Advanced Acupuncture / Santa Monica - Arcadia Wellness Centers and Acupuncture / Testimonials

“I came to Dr. Hu for allergies during the 3^rd and 4^th treatment I began to feel improvement. I have learned a lot about my body and the staff is excellent. I am recommending Dr. Hu to everyone I know.”

“I came to Dr. Hu because I had anxiety. After my fourth treatment I began to feel an improvement. Dr. Hu is very friendly and professional. I have learned that it is a natural way of healing; it will not be hard for me to encourage anyone to seek for acupuncture.

“I had never even thought about acupuncture. I knew nothing about the medical aspects and nothing about the philosophy behind it, but I couldn't see having needles stuck in me as doing anything prescriptive for me. Then I was diagnosed with breast cancer and my friends James and Sabine Owens Insisted I see Dr Cathryn Hu. They served as a go between telling her about me and me about her. James contacted me everyday to see if I'd called her yet. At the time I had just been through breast cancer surgery and starting chemotherapy and I was already over whelmed. I did not even want to do chemotherapy! and after chemotherapy I was to have weeks of radiation therapy, then additional drug therapies. I had enough on my hands without another doctor. But James kept insisting that acupuncture could help me, and finally, I called Dr. Hu.

By the time my friend Sabine took me to the Advanced Acupuncture office, I was in pretty bad shape. I wasn't sleeping, I was barely eating, the lining of my mouth had been painfully affected by the chemotherapy, and what I did eat immediately went through me without time to retain nutrients. My tongue had a thick white coating. I was dropping weight and getting weaker.

Dr. Hu, examined me, looked over the medical reports I brought her, and told me I needed to continue the chemotherapy, which gave me the best chance, but that acupuncture would help reduce the side effects. I was skeptical. However, that first treatment made me a believer. I returned home able to sleep better, able to eat better, and I began retaining the nutrients from what I ate. I started having regular acupuncture treatments throughout difficult weeks of chemotherapy and radiation with far fewer side effects and far more energy.

Because of this experience, I want to share what I am learning about breast cancer and acupuncture with you. I want you to know that you don’t have to suffer alone, and that medicines, and hopefully answer some of your questions.

“I couldn’t be more pleased. I came to Dr. Hu for Bell’s Palsy after my fourth treatment I felt a difference. It was wonderful. I would not endorse this care enough. It works and it gives great results.”

“I came to Dr. Hu for excessive bleeding and menstruation for 40+ days; ultimately it was a benign uterus tumor. I noticed improvement in my first two to three weeks. Dr. Hu is wonderful and her techniques almost immediately helpful. Dr. Hu was the first doctor to really note what was wrong and the only doctor to make the excessive bleeding stop. The personal I attention is outstanding and I have never felt so human in the presence of a medical practitioner. Dr. Hu’s patience and genuine compassion helped me believe I would get better even when I wasn’t so sure at first. Thank You, Dr. Hu”

“I have been having problems with my back and my neck. I came to Dr. Hu and after my sixth treatment I started to notice a difference. She is the greatest. Acupuncture really works. Everybody is very professional. Don’t miss the opportunity to get better care”

“I had pain between my spine and shoulder blade, which sometimes extends to the front of my chest. With acupuncture a few months later I noticed improvement. Dr. Hu is wonderful she has helped me a great deal. I would recommend acupuncture to anyone who is suffering with any kind of pain because it does work and you could feel better faster.”

“Dr. Hu has very good Techniques. I came to her because I had back pain. After my third treatment I began to feel change my problem is better. I encourage anybody to see Dr Cathryn hu.”

“Very nice Staff and Dr. Hu is very well informed in the medical profession as well as acupuncture. I came to Dr. Hu for back and shoulder pain. I noticed a difference after the second visit. I like the idea of taking natural medications. I highly recommend anyone to give Dr. Hu a try for pain condition you might have.”

“I came to Dr. Hu for back pain. Dr. Hu’s and associates techniques were very good an attentive. I had excellent results. I noticed a difference after my first visit. I got immediate relief from pain when ordinary doctors couldn’t help.”

“I had back and neck pain for a long time. I started to feel a relief after my first visit. After my first month I had a huge improvement. It just works for me.”

“After the first treatment, I started to feel a difference on my back pain. I have learned more about the actual process of healing oneself holistically and the benefits of doing so naturally. Dr. Hu provides and excellent care and she’s very confident. My pain was completely relieved and the process very relaxing.”

“If you are not getting satisfaction from your doctor and need to get relief from extreme pain, this is the place to come! They are wonderful I was in extreme pain. I couldn’t lie down, it was difficult to walk, and sitting was a problem. After the second visit Dr. Hu had improve my lower back pain and my headaches.”

“Dr. Hu & Associate’s techniques are excellent and very gentle and kind. I had come for cervical pain. Approximately after my fourth treatment I began to feel a difference.”

“I came to Dr. Hu because I have pain in mid back. I noticed relief after the first treatment but not completely gone. Dr. Hu’s Techniques are very comfortable and the attention in her office is very courteous and attentive. Her treatments have been very helpful for me so far.”

“The personal attention in this office is great. I came to Dr. Hu because of chronic fatigue syndrome after my second visit I felt better and I noticed a difference. Dr. Hu is very knowledgeable and she knows a lot.”

“I have been coming to Dr. Hu to treat my thyroid problems. I have felt some difference, but the problem has persisted for almost ten years since 2000. Dr Hu is a compassionate genius and her techniques are impeccable. Dr. Hu is a champion who gives 110% to every patient who is in her care. What I usually say to the 40 or 50 folks and their families and their friends whom I’ve recommended to Dr. Hu is you’ll be lucky to be consider part of Dr. Hu’s family of patients.”

“I think their techniques are wonderful and amazing. It’s the only thing that has helped my ankle to heal all the way. I have learned that I like holistic treatments much better than any other kind of medicine, because it’s natural and there are no side effects. Everyone really cared and I felt that they really wanted me to get better. I could only share my personal story and success I would show people how happy I was with it.”

“I have been coming to Dr .Hu because I have knee, neck, and back problems caused by a car accident. After my twenty fourth visits I started to feel better. Her techniques are very professional.”

“I came to Dr. Hu because I had constant headaches and I started to notice a different almost immediately. Her techniques are professional, effective and good. I’d recommend it to those close to me plus family members. They have helped me.”

“I came to Dr. Hu for three things: High blood pressure, anxiety, and arthritis. After my 3^rd treatment I noticed a difference. Dr. Hu is terrific. She is better than a medical doctor.”

“Different than traditional medicine but I’m satisfied with the results. I came to Dr. Hu for High Blood Pressure and headaches. After my 3^rd treatment I stated to feel different. It just couldn’t get any better. Based on my personal experience and treatment I would recommend her. I am so highly pleased with my results.”

“I began taking acupuncture treatments in 1980 for bursitis in both shoulders. I also took treatments for a shore right hip and a sore right shoulder. I after 6-8 treatments, I noticed quite improvement. I think Dr. Hu & Associates have very good techniques, they have helped me a lot. I heave learned that given a little help my body tends to heal itself. The personal attention received in this office is top grade. I recommend acupuncture to anyone that tells me of their aches and pains, using myself as a model for acupuncture treatments.”

“I came to Dr. Hu because I had insomnia and hormonal imbalance. For insomnia it was about eight visits with tea now I am able to sleep well. It was painless and relaxing. It is important for your health. Very good and excellent service.”

“I feel good I feel they are helping me with my problem. I came here for infertility after my twentieth visit I felt the difference and my test results were better. They are all very nice.”

Wanted to extend a warm thanks to Dr. Hu’s healing hands. I have appreciated all the time and care you have given me on our journey to help me. Fulfill my dream of bringing another life into this world.

“I had a painful right nee for two months unable to bend or climb steps. I would awaken from sleep with throbbing pain. I had no sleep interruption after the second treatment and after having three treatments I was pain free. I am grateful and glad I got her help and treatment. The staff is very friendly I felt like a very special patient of Dr. Hu right from the start.”

“I am being treated for LPP after my first visit I saw improvement and felt relief. Dr. Hu is extremely proficient very caring and a professional doctor. I have learned that holistic health will solve a problem that many years of drugs and medications couldn’t. I feel that the personal attention is excellent. I would advice everyone to seek her guidance because Dr. Hu is extremely knowledgeable in her field.”

“Everyone is very professional and Dr. Hu is very knowledgeable. It takes patience to see your body heal. I started feeling a difference after my third visit. I could say that acupuncture offers alternatives not explored by traditional medicine.”

“Dr. Hu has helped me with my metabolism, allergies, sleep, and back tightness. After my fourth or fifth visits I stated to feel a difference in my sleep and my back tightness. Dr. Hu techniques are wonderful I recommend Dr. Cathryn Hu to all my friends. The personal attention is great they all know m by name and accommodate me nicely for appointments. Acupuncture with Dr. Hu has been the only treatment that has made me sleep through the night.”

“I had bad eye-sight. After my third acupuncture treatment I began to feel a difference. The techniques may seem weird at the beginning but after you see yourself improving it really seems good. The personal attention in this office was excellent. The best people and they are all very sweet.”

“I came to Dr. Hu because I have back, shoulder, neck and pain in my left leg. After my second treatment I started to notice I had less pain. It’s extremely effective, relieving, relaxing and lifting. My preference over pain medications. It has better results and no side effects. Everyone in the office is great, attentive, and responsive. It’s the best way to seek relief of any pain, symptom, and problems.”

“After chemo I had numbness in my hands, legs, and feet. Due to chemo treatment it will take me a little longer to feel a difference. Their techniques are very open to explain treatment everyone makes you feel happy with their welcoming personal attention. I was unsure in the beginning but will continue. I have talked to others here and know it works. I would say to try it and you will believe and see results.”

“ I suffered from sciatica neuralgia which radiates to the hamstring. Also I have carpal tunnel syndromes. I went to Dr. Hu’s clinic only three visits, that Dr. Hu’s techniques are life altering. I learned that acupuncture can make a tremanders difference quickly. The personal attentions of her staffs are excellent. I will encourage others to seek Dr. Hu & associates care to give a try- There is a good chance it will help!”

“Dr. Hu techniques are good. They work! The personal attention in this office is excellent the Dr. and staff care about you and your problems as well as your day to day life. I started to feel and improvement after the second treatment. I had been coming for smoking. It’s a Non Standard Medicine.”

“I came to Dr. Hu for an overall maintenance, stress management, and fatigue. I had two treatments and that’s when I started to notice a difference. Her work is groundbreaking and great beside manner. There is a lot to be leaned from eastern medicine, he is excellent and has an attentive staff with attention to detail. I couldn’t five a more glowing recommendation”

“I came to Dr. Hu because I had a torn tendon in the right shoulder. In less than a year I stated to feel a difference. I love Dr. Hu she’s the best. Acupuncture it works and everyone in her office is extremely professional, helpful and compassionate. I have already referred four other patients to her.”