SHL Acupuncture & Herb

Diem is warm and patient. He listened to my long list of concerns, discussed his recommendations and provided excellent service. I have not felt this good in forever!

I have never wrote Unilocal review but this time I want to write about this amazing place.
I have had neck pain couple of days and looking for to go acupuncture in the city.
First, I called there ask some questions about hours, have chance to take me today? , price etc… Woman who spoke with she is very very kind and explain easily on the phone Coz I have never done acupuncture I want to know it. So finally I decided to book there today.
Second, when I arrived there they are very friendly and professional way taking care of me. Plus served ginger tea too.
I already felt good and comfortable even treatment not start yet.
Third, Diem is kind and good energy person who did treatment to me. He was carefully asking each things what did I do, teach me how human muscle move, then he stared. Of course it was great!!!
I still have little pain but so so so much better my neck.
I trust them and will come back again for sure.

Acupuncture at SHL has been one of the best treatments of my life. I am 54 years old and have had chronic pain in both my knees for more than 5 years. While visiting my daughter she noticed my limping and the inability to walk for more than 10 minutes without rest. She recommended acupuncture. I was very skeptical because I did several sessions at another acupuncture place in Miami years ago as well as different treatments with negative results. She finally convinced me to go to SHL and I met Diem there. The moment I met him I felt confident because he emitted such positive energy. Diem recommended a dry hot treatment along with the acupuncture. He finished the session with a special massage up to my knees that was different from any massage I have ever had. I was very impressed since my knee pain was almost completely gone after just one session.
I went back 2 day laters for another treatment where I felt incredibly cared for. Diem is very sweet and really goes the extra mile to make sure to make the pain disappear. He is also very professional as well as caring. These treatments have made me a lifelong fan. I can now walk up the stairs which used to take me a very long time because I was so slow and it was so painful for me to do. I can now fold my legs without agonizing pain and I now wake up without tears in my eyes from the pain I feel upon waking.
I definitely recommend treatment at SHL!

This was my first time visiting SHL Acupuncture & Herb. Making an appt was very easy using zocdoc. Diem was able to see me immediately after I arrived and was very welcoming and personable. We sat down and went through some basic medical history before proceeding with my acupuncture session. My issue was martial arts related, which Diem has knowledge about. I definitely feel better after the first session, and his clinic accepts the insurance I have, which is a plus. I would definitely recommend his services.

This is my third acupuncturist and all have been very good. I like SHL because the treatment is thorough, my pain is alleviating (after two sessions) and the acupressure treatment that complements the needle work. Both treatments have sent my mind into Narnia (a state of complete relaxation).
Diem is a very nice man and the reception desk is very attentive.

These guys were amazing. As soon as I walked in the door, the practitioner came out and offered me tea. He brought to me while I completed paperwork and the office was very spacious, calming and clean.
He was very thorough in his questions about my health, which is why I prefer Eastern Med doctors over Western, and explained my options. He suggested changes in my diet to get rid of a weird lip irritation I developed randomly a few months ago that a dermatologist had prescribed a gel for, which worked until i stopped using the gel, and his recommendations dramatically improved my issue. He also gave me herbs (they’re expensive and taste awful, but worth it if it works!), which also seemed to help me issue. I emailed him asking what was in the herbs because I wanted to know what I was putting in my body, and he sent back a list of ingredients with no problem.
I recommended my boyfriend to go to him afterwards because the place was great and my boyfriend agreed, even though the acupuncture was only able to temporarily relieve some of his symptoms from a stomach issue.
Overall, I’d definitely recommend this place. everyone was friendly, they were upfront about the prices, encouraged me to only take what I needed to keep my costs down, and their stuff worked or had a noticeable improvement of my problems. I wish my insurance covered them, but I’ll definitely go back!

I just went here a couple days ago with excruciating sciatica with pains running all down my leg. Diem took the time to go through the history of my condition and really get a sense of what was bothering me where.
Within 2 hours of the acupuncture treatment I was feeling better, and two days later I’m so grateful for the relief!
Other places may be cheaper (like some general clinic), but you end up having to go more times and probably end up paying more than just one or two sessions here. But then again, the rates here are really very reasonable — and with personalized and personable care!

They are excellent I have psoriasis and I’ve been there and my psoriasis went away. I was going there when I was a kid when the father was doing the medicine and after a few years I’m going back now. When you’re taking that see you have to be consistent and continue to go for you to see results however the results is lasting and worth it. The prices are pretty good too. I have recommended this place to friends and family and they were all pleased with the results. They are very kind there and they work with you. I love this place and will give it two thumbs up.

I cannot rave enough about this center and the advice Diem has bestowed upon me. I first came in to see Diem while sick with the flu-​I had a high fever, my tonsils were white, the whole nine yards. Typically when I am sick it complicates itself into something further (strep, bronchitis, pnemonia, etc). After an acupuncture session, some Yinchiao tablets and herbs, I was almost completely better within 2 – 3 days. If you knew what my immune system was like, you’d know that this is nothing short of a miracle.
Since starting acupuncture with Diem, I have found that I haven’t gotten sick (I get colds and other viruses about 5 – 7 times a year) my overall immunity is better, I don’t have as many stomach issues as before, and I have fewer cravings (for sugar, alcohol, etc) and have lost a little weight.
Diem has a great bedside manner-​as someone that has had a life long phobia of needles, he quickly puts you at ease and really takes the time to listen to your issues.
For anyone looking to improve their health, go to SHL now!

Can’t believe I’ve never written a review for this place. My family and I have been coming for over 7 years now.
Basically, any time western medicine cannot cure something (which is every time since it is only meant to suppress/​treat symptoms and not cure your ailments so the big pharma companies can continue to milk you for $$. Pharmaceutical companies create customers, not cures… but I digress and that’s a whole other discussion!) and my body is unable to cure itself on its own/​with home remedies, Diem/​Billy has been the savior.
A week of herbs usually does the trick and will set you back somewhere between $ 50 and $ 70. Amazing for allergies. Took a week of herbs once after countless failled attempts with benedryl, claritin, etc. and didn’t have any allergy symptoms for 2 years! These natural herbal concotions/​remedies are like magic.
Also, years ago I took an ex of mine who was coughing up blood every morning for a month and couldn’t walk up a flight of stairs without losing his breath (he was only about 20 at the time) due to smoking in his teenage years. His western /​american medicine docs tried various med cocktails that did nothing but very temporarily suppress symptoms he had for a few hours (inhalers, IV, etc.) for about a month, switching up the meds every week or so and treating him like a guinea pig. After a month of no progress, I got him to go to Billy for a second opinion and 2 weeks of herbs he was 100%. No more coughing up blood every morning. No more shortness of breath for no good reason. Billy is a miracle worker!

I went today for my first acupuncture with Dr. Diem, he was very professional and caring for my symptoms. The place is comfortable and clean, which helps you feel at ease. I recommend it 100%

Diem is the man. I’m gonna go see him for everything, forever, starting now.

Diem changed my life!
I had my first session today with Diem for various gastrointestinal and anxiety issues I have been having for years. I have seen several gastroenterologists as well as endocrinologists with no answers, and more importantly absolutely no relief.
Diem listened to my main symptoms and even finished describing some of them as I was explaining, which put me at ease because I feel I finally found someone who understood what was happening to me.
I was experiencing moderate nausea (a common symptom for me) right before we began the acupuncture. Diem immediately demonstrated which pressure point helps ease nausea and proceeded to apply pressure. Within minutes I began to feel relief.
After the session, Diem went over some techniques to use at home to keep my symptoms under control and asked a few questions regarding how I felt. I can honestly say I feel much better after today’s visit and I am very happy to FINALLY feel relief!

Diem is a wonderfully talented professional. I’ve come to him with sprained ankles, back pain and — in each case — walked out a new woman. I come from San Francisco to see him, that’s how good he is. Also, lovely bedside manner — easy to talk to and kind. I couldn’t more highly recommend him or SHL!

I went to see Diem because I have hormonal acne. I have had acne for about seven years since I turned 20 and nothing has really helped. When I saw the Unilocal reviews, I was hopeful and thought, «Finally, someone who will actually listen and help me!» It seemed too good to be true.
Diem was very attentive and listened to my symptoms. I thought perhaps I needed acupuncture but he suggested I drink herbal teas instead to get rid of the toxins in my system. He told me my acne would be gone within roughly a week. He said to check up with him to tell him how everything was going. I was very pleased that he communicated so well as opposed to other doctors I have seen in the past who have rushed me out the door after seeing me for five minutes.
So, after a week I mentioned that my acne did not seem to be going away. He told me to continue taking the herbal tea. I did this for a month, checking in with him each week to tell him that my acne still persisted. After a month and spending several hundred dollars, I gave up.
He listened to me and really seemed to care about my treatment, but I still suffer from acne to this day, months after treatment. I just don’t get it… Reading the other Unilocal reviews, I’m just not sure why this didn’t work for me.

SHL has pretty much changed my life. I’ve suffered from allergies and hay fever my entire life and it’s gotten worse with age. At one point, I was getting sick almost every week. I was so tired of taking so many medicines that barely prevented an allergy attack. After the first visit to Diem and taking the herbal medicine for a week — I noticed that the things that I used to do that caused hay fever (dusting and cleaning my office or apartment), I could do without any of the medications my regular doctor prescribed me. For someone who’s been sick all her life, this is practically a miracle. Even my own friends think it’s amazing that I haven’t gotten sick for almost three weeks now. Needless to say, I swear by SHL.
Diem is attentive, personable, and has great bed side manner. He really takes the time to get to know you and what you’re suffering from. The staff is just so nice and makes you feel right at ease from the start. You won’t regret going here.

This is the place you want to go to for acupuncture, herbs and massage.
The gracious lady behind the counter offered me tea while I waited for my appointment. The acupuncturist is professional, intelligent, efficient and kind. He has an excellent bed side manner and he explains everything to you as you go along. He is very knowledgeable and shares it with you gladly. You dont feel rushed. Disposable needles are used (it’s State law). After removing the needles, he gave me a professional neck and face massage. Herbs are available there.
The space is spacious, clean and professional. Everyone spoke English and customer service was excellent. They take credit cards.

I love going to see Diem! He is very kind and always has good advice. I suffer from Skeeter Syndrome (I know the name is terrible) where I am severely allergic to Mosquito bites. Usually what happens is the smallest bite turns into a 5 inch diameter welt, starts to heat up, and eventually starts to blister and feels like someone is stabbing me in the leg. I’ve tried creams, antihistamines, vinegar, baking soda paste, but nothing seems to work as well as Diem’s herbs do. After 2 days of drinking his herbs the swelling is gone and the bite is on its way to recovery. I also love that he prepares the herbs and puts them in these convenient pouches.
Don’t know what I would do without this place!

If I could write-​in five extra stars for SHL, I would. In addition to being courteous, professional, and empathetic with regard to my needs when I first arrived, Diem’s acupuncture and the family’s herbal preparations literally saved me from significant scarring, possibly worse.
A scorching case of shingles first brought me to SHL. They were a horrific combination of searing pain, crippling fatigue and strange, neuralgic tingling that crawled up and down my left side. I had read that acupuncture was an effective way to address pain and immunity issues, and after reading SHL’s positive reviews here I figured it was worth trying. Believe what you hear – Diem’s soothing acupuncture session took the sting out of my body for a full 2 – 3 days after being poked. The SHL clinic space, despite major traffic outside, was light, airy, and relaxing, and I left that first visit feeling less like a sick person and more like a person. But I still didn’t know much about Traditional Chinese Medicine, and figured the extent of it’s value would be helping with pain and depressed-​from-​feeling-​sick mood only.
I was so wrong.
During a follow-​up session with Diem, I mentioned feeling sicker than usual, as the shingles rash was spreading – despite 4 weeks on Western drugs to treat the virus. Diem immediately asked to see the rash, noted the lesions, and asked (really nicely) why I hadn’t outright said on day one that I needed treatment FOR shingles. (I didn’t know that TCM could help defeat the virus itself.)
Once Diem has examined the real problem, he immediately instructed his family behind the counter to begin making herbs to treat my symptoms – there were pieces of parchment filled with medicinal bark, leaves, roots, mushrooms, and the like, which were boiled down into a liquid form I could heat and drink twice a day at home. Yes, they taste gnarly, but what medicine isn’t gnarly? These are meds, not oolong tea.
While the herbs were being prepared, Diem carefully surrounded the rash with needles which I could barely feel, despite the VERY delicate location they were placed. He rounded out the treatment of the rash with acupuncture for mood and overall immunity.
It worked.
After 3 acupuncture sessions and 7 days of drinking herbs, the shingles dried up, de-​swelled, and peeled off to reveal healthy, not-​scarred, barely discolored skin – on an area that ran from the bottom of my ribs and down over my left hip. The doctor treating me with Western meds had said I would likely scar, considering the severity of the case. After just one week of herbs and needles and I already looked close to normal. I literally was 10% better every day. Truth, people, all truth.
Diem has continued to treat the infected area to make sure the shingle bugger going into full remission (shingles can reoccur easily), and his lovely aunt and mother prepare herbs to help build immunity and drive the illness out for good. My Western doctor is floored by the results. 4 weeks on Western meds only spread the virus and allowed it to intensify. 7 DAYS to 70% recovery is amazing.
SHL is a miracle clinic, and an especially good place for both newbie pinheads and experienced acupuncture patients to get the services they need in an environment that feels safe and clean. If you’re looking for a spa experience with warmed towels, dozens of candles/​crystals, and complimentary champagne, this is not the place for you. If you’re looking to be energized, reduce stress and pain, and/​or treat true medical conditions from flus to shingles in a welcoming clinic with high standards in place, and staffed by experienced and kind practitioners, this is 100% the place to go. Also, just go.

I went here to get some herbs for my fibroids. Diem was nice and very knowledgeable. I compared what he said to what my acupuncturist said, and it seemed to match up. The best part about that, is Diem’s herbs were about $ 200 cheaper. Money talks!
After I filled out some brief paperwork, he interviewed me for clarity about what I was seeking to cure. He made some recommendations about a diet for fibroids. I paid for my herbs that were to be picked up the next day. He takes credit cards. The herbs are an acquired taste. There were even a few extra packs of herbs in my bag when I retrieved them. I took them twice a day for 3 weeks. Of course, I am supposed to continue to take them until I am fibroid free, but I haven’t been able to be consistent. They taste better warm and the herbs give you an overall felling of wellness. I am planning to revisit for more.