Slo Poke Community Acupuncture

Emily is awesome! For years, I’ve wanted to try acupuncture and what a fantastic introduction. She is a wonderfully relaxed, calm person which you immediately feel when you walk into her space/​office– such an amazingly relaxing atmosphere. She’s a great listener, has a great nurturing spirit and is willing to answer the plethora questions I sometimes have. I always feel great when I leave. I highly recommend her!

Emily is fantastic. I’ve been going for about a month for joint pain and since the very first visit I’ve been completely pain free. It’s amazing. She’s an excellent listener and has an intuitive nature that allows her to completely hone in on whatever issues are going on in your body.
The environment is clean, completely relaxed, and welcoming. I couldn’t be more pleased.

By pure chance I learned of Emily at Slo Poke Acupuncture late last year as I was suffering from fatigue, sleeplessness, and abdominal issues. It suffices to say that acupuncture treatment is what I do to feel normal. I am always amazed by the effectiveness of Emily’s acupuncture treatments and this past Friday was no exception. A single needle application to the chest relieved congestion I had been suffering from for over a week. It practically worked like magic! Given the time, money and wherewithal I would go to see Emily everyday!

This place is an incredible healing center and Manya is terrific! I mean, the place is clean, calm, incredibly affordable, and staffed by incredible professionals. Manya has taken such great care of me in the most holistic sense. Her needling is virtually painless and her care of your whole organism is not to be understated. I feel so lucky to have found this place that is truly invested in my health, and does amazing work on my body so I can actually achieve optimal health. I went because I was having some tendonitis, carpal tunnel issues with my right arm. I’ve never felt better than after seeing Manya for a couple weeks. She also tended to me when I felt a cold coming on or just emotionally out of whack and fatigued. I haven’t been sick since I started seeing her.
Also, the adorable café outside makes its own bread. So you can have warm bread and soup after your appointment if ya like.
Don’t walk– run there.

I actually followed Emily from her last community acupuncture clinic to her own shop here with Manya. The space is really great, and Emily is extremely knowledgeable and keeps me balanced even though I work in crazy film production. The prices are excellent, and it’s nice to be able to pick up herbs and oils through her for whatever is bothering me at the time. I’ve worked through multiple issues under her care and generally go once a week. Also, the café in the same building is delicious — fresh and organic — just in case you’re hungry after a session.

Emily is a great acupuncturist! I always feel relief immediately and her services are very affordable. It’s also a very relaxing environment. I’ve been going regularly for over a year. I can’t recommend it enough.

Emily is really great, and the ladies have made this clinic a peaceful and healing respite from the outside world. I love being here. Their treatments are thorough and compassionate and I highly recommend.

Emily is amazing. I’ve been working with her for several months now, specifically for bulging discs in my neck, right arm/​hand pain and weakness, a chronic knee injury, anxiety, and a few other issues (if you can believe it). Needless to say, Emily’s acupuncture skill, deep knowledge of Chinese herbal medicine, warm approach, and nurturing spirit have been a blessing. All of my ailments are improving and I feel so much relief.
Also, I want to point out that I’ve done acupuncture with three other practitioners at various times in my life, and Emily is, by far, the best. The community vibe is really nice and, surprisingly, I can actually relax more during the session with this style. Not sure why but it’s pretty cool.

I had my first visit and acupuncture treatment today with Emily Huffman at Slo Poke.
This woman-​owned acupuncture clinic is beautiful and calming in it’s aesthetic and in a really cute vintage adobe theatre building in South Pasadena.
It’s only 10 minutes from my house in Highland Park, close to the farmer’s market and even has it’s own café! Now that I know about it, I’m excited to get more healing from a knowledgable, helpful, and compassionate acupuncturist like Emily, with years of experience and a charmer to boot. Emily knows how to relax you with kind words, genuine concern, and top notch listening skills. She greets you with a cup of tea and the space is chill. I appreciated all her attention to detail as well. Community acupuncture at it’s best! Spread the word!

I have been going to Emily for acupuncture for years.
As someone who was rather skeptical about the whole idea, she made me a fan instantly.
I first started going to her to deal with grief and stress, but continued to go afterwards for a multitude of preventative treatments.
Emily has a way of making you feel relaxed and comfortable and genuinely listens to what is going on with you. She is also exceptional about following up and giving extra advice for taking care of yourself.
If you are looking for the perfect place to start with acupuncture, you can’t go wrong with Emily and Slo Poke for treatment.

Emily is very knowledgeable about the nervous system. She is caring, attentive, and creative in her acupuncture treatments. The needle treatment is gentle, but strong enough to give your nervous system a rest and re-​start. She has a full selection of affordable herbal treatments as well. The room itself has soft lighting, the sound of water, and comfortable large reclining chairs for your treatment. There are blankets and eye pillows for during treatment, and water and tea for before or after treatment. The online appointment system makes it easy to schedule. The treatments are very affordable, which makes healing much more sustainable.

The clinic has a calm, rustic, homey feel to it that allows you to comfortably fall asleep almost immediately after your brief conversation with Emily about how YOU feel. Emily’s gentle touch and calm demeanor makes the entire experience healing, relaxing, and refreshing – the needles are painless and hardly noticeable.
The affordable price and proximity to so many great community restaurants, stores, and studios make it easy to meetup with friends for lunch, exercise, and more.
In the heart of the Fremont Center where the community gathers at the garden, café, theater, and more, Slo Poke is the perfect spot to take in the inherent group healing energy.
Contrary to the name, the «poke» is not slow – it’s quick and painless. Ill be making time in my busy schedule to SLOW down and recharge at Slo Poke at least once a week.

Emily Huffman and Slo Poke Community Acupuncture are top notch.
As a 35-​year-​old man who – in my teenage years – experienced numerous health issues and survived multiple surgeries, maintaining my health has since become a top priority. I’ve received countless acupuncture treatments over the years and am a huge proponent to the benefits of acupuncture in healing and maintaining physical and mental health – and there is none better than Emily Huffman to help with that.
Emily has created the perfect environment for healing and calm. Upon walking up, clients are greeted to a warm and charming historical building – full of life and beautiful plants and flowers. Once inside, you approach Slo Poke’s «Dutch» door and are instantly put at ease. The atmosphere is tranquil – soft lighting, zen music, outstanding cleanliness – all topped off with Emily’s warm smile and calm demeanor.
Once seated in one of the comfortable recliners, Emily asks about YOU. She not only truly listens, but also furthers the conversation by asking you careful and detailed questions about your health and what in particular you’re looking to care for during your visit. On my most recent visits, I wanted to pay particular attention to some recent bouts of of insomnia. Emily dug a bit deeper, truly understanding that my insomnia was merely the result of a lack of something bigger. I’ve gone now three times specifically for insomnia and have noticed a dramatic difference in my sleep. I now sleep a solid 7 – 8 hours consistently throughout the night and I wake up feeling completely refreshed, energetic, and ready to face the day.
Emily’s calm and present energy is carried over into the actual application of the acupuncture needles. In truth, I hardly felt most of the needles she applied over my body. I’ve never been a huge fan of needles (I know I’m not unique in this slight fear), but Emily’s gentle application made the entire process painless. As you lay there throughout your treatment, Emily unobtrusively monitors your treatment. Upon completion of the needle treatment, Emily removes the needles so gently you hardly notice. She then gives you the time you need to gather your self.
The sliding scale makes acupuncture not just affordable, but allows the client to continue treatment and maintain their health for many continued visits. For Emily and Slo Poke, your treatment isn’t the mere application of needles, it starts from the moment you enter the comfortable, cozy, and zen-​like atmosphere and continues well on after you leave Slo Poke.
To say that Emily Huffman and Slo Poke Community Acupuncture has helped me would be an understatement. Emily has transformed me. Whether you’re a veteran or novice, Emily’s care and expertise is simply the best. Combined with an affordable sliding scale, you only have something to gain.
I’m looking forward to my next visit!