Lea Tam Acupuncture

Yvonne! Yvonne! I love Yvonne! Oh my gosh, I can’t say enough about how Yvonne has changed my life by healing my body. She’s so skilled at acupuncture and all the other magical things she does to manipulate my muscles and nerves. I have seen other acupuncturists over the past 10 years and I stopped going because I didn’t see any physical change, I just felt relaxed by the treatments. That is fine for some people but I want more and that’s what Yvonne has done for me. I’ve been seeing her weekly for 2 months and I have seen so many improvements to my overall health. She is so compassionate and kind and really listens. I’m very grateful that she listens and tries different things each week and doesn’t just assume that she’s found what works and stick with it. Have I mentioned how much I like and recommend Yvonne? :-)

Bell is fantastic! Some places go overboard with 1.5 to 2 hour treatments, but this is a nice 30 – 40 minute treatment that always ends with a strong tissue massage. The Tom Tam device that is unique to their practice is interesting and seems to help the treatments. If you are having issues that western medicine isn’t helping you with, I definitely recommend you give this place a try. The entire staff is friendly and knowledgeable, but Bell is my acupuncturist and I highly recommend him!

I highly recommend trying acupuncture with Bell. I was suffering from a persistent muscle strain and decided to try acupuncture to help alleviate the pain. I have tried acupuncture before visiting Bell and I did not feel any different than before. However, three sessions with Bell significantly decreased my pinching pain. Again, I highly recommend a session here if you’re looking for a holistic way to treat pain.

Highly recommend. Bell and Yvonne are exceptional! This is the real deal, and not like going to the spa. If you want results… go here.

Bell and Yvonne are great! I started visiting to help with my knee (torn meniscus) and to provide an overall boost to my immune system. With a focus on the spine, the sessions here involve both traditional acupuncture and massage. I’ve visit regularly for the healing treatments and to restore balance… and Bell and Yvonne’s personalities make the sessions even better! I’d highly recommend them!

Thanks to Tom, Lea, Bell, Yvonne, a great team. I have received healing treatments
for the past 5 years.
Besides taking Tuina lesson, I also attend Tong Ren Healing classes weekly. Tom’s
Healing Cancer with the Nervous System,
Bioelectric Bypass Healing, introduce new
Theory and method of healing with simplicity
and effectiveness. Under the care of this great team, I am healthy, happy.

I signed up for a Unilocal account for the sole reason of reviewing Lea Tam Acupuncture. Background:
This year, a dear loved one of mine was diagnosed with a life long mental illness, Paranoid Schizophrenia. He would go through episodes of frightening psychoses that made him believe that the delusions happening in his mind was in fact a reality. You cannot reason with someone who is suffering from PS, because what we see as delusions, they actually see as facts. Watch «A Beautiful Mind» and «Donnie Darko» to get an idea of what PS sufferers go through.
After much cajoling and threats of having him committed (yes, it was that serious), we encouraged him to seek professional help. He ended up seeing 3 top doctors in Boston for therapy and psychiatric evaluations. He was prescribed 6 kinds of powerful medications to manage his psychoses and severe anxiety. At first, it seemed as if he was getting better. He seemed to be responding to medication and he was able to hold a decent conversation with people. Within a week, he went through another psychotic episode, which was more violent than ever. All 3 of his doctors only said to keep with the meds, continue his therapy and to keep him in low-​stress environments, despite us telling him that his psychotic episodes were getting out of hand. We all constantly lived in a state of walking on eggshells. We just didn’t know when his episode would strike again.
Over a month later, he turned into a human zombie. He no longer showed any emotions. He would do exactly what we told him to do. He would eat his meals like a mechanical robot, despite us cooking his favorite dishes. Gone was the life and fire in his eyes. He walked around the house with dead eyes. We were able to manage his PS, but we lost the vibrant person he once was. You would think, «Okay, but having a loved one acting like a human zombie is 100x better than having him go through violent, psychotic fits again.» But he still went through his psychotic episodes! They just didn’t happen as frequently.
At this point, we were desperate. We lived in a constant state of fear. We didn’t know if the next time he would experience an episode, if he would have to be committed. We did everything that the professionals told us to do! What were we doing wrong? So Google it was. I read numerous of articles about acupuncture and how it can drastically relieve the symptoms of PS. I thought, what can we lose at this point? It didn’t take long to persuade him to go in for acupuncture treatments. At this point in his illness, he was so malleable. He nodded his head along to everything we said, like a little child.
I did more research and decided that Lea Tam would be most suitable for him after reading numerous of reviews and articles online praising this family-​run business. Also, I just want to note that an appointment with them costs significantly less than a session to one of his doctors (about $ 100 for acupuncture). When we went in for his first appt, I will admit that I had low expectations. I thought that if it did indeed work, then it would probably take months if not years for us to start seeing results. We all noticed a difference in him immediately after his first appt. He was still quiet, but he just seemed looser, and less tight. When once he was rigid, now he seemed more open and warm. In the car ride home, we even saw him crack a subtle smile, a rarity with him.
We decided for him to schedule 3 acupuncture appts a week. He would go early in the morning (7am) so he can get to work immediately after. They were very flexible with his schedule, and for that, we were all grateful.
Over 15 acupuncture sessions later, we’ve seen a HUGE improvement. He’s almost done a complete 180. His smiles, although rare, are a sight to behold. His laughter, which I barely recall, is now ingrained in my mind. He has opinions on things now, which we all love. Even if he says something not so nice, «Why is our cat so fat now?» we can’t help but jump with joy because we know that his fire is back!
Is he cured? No, not at all. Schizophrenia is lifelong. However, he has not gone through a single psychotic episode in a month. That is a huge milestone for him. He might not be the original person he once was, but he’s pretty darn close to it.
Just a quick FYI, he still does 3 acupuncture treatments a week. He’s now down to only 3 meds. He only sees 2 of his doctors now once every 2 weeks (before it was 2x a week). Even his doctors have noticed a clear improvement in him.
Lea Tam Acupuncture — we don’t know how we can thank you. You have changed his life and the lives of his loved ones. Thank you for not giving up on us when we came in, feeling defeated and exhausted with it all. Thank you for letting him see with clear eyes now, and bringing the life back to his eyes. Thank you for always warmly welcoming all of us with open arms, and treating us as if we are honored guests at your home.

My mom and I traveled to Boston from Chicago specifically to get treated with Tong Ren therapy and acupuncture by the Tam family. My mom has Stage 4 stomach cancer, and has been off of chemo for nearly 6 months. She was suffering from some pretty severe pain that other natural methods (juicing, essential oils, vegan diet, etc) were not helping to alleviate.
We are truly grateful that God allowed my mom to meet a very kind lady in the Chicagoland area who introduced her to Tong Ren, and suggested that we travel to Boston to see Tom and his family for healing. During our 5 day visit, the Tam family removed my mom’s pain completely (it has been almost a month since our visit, and the pain has not returned), gave us hope for healing (that Western doctors completely ruled out), and continues to give us tips, guidance and encouragement from afar, as we are back in Chicago now.
The Tam family is extremely unique not only because their methods have helped individuals that Western doctors have written off as incurable, but because their purpose in treating others stems from a genuine desire to aid people back to health. During our session with Bell, he did not just treat us and go about his day, but he took the time to explain the logic behind the treatment, and gave me hands on instructions on how to treat my mother once we got back home to Chicago. Any other acupuncturist or massage therapist would insist that we come back for a paid session, and would not have revealed any tips or methods to help patients feel better. We were blown away — this is just one instance of many where we knew and felt that this family really wanted my mother to get better, not for their sake, but for hers and my family’s.
I will admit that when my mother first explained this therapy to me, it sounded kind of crazy-​town, but after experiencing it for myself, hearing the science and explanation behind the therapy from Bell and Tom (both of whom are extremely knowledgeable, patient and generous with sharing this information), and speaking face-​to-​face with numerous patients whose lives have changed because of the Tam family’s methods, I have no doubts about the effectiveness of this treatment.
I highly recommend any treatments from the Tam family, and encourage anyone with doubts to try it out for themselves. You have nothing to lose! We are planning another trip to Boston for more treatments for my mom, hopefully soon, and only wish we lived closer to take advantage of the wonderful therapy from the Tam’s!

The Best! I have witnessed miracles here and received a few myself. I have seen cancer cured, breast cancer in one visit. A high school football team cured of various injury some serious. fibromyalgia, retina attached even bunions!
Tom Tam and his family are true healers. They do not charge a fortune and do not scam you by telling one that they must buy 11 visit package to heal, actually quite the opposite! I even attended the guinea pig healing i.e. Lazy Bum healing course so I could understand how this miracle works… it makes sense. Tom Tam has worked so hard every day to provide healing but also to train others to heal and at such a low cost. I have seen the craziest healings come out of that office… Lea does the cupping thing on injured muscles… one time and shoulder good to go. Its a no frills genuine healing place. Don’t expect to talk about your problem… expect action to heal it! Amazing
. Very real

Tom, Bell & Lea (and now Yvonne) Tam get my highest possible recommendation as healers. Several friends with serious conditions have been tremendously helped by Tom — when we intensely saw him. I have had several conditions successfully treated by Tom over decades — especially physical conditions that Western medicine cannot see or treat.
Tom is a unique, innovative and break-​through kind of practitioner and human being, applying his deep and wide study, discipline, practice and experience to help heal individuals via traditional AND new modalities and systems of healing. Not only treatment, but books and info about training are available at these busy offices. Bell and Yvonne, Tom and Lea’s trained and now adult children follow in their parents compassionate and talented footsteps, benefiting from the theories & knowledge being constantly polished and advanced by Tom. Tom Tam is a man ahead of his time — his emphasis on the bio-​electrical blockages and other aspects of disease and healing are simply a head of the curve of medicine. His dedication to press on to serve PEOPLE and the healing research he does is remarkable… even into his so-​called ‘retirement.‘
Boston is a very lucky place to have this family of healers in its midsts. Come with an open mind, and a desire to learn and realize your own healing power.
It was one of the luckiest days of my life (and that of my friends)
when I learned about Tom Tam and the Lea Tam Acupuncture Centers.

I have been going to the Lea Tam Acupuncture Center at 200 lincoln St. in China town for the past nine years. I initially went there for the treatment of Hashimotos disease. Today my thyroid is normal and I have been off the medication for the past 8 years. Bell and Yvonne are well trained, experienced practitioners who provide effective, intuitive treatment. This healing center is unique, their combination of acupuncture and Tui Na results in extraordinary healing. From fourth stage cancer to stress related headaches, the waiting room is filled with laughter and the clients filled with hope. T continue to look forward to my sessions with confidence that my health issues, including issues of aging, will be addressed and healed. Should there be any question I highly recommend Lea Tam Acupuncture Center. I recommend it to my family, friends and clients. Dr, M

I had the most helpful tui-​na and acupuncture treatment. I highly recommend it. Knowledgable, kind, and expert in what they do. Will be back many times. Thank you!

I recently started going to Bell Tam for treatment for a variety of health reasons. After one treatment I felt a difference! Bell is extremely patient in describing his technique and the theory behind his treatments. Bell was really specific about what my treatment plan would be and how I can alter aspects of my life to promote health. I wholeheartedly recommend making an appointment with him. He’s a great acupuncturist with a gentle hand. I couldn’t even feel the needles going in!

I am hooked! A dear friend recommended that I try Lea Tam Acupuncture Center for some health problems I was experiencing. I went once and immediately saw a change. I also suffer from severe scoliosis. Bell is absolutely wonderful and is working to heal my back! The Tam family is so warm and inviting and make the experience so wonderful. I look forward to my appointments each week and recommend that everyone give it a try!

My daughter has been going to Lea Tam Acupuncture for almost a year. They are all incredible and have helped my daughters headaches when western medicine has failed her. Everyone in the center is fantastic and caring. They are always on time and take a genuine interest in each and every person who walks through their door. We have met many people in the waiting room and their stories of healing are extraordinary. I have nothing but positive things to say and have told all my friends that Lea Tam Acupuncture is the only place to go.

Lea Tam Acupuncture offers acupuncture, Tui Na therapeutic massage, and other healing methods from an incredible team of talented, compassionate, and effective practitioners. Tom Tam is a brilliant, extraordinary and intuitive healer whose concept of healing is based on an individual’s physical as well as energy blockages. Releasing the blockages can restore health. Additionally, Tom’s synthesis of acupuncture with western physiology and chiropractic principles provide the patient with a unique experience.
The waiting room is unlike any other. It is filled with warmth, laughter, and the sharing of good news with all present. What can be a more encouraging environment to feel better when others share their joy with stories of various conditions from painful wrists and backs improving, mobility restored, fertility realized, tumors shrinking, stage 4 terminal cancers reversed. Initially, I was incredulous. Now, I understand that confidentially is unnecessary when the news is good.
My own experience with Tom, Lea, Bell, Yvonne for acupuncture and Adel for Tui Na have been excellent. Not only is my primary health condition stabilized but an array of other conditions such as restless leg, hip and knee pain, insomnia, dry eyes have improved as beneficial side affects of my acupuncture and Tui Na treatments.
I have referred many friends for treatment. They all have been helped and will write their own reviews.
Whatever condition you have, make an appointment. Whoever you see will help alleviate your condition. You will feel better.

Great Acupuncture Center! I have been to several places in Boston as I have back issues and nothing else seems to work. I am not a huge fan of the communal acupuncture set up so I was excited to find this place which has private rooms. It is located in the Leather District/​Edge of Chinatown in a building with several offices, medical providers in it. The office is very clean and when I walked in (at 8:30a) there was already a family there for treatment as well. It was packed by 9:30a. The business is family run and everyone is very friendly. They were very professional but does not have a spa like environment (but very clean and simple). He told me what the cause of my issue was and then treated me — after, he gave me a very strong massage (so if you are sensitive you should speak up) My back issues were gone when I walked out the door! I will definitely be back.

The incredible team of acupuncturists at the Lea Tam Center are highly qualfied experts. Tom Tam their leader and guru has shrunk tumors and cured cancer with his techniques. He also is a master teacher and wonderful person. Their techniques are authentic and based in traditional Chinese medicine. By far the best place for acupuncture in the Greater Boston area.