Northside Holistic Center

Mark is an amazing practitioner and healer. I started seeing him many years ago for a condition that was a mystery to western medicine and left me feeling horrible and in a tremendous amount of pain. Seeing Mark weekly for 6 months completely fixed the problem. Acupuncture and herbal medicine are definitely not magic bullets but given enough time and patience they do fix the root of the problem. Mark is an excellent diagnostician and is incredibly honest about how long to continue treatment for maximum efficacy.

Great experiences with Mark; I highly recommend him and his clinic. I went several years ago for tennis elbow, which he addressed. Starting again for tendonitis in quads/​leg from a back issue. Mark has a great demeanor for a holistic healer, very knowledgeable and highly charismatic.

As someone who has constantly sought out western medical treatment for various ailments without much success, Mark at the Northside Holistic Center was a godsend. I’d pretty much given up hope that I’d be able to manage my chronic pain, but Mark made it look easy.
Within several acupuncture treatments, the conditions I’d suffered with over the years — chronic headaches, a high level of anxiety, bad skin, joint problems, you name it — were reduced to mere background noise or disappeared altogether. Amazing.
Not only that, but Mark has so much knowledge about different conditions that he’s often been able to wave off my hypochondriasis about a particular issue without hesitation. It makes me feel so comfortable to know I have a medical practitioner that I can consult with on a regular basis.
Some people have argued that it’s expensive; I’d disagree. The cost is nowhere close to the out-​of-​pocket cost you’d pay for a regular doctor. In fact, if you have an HSA or FSA that you can pay with pre-​tax, it’s about the price of a standard massage at Massage Envy.

I have seen Mark Reese for almost 2 years now for acupuncture treatments, and I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for alternative medicine therapy. I see him approx. 1/​month to keep my issues at bay and feel that without my visits, I would be feeling significantly worse. I even recommended my husband see him for a recent broken collarbone and rib to help aid in the heeling process. For me, acupuncture therapy does take time to «kick in», but then it is the continued long term benefits which keep me coming back.

I could not disagree with the first reviewer more. Mark Reese is an excellent caregiver and acupuncturist. He is especially skilled at treating women’s health issues. What impresses me most about Mark is his ability to truly hear what I need help with at any particular visit. I have recommended him to several people and all of them have been amazed with the results. (See the more accurate reviews at Northside Holstic Center — the first person to review made a typo!)

The waiting room is cheerful and comfortable, with relaxing lighting and good seating. I hardly ever have to wait at all, though, because Dr. Reese is always right on time. He shows me to his evaluation room/​office, which is separate from the treatment rooms. There he always takes quite a bit of time asking me questions about my condition, taking my pulses, and examining my tongue. He really listens and takes copious notes during the intake process. His record keeping is so excellent, often he will look back in to my file for treatments he gave me years before — he has it all there. Another thing I appreciate about the intake is that he allows time for natural conversation to arise — not «all business» — so by the time I am shown to the treatment room I feel quite at ease and comfortable with him. The treatment itself is the most comfortable acupuncture I have ever had, and I have been to many acupuncturists over the years. I am typically VERY sensitive to the feeling of the filaments going in, but he has such a careful touch that even on sensitive spots on my hands and feet I hardly feel a thing. The lights are dimmed and there is soft music that encourages me to have a little snooze while the filaments do their work. The herbs he gives me are in a powder format that reconstitutes easily with water, which I enjoy the convenience of versus other incidents where I have had to boil bulky, dried herbs into a strong, less palatable tea. The symptoms I come in with are always greatly alleviated by the combination of his treatments and herbs; I have seen Dr. Reese for a several different conditions over time — from acute colds, to neck pain, to allergies, to menopausal symptoms — and in each case I obtained great relief and resolution from his treatment. Dr. Reese is insightful, intelligent, professional yet warm, and obviously cares very much for each of his clients. I have never been so comfortable entrusting my care to any other health care professional. I give him my highest recommendation.

Fantastic. I have been going to Mark Reece for acupuncture on and off for over a year and I have to say: I can tell the difference when I’m not having acupuncture. Mark is very thorough — will sit down with you and listen to everything you have to say regarding your health, current issues and what you hope to achieve. He will then devise a plan to help you get to those goals through acupuncture and herbs. I go to Mark for issues unrelated, but I know he particularly specializes in treating patients with cancer, as well as infertility issues (and has had a great success rate). It’s fascinating stuff. Mark is extremely knowledgeable and professional and I highly, highly recommend him.