Matt Safarik, LAC, CMT

Matt combines acupuncture with body work to give a complete result to assist in the healing process. He is careful, thorough, knowledgable and caring in his approach to his patients. I have found him to be on of the best practitioners that I have ever worked with. I would give him an unqualified recommendation.

Matt is very knowledgeable and focuses on the whole body. Amazing work! Detailed oriented. Teaches as he performs. I do highly recommend Matt. I can’t find anyone like him with his unique techniques!

I love body work, and I love Chinese medicine, so I’ve had lots of experience with both types of practitioner. Matt Safarik blew my mind on both fronts from our first appointment. He has an astonishing knowledge of the body and what to do to make them feel better. Matt very deftly maneuvered my body through ranges of motion and did some really deep tissue stuff to help get me ready for the acupuncture. His needling was expert, not generally painful, although I did also appreciate that he knows how to do deep needling where necessary. I had been feeling generally low energy and having such a hard time getting motivated to do what needed doing in my life, and after Matt treated me ONCE I started having such a strong energy flow, and I won’t bore you with the list of what I got done around the house and in my life! Matt was also able to sort out some pain in my neck that was so chronic and debilitating that I didn’t even know what to do. Im so grateful to him, and I love his demeanor, so friendly and easy to relate to, not new agey and weird at all. I’m a yoga teacher, and I’ve recommended Matt to some of my clients, who also had rave reviews. I can’t really recommend him highly enough, you’re lucky if he’s near you!

I visited Emory Spine Center for pain and numbness and after an MRI they discovered some bone spurs along my neck which were causing my muscles to pinch the nerve running into my shoulder. After being prescribed lots of medicine and some physical therapy the pain and tingling would not go away and they said they may need to operate. I did not want to go under the knife, especially when dealing with my neck. Too many unknowns. A friend of mine recommended Matt and I decided to give him a visit. I must say that seeing Matt the first time was my first introduction to acupuncture and Chinese healing and I was dubious. But after only three sessions, the pain was gone and after a couple more the tingling went away as well. He combined not only the acupuncture but some intensive muscle therapy and supplements and helped me work on my posture, which was the main culprit in the whole thing. I cannot say enough about his skills and how the pain (and more importantly) the tingling went away. I highly recommend him for any issues you may have. I made it a weekly appointment and always felt fantastic after leaving his office. He even made the insurance process completely painless. He recently moved from LA to Wisconsin and boy do I miss him. If anyone is in that area needs some relief, Matt is your guy.

Madison, WI you guys are so lucky! Matt is sorely missed in California! His skill, care, and knowledge brought my son from daily pain to an amazing track season and mile time. We tried so many therapies and doctors, but it was Matt and his approach that the body really responded to and healed. My son enjoyed his treatments, even when a little uncomfortable because he trusted Matt, he knew he’d feel great after, and just really liked Matt’s personality.
I highly recommend Matt! This is one of the best things you can do for yourself…

I had my first visit with Matt today. If you’re looking for someone who wants to heal your body, he is definitely the go-​to guy. He sat with me for over 30mins and asked me all the right questions about my body and got to me and my pain suffering. He works on the whole body and explains everything thoroughly to you. I highly recommend him to anyone that is looking for a true healer. If I could give him 10 stars I would. I walked out just after 1 session and felt a sense of pressure relieved the I have been feeling for months.

When I decided to see Matt I was going through one of the most difficult times of my life. My anxiety had caused a long list of ailments including muscle pain, high blood pressure, insomnia, tingling feet… etc. He has been a large contribution to my journey to get to the healthier place I’m in now. He used needles, cupping, soft tissue work and herbal formulas on me. No session was exactly the same because he was always trying new ways to make me feel better and address different issues. I always left more relaxed than when I walked in. The soft tissue work he did was amazing. I had a huge muscle adhesion in my thigh that caused me a lot of trouble. I also had bad lower back pains. I have been to many different massage therapists, chiropractors, even a hypnotherapist, I was so desperate for relief. Between Matt and my chiropractor, my pain was able to be relieved. I think he was the only one who was able to relieve the leg pain with his soft tissue work. He truly knows the body and what he’s doing. He also REALLY takes the time to get to know your issues and what it is you want to work on. He sits down and has a consultation with you before every appointment to check in, see how you’re doing and see if there is anything new that’s troubling you. In my years of visiting western medicine doctors I have always felt rushed and not heard. Seeing Matt has been so refreshing and I felt like he really cared. I’ve completely opened my mind to chinese medicine. He educates you as he goes too. He knows his stuff and is passionate about healing. He has emailed with me to address issues that I had when I couldn’t come see him right away. He talks to you about stretches, breathing techniques and honestly just talks to you about whatever you want to talk about. I felt safe to tell him any problems, even personal life issues that may or may not have to do with his exact practice. He offers insight. He has worked with me financially to help me afford his services. His generosity shows how this isn’t about the money to him, it’s about helping people feel better. I could go on, but this is getting too long. GO SEE MATT!!! He treats so many different mental and physical issues and does so much more than JUST needles. Highly recommended.

My husband and I both received first-​time treatments from Matt recently.
What you should know going in: You won’t get a typical spa massage here.
What you will get is focussed, intelligent bodywork with or without acupuncture.
My husband suffers from bouts of bad sciatica. Matt is the ONLY healthcare practitioner who has been able to take away that pain. We were so impressed with the combination of therapies he used to really target the root of the problem.
We will certainly be returning to Matt, who has proven himself a talented healer.

Over the last 20 years, I have had many people work on me, addressing my chronic pain and scoliosis. Fortunately, I cured my chronic pain by altering my diet, but I still needed help with the structural compromise from the scoliosis. I have 40degree thoracic and lumbar s-​curves with thoracic rotation. I have utilized yoga for the past decade to help keep my spine limber, but there is only so much one can do on their own, and I felt I had hit that limit. I was not feeling comfortable while sleeping, and the range of motion in my neck and upper back was feeling increasingly «stuck».
Yesterday I saw Matt for the first time, and all I can say is WOW, this man knows what he is doing! Like I stated, I have had MANY people work on me, and Matt took it to a whole other level of skill, technique, and depth. He is not only extremely technically and academically proficient, he has also managed to retain his innate gift and inspiration for his work.
I felt completely safe and at ease during my session. The way he treats is very therapeutic– this isn’t a spa massage. This is bodywork for people who sincerely want to get better and improve their lives. He sees each person as an individual and treats you according to what YOU need. He checks in with you the whole time and listens to your feedback. Matt is a kind, sincere, and diligent practitioner.
If you want to get better, make an appointment with Matt. (He has moved office space to 5353 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Suite 225, Woodland Hills Ca 91 364)

I’ve been to Matt many many times. Matt is a serious healer and he knows what he’s doing! Most recently, I’ve come in for weekly sessions to deal with a pain in my wrist and back. Matt always takes time to listen to my concerns thoroughly. He takes a holistic snapshot before beginning treatment… my diet, my sleep, my stress level, my posture, my lifestyle, my pulse. What I really love is the combination of acupuncture and massage that Matt uses. He is as smooth as can be with the needles! He always explains what he is doing and why, and he checks in regularly during the session to make sure that I am comfortable. The new treatment space is cozy and calm. When treatments are done Matt always sends me home with things I can do at home to keep the healing process in motion. Couldn’t recommend him more highly!

I have received body work from Matt, both needles and restorative massage. He is all about understanding how to heal you rather than simply cure the symptom. His answers to your questions are thorough and he takes time so you can fully understand what is going on in your own body. His holistic approach to the body is refreshing and you feel entirely safe and relaxed. I can’t recommend his healing hands enough!

I have been to Matt many times over the years, and I can absolutely say he gives a massage unlike any other I’ve ever experienced. He is supremely knowledgeable, caring, and interested in helping his clients in a wholistic way. Several times when I have «thrown out» my back, Matt has helped me tremendously in my recovery process. Now, when I feel my back beginning to get out of whack, I pay Matt a visit and am restored to health before anything goes seriously wrong. This is a great service and worth every penny for your health!