the surgery, I am not pretending I have pain for workers comp. Like I am really in pain and it is affecting my everyday life. Here is the worst part of it all, I tried to give him the benefit of the doubt and went to him 3 times. After the first session, the pain in my lower back was WORSE, I had to do tens unit and multiple lidocaine patches at home. After the second session, I STARTED HAVING SCIATICA AGAIN!! Down to my right calf and down to my left thigh. I had the microdescectomy to get rid of the sciatica but somehow whatever he did with those handheld electric units it brought it back! On the third visit, I told him my problem, and he said let's do a motion test again. He even said let's not use the electric units this time cause obviously they aren't helping. After he didn't bother putting ANY needles in my lower back where the pain is and went straight to my legs but each needle he put in caused pain and I told him. So he took it out and just had me lay there with just heat on my back. Like why would anybody pay you $95 to just have heat on their back? He leaves for a few minutes in a panic and comes back (I'm guessing after googling) saying let's put needles in my ear. I stopped him right there cause I knew at this point he was just guessing. I brought my mother with me every time and she said he didn't know what he was doing and he couldn't seem to locate my nerves/pressure points and we should stop coming immediately, there are cases where quack doctors leave people nerve damaged for good cause they don't know what they are doing. He's only in Monterey on Mondays and when we went in. I saw multiple red flags of sage and crystals on the shelves... Also, my mother said there were some ingredients they had on display NOT even used in herbal Chinese medicine. Like I understand non-Asians looking at it and being like "Oh wow" but for us, it's like what the heck, do they even know what they are doing or are they just trying to mock us?

Dr. Lin is the most patient, caring, and experienced acupuncturist I have ever met. I was…read morerecommended here by a friend for my tension migraine treatment a year ago, and I now realize the right choice is to come to Dr. lin's clinic. Dr. Lin inquired about my condition, family history and other related questions. After that, Dr. Lin made me a reasonable treatment plan according to the needs of my situation. She would not recommend any unnecessary treatments to waste my time and energy. My migraine headaches have been significantly reduced under the treatment of Dr. Lin. Now I have become a regular customer of Dr. lin and trust her very much. I hope her clinic will be better and better to help those in need! PS: Dr. Lin's clinic staff are also accommodating and help me solve my insurance problems.

I saw my NP at PAMF for back pain and she suggested acupuncture. I found it funny that Western…read moreMedicine recommends Eastern, but I'm here for it. I had gone here years ago and decided to give it another try. It's a very convenient location in the office building by AJ's (nothing fancy.) But, Dr Lin is such a healer. The consult is fast and they take insurance. I had acupuncture and cupping here and will definitely return!

Charles Singer is an Excellent Acupuncturist. I highly recommend this man. He takes the time to…read moretalk to you and explore the whole you before he treats you each visit. Then needles and a relaxed time is allowed for them to do their work. This good man is NOT a rush um in rush em out kind of practitioner. He did excellent work for me when I was in a very difficult time. Thank You Charles.

Charlie is great. He tells it like it is. I have seen him four or five times now. Feeling so good…read morehe recommended not seeing him so often. I was very skeptical about acupuncture, but his work has really help get me back on a track to better health. My wife is a different person after seeing him. Let face it it not cheap ,but he knows what he is doing and seems to spend the time it takes on visits. I've never felt rushed. He seems to really tune in on what going on in your life too. It's like therapy and acupuncture all in one. We where referred by some else who told us that he helped her too. I think Cynthia C. should give him another chance. if he was so bad why would someone recommend him to her?