Advanced Acupuncture Centre

I was experiencing severe pain and immobility from an injury. I called Advanced Acupuncture Center and Alma was able to get me in to see Dr. Paula within an hour. Dr. Paula examined me and treated me right away. Her expertise was evident immediately. She treated pretty much my entire body. She took her time, explained each aspect of treatment, noted and mentioned issues I had not even brought to her attention, and the result was wonderful. I was surprised at the immediate relief I received as I had been treated elsewhere years ago with acupuncture without result. I honestly felt 90% better!
Everyone I met in the office was professional, nurturing, and genuinely seemed to care.
I really can’t say enough great things about this practice. I wish I could give them more than five stars.

I have been in to see both Dr. Henry and Dr. Paula for treatment of a sciatica issue. I have been fighting the pain, and finally went into see them and the relief has been incredible. Thank you!

I’ve always know that Jens is talented and he’s helped every family member of ours at some point in the last 5 years… but today was a day I will always remember, I can eat again! The amazing Jens Maassen is helping my 9 month old through a variety of food intolerances. This week I was able to sit in his lovely office, and enjoy a rare and serene moment of my baby boy sleeping on my chest, while his body learns to reverse it’s hate towards eggs and chicken. Because of Jens’ I was able to SLEEP again! It’s been a long 5 months since I’ve slept well, but I’m not looking back, only forward. Hunter & I will continue NAET treatments for his intolerances until his tiny body is cleared of all things that make him restless. Next on the list Chloraphyl, then dairy, and lastly beef. As a breastfeeding mama I sure do miss being able to eat out, and as a 9mo baby boy my son is finally finding a sleep pattern without being restless.

I have been dealing with Jens for several years. He is kind and amazing. I have recommended him to may folks, many stemming from random conversations with strangers. I can’t imagine having gone through menopause with out his assistance. He is very genuine, and the staff in the office mirror that kindness. Thank You Jens!

My daughter and I have both been treated by Dr. Jens, and it would not be hyperbole to say that he has changed our lives. My daughter had a sugar sensitivity that caused a narcotic level response in her (personality change, etc.). One visit to Dr. Jens and she is able to enjoy treats with her friends again.

Jens has helped me with multiple health issues, and I’ve done acupuncture as well as allergy treatments. He always listens, and then explains treatments thoroughly. He never does a treatment unnecessarily, and appointments are available at an array of times. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

This is a hard review to write, everyone gave this place five stars, heck that’s the reason I went here. I have never tried acupuncture and don’t know anybody who has. I recently learned that kaiser and many HMO’s offer acupuncture so I thought that added some legitimacy to this new thing to me.
I made a appointment and they fit me in on short notice the next day. I met with Dr Jens and I liked his attitude and his sense of humor and professionalism. We spoke in depth of my back pain and he said he should be able to get me 60% –80% better on the first visit. Needless to say I was ready!!! His treatment took a little over a half hour and when it was over I felt no different, Dr Jens said I might feel the results by the next morning… nope.
So how to rate this business … Nice facility with a very nice staff… Sadly the service provided did nothing for me… I understand acupuncture doesn’t work for everyone so I’m not mad, just bummed. Lesson learned… A million five star reviews doesn’t mean it will be a five star experience for me.

Dr. Jens is amazing, informative and a great healer. They so kindly scrunched me in when my sciatica flared– up fiercely. By the next morning the pain was completely gone! He is the best acupuncturist I have ever been to. If you have never been to an acupuncturist — go he is the one to see.

Five stars for my first visit. New to acupuncture and reaching outside my comfort zone. Found Jens Maassen L.Ac. MSOM on Unilocal and tried him based on the reviews. He took his time and did a thorough interview with me before my first treatment. He didn’t try to up sell me at all, taking a «let’s see what happens» approach and not telling me to wait months to know if it will work. So thankful for his upfront approach and honest demeanor. I’m confident the treatment was helpful as were other suggestions and information he provided. I’ll be back for my second appointment. Not only was the treatment helpful but it felt like a trip to the spa. Wonderful! Thanks Unilocalers!

Wow! I’ve had a chronic pain on my neck due to herniated disks on my cervical (C5, C6, C7). I was tired of the pain meds and wanted to give acupuncture a try. Dr. Jens helped to reduce the pain in one session. Amazing results!!!
Dr. Jens is the most compassionate person I’ve met. I’ll definitely go again and highly recommend their practice to everyone I know.

My wife has been dealing with migraines for two years. They are triggered by some colors and patterns. We when to Jens on the recommendation of a good friend. The office is professional, relaxing and comfortable. Jens spent a lot of time talking and listening to my wife then explained the procedure.
It was painless and relaxing and the best part is, her migraines are significantly better. Places she could not go in to she is able to enter.

Yens has been treating my food sensitivities amongst other things and I can’t believe how much different I feel. I was skeptic at first and did not truly believe that he could treat my severe dairy sensitivity in one session. I have been severely lactose intolerant since I can remember and usually one bite of anything dairy I an doubled over with cramps and tummy aches. Not anymore! I tested it out yesterday and had a cup of creamy icecream at the Vine and couldn’t focus on the movie because I was so flabbergasted that I didn’t have any reaction to the dairy consumption. Couldn’t believe it. I also always get a bad headache when I have even a tiny taste of beer but now can enjoy a glass with no weird symptoms… Yens also treated me for my grain allergy. I also have been getting nights sweats and those are pretty much gone as well. As a massage therapist, I have sent many of my clients to Advanced Acupuncture and they have all had positive feedback. Truly amazing!!! Thanks guys!

My massage and bodywork practice has me knotted and tight in my shoulders and arms. On my first acupuncture visit to Jens I requested him to work on those specific areas of tension. The session was good, but the second session was amazing! At the second session I didn’t make any specific request, I wanted to see what he felt and what he could do according to what he perceived needed to be done. That was the most amazing acupuncture session I’ve ever had. I could feel the energy work it’s way through to different points and connect acupuncture pathways from top to bottom and left to right.
Jens’ work is amazing. After that session my shoulders and arms felt great. I was relaxed and felt strong at the same time. I felt good energetically. It’s amazing to have energy flowing through the body because usually I don’t have a sense of that.
He’s studying for his PhD, Jens does great work, he’s a master at his art and I’d refer my clients to him in a heartbeat. Thanks Jens. He’s the guy to go to in the Tri-​Valley for acupuncture, and not only for his work but he’s also a great guy!

I feel as if all of the reviews are right on. I am so pleased that I have gone here. He spends time, listens and is helpful. Also I love his front desk staff she is friendly and helpful.

I started see Jens Maassen after my sister had received allergy treatment from him. She had serious allergies all her life, usually resulting in sinus infections and down time. One series of treatments and this allergy season was symptom free!
I initially sought treatment for food allergies. I had acne all of my adult life, after finally discovering it was caused by an allergy to sugar I decided to find out if the NAET process could cure me. The results are amazing! I no longer have acne and can imbibe in sweets too. With each chronic allergy we treated I gained more strength back.
Then, I realized the possibilities… we could treat so much more. I’d had an exposure to MRSA and had sores on my scalp for five years. Jens treated me for the MRSA and the sores went away gradually over two months.
And finally, I have had adrenal fatigue for 6 years, he is currently treating me now for it. For the first time in years I have felt energy and enthusiasm for life. I started dancing again… a very good sign that this chronic disease that I thought I’d have to manage for the rest of my life may actually become an illness of the past. We are still working on it, but I am very hopeful from the results I am seeing already. I’ll provide an update as it progresses.
Jens is not only an amazing practitioner, he is just a wonderful person. His personal style is so kind, gentle, open, generous, humorous, honest, modest and focused, He is incredibly knowledgeable and has coached me in many areas of health, including juicing. He was even so kind as to loan me a juicer while I tried it out!
He will truly partner with you to support your wellness plan, never overselling or making promises he is unsure of. Although the results far exceed his modesty every time. I encourage anyone to try acupuncture and NAET, but especially Jens Maassen.
Be well, be happy.

I have been Jens Maassen’s patient at Advanced Acupuncture Centre since 2009 when my chiropractor suggested I try acupuncture with Jens in an effort to treat complications from knee surgery. Since I had experienced acupuncture following 2004 surgery from another practitioner without positive results, I was skeptical but decided to give Jens a chance to improve my quality of life. Dr. Ammon’s referral soon found Jens added to my team of amazing professionals.
My first appointment included a thorough evaluation and treatment. I found Jens to be a great listener and genuinely interested in my case. Jens was willing to try micro current technology at the request of two other team members, which my physical therapist at the time was unwilling to do. This therapy has been an integral part of my treatment at almost every visit and does make a difference whether used for neuromuscular stimulation or pain. I knew from the first visit that Jens is a true professional, a man of integrity.
Since one of the goals of Chinese Medicine is to restore balance and wellness in an effort to help the body repair itself, Jens is interested in one’s total health and well-​being. Each patient has a treatment plan tailored to individual needs which can change from visit to visit depending on each evaluation and diagnosis. Jens willingly accepts and successfully treats each challenge, which is every 2 weeks for me! Jens always takes time to listen. He has a great sense of humor while being kind, compassionate, caring, friendly, positive, knowledgeable, gentle and skillful. I appreciate his easy to understand explanations of what he is doing and/​or what I should do.
Over the years, I have experienced various modalities along with acupuncture including cupping to relieve muscle tension, allergy/​sensitivity testing and treatment (NAET), nutritional counseling and herbal medicine, all having positive effects. Jens is acupuncture’s «cream of the crop» who has helped me to have a better quality of life during my «golden years». Even though surgery complications slow me down, I feel and function better thanks to his expertise and quality care. I always leave the office feeling relaxed and pain-​free. So, schedule an appointment and experience the healing effects for yourself; you won’t be disappointed!

I actually used Unilocal reviews to pick my acupuncturist! Jens is fantastic. I’m not a «new age» kind of person, but was dealing with some serious medical issues and thought, «what could it hurt»? Jens spent an hour and half with me going over my diagnosis, discussing his background, which is both western and eastern medicine. He discussed nutrition, allergies, and a myriad of other possible contributing factors that could be exacerabting my autoimmune reaction.
We did some allergy muscle tests… and I’m a skeptic by nature, but WOW. It was eye opening. We did a series of acupuncture as well. I was on medication at the time, so Jens was very honest in telling me we would really have no way of tellling if the acupuncture was helping or not. I appreciated his candor. I do believe it helped, as I’d been on the medication for close to 6 months with no change. When we added in the acupuncture, I was flare free and off the meds within a month.
Now, I have nothing to compare to this, but I do know people… and Jens is a good guy, very honest, very gentle. The facility is very relaxing and clean. I would have no problem recommending him to any of my family or friends!

Hands down, Jens is just wonderful! Not only excellent at his acupuncture, he is also versed in Chinese medicine and nutrition. He personally has experience with Gerson Therapy, and I was just impressed he had even heard of it! He is truly a caring person and wants to help you improve your health and wellness. What a nice change! No upselling here in this office, and you receive plenty of time and attention in your appointment. Jens also offers NAET if you are seeking allergy relief. My husband has seen Jens and also my young son (age 3 for NAET).
I find Jens to be an amazing resource and can always count on feedback from him as I modify and improve my personal health & wellness plan. We are so lucky to have his Centre right here in Livermore!
Parking is easy with space in front of his office, or in front of the other residential buildings. I also find it easy to make appointments, and there isn’t a huge back log where you have to wait.

On my first visit, Dr. Maassen spent over an hour with me gathering medical history and answering my questions. I’ve never had a care provider give me that much 1 on 1 attention. I’ve now been a patient for 8 months and always have a relaxing and therapeutic experience when I visit AAC.
For those who are wondering, the needles are not painful at all. Give it a try!

I had my very first acupuncture session yesterday with Jens and I am so excited to tell people about it! After realizing that my co-​workers probably have more important things to do than listen to than my forays into alternative medicine, I thought «Ah-​ha! This calls for a Unilocal review!»
My chiropractor (Dr. Pam at Absolute Chiropractic, review to come!) recommended I see Jens to see what he could do for a harmless yet insanity-​inducing beeping in my ear that I’ve had for about a year. The result? While the beeping is still there, it is much more of a «background» sound in my head now and sometimes it’s not even there at all! This is after one treatment; I will definitely be going back!
Jens was great — he and his office staff made me feel at ease right away. He explained things to me with easy to understand analogies and has a most enjoyable bedside manner. The office, a converted house, is comfortably and feels welcoming. It is warm in there though, which you’ll be thankful for during the session. Jens made sure I would have no surprises during my treatment and also explained that acupuncture may not be able to cure my specific ailment, in which case, if I did not see improvement, it would not be worth it to continue down this treatment path. This man is legit — he will not try to book you for additional sessions if it is not working for you.
The needles-​being-​poked part was surprisingly easy. Jens chatted the whole time and only the first one hurt and even then it wasn’t excruciating at all. After the needles were inserted, I was left in the room with the lights dimmed and soothing music and the sounds of a waterfall to relax me. It was a very peaceful atmosphere and definitely did not feel like I was a human pincushion.
Besides this birds-​chirping-​in-​the-​ear issue I’m having, I am also looking forward to having Jens treat me for various other conditions, like my allergies and eczema. Oh, to be «conditions» free would be awesome!
FYI — Jens also has an office space in San Ramon, at the Bodylines Day Spa.