
Richard B Zhu, L.Ac. | Acupuncture in Livermore, CA | Sutter Health
Acupuncture • Livermore, CA
Ratings by platform
- Healthgrades: 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 rating on Healthgrades)
- Yahoo Local: 5.0 out of 5 stars (43 reviews on Yahoo Local)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Highly effective for pain relief, including sciatica, herniated discs, and pregnancy-related discomfort.
- Thorough and attentive intake process, with a focus on understanding patient health issues.
- Caring and supportive practitioner who is described as a great listener.
- Experienced practitioner with a background in both Chinese and Western medicine.
Common complaints
- Some patients found specific acupuncture needle placements, such as in the stomach, to be uncomfortable.
- One review mentioned the office environment was not 'fluffy' or high-end, though this was dismissed by the reviewer as unimportant compared to treatment results.
- One reviewer noted the receptionist seemed serious.
In patients' words
"He was very thorough in his questionnaire and understood all of my health issues, unlike my insurance doctor, who brushed off all of my concerns."
— Patient Review (Yelp/Unilocal)"Best accupuncture therapist I've tried in terms of results. 45 minutes and hives gone."
— Patient Review (BirdEye)"Started acupuncture treatments for my sciatica a couple months ago, when I was at the point of barely being able to walk. I instantly felt improvement and relief my first session and it has only improved."
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