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"My GP recommended that I try acupuncture for my chronic pain. I have severe social anxiety and seeing a doctor alone, unless it's a female, is painfully hard for me. I needed to find somewhere where I didn't feel threatened and this place is amazing. Everyone in the office is easy going. This place has beautiful energy."
“Rachel Riba is my acupuncturist and I adore the crap out of her. She has a beautiful way of treating others with care and respect. I've never seen her greet anyone without a smile or a kind word. Her friendly manner makes the questions she asks less invasive than what a general practitioner might ask. She keeps a close eye on symptoms to evaluate what is working and what is not to better serve the needs of her clients. The desk help is also helpful and friendly. They quickly learned my name and greet me by it each time I have an appointment. I love that they have the ability to confirm appointments through phone, text, or email. The reminders are awesome if you are like me and can't keep your days straight. I highly recommend Pacific Health Center. Rachel is the best." - Ali C.
"The location was easy to find, the staff was a joy to deal with and my treatment was amazing. I will continue to see them for my acupuncture, massage and herbs." - Leo H.
"I suffered from constant pain in my shoulders, so much that I thought that was life. I had never had acupuncture, nor even considered it, until a dear friend recommended I see Adrian Bean. The very first time I had a treatment, my pain diminished considerably. Even though my insurance won't cover, I am now on my 11th acupuncture session with Adrian and improving every day. Many days I'm pain free, and I believe I actually would be altogether without pain if I were better at relaxing. One step at a time. The office assistant is very pleasant and accommodating and the office is relaxing, but none of this would make it if Adrian weren't as experienced, compassionate, and wonderful all around."
​- Dinorah C.
"The staff is helpful and friendly. I normally see Rick Gold who is very knowledgeable and concerned. His treatments (acupuncture, moxibustion, and Chinese herbs) have seen me through several ailments such as IBS and sinus infections without the strong drugs I was taking before. They are also helpful when I need to strengthen my resistance or recuperate from an illness. Rick is always available to answer my questions by phone and has even called me on occasion to see how I was doing, without waiting for me to call first. I always recommend Pacific Center of Health to anyone considering acupuncture."
“My mom is in her 70s and has been in to see Dr. Will twice for acupuncture. She has been amazed at how her pain has been relieved, and how kind and professional Dr. Will has been. Acupuncture has been the most helpful thing for her, and this is the best place to get it. Highly recommend!” - Jane M.
"I have been coming to Adrian for over 8 years off and on. I am a dancer and a hairdresser and very into alternative medicine. I have been doing acupuncture for several years and have noticed the benefits. Adrian is an amazing acupuncturist. I would recommend him to everyone and I do! If you are new to acupuncture or looking for someone new check this office out. They also offer massage services with acupuncture." - Lisa T.
"I have been going to Pacific Center of Health for over 12 years for acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, nutrition counseling, etc. The quality of service is excellent, from the health care providers to the assistants/massage experts and the reception staff.  Everyone is very thoughtful and caring. I was referred to Dr. Rick Gold by a friend who thought acupuncture would be helpful for my tennis elbow. I was hesitant at first, but when I heard that many professional athletes use acupuncture to help heal from injuries and to maintain their top performance, I thought I would give it a try (in addition, it is recognized by many health insurance companies and the World Health Organization as an effective treatment for many health problems). I have never been disappointed! The actual treatments are almost pain free, you barely even feel the needles as they are inserted and the process of relaxing while the needles awaken the body's natural healing energy is truly amazing. It is an extremely relaxing experience that literally allows you to rest in bliss (you have a choice of soft music in the background if you wish) for 20 to 40 minutes (this varies) and then at the end of the session, there is usually a wonderful brief massage of the affected area, or perhaps just the neck and shoulders! Acupuncture allows the body to heal itself and is extremely effective for a number of ailments. Presently, I see Dr. Gold at least once a month as a maintenance process. And, if I have a virus or some other health issue, the acupuncture works wonders (they also have an ample selection of herbal remedies if needed). For some ailments (like my tennis elbow) acupuncture requires a series of sessions to have results. For something like a sore or tight lower back, it can bring immediate relief. I highly recommend the Pacific Center of Health. Your body, mind and soul deserve the best in health care!" - Tim T.
"Everyone at Pacific Center of Health is amazing - but this review is specifically for Rachel Riba. She is absolutely awesome - and the only other person I will go to for acupuncture outside of Adrian Bean. She's everything you could want in an acupuncturist - she listens, asks questions, and works with you to make sure she is treating the real issue. No question is dumb, and you never feel rushed. She truly cares about getting it right! Can't recommend her highly enough!" - Tanya M.
“Excellent acupuncture team. They do other services like cupping which is also done well there. I have really enjoyed Emily.” - Jessica N.
“Top-notch acupuncture outfit! They have been in practice for decades. They have helped me since 1986. May they continue to prosper and serve clients for decades to come!” - Frank
“I started acupuncture here after a lower back and ankle injury that left me unable to walk without pain. After a few treatments with Rachel (and help from some massage therapy students) I was able to resume normal activities! After a few more I'm back to running, jumping, and all the high impact activity I'm used to. I would recommend this place to anyone, not only for the results but the wonderful office environment! Truly everyone who works there is a joy and seems to love what they do.” - Allison H.
“Caring, very talented health professionals. Each therapist has been stellar (I've seen five), and I've benefited a great deal from their work. During sessions, the practitioners often educate me so I can better understand the treatment process. And they've taught me stretches and other practices to further help myself at home. For a very small price, they also can provide an additional treatment after the acupuncture session, including a variety of massages and visceral manipulation. They use excellent COVID-19 precautions. Appointments are carefully spaced out and the rooms are thoroughly disinfected between uses. And their administrative staff are sharp and very supportive!” - Debbie K.
“I've been coming here for over a year now. I have never had a bad experience. I see Sam for massage and he's wonderful. I definitely recommend anyone with back/neck/shoulder problems to try acupuncture.” - Doni K.
“I have been coming here for 32 years, from when they were on Washington St. I cannot say enough about the value and integrity of the Pacific Center. I am also eternally grateful for their treatment of my infertility, which resulted in the birth of my now 28-year-old son. I continue to visit them for occasional "tune ups" and they have gained my trust over the years.” - Elizabeth
“Adrian is fantastic! He's extremely warm, down to earth, and when I saw him for the first time I felt like he was a good friend that I'd known for years. He's super knowledgeable and excels at what he does. He explains complex things in a super easy to understand way and I hardly felt him insert the needles. Adrian also recommended exercises that have helped. I can't recommend him highly enough.” - Jesús N.
“I saw Rachel for a shoulder issue. My doctor diagnosed tendonitis and I asked for an acupuncture referral. I went from constant pain and very minimal mobility in my shoulder to almost completely healed! The pain is gone. The mobility is better than I ever imagined I could get again. Pacific Center of Health is a lovely, clean, calm, inviting environment. Front staff are helpful. With the referral, Kaiser insurance was accepted. Rachel is a wizard. She is skilled, kind, gentle, intuitive, and caring. By going twice weekly for about 3 weeks, Rachel has solved my shoulder issues that I've had for 10+ years. Due to COVID-19, we abruptly had to stop treatments during stay at home orders. Rachel called to check on me during that time, and we were both pleased to find out that my shoulder is still doing great - no regression when treatment stopped! Thank you Rachel!!” - Anna B.
"I have been going to Pacific Center of Health for about a year now. I originally came in and started acupuncture treatment by Rachel. I came in with neck pain, numbness on both hands, lower back pain and knee pain. As if that wasn’t enough I grew anxious from being locked down due to the pandemic restrictions and having to work from home. After the second visit I noticed a huge improvement in my knee and back pain and just after 4 visits my anxiety and hand numbness were a thing of the past. I then decided to add a little extra care on my body and started booking massages with Deborah after my acupuncture. I feel that this woman has healing hands!! She is so amazing and does wonders to my body. If you’re going to do your body good, I recommend Pacific Center of Health as a first and great choice.” - Lilia D.
"I see Marina for acupuncture and she is wonderful! The office is super professional yet very warm and welcoming. Marina always knows the right treatment I need and she will adjust accordingly. Sometimes she will add on cupping if necessary, but whatever she does, I always feel a million times better after seeing her. She’s very healing! Don’t wait, start your self care now, you’re worth it!" - Mary C.
"Excellent, caring, healing practitioners who heal and help you stay healthy. A totally different approach to health and well-being that is positive and constructive with no negative effects. Always feel so much better after treatment, and the benefit lasts for days afterward, enabling me to complete my daily activities with enjoyment and pain-free. I've been receiving treatment for several years having incorporated it into my life as part of my health maintenance. Highly recommend them especially if you have never tried this form of medicine before, or have tried multiple other remedies with no success." - Bonnie U.
"The staff is helpful and friendly. I normally see Rick Gold who is very knowledgeable and concerned. His treatments (acupuncture, moxibustion, and Chinese herbs) have seen me through several ailments such as IBS and sinus infections without the strong drugs I was taking before. They are also helpful when I need to strengthen my resistance or recuperate from an illness. Rick is always available to answer my questions by phone and has even called me on occasion to see how I was doing, without waiting for me to call first. I always recommend Pacific Center of Health to anyone considering acupuncture."
“I’ve been going to Pacific Center of Health for three months now and I love the place. The staff is friendly and the acupuncture is great. I usually go to Marina and she is a lovely person. Very knowledgeable and always in a good mood. They always go above and beyond. Five stars all the way.” - Nancy M.
“Adrian Bean and his craniosacral therapy is simply incredible and life changing for the better! I will forever be grateful for my acupuncturist who referred me to him. There truly are no words to fully express my gratitude towards the success in healing that I have experienced. almost two years ago, I had an acoustic neuroma removed. Since then I developed cluster headaches that have caused severe pain and have required maximum prescription medications. After my 1st craniosacral therapy visit with Adrian, I felt such relief with my headaches that I was able to eliminate the use of all my prescription medication and take only Tylenol three times a day for a total of 3,000mg. On my 3rd therapy session, the knot in the back of my head where the pain was stemming from, was completely gone and I was able to reduce my daily dose of Tylenol to only 1,000mg. My head feels clear for the first time in almost two years and I feel like myself again. My only regret is that it took almost two years for me to learn about Adrian Bean. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking true healing success.” - Kelley R.
"Very Happy! Rachel is a very caring practitioner. I appreciate how she listens to me and treats me appropriately. I always feel better physically and mentally after my visits with her." - Lynn M. ​
“I highly recommend Pacific Center of Health. I first started coming here a year and half ago and they have been excellent all the time. I chose to come here because they offer a significant number of services and their website is detailed and easy to follow. Scheduling is pretty easy; I find it's easiest to call. They do get booked up but if you call at least 1 week in advance, they may have something available for you. The front desk staff is kind and the lobby is decorated nicely. Generally, the office feels pretty welcoming and folks are happy to invite you in and talk with you. They do provide instructions for how to get in when it's your first time being there - the office is located at the very back of the building so it's easiest to go in the back door and it'll be right on the right. I've had both acupuncture and massages here; both have been great. I highly recommend Sam for massages - he is excellent! He is very personable and talks a lot with you. If you're looking for a new way to relax or get treatment, set up an appointment at the Pacific Center of Health.” - Allie P.
"I highly recommend PCOH!!! My wife and I have been coming to Pacific Center of Health for the past year and have seen major benefits from the acupuncture! The staff is very very friendly and the customer service is always an A++. This is definitely one of the most relaxing and inviting places I have been to. Thanks Pacific Center of Health!"
"I sought relief through acupuncture for intense jaw pain after experiencing discomfort for many months. This was my first attempt at it and I was unsure what to expect. I chose this Center because it is centrally located in Mission Valley and a friend recommended I try treatment with Rachel Riba. My initial consultation with Rachel was thorough, informative and hopeful. She has a friendly, warm approach and you can tell she is genuinely invested in caring for her patients. During the first visit she pinpointed other areas needing treatment that could be contributing to my locked jaw. I could not even tell when she would insert a needle (which was something I was concerned about.) She also added a short cranial-facial massage after taking the needles out which was wonderful. Acupuncture works best with reoccurring, regular visits but after just the first session I already felt less tense. She even created a take-home tincture for oral use between visits which helped jump start a better balance in my gallbladder. After this type of service, I don't see why I would ever try another place. Rachel is the best!" - Toy B.
"Massage therapist Sam Wisotsky is fantastic. He provides excellent care. I would definitely recommend this place.”
​- Craig L.
“I have been living with tinnitus for over 25 years. It developed after an ear operation then was exacerbated by wearing adult braces, which also caused substantial TMJ pain. Over the years, the tinnitus level increased to the point that seriously interfered with my daily life. I had made the rounds of primary care doctors, ENTs, and dentists. No one could help. I had tried many different therapies, found some relief in physical therapy of the neck muscles but the tinnitus noise remained. My physical therapist recommended Adrian and CranioSacral therapy. After several appointments I have a noticeable reduction in the tinnitus level. At first the lower level would last a day or so then increase to its regular volume. As my treatment continued, I noticed that I had more days at the lower level and that the TMJ pain had disappeared. At the time of this review, I have had 2 weeks of continuous, reduced tinnitus sound. I realize that tinnitus has many causes and others may not have the wonderful response that I have. I am hopeful for increased healing as my treatment with Adrian continues. Adrian provides a comfortable, gentle therapy and I am thrilled with the results.” - Teresa W.
“Love Rachel. Pretty easy to get an appointment. Knowledgeable staff. The facilities are very peaceful and clean.”
​- Aryn R.