Dr.Heidi Fu, RN, LAc., DAOM

My daughter and I had an amazing experience at Dr. Heidi Fu’s office. We went to her for my daughter’s severe cold. The cozy environment, pleasant conversation and caring inquiries made my young daughter so relaxed and pleased even though it is the first time for her to experience Chinese medication.
It is a very effective treatment like acupuncture and my daughter feels better right away and the next day she is in much good health condition which makes our trip back to southern California much easier.
Dr. Heidi Fu is a very skillful experienced professional doctor. Her kindness, patience and happy attitude makes everyone who were there appreciated. Lot of thanks to Dr. Fu’s care and treatment to my daughter.

I went to Dr. Fu because I had seen an orthopedic surgeon who said I needed surgery to repair a torn meniscus in my right knee. After doing some research and looking at options I wanted to try to heal without the surgery, which would basically condemn me to arthritis and knee replacement in anywhere from 5 — 10 years. With rest, exercise, and treatments from Dr. Fu my knee is now easily at 80% of where it was before the injury. And for a lot less money and pain and suffering. I strongly recommend seeing Dr. Fu for whatever ails you, you will likely be very pleasantly surprised.

My husband and I have been treated by her for a variety of different health issues. Due to stress, a chunk of my husband’s hair fell out (about the size of a quarter) and wouldn’t grow back. The western doctors all told us he would need cortisone shots, but we decided to go the Chinese medicine route. Within a month of treatments from Dr. Fu, the hair grew back and everything is back to normal now.
I had been seeing Dr. Fu for migraines and overall health. At the time my husband and I had also decided to start trying for a baby. My migraines are gone now and we have a beautiful, healthy, happy 5 month old baby!
Dr. Fu is an amazing healer. She has this positive energy that just makes people comfortable and relaxed. I always leave her office feeling refreshed, energized and healed.

I’d like to highly recommend Dr. Heidi, she is an experienced and excellent acupuncturist. She is very knowledgable about Chinese medicine and treatment. I was afraid of needles initially, but she is very skilled acupuncturist and made it painless and I definitely feel better each time after her treatment.
Dr. Heidi is a kind, friendly and most importantly I feel more relaxed and better after seeing her.
I’m looking forward to each session because I know it helps me with my pain, stress after each visit. I also had many great recommendations of her from my friends and colleagues before visiting her. You’ll see the difference after seeing Dr. Heidi, I’m very satisfied.

Dr. Heidi is a fantastic healer. She has been helping me with several different issues for the last year, and I have been amazed at the results. Dr. Heidi is very attentive and makes each visit a relaxing and pleasant experience.
What makes Dr. Heidi so special is that she truly cares about each of her patients. She takes time to listen and creates a detailed and personalized plan for each visit. I highly recommend Dr. Heidi!

Heidi is a great healer! She is professional, caring and gentle. She is supporting me through a really sensitive situation and the results are amazing. Thank you Heidi! You are the best!

Dr. Fu has introduced me to Chinese medicine while genuinely healing me. Everything she suggested reduced and eliminated pain and swelling in my knee. Her bedside manner and touch w needles is amazing. I highly recommend her. (And there has always been parking)

Dr. Heidi is a delightful caring and incredibly knowledgeable SPECIALIST. Look no further as you are going to get well as Dr. Heidi will identify any ailments and will heal you. I am blessed to have Dr. Heidi in my life. Many many thanks.

Dr Fu is the best healer! She takes the time to listen to your ailments and goals for treatment. I’ve had chronic neck and back pain from a car accident a few years ago. Then I re-​injured both when I fell down recently. She is amazing! I’m lucky I have excellent insurance and get in to see Dr Fu as much as I can. She’s the best :-). I was an acupuncture skeptic but am a believer now. Thank you Dr Fu!

Heidi is the best! Her needles are gentle going in and I always feel revitalized coming out. She takes time to understand all my issues and puts real effort into making sure you have an effective and comfortable time.
I’ve seen her a few times now and I can feel some of my issues improving /​going away. I would highly recommend Heidi to anyone looking to try acupuncture.
Her credentials can’t be beat too. Pay her a visit and you’ll find yourself going back :)

On a positive level, she goes out of her way to accommodate client’s schedules. She attempts to match her patient’s needs; she seems to believe in Chinese medicine.
On a less positive level, she talks a great deal about Chinese mythology and unproven hokum, such as red and other symbols bringing good luck. When trying to get help with a medical problem, her belief system got in the way of her being credible as a practitioner. In addition, her prices are significantly higher than other acupuncturists. For these reasons, I did not continue to see her professionally.

She has succeeded where others have only failed. I was beginning to think I would never get relief for the pain and strain in my lower back. I couldn’t even roll out of bed without searing electric pain. After my very first treatment with her, I found instant relief. I could bend over and touch my toes, get in and out of the car effortlessly, and resume the everyday things most people take for granted. What an absolute godsend. If you suffer from lower back pain, you owe it to yourself to let her help. You’ll be glad you did.

Very few instances in life do you cross paths with someone as driven and focused as Dr. Fu. There are professionals who do their work for the paycheck, and there are those who find a deeper reward in helping others. I have found her genuine efforts in healing my ailments to make a huge difference in my outlook. I have many problems but of the most sever would be my lower back, jaw, and overall stress. I have found her treatment to be highly effective in all areas, and has given me great relief that lasts longer than any internal medicines I have ever taken. I am not scared of needles, however I could tell if I was Dr. Fu would make the experience pleasant. She does a great job at making sure you are comfortable throughout the whole process and does not rush her appointments giving you time to heal and feel the results. Overall I have found her charisma and demeanor to be unlike any other healthcare professional and highly attribute her positive energy to the results I have gotten. One thing we discussed in my treatment was the benefits of positive energy and surrounding yourself with positive people to improve your success in life. As a graduate student I found her view on education admirable, having graduated with her Bachelor’s before she was 20 made me realize the work ethic she has. She is very open with her training and traditional Chinese education, which made all the difference in making me comfortable in her care. The results are amazing, from physical to mental improvements, and I am excited to move forward having someone like her care for my problems.
Above all else she has shown me there are professionals who take a personal responsibility with their patients. I would recommend Dr. Fu without any hesitation as one of the most influential doctors that I have had for my healing.

I am extremely happy with Dr. Fu. She has greatly helped in my healing process for my lower back and circulation issues. She takes time before each appointment to sit with me and discuss my current health condition. She is very knowledgeable about both Eastern and Western medicine, and provides a lot of helpful information on how to maintain balance and health throughout my daily life. Finally, she is very accommodating in scheduling an appointment.
I highly recommend Dr. Fu and the Acupuncture Retreat.

I’ve been going to Dr. Fu for back pain issues. She has an innate talent for healing and has helped me in my recovery. She really cares for my recovery and always dives deep into the cause of a medical problem, rather than just treating the pain. Here office is very calm and serene, which make each one of the treatments very relaxing and healing.
Dr. Fu’s treatments have substantially helped my recovery and I would recommend her to my friends and family.

I began seeing Dr. Fu about a year ago, the concern being a nerve condition in my foot. I would suffer from swelling and excruciating pain when standing. I spoke with a podiatrist and neurologist regarding the issue, no one could explain exactly what was causing the swelling, nor could they help the pain and swelling without western medicine, which had extreme side effects. I am health conscious and aware of what is going into my body, western medicine solutions were not for me, nor did they seem to be effective long term. After 3 treatments at Acupuncture Retreat, the swelling in my foot dramatically reduced and the pain was almost undetectable. I have now been receiving treatment from Dr. Fu for about a year, focusing on maintaining overall good health and extremely happy the issues with my foot have subsided. I find myself to be more energized, active and my stress levels have dramatically reduced due to the acupuncture treatments. I highly recommend Dr. Fu for any health issues, along with maintaining an overall balanced and healthy life.
Thank you Dr. Fu

I have been seeing Dr. Fu for my sleuth of health issues, since January 2011. I ardently appreciate her bedside manner in taking great interest and care of my illnesses. She has already managed to aid with menopausal symptoms (and I believe will relieve them); as well as convincing me that TCM (traditional chinese medicine) benefits each body system/​meridian in relation to one another; contrary to many western doctors (whom simply mask symptoms and ask innocuous questions). She is very thorough with her work! She also offers heated massage tables for treatment, accompanied with tranquil fountain and your choice of music. I have even brought my daughter on a couple of occasions! Thank you, Dr. Fu, for educating me and getting my body into gear for ‘year of the rabbit’ =D

I started seeing Dr. Fu this year when my seasonal allergies kicked in causing me to sneeze a lot. I sought alternative medicine since the usual OTC medications caused me to lose concentration at my work (dry mouth and loss of focus). Heidi suggested an herbal medicine as an alternative which turned out to be surprisingly effective and without the side-​effects of my OTC medicines.
After that, I decided to try full-​on acupuncture with Heidi which helped to open my sinuses without any medication at all. Heidi explained the procedure to me in detail and it ended up being virtually painless in spite of the locality near sensitive nerves in my face.
Update: I recently had a bout with really bad strep throat and was in immense pain. I was already on painkillers and antibiotics, and decided to try acupuncture as well. Once again I was pleasantly surprised with how effective the treatment was, instantly helping to relieve the pain from my swollen throat and tonsils. I believe it helped speed up my recovery substantially.
I highly recommended Dr. Fu for Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture treatment.

I have been to acupuncture many times before and I did not find her to be exceptionally good. Usually my pain is diminished for a few days after a visit but this time, I was still in pain when I left.
Additionally, her prices are crazy. WAY too expensive.

I first visited Heidi for treatment on my shoulder that I injured playing baseball. I had limited range of motion and a lot of pain. Through her acupuncture treatments, I now have full range of motion back, my arm feels great, and I’m ready to play next season. Additionally, the treatments gave me several unexpected benefits, including improvements to my overall health, well-​being, and happiness. I am a very satisfied patient and look forward to continued visits