Been going to Dr. Au for many years for acupuncture. He is kind, gentle and effective. Not to…read moremention, AFFORDABLE! Bring cash.

I've been really curious about Chinese preventative medicine for a bit now and when my friend said…read morethat she was having some back pain, we decided to stop by Chinese Herbs & Acupuncture together. We did call ahead to make an appointment, but I believe that he may also do walk-ins. To start off, you fill out a form with your basic information and main concerns that you want to work on. Then, Dr. Au takes you into his office for a short consultation. He will ask you about what you listed on your form and ask questions to best pin-point your issues. He will also take your blood pressure and pulse. He can tell a lot about your body simply from taking your pulse. I'm really not a needle person so I was a bit anxious but it really wasn't painful. He even connected the needles to electiccurrent and it's a weird feeling at first but it ends up feeling like a deep tissue massage. Everything is clean and while it may not be a bougie spa vibe-- it's still very comfortable. I walked out drinking the Dr. Au kool-aid. I will be back and will be recommending to anyone and everyone.

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!

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.

She's good to try to help with your illness with TCM it just takes time to heal you! I have some…read morestomach problems and was prescribed herbs

Doctores and staffs are extremely professional and patience with all the questions you might have…read more Parking is easy within the office building or plenty street parking. They also take insurance, simply ask. Highly recommend.

Originally, we were Dr. Christina's patients since August 2014. A little over 2 years ago, Dr…read more Nathan became our doctor and we've been receiving the most outstanding care and amazing treatment every single week. Dr. Nathan has an incredibly calming energy. He is extremely patient and deeply intuitive to the concerns presented to him. When we became his patients, I had undergone two surgeries in a short period of time. With his expertise in pain management, he helped me through one of the most difficult struggles of my life. Even throughout my unusually long, extended rehabilitation process, he gently guides me through with his insightfulness, professional experience and wealth of knowledge. Eventually, I will undergo another major surgery. It puts me at ease that once again, he will be there each step of the way. Both him and his wife, Dr. Christina, are rare treasures in this field of medicine. There aren't many practices like theirs, not even on the mainland. My husband and I are forever grateful for their sacrifice, hard work and the good people that they are.

I injured myself while training for the marathon. I went to him and he healed me in time to do…read morethe Honolulu Marathon. I'm very thankful he was able to help me.

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 just got a call after being on the waitlist for 8 months, and told they're "going down the list"…read moreto reach out to waitlisted people. I was essentially told I had to decide that minute (like literally THAT MINUTE) if I would accept an upcoming appointment in a few weeks. I'm in treatment with a different acupuncturist - it's been 8 months after all - and I needed a moment to think about this. I wanted to review my care plan and goals after not hearing from this practice for so long. Very much caught off guard. I asked if I could have time to think (I wanted about an hour), and was told no - I would need to decide right then THAT MINUTE - and she needed to proceed down the waitlist. I felt extremely pressured to make a decision on the spot, in a very vulnerable aspect of health care - fertility and women's health. I was about to say yes, and then after thinking about it for the three seconds I had and how unprofessional this all felt - my answer turned to a hard "no." This practice made me feel like a mark, a number, an insignificant person on a list to get through until they hit their client booking goals. In spite of how talented a healer Edie Uchida might be, this policy is unfair and the person delivering this info, very cold.

Edie is the absolute best! This review is quite long, so if you're short on time and just want a…read moreconcise and honest review, skip to the last paragraph. Otherwise, get comfortable! Edie is hands down the best, and I know this because I have happy and healthy 3-month-old twin girls thanks to her! My OBGYN, who is also my IVF doctor, affectionately calls my girls the "miracle babies." I'm a 42-year-old woman who has been battling endometriosis, an autoimmune disease, and years of infertility (around 7 years total). Before seeing Edie, I had undergone 2 laparoscopies and a hysteroscopy for my endometriosis. I also took 3 cycles of Clomid, which unfortunately resulted in a miscarriage. I attempted 3 more cycles of Clomid, but those attempts were unsuccessful as well. Additionally, I had 3 unsuccessful IUI attempts and a single failed round of IVF. My first round of IVF involved retrieving 7 eggs, but only 4 were viable, and only 3 of those made it to embryos. Considering my age, health history, and the lower grading of the embryos, all 3 were transferred. Unfortunately, none of them implanted. Enter Edie! I started seeing her in June 2023, 2-3 times a week. After overcoming several challenges with hormonal imbalances and cysts, which Edie effectively managed, I underwent my egg retrieval in October 2023. Before the retrieval, my doctor monitored my follicles and provided guidance to Edie on the necessary interventions. For instance, during an ultrasound to assess follicle count and growth, one side had larger follicles compared to the other. I informed Edie about this at my next appointment, and she adjusted the treatment plan. At my following ultrasound, both sides had evened out. I was fortunate enough to retrieve 8 viable eggs, with 7 of them successfully developing into 3-day embryos. This was more than double the number I had previously achieved, and the quality of the embryos was significantly improved. I continued to see Edie until my embryo transfer in January 2024. Immediately following my transfer, I saw her for a special treatment to help the implantation process. After my previous IVF cycle failed, I was cautiously optimistic but started experiencing period symptoms about a week later. I was certain it wasn't working, but Edie remained positive and said, "I feel like it worked." I appreciated her optimism, but I was certain my period was coming. Two weeks after my transfer, I received my positive beta results! She was right! I discovered I was having twins, and due to my age, medical history, and the fact that I was having twins, I was at high risk. As a result, I was recommended to be on modified bed rest for the first trimester. The only places I visited during that time were my doctor's and Edie's appointments. Not only did Edie help me conceive and maintain my pregnancy, but she also provided support during my severe morning sickness, which persisted throughout my pregnancy. She also helped alleviate symptoms of a flare-up with my UC and treated all my pregnancy symptoms. Additionally, she offered support after losing my little brother to cancer when I was six months pregnant. Edie helped manage my anxiety, heartbreak, and sleep during that extremely difficult time! Unfortunately, I had to stop seeing her around 34 weeks, which I believe ultimately contributed to my preeclampsia. At 38 weeks (full term), I managed to deliver two beautiful girls, both weighing a healthy 6.5 pounds each! Edie is truly amazing! I genuinely mean that! She cares deeply about her patients, and I honestly believe that if it weren't for her help, knowledge, and genuine care, my girls wouldn't be here today. And while this may sound cliché, after seeing her for so long, I miss her because she became a friend to me. If there's only one thing you take away from this review, when you visit Edie, please fully trust her and the process. She knows what she's doing! My advice to you: Take the herbs and supplements, follow the diet, wear the patches, listen to her advice, and visit her as often as possible. It's actually quite incredible to see the difference she can make to your body and overall health. I still can't believe I have 2 amazing, happy, and healthy girls because of her. I will forever be grateful for everything she has done for me!

This is my 3rd time going to see Kyle. I found him on Yelp, and want to thank the previous yelpers…read morewho wrote a review because that really helped me in making my decision to give him a try. He is located in Kailua, and works out of a home office. He takes his time to listen to your problem and will recommend treatment. I asked for estim with my acupuncture treatment. He also provided some suggestions for stretching to help alleviate some pain and prevent reinjury. He also did ear seeding, where he places a tiny tiny seed-like metal pin in my ear as an acupressure point. If you can take the pain I would recommend doing it. Each time I have gone kyle has provided relief to my pain. The price is very reasonable, I am sure each individual treatment is different. I would HIGHLY recommend that if you are looking for an acupuncture treatment on the Windward side, give him a call. He does not push you to purchase any product that he has available, he doesn't even tell you about them. But he has products set up around his treatment area. If you have question ask about them. Personally, I did purchase the ice rub, it was in a roll-on style glass, and it is great! You don't really feel it like other muscle rubs but you will know it is working. Enjoy !!

I have been seeing Kyle for acupuncture and herbs for about 8 years now. He has offered me…read moretremendous relief through all three of my pregnancies, post-postpartum recovery, allergy relief, and just general well-being when I am feeling rundown. He is so caring and kind and I am blown away by the in-depth questions he asks me about my daily habits. He is always getting to the root of the cause of my ailments. I have introduced him to my husband for back pain, and friends for stomach and skin issues. Each and every time my friends and family always say why haven't I seen Kyle sooner. He is truly life-changing! Thank you for always being there for me in my times of need. Kyle also makes a roller called Herbal Ice and I use it on my sore muscles!

After a long and difficult journey trying to conceive, we are finally pregnant -- and we owe so…read moremuch to Dr. Nguyen. His knowledge, compassion, and encouragement gave us hope when we needed it most. He guided us with patience and professionalism, and we truly felt supported throughout the entire process. We cannot thank him enough for helping us achieve this miracle.

By far Dr. Tim is the best acupuncturist I have seen. He is so caring and concerned about my…read morehealth. He takes time to diagnose my symptoms. When he applied needles, he takes his time to do measurements according to my main complaint. He is so patient and never rush to perform his job and he Listens to my concerns each time I come to see him that makes me appreciate Dr. Tim is genuinely care for his patients' well being . He also prescribes Chinese herbs for my needs beside from giving acupuncture. I feel very grateful to have such a knowledgeable, skillful and experienced acupuncture doctor like Dr. Tim. The clinic is so peaceful and tidy that I feel calm to receive my treatment. And the plus is Dr. Tim offers a senior discount that really help a lot of my budgeting. Highly recommended Dr. Tim to whom need a great acupuncturist.

I kept hearing from my husband that his boss's wife was raving about her acupuncturist. I bugged…read morehim to find out her name. Little did I know I already knew the person, and learned that very same day as my H came back with the name, that the person I knew was an acupuncturist, and was the same person! I have had two appointments with Rhonda since learning this. She is simply the best acupuncturist I have ever seen, and I have seen some good ones. She is kind, caring, thorough, takes her time, and takes notes and refers back to them. The first time I saw her I was at the lowest point in my life that I have ever lived through, and I left the appointment feeling incredibly amazing, and I stayed that way for days after. The second time I was in better but not by much shape, and again, left feeling amazing. Her price may be a bit higher than others charge, but she spends a significant amount of time on each of her appointments, and the magic is real. You get what you pay for, and more, from your treatment with Rhonda. Experience the magic for yourself. Book an appointment, you will not be disappointed, you will be enthralled.

What a very unique and personable experience. I had a session with Rhonda back in March, my friend…read morerecommended her. We did a phone call the day before and on the day of the session, It was totally amazing. She helped me unblock some chi and put me on the path with a lighter soul. I will definitely be back next time I'm in Hawaii. Thank you so much.

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.