Pacific Center of Health

Always a calming experience that leaves my body in bliss. The balnce it brings is a gift i five to myself. Thank you Dr. ADRIAN

Everyone at PCoH is amazing — but this review is specifically for Rachel Riba. She is absolutely awesome — and the only other person I will go to for acupuncture outside of Adrian Bean. She’s everything you could want in an acupuncturist — she listens, asks questions, and works with you to make sure she is treating the real issue. No question is dumb, and you never feel rushed. She truly cares about getting it right! Can’t recommend her highly enough!

I was in a terrible car accident and screwed up my right foot and ankle. Someone had recommended to go see D. Lori Gritz at this center and she was wonderful. She knew just what to do to relieve my pain and she was so knowledgeable about the body and what holistic measures to take. I loved her personality and bedside manor and I feel very confident
in her care.
Lisa S.

This is review is about Lori Gritz. Lori has the client’s comfort as her top priority.
I came in for secondary infertility. I was prepping my body for IVF. I went to see her weekly for a couple of months. I was supposed to start IVF cycle when low and behold, I got pregnant naturally! It’s way to early to tell, but the fact that there is hope for not having to do IVF is amazing! I cannot be more grateful to her.
She deserves all 5 stars. I would give the location 4 stars though due to the fact that it can get a bit loud while one is laying down. Nothing music or headphones can’t take care of. Everyone, including the receptionists, are very friendly and helpful. The place has a very good energy, and they don’t push their stuff on you. It’s definitely worth trying.

I sought relief through acupuncture for intense jaw pain after experiencing discomfort for many months. This was my first attempt at it and I was unsure what to expect. I chose this Center because it is centrally located in Mission Valley and a friend recommended I try treatment with Rachel Riba.
My initial consultation with Rachel was thorough, informative and hopeful. She has a friendly, warm approach and you can tell she is genuinely invested in caring for her patients. During the first visit she pinpointed other areas needing treatment that could be contributing to my locked jaw. I could not even tell when she would insert a needle (which was something I was concerned about.) She also added a short cranial-​facial massage after taking the needles out which was wonderful. Acupuncture works best with reoccurring, regular visits but after just the first session I already felt less tense. She even created a take-​home tincture for oral use between visits which helped jump start a better balance in my gallbladder.
After this type of service, I don’t see why I would ever try another place. Rachel is the best!

I have been seeing Rachel Riba for more than 4 years. She has helped me cure back pain, chronic calf tightness and many other muscle injury always using different methods of treatment, including special chinese herbs. I refer Rachel to all of my friends and family.

I had the privilege of seeing Rachel Riba @ PCH for chronic neck and shoulder treatment. Not only does she have a warm, welcoming and grounding presence, but she also tried a variety of techniques to find the perfect solution to address my pain. She is highly perceptive and will go to great lengths to take care of her patient’s needs. Rachel is a true healer.

My GP recommended that I try acupuncture for my chronic pain. I have severe social anxiety and seeing a doctor alone, unless it’s a female, is painfully hard for me. I needed to find somewhere where I didn’t feel threatened and this place is amazing. Everyone in the office is easy going. This place has beautiful energy.
Rachel Riba is my acupuncturist and I adore the crap out of her. She has a beautiful way of treating others with care and respect. I’ve never seen her greet anyone without a smile or a kind word. Her friendly manner makes the questions she asks less invasive than what a GP might ask. She keeps a close eye on symptoms to evaluate what is working and what is not to better serve the needs of her clients.
Along with Rachel I see Lisa Loos for massage and she is fantastic. I have met only a few people in life that can give real hugs but Lisa is one of the top. Heck, I don’t even like being touched by people but Lisa has magic in her hands. She is so down to earth that it’s hard not to find comfort in being near her. I think the greatest thing about seeing Lisa is she listens to my body and lets me know what it is she is encountering and if it’s something that needs more attention from Rachel.
The desk help is also helpful and friendly. Grace quickly learned my name and greets me by it each time I have an appointment. I love that they have the ability to confirm appointments through phone, text, or email. The reminders are awesome if you are like me and can’t keep your days straight.
I highly recommend Pacific Health Center. Rachel and Lisa are the best.

I have been to this office twice for basic acupuncture services. The service they provide is wonderful and they have very friendly and professional physicians. However, their accounting department is extremely slow and very late in submitting claims to insurance. If you go in for any service don’t expect to know the full extent of your bill for several months.

I have a very bad sinus problem. Lori treats me with acupuncture, massage and herbs. They have been very effective, and I always know I am in good hands. Sheryl

I developed a severe neck pain a couple of months ago out of the blue. I went a month with some chiropractic sessions which alleviated some of the discomforts but still was having a lot of pain just moving my neck from left to right, making driving very hard. I was also having shooting pains down my right arm. On the 4^th week of having this pain, I finally gave in and called Pacific Center. My husband had used them previously for his nerve pain. I kid you not — I walked out of my first session with very little pain. I continued 3 more acupuncture/​cupping sessions with Tom Meade, who is wonderful and so easy going! I highly recommend him. Each session improved the tension on my neck and the pain got lesser and lesser. It’s been one week since my last session and I am pain-​free and happy. I don’t ever want to experience that kind of pain again, but if I do, I know where I will return for treatment.

I have been getting acupuncture treatment from Lori Gritz for over 12 years now and for many concerns. It is always a comfortable treatment and she has the best healing touch I have experienced. Great results every time and I frequently fall asleep on her table from being so relaxed. Thank you Lori!

When it comes to acupuncture, Dr. Lori is the best. My pain went away– completely. Great atmosphere plus healing touch have made me a patient for life.
Thank you so much,
David

Dr. Lori is an amazingly talented healer. I felt comfortable and confident immediately, and she cured me of a very painful long time condition. It was not an immediate cure, but the treatments had an effect immediately and over a period of time, my symptoms lowered and have now disappeared completely with no further treatments necessary. Everything that Dr. Lori prescribed was natural and so there was virtually no side effects to any of the treatment.

The best and kindest Adrian works with his heart

I have been coming to Adrian for over 8 years off and on. I am a dancer and a hairdresser and very into alternative medicine. I have been doing acupuncture for several years and have noticed the benefits. Adrian is an amazing Acupuncturist. I would recommend him to everyone and I do !
If you are new to acupuncture or looking for someone new check this office out. They also offer Masssge services with acupuncture.

I have had sex sessions and cannot believe the difference in my disease process. I have had arthritis in my big toe and was scheduled for surgery. After five sessions I can now bend a toe that was frozen and stand on the ball of my foot. When I started there I was bandagibg my foot to walk. Having RSD in my hands I almost doubled the amount of pound pressure in my hands. The staff is nothing but kind and courteous and caring about my care. Thank you all so much for what you have given me back.

Consistently one of the most amazing things that I can do for myself to bring my body back into balance so I can feel well again. A combination of all his amazing therapies are what make him different. He just seems to know what to do to bring the body back into balance and feel healthy again. Thank You Adrian!

I love this place! Dr Gold IS the GOLD standard in Acupuncture care, with his vast experience and truly caring nature. I always leave feeling nurtured and better after my visits. Another good choice is Adrian. The staff is wonderful too. Can’t say enough good things about this place!

I have been coming here for the past couple weeks due some long term leg issues and recent foot surgery, and I’m so thankful for having a friend recommend this place. Adrian and Rachel are both absolutely wonderful individuals who have really taken the time to get to know me in order to help ease any pain I have and speed up my recovery. My leg issues are kind of come and go so it’s hard to report on that, but my doctor says my foot suture is healing very well and to keep it up! On a side note, I once came in here with a bad head cold, and Adrian fixed me right up. All the other staff I’ve interacted with are very friendly and caring– great place!

I’m wowed by the help Dr. Adrian has given me and how he has helped so many of my friends. A warm relaxing space to get cared for and healed. Thank you for all you do for all of us — we are blessed that you are healing our lives.

Adrian Bean is hands down AMAZING!!! I just wrote an extensive review for him under «The Healing Point» (oops!)…please check that out for more info b
If you are looking for a practitioner who truly cares, look no further than Adrian Bean.
Absolutely life changing!

I wrote this under «The Healing Point» also b/​c he is listed under both. Adrian Bean is the best acupuncturist I’ve ever come across. I’ve had 4 spinal surgeries (hereditary condition) and seen many acupuncturists, physio therapists, pain docs and so on for 15 years now. Adrian is gifted. He has the ability to subdue my spasms, headaches, intense pain and other related ailments due to my condition. This is in part due to cranio-​sacral therapy he does in combination with the needles. I’ve seen him for last couple years and continue to do so. In addition to Adrian, the front desk staff are helpful and kind, as well as the other staff there. The wider office is called Pacific Center of Health.

Adrian Bean was recommended to me by my sister. He helped her with a lower back issues that had gone unresolved, but with his skills and vast knowledge she learned how to best keep her back healthy and moving without pain.
I went to see Adrian for lung issues. He discovered I had a wheat allergy and suggested a different diet. My whole body felt better and my lung issues lessened. Since then I’ve seen him for many issues that have been resolved. My entire family has been helped by his treatments. I highly recommend Adrian Bean and the friendly staff at the Pacific Center of Health.
This office has many fine health practitioners. They have wonderful massage experts as well. Lisa Loos does massage for my entire family. We have all benefited under her skillful hands.

I walked into Pacific Center of Health in May, unable to stand up straight and in tears due to pain in my back. After a single session with Adrian, the pain was reduced considerably, and after three sessions, I was not in pain at all. But beyond this amazing relief for an acute problem, Adrian’s treatments have also improved several other health issues that were somehow all tied up in my back (I love acupuncture, it fixes everything all over the place!). Adrian and his staff are also just the kindest group of people, and really go out of their way to make sure every appointment is relaxing and helpful. This will be my first stop moving forward for all pain and illnesses.

I’ve been coming here for a year and been happy with all of my treatments, both acupuncture & massage. The staff is very friendly and they accept several types of health insurance. I would and have recommended them to several friends. See Adrian for acupuncture and Emily for great massages & energy work.

I suffered from constant pain in my shoulders, so much that I thought I that was life. I had never had acupuncture, nor even considered it, until a dear friend recommended I see Adrian Bean.
The very first time I had a treatment, my pain diminished considerably. Even though my insurance won’t cover, I am now on my 11^th acupuncture session with Adrian and improving every day. Many days I’m pain free, and I believe I actually would be altogether without pain if I were better at relaxing. One step at a time.
Grace, the office assistant is very pleasant and accommodating, the office is relaxing, but none of this would make it if Adrian weren’t as experienced, compassionate, and wonderful all around.

I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to write a review for Pacific Center of Health. I have been going to Serra for a little over 2 years after a friend referred me to her. I am always greeted by friendly staff and everything is hassle-​free.
Serra is an excellent acupuncturist and is very passionate about the work that she does. My first visit consisted of treatment for a knee and hip injury as a result of running. She helped get my body ready for a marathon soon after that. I have also seen her for sleep problems, headaches, etc. I will continue to go to PCofH and Serra.

What a great find! The staff is friendly, the freshly brewed tea is delicious and very much appreciated, and Serra is a fantastic acupuncturist. I always feel so much better after my visits. My only regret is that My insurance won’t cover me for evey week! This is definitely a precious gem.

I love my Dr, Dr tom he is so awesome!!! The staff here is great they try to work with your schedule and it’s so peaceful they have peaceful music the atmosphere is great Dr Tom truly cares about his patients