Temescal Acupuncture Center's Online Review Report Card

I came to Brian Barlay LAC with refractory back and leg pain that hadn't responded to physical therapy and epidural steroid injection. Lasting 3 months. After two visits with Brian, the pain began to recede. After 5 visits it is completely gone. Brian is friendly, compassionate, and highly effective as an acupuncturist. I highly recommend him.

I saw Cara today for my first ever acupuncture appointment and it was amazing. She took the time to really dive into what issues I was having before starting my service. Within minutes I felt like I was in the hands of a true professional that knew her craft inside and out. She listened to my needs, and surpassed my expectations by far. I've already gotten my partner on her books, and can't wait to refer her more of my friends.

I saw Cara today for my first ever acupuncture appointment and it was amazing. She took the time to really dive into what issues I was having before starting my service. Within minutes I felt like I was in the hands of a true professional that knew her craft inside and out. She listened to my needs, and surpassed my expectations by far. I’ve already gotten my partner on her books, and can’t wait to refer her more of my friends.

Brian I great, he has helped me with lots of issues.

Ive been seeing Brian for a few months now he is the best.He has done wonders on my back and neck.

Brian is fantastic, he really took the time to understand my symptoms and provided non-biased advice on the treatments that I'd received prior to seeing him. I was referred by Kaiser (a call to member services was needed to get the referral) and Brian understands the billing process with Kaiser. Brian understands the benefits and limits of Eastern medicine and will refer his clients back to Western doctors as needed.

Love my weekly visits with Bianca. She has had a profound influence on my overall wellbeing. So thankful for this spot. ��

Brian Barly is the best! My husband suffers from lower back spasms and when they flare up (or whatever they do) it is excruciating for him - pain killers don't really work, ice & heat don't really work, staying off his feet helps - unless he needs to move at all... After listening carefully to me and then to my husband, Brian explained every step of the procedure to both of us, took all of our questions and then gave my husband one session... Within two hours, my husband was up and walking the dog down the block! He did take it easy (as Brian said he should) for the next week, but he could get himself around and get back to work which made him so happy. Thank you Brian, you are wonderful and we've already recommended you to every member of our family and lots of friends! Thanks again!

After 2 weeks of suffering with an excruciating headache, I went to Deborah Croan for my first acupuncture treatment. Deb spent time getting to know me and informing me of what may have contributed to my symptoms. My treatment was simply amazing -- as were the results. I felt as if I was floating on air as I was so relaxed and comfortable. Deborah is knowledgeable, caring, genuine and informative. I was really stunned when my headache was almost completely gone within hours. A couple of days later, I went back for a follow-up treatment and my session was just as good as the first. I can't recommend Deborah highly enough. What she did for me was so powerful. I didn't know what to expect -- but I certainly didn't expect this kind of result.

Cara Brockbank is wonderful! So smart, creative, insightful and kind. I went to her during my last week of pregnancy and to help me after birth with milk production. She is very well informed and really worked to try different things to help me. She checked in to see how I was feeling and check for progress. I will go back to her anytime I consider acupuncture for any issue!!