Advanced Acupuncture & Acupressure

"I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for your acupuncture treatments as they have been instrumental in relieving my shingles pain. I had shingles for seven weeks before visiting you. After just five acupuncture treatments, I had relief for which I am grateful. I now will include acupuncture as one of the remedies for dealing with pain in the future. Thank you for your professionalism and for sharing so much holistic wisdom with me."

Christina ~ 3/16/09

"Master of Acupuncture, Dr Koichi Nakamura was introduced to me by a friend as the best acupuncturist in California. He takes care of those who have tried other sources and not received help. When I had a serious problem with allergies back in 1981, I came to San Diego and received treatments from Dr. Nakamura, and the condition disappeared for ten years. I have been receiving treatments ever since then for all of my health concerns and have been very satisfied with the results. He is indeed the best!"

Albert ~ 2/4/09

"Doctor Nakamura is an excellent acupuncturist. I have seen him a number of times for problems including low back pain from degenerated disk, elbow tendonitis, a rotator cuff injury and hip pain. In each case he has been able to resolve my problem relatively quickly so that I can continue with my normal activities. He also treated my wife for chronic wrist pain that didn't improve with a steriod injection. She has been over two years without pain. We both do martial arts and appreciate the ability to get back quickly after an injury. He is compassionate and an expert at acupuncture so I would highly recommend him."

Gonzalo Verdugo, M.D. ~  1/27/09

"Dr. Nakamura is simply amazing. I know that there are big differences between the skills of acupuncturists and meeting Dr. N showed me the best. He treated my husband for a sudden serious injury to his hip and sciatic nerve, and in only one treatment he improved more than 80%! By his third treatment he was almost completely healed! And Dr. N is a total delight! I can't recommend him enough and anyone who gets to be treated by him is very, very lucky!"

Donna ~ 1/26/09

"Dr. Nakamura is a highly qualified, expert acupuncturist with many years experience. I have gone to Dr. Nakamura for over twenty years for treatment of muscle tension in my upper back and shoulder, including a painful episode of frozen shoulder. Dr. Nakamura treated all of these successfully. I recommend Dr. Nakamura very highly for his expertise and his sensitive, compassionate manner with his patients."

David Gilder, M.D. ~ 11/28/08

"I am writing this note to recommend Dr. Nakamura's acupuncture treatments. I have been seeing Dr. Nakamura for treatments for over 20 years. I first began seeing him for daily migraine headaches. I had tried a number of different drugs and seen several neurologists none of which were able to help me. Dr. Nakamura was able to reduce the headaches first to once a month and later eliminated them all together. He also helped me through my pregnancy when I threatened to miscarry he treated me and I was able to complete the pregnancy and deliver my daughter with only acupressure treatments that he taught my husband to do during labor. More recently he treated me for a lower back and sciatica problem that was disabling that I am happy to say no longer exists. I highly recommend that you consider treatments with Dr. Nakamura before you consider drugs or surgical treatments for chronic pain and other disorders. You will be happy you did. He has certainly improved my quality of life."

Cindy Ehlers Ph.D. ~ 11/20/08

"After five treatments for plantar fasciitis, Dr. Nakamura's treatments helped me to the point of having only slight discomfort, rather than having considerable pain in my left heel. With continued exercise and wearing sensible shoes, I anticipate being 100% free of any lingering discomfort! "

Helen ~ 11/15/08

"I have been coming to Dr. Nakamura for about 4-5 weeks. I had been diagnosed with a pinched siatic nerve on my left side. I did go to physical therapy for 8 sessions and they suggested I also try acupuncture. I have 2 friends that both went to Dr. Nakamura and had excellent results. I can honestly say that I am 98% better and believe I will be 100% very soon. The difference has been the acupuncture treatments. Dr. Nakamura gets excellent results and I would recommend him to anyone, especially to my friends."

Lynda ~ 11/13/08

"Dr. Nakamura was recommended to me by a friend at my gym that had nothing but highest praise for the treatment his wife had received from Dr. Nakamura. I had never had acupuncture before so I was a bit apprehensive but decided to try it after conventional medicine had failed me. After one visit I had noticeable improvement in my condition. I plan to continue treatment and would recommend Dr. Nakamura to anyone considering acupuncture."

Pattie ~ 11/__/08

"On acupuncture treatment for stroke and depression, many fine needles were woven in and out of my skull. Never had anything like it before or since. Donna said she since has had training specifically for mental illness 'you were only in stage 2 -- stage 3 is when you're hearing voices' things to be grateful for! My husband Bob was a city boy from NYC, a scientist, and a salesman -- all the reasons to be very skeptical of any claims. He told me, 'Never stop going to acupuncture; it always does you good'. Thank you Koichi for all the good you did for me in those terrible years of depression and madness. "

Joan C. ~ 10/8/05

"I wanted to follow up to let you know that I still feel better from your treatments for my hot flashes. Thank you very much for your help. I got your phone message that  you had received the printouts I sent you from the internet company for soy products. I ordered the soy product in the pill form. I have been taking it and the Women's Breast Care formula for less than one week. I have to tell you that I can feel a difference already. I feel a little stronger generally and my back pain is a little less. I am looking forward to more improvements."

Sue ~ 7/17/02

"Being a Physician and trained in a traditional Medical School, I was not very familar with acupuncture. In September 1996 I awoke with an acute onset of cervical disk disease symptoms with sensory loss, muscle weakness, and acute muscular pain and spasm in my back and upper extremity. Ten days into my symptoms, after seeking treatment with a neurologist and physical therapist, I luckily was referred to you by a friend. After my initial acupuncture treatment, I could feel the muscle spasms in my back slightly relax. I was very excited about pursuing further acupuncture treatments. I came to see you 4-5 times per week, for about 4 weeks. I stopped my treatment with physical therapy. I am thankful to you for your kind and diligent treatment. I truly believe that acupuncture was the modality that helped me get through the acute symptoms and allowed my body to heal itself"

Joel Hershman, MD ~ 2/20/97

"Just thought I'd write you a note of appreciation thanking you for your excellent treatment. I was told in April of 1993 that my severe abdominal pain was caused by endometriosis. I only had one ovary and one fallopian tube, both of which were in very bad condition. Dr. Riley told me after performing a laparoscopy surgery that I would never be able to bear children. I then went to an infertility specialist, Dr. Kolton, who works out of Alvarado Medical Center. He performed another surgery and he also told me I would never be able to have children. I was completely devastated. Then my sister met a girl who had come to you for help. I had never tried acupuncture, but I decided it couldn't hurt. You told me I'd be pregnant in three weeks... I didn't know what to think, but in three weeks, I was pregnant! August 31st, 1994, I had a beautiful baby girl. I am now due to deliver a baby boy any day. Thank you!!"

Diane ~ 12/2/95

"I have been treated by Dr. Nakamura six times and my headache is completely cured (thank heavens). Constant headache for 7 months. Nothing else helped. I had visited 7 or 8 different doctors and could feel no relief. Acupuncture certainly helped me."

Madeline ~ 7/29/95

"I had five treatments with you in May with success... when the time comes that I am experiencing pain, I'm sure I'll be seeing you again. Thanks for your help. I enjoyed working with you."

Marion ~ 6/3/95

"You cured me! As you recall, I came to your office last month with a bad back and a fear of needles. I could barely walk upright. After two treatments and some rest, I'm glad to report that my back is pain-free. I will call you after the holidays so we can do some of the back straightening exercises you told me about. Until then, Happy Holidays and thank you."

Douglas ~ 12/20/94