Robert Michael Heyob Acupuncture

There’s no one like Robert. In my eyes, he’s a true healer.

He helped me tremendously when I had a pinched nerve and residual pain from it. He is highly knowledgeable and interested in your entire wellbeing.

One evening several weeks ago, I fell while walking down the stairs and sprained both my left wrist and left ankle. The wrist injury wasn’t too bad, but the ankle was so badly sprained that I wouldn’t walk without a crutch.
Two months earlier, a friend had fallen and sustained similar injuries, and had gone to Robert for treatment. (She’s been going to him for something like 20 years or longer.) I called her the next day and asked if she could contact Robert for me. She did, and as it turned out, he had a cancellation later in the day, so I was able to get in that day instead of having to wait a couple of days.
This was my first acupuncture treatment, and it was amazing. Robert has the most gentle touch I have ever experienced. After examining my wrist and ankle, he had me lie down, inserted a bunch of needles (which I couldn’t even feel go in), and hooked some of them up to an electrical device. Then he turned down the lights and left me there to listen to a CD by Shirley Horn. How did he know I would like Shirley Horn? I don’t know, but it was an excellent choice of music.
Afterward, my wrist and ankle felt considerably better. The next day, the swelling and bruising in my ankle and foot had diminished considerably, and I was able to walk without the crutch. Within a couple of days, I could walk normally on a level surface. I’m convinced that the treatment greatly sped up the healing process.
If you need an acupuncturist, I HIGHLY recommend Robert!!!

I notice that all the reviews are five stars, and I’m not a bit surprised. I’m 75, and Robert has helped me get YOUNGER since I started with him some fifteen years ago.
His rates are low, his kindness is extraordinary and his clients love him. (I’m not careless in my choice of words.)
He’s a healer, and he knows his stuff.

Robert is amazing. Its just that simple, truly. He is highly skilled while radiating calm healing energy. I have been coming to him with all sorts of aches pains injuries for over 10 years and have since referred my father in law, friends, wife, clients, etc… All reporting the same thing…“Oh man, that guy is the best. And I cant believe he is so affordable. I am gonna tell everyone”. There is the rub, I dont want everyone to know about him… he is just that good.

I came to Robert around 1990 with a fever of 104.5 F and kidney stones. My fever had been high for days and was still rising. Five days earlier I had tried to find a doctor to see me at three different hospital. One of the San Francisco hospitals, where I waited for six hours in pain to do a urine test, had sent me home with three possible diagnoses, of which none were right, and some pain relief medication good for headaches. Robert brought my temperature back to normal in about half an hour, and after two treatments my health was restored. He gave me a massage, acupuncture and herbs. He’s a true healer.

My fiancé has been going to Robert for quite some time now, and referred me to him.
I’ve been to two others, and I have to say I think he’s great. My appointment was a lot longer than I expected, and I paid much less than I expected to. They asked more questions in the intake than I have had at other places, and I feel like they really took to the time to address all of my ailments. I found the environment to be relaxing, and just my type of place, not cheesy-​hokey. I left feeling much more relaxed, my body much more loose. Also, as an FTM, I felt welcomed, and clearly they have worked with transgender people in the past.

Robert is a wonderful acupuncturist and a very nice person. His rates are beyond reasonable. His care is top notch. I am so pleased to have found him.
He listens. He has a very thoughtful and grounded bedside manner, his needling is the most gentle and relaxing I’ve ever experienced, that’s saying a lot I’ve seen a 7 – 8 other acupuncturists. He’s sensitive & funny too, which is disarming and lovely.
I find the atmosphere a little haphazardly decorated and unattractive but somehow very soothing with low light, warmth, quiet music, a gentle practitioner and herbal scents (moxa sticks burning, tiger balm and herbal tinctures being formulated) wafting in the air.
This is not a place for fashionable new age folk looking for a pretty and hip practice. This is the real deal… Traditional Chinese Medicine. No smoke and mirrors here!
Visits run 45 minutes to an hour and a half. At the end of your session you’ll get a short moxa treatment (burning mugwort) and a very nice 5 – 10 minute massage (often with tiger balm). It’s a nice touch and a wonderful little wake up.
You can’t go wrong with a visit to Robert!

Robert keeps his rates very low because he believes everyone should have access to treatment. Now, this wouldn’t matter very much if he were a crappy acupuncturist, but he is in fact extremely effective. He has a calm, soothing manner, and is very gentle with the needles. He’s not one of those jabby acupuncturists. He is also someone who takes a personal interest in his clients and seems to be amused by life, in a good way.
The rooms are well-​heated and dark, key for a good treatment, and he plays relaxing music. And at the end Matthew gives you moxa and an excellent massage. I always leave feeling far better than when I arrived.

Robert is an angel sent from Chinese medicine heaven. As much as I love him and highly recommend him, I don’t want you all going there cause he’s busy enough and I want to be able to get my appointments.
For any first timers, a little advice to help your visit:
*no, his office has no sign.
*just walk in.
*sit in the tiny waiting area and read or look at the cool chinese pill bottles until Robert comes to greet you.
*yes, the guy in shorts and a tank top is the doctor.
*turn off your phone and talk softly, people are getting treated and the walls are thin.
*you will remove your clothes, so wear clean undies. Depending on the treatment he will put you in a hospital gown open front or back. (it’s worth it for you shy folks)
*he may not call you back if you leave a message. Try again. It’s a one man operation.
*I don’t think he takes cards so bring cash or a check

Sung to the tune of «Hit Me With Your Best Shot» by Pat Benatar.
«You’re a really great acupuncturist with a long history of healing lots of pains, like the ones in me. That’s OK, lets see how you do it, bring out them needles we’re going to get down to it. Stick me with your best needle… come on, stick me with your best needle. Yeah, stick me with your best needle — fire away!!!
Your office is so crazy, with Chinese herbs lining your lair, but that’s OK, see if I care! Fix me chi, its not all in vain, it gets back on my feet again! Stick me with your best needle… why don’t you, stick me with your best needle. Yeah, stick me with your best needle — fire away!!!
You’re a really great acupuncturist with a long history of healing lots of pains, like the ones in me. Before I tell the whole world about your awesome place, can you make sure to save me some appointment space. Stick me with your best needle… come on, stick me with your best needle. Stick me with your best needle — fire away!!!»
Seriously, Robert is awesome. Super professional, really knows his stuff and is a no BS kind of guy. Give him a call and tell him Matt R. told Julie C. to call him… and now Julie C. is telling you!