Harmony Community Wellness Center

I love getting acupuncture here and am so glad to have found Harmony. Actually a client of mine suggested it to me, and she was right, Kim is great. I’ve seen Lars too, and I look forward to every appointment.
Community acupuncture is so great because it makes frequent acupuncture (which means more effectiveness) affordable.

Onset of very painful nerve pain in my arm. I wasn’t sure what I did or the cause, but after being up all night from it, I knew accupuncture was my best best for the quickest & longest lasting relief that would get to root of the problem.
I called a handful of highly Unilocal rated places near me in Vista & either got an answering machine or no available appts until much later & I had work looming over me. I expanded my search & found this place in Vista.
They answered the phone promptly, we’re professional & calming & initially had no appts, but the receptionist was kind enough to double-​check & could squeeze me in. I was SOO thankful!
I’ve never done the group accupuncture thing & I’ve always been slightly hesitant yet also curious. The rooms were VERY relaxing & calm! The room I was in had ⁴⁄₅ customers in it. They seem to put in & take out people when most patrons have silk eye masks & most are so relaxed they’re sleeping, so it’s not awkward with a roomful of eyes staring at you. (I must admit, that’s how I pictured it.) My chair even had a screen divider, so it felt very private.
Kim was my acupuncturist & she was very kind & also knew exactly what she was doing! She did everything to make sure I was comfortable. She offered me an eye mask, blanket & put a heat lamp near my shoulder to help relax me. It all was very soothing.
Initial appts are always $ 40 & after that they are in a sliding scale (usually $ 25 for most), which makes it very affordable for coming in more frequent if you are suffering from something that needs extra attention. I made an appt to return in few days & she also suggested I come two more times the following week to «take care of this» & get me back to my normally pain-​free self.
I felt SO much relief from the initial appt. I’ve done accupuncture in the past & could tell I still needed to go deeper & know I can actually afford to!

I’ve been using Harmony Community Wellness Center for well over a year. I go once a week, sometimes twice depending on how I feel. Lars and Kim are wonderful. They each have a different style, and both are great. I’ve also has many massages there and would recommend that as well. The value for your money is amazing. Won’t go anywhere else.

I’ve been going here almost a month after dealing with horrible back pain for 2 months. I see Lars twice a week along with going to a chiropractor he recommended. I’m finally seeing progress and able to sleep at night. My pain is so much more under control and is not completely controlling my life like it was. The center is very pleasant, all the staff are friendly and helpful. The community room works well; I don’t mind it at all. It helps to make it affordable and something I will continue with from now on. Being able to book online is also a big plus! What a great place!

Great attention to needs. Like the relaxing environment. Both Kim and Lars are very personable and positive.

Lars is very knowledgeable and kind. He truly cares about the health and wellness of his patients. I highly recommend him

I have been coming here for a couple of months now for acupuncture and I love it. I know the thought of being in a room with 5 other people can be a turn off, but trust me, it’s so relaxing that you tune all of that out! My first couple times I was nervous so I was awake the whole time and heard everything. But now I get the best power nap ever and I leave feeling refreshed and energized. That is a big deal for me because I have cancer and am doing chemo. The main side effects of my chemo is joint pain and nausea. After a couple sessions I already noticed a huge improvement in my symptoms. And now my nausea is practically gone and my joint pain has minimized a lot. I’m a believer! Do your self a favor and try this place out, you won’t regret it! Kim’s the best!

Amazing team of people!!! I feel so lucky to have found this gem. Acupuncture has helped me tremendously, both physically and emotionally! I always feel welcome when I enter the building and at ease when I leave the building. You can’t beat the prices, especially for the quality of care that you receive each treatment!!!

Very nice place. I love how the first time here, we were greeted with a smile and it felt welcoming.
Second time, it felt awkward and I don’t know why. Maybe it was because I was using the Unilocal check-​in deal that says $ 10 acupuncture treatment, but the receptionist put it down as $ 10 off so I was confuse. Is it $ 10 acupuncture or $ 10 off the regular price of $ 25? Never bother to ask why because she had that look as if I’m cheap looking. Lol.
But anyway, my husband like it. He said, Lars is good and hopefully he help heal my husband’s stomach problem. I would recommend this place.

I have been treated by both Kim and Lars. Both are great! Dr. Gaila
was treating me for digestive and health issues and suggested I make an appointment to receive acupuncture to help my progress. Over the past year I have become a new person. My health has improved, I feel less stressed, my headaches have decreased and my back and shoulder pain have lessened to a point where I hardly take any medication.

I have never been to such a loving and nurturing place to get acupuncture. Kim is the BEST. You are not only getting a great deal but the people that work there are always so kind and helpful! You feel as if you are the only one getting treatment. If you have anything going on, Kim knows what and how to take care of it! I love this place! If you haven’t checked it out, YOU MUST!.

I took my mom in since she was suffering a migraine for 3 days. At the end of the session she said she felt so much better. And very relaxed. Kim was great. She helped us out with all our questions.

I had backache for 3 weeks went to Harmony for acupuncture and massage and couldn’t believe that I was finally out of pain. Highly recommend, staff are wonderful and kind. Love this place!

I’ve seen Kim and Lars and they both are great! Price is amazing and I always look forward to going! I’m so happy I found them and very close to home!

I have been to HCWC many times. Lars and all his staff are wonderful, kind and caring. Lars has also treated my mom for pain when she had fractured vertebrae. Having the acupuncture treatment helped her get thought a very painful time in her life. I have been treated for my anxiety and it has helped me so much that it has changed my life! No more Ativan, I am able to go without any medication now.
I also brought a friend here for smoking, he was treated three times and has not smoked in over two years now.
Massage here is also wonderful! I have seen Karen and Satoko and both experiences were so so great.
Do not be afraid; this place could be a life changer just like it has been for me.

I decided to get accupuncture to reduce the stress related to my licensing exams. It releaved my stress and I passed both of my exams. Kim is awesome! She is very good, has a wonderful personality, and made me feel at ease. I like the low sliding fee making it so affordable.

Fantastic place just got even better with their new location. I had another great massage this time by Sherri. The new location is peaceful, clean, calming and convenient !!!
Thank you Harmony Community Wellness Center.

OMG… wonderful acupuncturists and staff. Also LOVE their sliding scale payments… only $ 20 bucks!!! Hello… you are awesome!

I’ve experienced a lot of acupuncture in the past, but over the last few years, had fallen out of my routine of getting regular treatment. Over the last few months I began experiencing digestive and gynecological issues that have been getting worse and worse, so I decided it was time to get back into the routine of weekly acupuncture. I wanted to find a practitioner closer to home and fit in my budget, so I made my first appointment with Lars last week.
Lars was amazing! I was very impressed with his needling technique, as it was very gentle and comfortable, and I still got that feeling you get when things are shifting around in your body. He was a great listener, and asked additional questions about my symptoms to determine what the imbalance was in my body so he could create the most effective treatment.
(TMI alert!!!) The day after my treatment, my cycle started with less pain than the last couple months, and on time for once. I also haven’t gotten the usual hormonal migraine, and my digestion feels better. Healing takes time, so I am making the time for weekly treatments to get my body back on track, but it sure is nice to experience some immediate relief!
I also wanted to note that the clinic is definitely a hidden gem near downtown Escondido. It is beautiful and serene inside, and the community treatment room is very relaxing and comfortable. If you would prefer a private room, that is available as well. While the private room fees are higher than the communal room, they are still lower than most private acupuncture offices in the area.

I never tried acupuncture before my first visit to HCWC, but I’m very glad I did. My girlfriend found this location online and since I’ve had a lot of sleeping issues for the last few decades, it seemed like a good idea to try.
I was greeted promptly and since I had my paperwork done already it sped up the process. (You can print it up and fill it out before coming in). I got a deal on Unilocal so I saved 10 bucks off the first visit which is usually $ 30.00.
I met with Lars next, who was very nice and listened to my issues before starting. Right after that, I was in the chair ready for my first experience. It’s very interesting since the room has 6 reclining chairs, meaning there could be 5 other people around you at the same time, and very relaxing music. I know a lot of people aren’t sure about sharing a room, but it’s not bad since no one one is close enough to touch.
The session lasted about an hour and I felt really refreshed afterward. I have been going for a few months now and I’ve seen a nice change in my sleeping habits which really helps a lot.
The payment is sliding scale starting at 20 bucks, which is a great deal. They also offer massage and some classes as well for a good deal, which I haven’t taken yet.
If you have always wanted to try acupuncture, but didn’t know a good place to start, this is definitely the place.