Byron Russell, LAc

Thanks to Byron my spring allergy and asthma symptoms are gone — during one of the worst recent spring seasons for pollen sufferers.
Byron recommended that I use acupuncture as a way to treat my allergies, instead of my usual daily dosage of Claritin or Zyrtec. In eight weeks, my allergies have largely disappeared.
This change in my allergies is hard to believe given my long history of allergies. In fact, last fall, I had been considering getting weekly allergy shots, again, to alleviate my symptoms. Byron is knowledgable, empathetic, and professional. Highly recommended.

I began seeing Byron in January 2014 for help with a GI issue; some uncomfortable symptoms over several months had landed me in the office of a GI specialist who was recommending a colonoscopy. It felt like an invasive and expensive treatment for someone relatively young (44), when I’d otherwise been healthy, and I stumbled upon Byron’s name when reading (some questionable) Unilocal reviews on the GI specialist I’d seen. Byron was recommended highly as an effective alternative to the procedures and lifelong medication recommended by a Western doctor for symptoms similar to mine (by another patient). Long setup, but Byron cured my symptoms in 2 weeks. Two weeks. 3 – 4 acupuncture treatments and an inexpensive Chinese herbal pill. I was also simultaneously mourning a death in my family, and Byron found a way to help treat my grief at the same time. He’s since also helped with inflammation and pain associated with my sports injuries. The great thing about Byron is that he’s not an acupuncturist that insists on months of treatments; he can tell you pretty accurately what he thinks he can do for you, and how long it might take. He’s affordable and insanely effective. He’s a great listener as others have said, and uses that listening to focus in on your treatment. He’s now on my short list of health pros for whenever an ailment or illness rears its head.

I went to Byron because as a 43 year old woman wanting to get pregnant, I felt like I may need some help. I did in fact get pregnant and am 7 months pregnant with my first child. He treated me and my fiancé to make sure that we were both healthy and my body ready to conceive. He is truly amazing and a pleasure to work with. If you are looking to get pregnant with ease, go see Byron. He has such a gentle and reassuring style, which I found so comforting and reassuring. My fiancé and I are so grateful to all that Byron has done for us.

I’ve seen Byron twice this summer, so far, and am extremely happy with the service and results that I get from his acupuncture treatments. I’ve been reeling from a lot of changes in my life and feeling a variety of physical symptoms of stress, energy build-​up, etc., and these treatments are helping me a great deal to bring ease into this complicated transition. I look forward to continuing seeing Byron on a regular basis for support with my health and well being, in general. He’s a calm, gentle soul, extremely professional, and a highly intuitive healer.

Finally found a acupuncturist that could help me where western medicine wasn’t really helping any further. Very professional & attentive, he took his time to listen and come up with a treatment that met my needs. And no, he wasn’t holding the needle with one hand and the meridians book with the other at the same time.
Yes, I’ll keep scheduling with him.

With 5 years of skin flare-​ups and a desire to find the root cause, I’ve been diagnosed with wheat intolerance and hypothyroidism only to continue with skin issues.
Topical steroid crea would put a «band-​aid on the wound» so to speak, and not address the root cause.
I have seen Byron 4 times now and I must say: eczema, rosacea, all of my diagnoses seem to have cleared up!
Byron suggested I also eliminate soy milk and dairy. Within a week of my elimination diet I had another (hopefully final) break out, and because of my food logging identified that TOMATO was the common culprit.
He put me on a regimen of herbal supplements and acupuncture for my digestion, immunity, skin and allergies, and in 3 short weeks my skin looks glowing and amazing!
I had plaques of raised skin (from inflammation) and redness all over my cheeks and forehead. Now they are all gone! It’s a miracle! I feel so relieved. I used to have to hide under makeup and felt so self-​conscious. My partner would lovingly call me «snake face» because my skin would regularly flare up, get inflamed and peel off.
No flare ups in 3 weeks! I feel amazing. Thank you Byron!!! You are a true healer.

I recently became a patient of Byron’s after receiving a consult via TownHog as a gift.
Initially, I was skeptical about acupuncture. (Meridians? What?)
After just 2 visits with Byron, I’m now a believer! He initially treated me for a cold (disappeared after my first visit) and fatigue/​low energy/​sleep problems. I honestly felt an immediate difference. My sleep patterns normalized and I’ve noticed a vast improvement in my energy levels.
Byron is very thorough in his evaluations and assessments, and listens carefully to what your needs are. I mentioned my bout of dry skin/​psoriasis (gross) during my last visit, and he will be working with me to cure that, next.
I look forward to visiting Byron on a regular basis — I wish I’d tried acupuncture years ago!

Byron, Byron! Where to begin about the mystical, magical and wonderous-​ness of Byron!
I went to Byron because I was experiencing pain in my shoulder and hip, along with a long bout of anxiety. Little did I know I was not just going to get acute relief of my symptoms, but that I would instead receive the kind of healing that expands from session to session until your whole life feels nourished with relief.
After the first session, I noticed I felt lighter and less «dense» with anxiety. By the third session, the pain in my shoulder had diminished almost entirely. But it has been my ongoing relationship with Byron that has led to an overall feeling of well-​being in my body and spirit that I feel has been most impactful. Byron’s way of really listening to what is going on and then applying more than just «relief» or a «curative» is magical. He really does help one tap into their highest soul — and there lies the cure for most ailments.
He is kind, giving, thoughtful, shrewd and discerning. He is gracious, smiling and sage.
Byron’s work is beyond medical explanation, and even beyond energetic explanation. If Buddha were in acupuncture, I am sure he would be Byron. I am so lucky to call him my healer and friend.

If this were Salem, circa 1692, I would be guilty of nominating Byron to be hanged.
I can’t comprehend how sticking needles in people could possibly cure their ills, but it really works. Case in point: My thyroid starting crapping out about four years ago. As if gaining weight wasn’t enough, last year I started having severe hot flashes – we’re talkin’ turning purple, sweating buckets, every hour, day and night. It sucked, to put it mildly. My MD wasn’t helpful at all, so on a co-worker’s recommendation (thanks, A!), I decided to give acupuncture a try.
I was skeptical – I thought maybe it would take three or four visits to possibly see a little bit of improvement. I’ve never been happier to have been wrong. After just two treatments, my hot flashes almost completely disappeared. Three months later, my TSH/​T4 levels have stabilized for the first time ever. I have more energy, I’m sleeping better, I’m starting to lose weight, and even my toenails are growing better! I really do feel like Byron has saved my life – or at least renewed my hope and restored a quality of life I feared would be gone forever.
Thank Buddha it’s 300 years later and I can embrace Byron’s «magic» wholeheartedly. Yay!

I am new to acupuncture but I could not be happier. I go for stress and fatigue problems and once a week I feel totally rejuvenated! Not to mention that he is very flexible and able to work with difficult schedules. I for one am super grateful and strongly recommend Byron.
ps. i have a long history of not being able to stick to schedules (i’m terrible at routines). this is one activity that i won’t miss.

I love love love to run, but as I get older I see that my body doesn’t love that I run so much! My knees were hating me UNTIL I saw Byron. Just after a few sessions I was running painfree, and I am stoked! Not only has my knee pain gone away, but I feel generally more energized. Byron is easy to talk to and I never have problems parking, so this is a place I will definitely continue to go to in the future!

My visit with Byron was great. I was a bit apprehensive to see an acupuncturist for infertility but wanted to give it a try. He was so amazing and told me about some of his previous and current patients with the same problem and what their progress has been. I am definitely going to see him on a weekly basis to see how this helps me. So far a great experience.

One of the hardest things about moving away from the city was not being able to see Byron anymore. I miss my weekly acupuncture treatments! Highly recommended.

i went to byron for facial rejuvenation (to get rid of some forehead wrinkles)
not only did he perform the treatment i had scheduled, but he also gave me some face cream to use
he explained everything he was doing and i would highly recommend him

I’ve seen Byron for years for everything from a dislocated shoulder to the flu — the best treatment and care bar none. Highly recommended!

Awesome. I see Byron to help manage my stress and the sleepless nights that come with it. And, I can get a facial rejuvenation treatment all at the same time. It helps to banish the wrinkles and the bags that comes with the stress and sleepless nights! It’s seriously the best hour of my day each week. And, how cool is it that your very own acupuncturist is named one of the Top 3 in the Bay Area by the Chronicle??? Super cool.

Byron is fantastic! He cured me of a chronic disease that western medicine wasn’t helping, and treated me all through pregnancy and before conception. (I got pregnant on the first try with no drugs at 40.) In addition to his medical/​acupuncture expertise, Byron is a kind and compassionate man who always makes the time to listen to his patients.

Byron has been treating me for years.
He has helped me to reduce stress, increase vitality and energy and over all good health.
I am consistently told I look 16 years younger than my age — Byron’s facial treatments has made this possible.
If you want someone who is highly competent in his craft, go to Byron.

Byron is very thorough and conscientious in his evaluations and advice. I have seen him for acupuncture and chinese herbs. He listens well, pays attention to detail and the patient’s explanations of things, and incorporates his treatment plan from there. My acupuncture treatments have been painless and relaxing and I feel great afterward.
Highly recommended.

Excellent facial rejuvenation techniques and products. If you want a face lift without surgery this is a great alternative.
I have also gone to Byron for a torn Achilles tendon combined with Plantar’s Fascitis. The acupuncture along wtih the electrical acupuncture treatment has really decreased the healing time.
Byron is also very knowledgeable and will explain the mechanics of the situation.