Acupuncture Center of La Jolla

I had a very rare digestive problem called gastroparesis. The medication I was prescribed really wasn’t doing much and I had read several published studies that showed there was improvement after acupuncture for patients with this condition. I started going to Marie twice a week and then once a week after a few months. I went from being miserable – not being able to exercise, feeling like I couldn’t breathe, to now being able to eat solid foods, going to the gym, and even eating fruits and vegetables – which are the most difficult to digest if you have this condition. I was also given natural herbs which were also helpful. Within a few months, I was feeling great and no longer needed medication or acupuncture. If I find my condition is getting bad again, I will be back! To all the skeptics: TRY acupuncture – my insurance also covered a portion of it.

the best place for acupuncturists. I personally have been seeing Lisa Valente here for the past 4.5 years. She has helped me with chronic back pain I have from degenerative disc disease. I was working part time when I met Lisa and she has helped me through weekly sessions work through pain, minimize the pain and allow we me to actually work more hours! Lisa also diagnosed me with a thyroid disorder and advised me to get a blood test only through the art of muscle testing. She was right! Blood panel showed hypothyroidism and instead of being on medicine, Lisa has helped me with natural supplements and probiotics to regulate my system. I also was advised by her to get an allergy panel which showed a grain allergy! Basically Lisa has saved my life!

Julie helped me through a medical situation that my doctor was completely unable to diagnose, let alone treat. She’s a true healer. The center is serene, the staff are friendly and efficient. I highly recommend Acupuncture Center of La Jolla!

A few months ago I was in a car accident.
After having severely herniated disk I had to have back surgery.
I have been on a lot of medication and suffered from a lot of pain.
I was always pessimistic about acupuncture and Eastern medicine but as a last resort I tried it at Acupuncture Center of La Jolla on La Jolla Drive performed by Marie Astor.
I can’t say enough good things about this experience. I feel like nothing else helped. As of now I am repeatedly coming back for treatment and I am getting better and better. She is TRULY AMAZING and knows how to help!
If you have back problems save yourself the time and look no further for help, Marie Astor is the person to go to, you won’t regret it!!!

What a discovery I made 20 years ago! Lead acupuncturist Donna Keefe cured my long-​standing clinical depression with advanced techniques she learned on a study-​trip to China. Donna, Julie Simonton, Angela Yvonne and the other acupuncturists at ACLJ keep on learning, and are top-​of-​the-​game. They have helped me maintain wonderful health amidst many challenges. Absolutely superb!
Joan T. Casale

Deb Davies lac. Worked on my bruised rib. I was in severe pain and about to go to the ER but went here first. I felt amazingly better I had been bed ridden due to the stabbing pain but she cleared it up and I can now move without the pain after just two visits am continuing treatment to clear up the bruising. The office staff is quite courteous. It is a lovely office and very welcoming. I highly recommend them.

After I moved here 18 years ago and tried several different acupuncturists I just gave up. So I was quite surprised when I decided to give it one more shot.
I’m not sure how I ended up with Lisa but it must have been in the stars or something. This young lady really cares about helping someone’s life get better.
I have seen her for many problems in the past two years and she still amazes me. I will say this, if you don’t feel better the day after a treatment find a new acupuncturist.
I went in for a sprained ankle a couple of months ago and the next day I had no swelling and all the pain was gone. I was so blown away I had to put that on here. Sick for two weeks went in last week and the next day I felt like a new person. Now if I would just change my diet.
I don’t care what is wrong with you, Lisa will truly make you a believer in Japanese style acupuncture. You have my word.

In recooping from an auto accident injury it was suggested that I add acupuncture to the massage therapy I was already receiving. I saw a Groupon for a session with Angela Yvonne L.Ac. at the Acupuncture Center of La Jolla a few days later and by chance it turned out the center was in the same building I work in so I decided to give it a try.
Theresa L.‘s comment about the center being «a calm and serene space to relax and revitalize» is right on! You walk in the center door and leave the stress of the world behind. Jessica, the center’s front desk person (not sure what her proper title is) greets you with a smile and gives you a real feelng that she’s happy to see you before you are wisked away to one of the treatment rooms where soft relaxing music and lighting awaits.
Angela seems to have a knack for finding the exact spots that need attention and it’s rare that I even notice that I’m a human pincushion. I would definitely recommend her to anyone thinking about trying out acupuncture.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about the entire staff at the Acupuncture Center of La Jolla. Specifically, Angela Yvonne. She is just beyond fabulous. I would recommend her to anyone looking for an acupuncturist. Or, even if you are not! It’s amazing the things she is able to help with.
From the moment you walk in the door, you will feel like family. The Acupuncture Center of La Jolla is wonderful, and I feel honored to be a client.

I’ve been going to the Acupuncture Center of La Jolla for about a year and a half for relief from the 12 – 18 drenching, mind numbing hot flashes I was getting daily that were a side effect of a chemo prevention drug I’m taking for 5 years. My doctor prescribed a medication for the hot flashes, but it came with a warning to «see your doctor if you experience suicidal thoughts» and I just wasn’t comfortable taking it. A neighbor recommended ACLJ, so I started with Korin and noticed an immediate reduction in the severity and occurences of the hot flashes. The calming of the constant hot flash «noise» also helped me identify food triggers that were making things even worse.
I have settled into a monthly acupuncture «maintenance» treatment for the drug I’m continuing to take, and am down to several hot flashes a week. They are no longer so extreme and the bad ones are usually more stress– or food-​related (as in «oops! I ate something I knew I shouldn’t!»). The center staff are all wonderful and respond readily to ad hoc needs («clogged sinuses today? no problem — we’ll take care of that!»). Korin moved out of the area, and I’m now working with Julie for both acupuncture and massage, which she often combines in the same treatment session and it’s heaven!

I have been going to ACLJ for over 10 years now. Before I started I was taking lots of medication from Immitrex for migraines, Ambien for insomnia, Zyrtec and Flonase for allergies, Xanax for anxiety, and being in the health industry I didn’t like putting what I thought were toxins in my body. A friend suggested I try to meet with Donna and see what she could do do help me. I was a bit skeptical when I first went but Donna made me feel at ease. She listened to my concerns and then explained her course of action. Within the first month I noticed a huge difference, I was sleeping longer, headaches were not as frequent and I didn’t need my allergy meds as much. After 3 months I was off all of my meds.
When I was trying to get pregnant I spoke to Donna and she and Julie helped me out. I was by no means experiencing any fertility issues, it was just time for me. They suggested diet changes, some herbs, and after 2 months of treatments I was pregnant.
I am absolutely impressed by the people in the office. From Ned and Jessica at the front to my acupuncturists Donna and Julie, these are genuine people with a real desire to help you with whatever ails you.
After moving from SD to Temecula, I still make the drive of 1 hour and 20 minutes just to see them. Completely worth the drive!

Korin Owens, L.Ac. introduced my fiancé and I to Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs. She is very dedicated to her practice and is very welcoming to acupuncture newbies.
Located in the La Jolla Village Professional Center behind Rock Bottom /​El Torito, the center offers a calm and serene space to relax and revitalize. Korin is very genuine and is really good at listening and analyzing your stressors. She’s very gentle and made our first acupuncture session the first of many.
After my first session, I definitely felt more energy flow throughout my body– I can’t wait to come back! She’s also very knowledgeable on Chinese herbs and medicines and had great recommendations. She answers all your questions and makes sure you’re very comfortable.
I highly recommend Korin Owens from Acupuncture Center of La Jolla!