Dia Vickery, PhD LAc

Dr Vickery is so caring and understanding. The office is great. Lorrie at the front desk is super friendly and helpful.

I have been going to Dr. Vickery for several months now for back pain, shoulder pain, knee pain and general well being with such positive results I thought I’d better sing her praises and share with the masses her gift for healing. A quick back story… I have been in pain everyday since a 3÷1÷69 auto accident, it’s the degree of pain that differs from day to day. It had been a dull but constant pain and then in November 2001 I had a chiropractic adjustment that left me crippled and writhing in pain. I searched high and low for relief which I eventually found through acupuncture (not Dr. Vickery) and energy healing. My pain diminished greatly but didn’t completely leave. After several years with no treatment that intense pain crept back into my life, I adjusted and once again learned to live with it. Living with chronic pain is not living and after a knee injury I finally decided to do something about it… enter Dr. Vickery! After my first treatment I floated out of her office! Floated as I have not floated in decades! My lower back no longer hurt, my shoulder was markedly less painful and my knees started to work again! I can walk — stairs are still a challenge but getting less so — I can stand for longer than 5 minutes, I can sit for longer than 5 minutes without back spasms, I can walk flat surfaces and slight hills and I can once again braid my hair! That may not seem like great accomplishments to you but for me they are milestones! I was once very active, hiking, biking riding horses and doing most anything without limitations and then I wasn’t! The care and compassion which Dr. Vickery bestows upon each patient is rarely found in Western medicine. She spends as much time with each patient as they need… it’s not a 5 minute chat and run to the next cubicle like you get with most Western doctors. She asks questions and actually listens to your answers. She makes adjustments in your treatment according to what you are feeling at the time and what you have felt since your last treatment. She has essential oils, herbs and supplements on hand and the vibe in her office is one of calmness, serenity, care and compassion. Dr. Vickery also offers advice on dietary concerns and has a massage therapist… all in one office! At 67 years young, I have a new lease on life! Magic fingers is not just a bed that vibrates when you put a quarter in it, it’s Dr. Vickery’s healing touch! Thank you Dr. Vickery!

One of the things we all need when we go to a doctor is a feeling of calm and relaxation when we walk in their doors. It’s therapeutic. Dr. Vickery’s office has a calm zen feel while still being professional. Every room is clean and efficient. She takes the time with each patient and she really listens. She’s a healers healer which puts her a step above others in my book.
Her dedicated staff is attentive and through. This too adds to the healing experience. Though insurance is spotty on coverage for acupuncture, Dr Vickery’s staff will help figure out if you have the benefits. Her location is super convenient too.
She has a great massage therapist which is nice because massage and acupuncture complement each other very well. She’s adding canine therapy to her service offerings. I haven’t seen that anywhere. As a dog person I’m intrigued. What a great addition to a healing practice for those who resonate with animals and can benefit from techniques using them.
I’ve known Dr Vickery since she was licensed. I really should have Unilocaled her before now (my bad) I can’t recommend her enough.

Dr. Vickery’s work with me has improved the quality of my life in many ways. She has helped me with pain and stress management. In addition, through our work together I feel strongly that the innate wellness in me is encouraged and celebrated. Her professional, compassionate bedside manner inspires confidence and respect for the science and art of her work. I am honored to have the opportunity to be one of her grateful patients.

Dr. Dia is a miracle worker who I have the utmost respect and admiration for. In less than a year, she has dramatically improved my quality of life. I first went to see her in April of 2013 because of my crippling back pain. In 2009 (2 years after a serious hiking accident), I developed back problems which interfered with my daily functioning. I was in pain every day. Then my back started going out so badly that I could not walk for a week to two weeks afterwards. My MRI showed that I had bulging disks and arthritis. My back doctor gave me a prescription for muscle relaxers and sent me to physical therapy. Well, after a few years of physical therapy, massages, and muscle relaxers and only minor improvement I was desperate for lasting pain relief. However, as a lifelong needle phobic, the idea of acupuncture scared me and I was resistant to try it. That was before I met Dr. Dia.
Dr. Dia is like a gentle wizard with needles. She uses a process called «gentle needling» which amounts to me feeling no anxiety or pain during my treatments. She has a calming presence and plays spiritual music in her treatment rooms which is very relaxing. Her office is a peaceful oasis where I melt into the table while a heating lamp and magical heating oil surround me in a warm cocoon. Going to my acupuncture appointments is like a spa day for me. I practically fall asleep on the table and I always leave in a relaxed state of mind.
The biggest selling point for Dr. Dia is that I have seen dramatic results from her treatments. In April of 2013, when I first went to see her, my back was going out once a month. Now my back hasn’t gone out in 9 months. Before, I would wake up each morning in pain. Now I wake up each morning pain free. I’m hiking, going to the gym regularly, and even skiing again. These are activities I wouldn’t have dreamed about being able to do before without being in serious pain afterwards. In addition, she has successfully treated me for other debilitating ailments including anxiety and vertigo.
I have never met another health practitioner like her. No one cares more about their patients than she does and no one takes as much time with their patients as she does. Each time I go to see her, before my actual treatment we sit and talk about my current health issues and any concerns I have. These talks always put me at ease and make me feel comfortable in her extremely capable hands. She adjusts the treatments depending on how I am feeling and doing that day! Who could ask for anything better?
I cannot contain my excitement about this amazing healer. Thanks to her, I have my life back and am healthier than I have been in years!

Dr. Vickery is great!

She is wonderful! Dr. Vickery and her staff are fantastic. Very accommodating and she takes her time to get to know what you need. She helped with my allergies, asthma, and fertility. Just love her.

Dr. Vickery is a very warm, caring person. She is very knowledgeable, takes time with you, and listens to you. I have benefitted immensely from her treatment and can’t wait for my for next one.

Dr. Vickery is really an awesome person! She sits down to talk to you and listens to everything you have to say. Her knowledge and practice about the human body and soul is vast where you leave her office feeling both physically and spiritually a better person. I will definitely go see her again.

I just had to update my original review on Dia Vickery because its been over 2 years since I first started seeing Dia and I have to say that she has exceeded all imaginable or conceivable expectations! I am free of previous dependency on Pharma for any reason and chronic issues that had plagued me in my past have been completely resolved since I have been seeing her. I love going to her every 2 weeks for a tune up because its my way of getting a huge energetic boost to my health! She is my secret to ultimate health and anti aging and whats more precious than having amazing health? Without health we have nothing. Dia has the amazing skill of blending intuition with medical knowledge. That is a very RARE quality and as I continue to experience the benefits of her expertise, the quality of my life/​health continues to excel! There is NO greater gift than the gift of health!

Dr Vickery, and staff are amazing! I read some reviews here on Unilocal and figured that she must be good if Kaiser covers her services. She asks questions and explains everything she does. She’s extremely gentle when applying needles and most of the time I didn’t even feel them go in. She makes you feel comfortable and has a great sense of humor. I’ve been having back issues for the past year. Visited multiple physical therapists, orthopedic therapist, chiropractors, and even some massage therapists. All of them were good but only gave me relief for an hour or so. I’ve now had 2 visits and I feel amazing! You still feel results days after. I’m extremely happy that Kaiser has covered my visits to her and hope that I can continue to keep going for wellness visits! She works Tues, Thurs, and Sat so it’s easy to get an appt around your work schedule. There is a paid parking lot if you cant find metered parking on the street.
I definitely recommend anyone needing or interested in Acupuncture to visit Dr Vickery!

Dr. Vickery is truly wonderful. Her office is located in a building in Tarzana. There is paid parking in the attached lot, but you can find free street parking on Etiwanda just around the corner. There are also metered spots right out front.
My first appointment with Dr. Vickery was 2 hours long, and that was because nearly an entire hour was spent just talking about my medical history, my health, my goals, etc. She really takes the time to get to know her patients and she carefully tailors her treatments to fit individual needs. She is also an incredibly insightful herbalist and can offer wise nutritional counsel for those seeking it. She made me feel incredibly comfortable. If needles (or doctors in general) freak you out, rest assured that you can feel at ease in this this office.
I will continue to see Dr. Vickery. I highly recommend her for anyone seeking a more holistic approach to their health and well-​being.

If there were more stars to give, I would!
Dr. Vickery has been my go-​to Doc for everything the past several years. What pushed me to Oriental Medicine was badly tweaking my wrist and facing similar painful injections I had just seen my Aunt go through. Why not try something less painful first?
If you’ve ever thought, or had someone tell you acupuncture doesn’t work, you’ve been done a huge disservice. I’m a walking talking example of it not only working, but improving my quality of life, backed by a wonderful practitioner. I could hardly move my wrist when I came to her and under her care, not only was she able to alleviate the pain and injury, but today, years later, there are no symptoms or ‘pings’ that there was ever anything wrong.
I had only volunteered for needles when I donated blood, which was always an unpleasant experience. Dr. Vickery is very compassionate and gentle in my dislike of needles. I simply cannot look or see them. But getting past that is worth knowing that at the end of treatment, I’ll feel better. Who isn’t stressed out? Who doesn’t have health symptoms from stress? Her care and expertise, both with needles and herbs, have alleviated stress and its aliments and also serve as a preventive measure to stay healthy and strong in the face of it. Her office is warm and relaxing and she takes time for and cares about her patients; she listens to you and asks the right questions and doesn’t rush you through. I recommend her to everyone I can!

I’ve had several treatments, and every experience has been a joy. There’s a very bright spiritual quality to Dia and I feel very relaxed and safe in her presence. Friends of mine that are studying at Emperor’s recommended her as both their favorite teacher and a great Acupuncturist. Dia was my 4^th experience with acupuncture, and while I previously had found the experience interesting and invigorating, Dia actually helped with some recurring pain and other issues I’ve had. I look forward to seeing her brand new office.

Dia has been my acupuncturist for awhile now, and I can honestly say that she’s got the touch of a goddess! I’m terrified of needles to the point of nearly being phobic, but she’s good with me about it. Her tableside manner is very calm and relaxing and therapeutic, and she has great taste in music so there’s always something nice playing while I’m «cooking» (that’s TCM-​speak for «relaxing while the needles do their work»).
In the past I’ve been to her for a variety of issues including chronic back aches and headaches, and am happy to say that both are under control. If you’re unfamiliar with acupuncture, do be aware that it requires repeat visits, but it works wonders and is well worth it.
She’s in her new office now, which is a delightfully calm and happy space in the middle of all the chaos that is SoCal. If you’re looking for a good, relaxing, and therapeutic experience, I recommend booking an appointment with her.