After being in a car accident almost 5yrs ago dealing with headaches 24-7 severe neck and shoulder…read morepain and going to countless PT, trigger point injections, medial block injections, epideral injections and the list goes on with no relief. I also started to have some lower back pain due to me compensating for the pain in my neck and shoulders, which made my posture change.This was one of my last options. I've never had acupuncture but was told to give it a try. I made the appointment with Victoria and as soon as I walked through the door I felt comfortable. Victoria listened to my concerns, asked me about everything I had gone through with genuine concern. I never felt rushed and although I have only been to a couple sessions, I have noticed that along with my Botox injections and the acupuncture, this is the first time in almost 5 years that I am noticing a slight difference. Victoria told me that it would take twice a week for a while to really feel the difference as did Neurology with my Botox. After ONE session, my back was better! I never would have believed it could help in just one session. I am so thankful that I chose to make the appointment with Whole Health and Victoria. She is outstanding and professional! She makes me feel so comfortable! She actually listens to my concerns instead of just telling me what I need. I highly recommend Whole Health and Victoria! Don't wait like I did. Make the appointment.....I promise you won't regret it!!

I went to see Graham on the recommendation of a friend when I herniated a disk and was being told…read moreby doctors that I might need to consider surgery. The pain was excruciating and I was barely walking for 8 weeks. I saw improvement after the first treatment and after a few months of following his recommendations I am back to almost 100% . A million thank you's Graham for your thoughtful care I wholeheartedly recommend this practice to my friends, family and clients.

I've been to many chiropractors and the chiropractors are usually friendly but the receptionists,…read morehowever, are usually pretty rude and rarely pick up. However, the receptionists at AHC are very energetic, nice, fun/funny, and usually pick up the phone. And Dr. Rob is awesome, too.

The entire team at Absolute Health is truly best in class. I've been getting chiropractic care from…read moreDr. Cait and her team for the last 5 years. The care I have received has been truly life changing. Working with them has drastically reduced the neck pain I used to experience. As a part of the care they offer they also educate patients about how to stay on track with their care path between appointments via "active care" where patients learn strategies and stretches. More generally, the entire team has a positive, upbeat approach and truly cares about all of their patients. Going to see the team is truly a bright spot on my calendar!

This is such an important service that they provide the community. Dan is a talented and…read moreknowledgeable acupuncturist.

This place is amazing! All of the acupuncturist are great! It is such a calm and relaxing place…read more I've been going the past few weeks and have definitely felt the energy in my body shift. I recently have had severe pain in my hip and each time I go it gets a little better. If you have a lot of pain I would highly suggest seeing Lauren or Daniel. Lauren is super down to earth and very compassionate. She gave me a list of foods and tea that I could consume to help heal my body. So far they have worked! It's awesome that Wildwood is all about natural healing. Daniel gave me some exercises and stretches to help my hip and it has made a complete difference. I am so thankful for this place and have the upmost confidence in their abilities to help and heal people.

I've had acupuncture a few times before and it really helped my creaky-ass knees, and when I moved…read moreto Portland last year I started looking for some help with sciatica, which came out of nowhere and oh my god is awful, IYKYK. I tried one place where it helped a bit but there just wasn't the vibe or connection (which is essential for the healing arts), and then I wound up at Maine Center for Acupuncture in mid-May when the left leg was flaring so bad I wasn't walking normally or able to get a good night's sleep. The first thing that happened on meeting Ryan was just that I felt *hope* about my situation for the first time: the way any healing practitioner responds is so important, and he listened to me and asked great questions (some totally unexpected!) and then assured me that I would get better. That's a basic assurance you really need at times. If you haven't had acupuncture before, let me explain a bit: you may feel all kinds of different ways, and the experience will vary each time. If something is really blocked up, it might be intense--I'd describe my first session for the sciatic nerve as akin to having a drain snaked--but there's energy and movement, and then relief. A day later I wasn't limping for once, which was a great start. Other times you'll have a floaty little trip. I've been continuing to go since then, and that's the other essential part of acupuncture to know: the benefits build over time. By now the pain is totally gone--I repeat, GONE--and we've shifted the treatment so that it's more about balance and mood, and the results have made me feel like my body and mind are both back on track. If you've got an ailment, acupuncture can address it. That's a lot of info, I know, but I've also heard so many people say that the idea of acupuncture makes them nervous, so I hope it helps! Also, if you think it's all a bit too woo-woo? Ryan is not only a compassionate healer but he's down-to-earth and hilarious; you'll also run into all kinds of people there (not that you're actually going to talk, b/c you're all gonna be needled up and zoned out). Which gets to my final point: the emphasis here is on *community* acupuncture, which means *affordable*. (You can also book private sessions.) The community setup is a peace-out room with 5 recliners, and appointments are staggered so that different people shuffle in and out; depending on the time of day you might be there alone, or with up to 4 other people. This was my first encounter with something like this and I'm always perfectly comfortable. Just another reason out of many to give Maine Center for Acupuncture a try--I very highly recommend it!

I was never interested in acupuncture. It's not that I was nervous about pins being tapped into my…read moreskin (after all, I'm certainly the tattooed up gal); I was turned off by the "new agyness" of it all and was seriously skeptical about it's effectiveness. Then again, who am I to judge a practice that's been happening for thousands of years? Since I believe you should try or do something before formulating an opinion - and at the gentle persuasion of a good friend - I gave in and went to see Ryan at Maine Center for Acupuncture. Talk about a revolutionary moment in my life. I arrived and was instantly greeted by Ryan - not the pristine looking monk I was expecting - who was wearing shorts, had some facial scruff, and possibly one of the most welcoming, friendly smiles I've ever seen. Despite filling out the three page medical history for him, we sat and chatted for a few minutes like old friends about my lifestyle, things that were bothering me, etc. Suddenly he gets down on his knees and starts pressing my knee. "You said you have tension in your shoulder?" he asked. I shrugged it off, "Sure, but I think it's because of yoga, so I'm not super worried about it." He presses his thumb into the skin of my knee and asks, "What about now?" Suddenly... no more tension in my shoulder. Afterwards, I was brought into a quiet room next to his small office where there were (I think) eight very large, very comfortable recliners in a u-shape. I was told to turn my phone off, put my bag behind the chair, take my shoes off, climb into the chair of my choosing, and just relax. There were four other people in the room (of varying ages and lifestyles) at the time, all peacefully reclined, pins sticking out of various parts of their bodies, paying no mind to the fact that I was there. I got into the recliner, and Ryan in a hushed voice asked me if I was so busy that my thinking wheels turned and turned all the time making it hard to make decisions. I said yes (how did he know that?!), he pushed a spot on my elbow then asked, "What's your favorite season?" Fall. "What's your favorite color?" Blue. Both times I answered without thinking, entirely without hesitation. I just blurted out the answer. Is blue my favorite color? Now that I'm thinking about it, I don't know. I quite like shades of green and browns... but apparently it's really blue. Anyway... that was the moment I was a believer. Since much of acupuncture is personal, I'll spare you some details (like what I specifically had worked on; but, I can tell you that for many days after I felt FABULOUS). If you have any worries (emotionally- or physically-based ones), tension, weird medical issues of any kind, headaches, arthritic, etc... you have no reason not to go see Ryan at MCA. It's INSANELY affordable ($20 to $40 for each session - you pick how much you can pay each time). It's comfortable (Ryan is the kind of person you want as your GP, your CPA, your car salesman, your Whole Foods clerk. And, it's relaxing... like, more relaxing than massages.

I have been going to Panax Acupuncture for a little over a year. Juliet is excellent at all she…read moredoes. I go for regular acupuncture for all my aches and pains, she uses different tools (like cupping & gua sha) to assist with the needles-and if you are scared of needles she will just use cupping and gua sha. She has made a huge difference in my quality of life. Honestly, I do not think I could keep doing my current job without her treatments. She is extremely knowledgeable, kind and has great energy. She also does gua sha and cupping of the face and it is SO relaxing! I cannot recommend this enough, she uses smaller gentle cups and incorporates massage-I am almost drooling when she is done I am so relaxed. She also does Microneedling for your face and it includes your neck, which is rare-places usually charge extra for that. I bought a package of 3 sessions & it cost the same as ONE session at another place (and that did not include the neck-that was an extra $250). I am extremely happy with the results after my 3 sessions. I am getting compliments on my skin. She also does cosmetic acupuncture for sagging and fine lines. I really want to try this. She is affordable and even offers packages and monthly subscriptions. She also has an option to schedule for express treatment and I have used that option to get in on short notice when I have an issue that needs quick attention. And she also does home visits! My husband also goes to her post 6 shoulder surgeries and she has helped him enormously. She is in a great location with decent street parking options. Booking with her is done easily through an app.

Panax acupuncture is a genuine gem. Juliet is extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, and…read moreincredibly skilled. I had been to see several different acupuncturists in Portland before having Panax recommended to me and she now stands out among others as kind, respectful, and highly effective. My only concern in recommending her more is that she may become booked even further in advance as the waitlist for her time grows. But she's helped me so successfully heal a number of concerns that it seems better to share if it could connect others to this kind of quality care. The office is lovely, smells so good, and finding parking on the street nearby has never been an issue. In the past cost felt like a barrier for treatment but I appreciate how collaborative she has been in helping find a good amount that works within my budget. I encourage anyone considering it to book time or reach out to her! The website is also very easy to use.

Josh delivered an unparalleled Tuina Chinese medical massage treatment. I had difficulty breathing…read morefor the last year since a broken rib injury. He helped me with 20 year shoulder muscle adhesions. Opened up my neck, shoulder, rib muscles and intercostals to help my breathing and clear pain. I finally can get a deep breath. The results are holding. It felt like a deluxe spa treatment. He had relaxing hot stones on my feet, warm compresses and towels for deluxe comfort. He did gua sha on my tight shoulder muscles. He broke up tissue adhesions I've had for 20 years! Powerful HEALER! Highly recommend

I have been doing my post hip replacement physical therapy at Coastal Ortho in Brunswick. The…read moreoffice staff is quick and efficient to check me in and collect my co-pay . I have been working with Amin to build back my strength and balance. He pushes me in a great way to make sure I have the best recovery possible. I feel comfortable and confident that I am in professional and knowledgeable hands.

I have only gone here for osteopathic work on my leg and neck, so I can only speak for that piece…read moreof this large facility. My initial visit included a very thorough stack of paperwork that covered my current injury, past injuries, and personal info for records. After that I was fairly quickly whisked into the back where they said they would be X raying my neck...what? Not sure if there was a mix up on my behalf or theirs but I assured the tech that we did not need to do this. He didn't argue and pleasantly brought me to my room for intake and to wait for my doctor. Dr. Abbott came in and chatted with me about my symptoms. He was very detailed and never seemed rushed to get to his next appointment. In the next couple of visits he has done the same and has given me several techniques to help alleviate pain along with his work that he has done on my neck and surrounding muscles. Sometimes runs late (don't all doctors) but overall an amazing experience and will continue to go to have work done on my neck.

Jason and Kara are wonderful and extremely helpful. They try to cater their work to your…read moreacupuncture needs as best as possible. Wonderfully calming atmosphere. Comfortable tables and chairs for the treatments. If my health situation had not changed, I would have absolutely continued with treatment here!

I have been a patient for over 15 years. I visit every week and cannot imagine my life without…read moreacupuncture. Jason has helped me and my family navigate some serious health challenges over the past few years. He is incredibly caring and compassionate. I believe these treatments were the primary reason I could recover so quickly from major surgery. Because I see Jason more often than I do my PCP, we are able to try different treatments and supplements until we figure out what works for me. I appreciate this flexibility that traditional medicine does not provide. Acupuncture has helped me maintain my health. I recommend Jason and his treatments to anyone.