Evolution Wellness

I went to David yesterday for a 60 minute massage. His office is very nice and the massage room is peaceful and relaxing. Very personable and he does a fantastic job! I will be a repeat customer for sure.

David is a real gem. I’ve been to literally dozens of acupuncturists over the past 20 years and he is in my top 3 faves. He’s super attentive, and the needles don’t hurt for some reason with him. I had chronic pain on the bottom of my foot and it was 90% better after just one treatment with him. He also helped with insomnia, and also helped my 2 year old son recover from an ear infection. I am sad to see him go but you Denver folks are very lucky! He’s a true healer.

David helped me with a cartilage tear in the knee and its related swelling, and provided me the only really effective treatment and relief over a 2 – 3 month period. I totally credit David with getting me going, I found him through community acupuncture, saw immediate results that I did not see with 2 other practitioners, so then committed to working with him, to a lot of success. While the actual tear requires surgery, the symptoms were preventing me from doing most of my normal, very active, activities and with David’s help I was able to get back on the bike, have a lot more mobility on my feet, get through a cross country move, and survive the period before surgery. The benefits of the acupuncture probably extended way beyond my knee, I was much calmer about everything, my body started to act more like the body I know, and in general, I felt like I was healing to some extent. Some days he is the person I miss the most from SF, both from his physical care to his nice presence and good conversations.

David saw me in an emergency — my neck was in a great deal of pain. He worked my into his schedule and there was great improvement after only one treatment.

David is a gifted healer. I’ve struggled with chronic back pain for the last 4 years, managing with pain pills and exercise régime to survive but never to be free of pain, until I finally tried acupuncture with David. My friends recommended acupuncture many times over the past 4 years, but I was reluctant and convinced my «very serious spine injury» was beyond the capacity of an acupuncturist to treat. I was wrong, and I’m so happy to admit it. I’ve seen David 5 or 6 times now over the past 4 months, and I haven’t taken or needed a pain pill since my first visit. Amazing. He is gifted. And for anyone who has yet to try acupuncture, with David at least, the experience is far more like a massage (leaving you super relaxed) and much less like the endless needle stabbing bloodletting that I imagined.

I’ve now become «that guy.» The guy in the Bay Area who’s into alternative medicine, and telling all of their friends they should try it. Which is saying something… I was skeptical. I tried chiropractic… I tried pharmacotherapy… I tried yoga… I tried physical therapy… nothing really made a dent. Came here, three days later my pain went down about 20%.
I can’t explain it, I don’t really understand it, but I’m indebted to David, who’s apparently not only one hell of a nice guy, but quite good at what he does; which it turns out, is effective for lower back pain.
Five stars, indeed. I’m going to keep coming and keep improving until Blue Cross shuts down the gravy train.

I started getting acupuncture from David after struggling with pain for several months resulting from hip dysplasia and a labral tear. When I first visited him, I was having trouble taking public transit and walking to work due to the pain I was in. I had about ten sessions with David and am doing much better afterwards (just survived an overseas work trip with minimal pain). David was very attentive to my symptoms, checked in with me in between visits to see how I was doing, and also did some acupressure to help with shoulder pain I had. After having really negative experiences with my traditional health care provider, it was a pleasure to visit David, who has a great sense of humor and kind bedside manner. He also was very helpful in figuring out what my insurance covered and arranged for really easy payments which I appreciated.

David has been a splendid acupuncturist for me. I came to him with a strange malaise and coughing that had gone on for about four months. He used a combination of cupping, needles, and herb tinctures. I stopped coughing almost immediately after each treatment, and am feeling much better.
He’s warm, professional, and offers wonderful followup. I can’t recommend him enough!

David helped me heal a muscle strain/​nerve strain in 3 sessions (over the course of just 2 weeks).
I tweaked my neck/​shoulder while doing shrugs and a few weeks later that soreness evolved into mysterious loss of strength in my right pec. Every shot I took in my basketball games would fall short. I couldn’t do more than 6 pushups without tapping out. I couldn’t surf/​paddle into waves. Basically, I was unable to activate/​fire my right pec muscle and it was atrophying.
After taking a few weeks off with no improvement, I decided to try acupuncture for the first time. A friend recommended David, and after just 3 sessions, my pec muscle was working again. Sessions were relaxing, and enjoyable. The needles had a much lighter sensation that I expected, so there was no discomfort, and David makes sure to check in so that you’re ok throughout the whole process.
David is a very kind, genuine person, and I’ve quickly become a believer in acupuncture, in David’s abilities as a practitioner, and I’ll gladly see him again if other issues arise.

I am a first-​time acupuncture patient, so I was a little apprehensive. David, however, makes it an enjoyable, spa-​like experience that is truly relaxing. In addition to needles, he uses essential oils and light massage to create a soothing atmosphere. David’s touch is so gentle I couldn’t even feel the needles! Besides being incredible at making you feel comfortable and at-​home, he takes very detailed notes about your condition each time you see him, so that it’s easy to tell what kind of progress you’re making.
Although I had never done acupuncture before, I’m totally sold. I had serious pain in my neck and shoulders that had begun to interfere with my daily life. Acupuncture was a component of the treatment process that I believe did much to lessen my pain. After seeing him for about six weeks, my pain has so dramatically decreased that it’s almost nonexistent.
I highly recommend David and will be coming back.

On the recommendation of two close friends & teammates, I made an appointment with David. Since I’d never tried acupuncture, I was a little apprehensive. On my first visit, he explained the procedures he uses and made me feel very comfortable.
David is wonderful; he really takes the time to assess my needs each time I see him. The combination of massage and acupuncture have helped me tremendously. David is so calm and attentive. He is truly a healer, and I look forward to each appointment with him.

One of the most nurturing, attentive, and both physically and emotionally in tune people that I have the pleasure of knowing…
Initially, I began seeing David on the recommendation of my previous acupuncturist, who was planning an extended break from his practice, and wanted to leave me in good hands, so to speak.
Seeking treatment for (what seems like) a laundry list of injuries and chronic issues, I met with David to discuss goals and concerns, and with a clear understanding of both, developed a manageable treatment plan that considers over-​all, long term wellness with a focus on immediate relief.
During sessions, he’s incredibly comforting; and if you’re anything like me (a wee bit antsy and sensitive), he makes sure to check in during lengthier treatments. He is also admirably passionate about his work, and takes a true holistic approach to healing. (I still need to commit to that detox plan :) soon, I swear!)
Practicing with intention, intuition and integrity… David really does heal from the heart!

David is truly a natural healer! He is attentive, thorough, and confident in his practice. He has treated me for a left ankle fracture, successfully reducing pain and increasing mobility, as well as general immune support during a period of illness, aiding in the clearing of a respiratory infection. My experiences with him have been consistently pleasant and I recommend him to friends often.

I have been regularly going to acupuncture and massage sessions with David for about 5 months now. The best word to describe him is, Wow!
First of all, I was really impressed that he goes the extra mile and will tell you if your insurance covers acupuncture and massage therapy. His website was really easy to use and you can make appointments from there, too.
I originally went to David with concerns about TMJ disorder pain. His combination of acupuncture and massage work with my jaw has helped me to be pain free! I have found that attending bi-​monthly visits with David helps to keep the pain from coming back.
I also enjoy my regular sessions with David for general «tune up» work. Based on my concerns for the past couple of weeks, he will tailor our session to include a mix of acupuncture and massage to help my body get rid of all the stress placed on it from work and life.
I always look forward to my appointments with David, and I always feel much better after I leave them. David is one of the kindest, most nurturing, friendliest, and smartest people you will have the pleasure of meeting!

David opened a whole new world for me wellness-​wise!
I decided to try acupuncture for a chronic issue with my lymph and vascular system that causes swelling and discomfort in my extremities – one of those things that modern medicine doesn’t really recognize or address – and ended up discovering so much more.
David really tuned into everything that’s going on with me in a super holistic way – physical, mental, and emotional – and thoughtfully explored different treatments: acupuncture, an herbal concoction, cupping… And I’ve been so surprised at how much better I feel, not just in my legs and ankles, but progressively better in every way, after every session with him. More energy, less anxiety, better focus – and less swelling. In one session, I practically had an out-​of-​body experience from the release I felt from the acupuncture. It was so moving, I left wanting to paint and write poetry. *ha*
I’m now such a believer in acupuncture and its healing capabilities. And in David. He’s just one of those wonderful, nurturing people who doesn’t just want to fix the problem on the surface but really wants to get to the cause and get into a real conversation with you and your body.
If you are even thinking about the possibility of trying acupuncture, David is THE person to go to.

I came to David after 9 months or so of chronic low back/​hip pain. In my visits, David’s questioning helped me learn to describe the pain. This was really important for me because I didn’t realize how much it varied. Sometimes here, sometimes there. Sometimes an ache, sometimes a burning sensation. Sometimes general, sometimes specific. Because I was also seeing a physical therapist, massage therapist, and personal trainer, I was able to be clearer about what I needed and what was working and this accelerated and helped me focus on my recovery.
David is willing to try a variety of techniques and isn’t locked into one type of therapy. He’ll refer you to other specialists if he thinks that might help. My back still feels a little vulnerable but with my exercises and stretching, I am stronger, more flexible and, thankfully, pain free.

David is awesome and offers an array of services from acupuncture to massage your personal training he also does cupping and even some weird electroshock thingy that he connects to the needles in your back.
He does not seem to go through a routine with you either he seems to actually ask what’s going on with you and alter his treatment accordingly highly reccomended.
Accupunture is like legal drugs.

I injured my neck in a work-​related injury almost 6 years ago and have suffered with chronic neck pain every day since that injury. I tried many things to help the pain. I tried regular massages and neck stretches and they helped for a few hours, but the pain surely came back again. My sleep and quality of life suffered greatly.
I found David Blatt through his impeccable reviews on Unilocal and I am so thankful I did. He performed a thorough inquiry on our first session where he asked many questions but also listened. David is a great listener and his intuitive skills are amazing. We are now a handful of sessions into treatment with acupuncture and tailored massage and wow — the amount of relief I’ve experienced is great. I have greater flexibility and movement in my neck now. I sleep better. The pain sometimes comes back, but it’s temporary. I understand this is a healing process and will take more sessions to really create some lasting progress. I’m really looking forward to my future sessions. In fact, it’s my favorite part of the week! I walk out feeling like a million bucks.
David is great! I highly recommend you see him if you are in need of relief or just to increase your sense of well-​being.

David is a committed and caring health care professional. He not only brings energy and enthusiasm to his work, but also compassion and a genuine interest in helping his clients with whatever may ail them. His tailored customer service, results-​oriented approach is both refreshing and rewarding.
He is also a gifted coach for those folks who may be looking for personal training services!

Each time I’ve been to see David, I have been very glad I did.
With a high degree of professionalism and compassionate demeanor, David used his honed skills and extensive training alongside his superb intuition to help relieve the pain I was experiencing. I have seen him both for acupuncture and massage and both were definitely worthwhile. He has amazing hands and is not scared to give some good pressure so I would highly recommend trying his massage.
He is a practitioner that is very excited and enthusiastic about his work and these qualities really contribute to the high level of care he gives