Holistic Health Center

Sorry, I went there and I was not happy with the results of acupuncture treatment.
I am still looking for the right place and the right doctor.

Been going to Eric Wu for acupuncture since 2007 or 2008, initially for RSD from a foot injury. Conventional meds didn’t get rid of the pain and physical therapy worked to some extent, but relief from acupuncture treatment was within a few treatments and pain free within a few months. I still go an average of 6~12 times per year for other aches and pains not related to the initial problem. It’s about time the medical profession and insurance companies give more credibility to this type of treatment.

Ken Tomine has been my go to acupuncturist and I truly appreciate him in this round of sessions. I was in extreme pain (9 – 10 out of 10) level with Spondylolisthesis and stenosis and already had an epidural and PT. The day after Ken worked on me, I began to feel relief and it has only gotten better, I feel human again!
My Orthopedist and I are very happy I have this resource and I highly recommend Ken as a practitioner, his calm demeanor, his reassuring way and his results!

Hide «Hidey» is obviously a master Acupuncturist. I went to Hide for years while I lived in the area and was amazed with his skill, expertise and insight into the universe of the holistic. Ken Tomine is also a skilled accupuncturist!

I was open-​minded and hopeful but somewhat skeptical when I first walked in to the Holistic Health Center in Menlo Park. I had never seen a holistic practioner before and did not know what to expect. I also recently have had some very bad experiences with some medical practitioners. After meeting Dr. Andreas Sijbrandt, any concerns I had were quickly dispelled. Dr. Sijbrandt is not only extremely knowledgeable and capable, but he also clearly does this work out of a strong and sincere desire to help others. He is truly an amazing doctor and an incredible person. I do not give out this kind of praise unless it is well-​deserved. If you are not getting the results you want with your current medical providers, I highly recommend Dr. Sijbrandt at the Holistic Health Center for alternative treatment with a whole person perspective! I have referred two of my friends to see him, for very different issues, and they are both very happy with their treatment. A+++

Andreas Sijbrant
Doctor or Detective?
In the fight to recover and restore my health, Dr Andreas Sijbrant left no stone unturned.
How refreshing to find a medical provider with his wisdom and intuition.
In the kindest way, Dr. Sijbrant has given me expert advise and a new approach to treat my health issues.
Treating the whole person and now my whole family !
Doctor or Detective? Simply brilliant !

Ken is amazing!!! I spent $ 3k on another accupuncturist in Palo Alto and that experience was terrible. I couldn’t communicate with the guy and he did the same thing each visit for 4 months. It was like torture since each needle going in felt like a shock. Ken on the other hand spent time with me to uncover what my issues are and each visit is like a spa treatment. I originally went in with fertility issues and even though my issues are well beyond his control and cannot be changed, I continue to see him for general well being (and of course hanging on to hope). His treatments vary each time. First he asks me how I am and then he modifies the treatment based on whatever issues are currently going on. He really cares about each person he sees and with me, when I’m down about my situation he always tries to keep my spirits up and reinforce the positive energy. I HIGHLY recommend him. Whatever issues you have, he will find every method possible to help.

Ken Tomine is AMAZING!!! It hasn’t been a week & my pain patch w/​needle is a miracle! My sprained wrist & bruised bone (right-​leg) is feeling so much better already, in just a matter of three days. Several years ago, I was very sick & suffered for nine-​months… I was in & out of emergency rooms & saw many doctors, trying all kinds of medicines, but nothing worked. I was miserable & desperate! I wanted my agony to stop & I cried out of desperation & felt panic every time I had episodes of asthma attack. My asthma was at it’s worse & western medicine wasn’t helping. Doctors were only trained to treat the symptoms & not the main problem.
I’ve never tried holistic medicine before, but when I heard that they treat patients with chronic illnesses such as MS, Asthma, etc, I didn’t even think twice about going. The deciding factor for me was when their receptionist at the time, who was a former patient of theirs confided in me… She suffered from MS & no longer able to walk. She told me how their practitioners helped her walk again! Her honesty gave me hope, so I made an appointment right away & that’s when I first met Ken. :)). He is a God send.
I saw immediate results… I felt relief & started breathing normally again! Imagine struggling to breathe & speak for nine-​months! I was so exhausted & my poor & frail body couldn’t take any more toxins from all the drugs!
Ken’s holistic treatment of acupuncture, deep tissue & pressure point massages, cupping & herbal medicine, strengthened my spleen & all of my other major organs, & rid all of the toxins in my body. He takes a thorough assessment in your first session, checking your pulse, tongue, & history of your physical, emotional & mental health. You must give him a complete picture of your overall health, bc he said that it takes team effort to be healthy. I needed to do my part in becoming healthy again, so I followed his diet regimen, took the herbal medicine & saw him for my regular treatments. I needed to change my lifestyle, by eating healthy & getting plenty of rest! Ken said that rest is so important to heal our bodies. He taught me the importance of listening & being kind to your body.
Ken is by no means strict… He will meet you at your comfort level. He is nurturing & funny, which helps a lot when you’re so miserable & sick. He will listen to you & guide you to meet your goals.
Your health insurance may reimburse you for the treatments, bc it’s medically necessary. They will complete a form for you every four sessions, which you will submit to your health insurance for reimbursement. For me, health is wealth, as my grandmother always taught me, so I find the fee here reasonable & worth every penny.

I started going to the Center around December when my back was killing me for month before. I have osteoporosis and a herniated disc.
No matter what I did. nothing helped until a good friend urged me to go to «Hida «at the Holistic Health Center.
I had never done acupuncture, was scared of it, but it was my last option.
I only can say «Hida «is my IDOL, after maybe 3 or 4 times my back felt like new. He not only does the acupuncture, it also is the massages
and care in general.
I now have artrithis on my knee and they have done all they can to ease the pain.
If I could I give them 10 stars. I know there always is a negative person who has to complain but to me and a few of my friends.
The Holistic Health Center is it.
My visits there will be ongoing for a long time.
I also like to menchen the Assistants, who are so super, helpful and
profesional, they all know how to give the best massages. Love everyone there. They are all my Heroes.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU…

I’ve had a few sessons with Juliet Tatsumi, L. Ac, and I think she’s fantastic. I’m seeing her for a host of health issues and she has prioritized them with my overall well-​being being the most important in mind.
She has many neat gadgets used inconjunction with traditional accupunture which makes her treatments very effective. I’m sure I make Hellraiser look like a joke by the time Juliet’s done with me.
I’m terribly frightened of needles. So to make my sessions more enjoyable, Juliet will always put a needle on the top of my head, which knocks me out immediately for the next 40 minutes, or until I wake myself up with my snoring. A big fat nap is a great added bonus to the session.
I highly recommend Juliet!

Where do I begin to describe the healing that goes on at this place? I truly thank the heavens for Holistic Health Center and its staff!
I have a herniated disc in the middle of my back. Sometimes it gives me trouble, especially when I’ve done something stupid. Like try to move a piece of furniture, which I did last summer. Stupid, stupid, stupid. Even my talented physical therapist, Tim at NovaCare, couldn’t totally help me with the latest painful episode, which lasted almost 3 months. It was pure hell.
Finally I decided to go to «Dr» Minami at Holistic Health Center. I’d seen him on and off over the years. But acupuncture isn’t covered by my medical insurance, so although he usually helps me, I try other «covered» methods first, such as physical therapy or seeing my orthopedist.
Anyway, like I said, I was in a world of hurt and it wasn’t getting better.
Hideshiro Minami («Hide» for short) is an extremely talented acupuncturist. He is a 4^th generation acupuncturist, and his mother is a quite famous acupuncturist in Japan. Hide said that first of all my muscles were too tight. He did a little acupuncture but then had his massage specialist give me a series of specific acupuressure massages. Oh god were they painful, but they really made a world of difference. Between the 3 massage appointments and the 4 acupuncture treatments, my pain was totally gone within two weeks. TOTALLY GONE. And I had been on some really serious strong prescription anti-​inflammatories/​pain killers. After the acupuncture, I didn’t need any more pills.
It was like a miracle. I had been in pain for so many months — I wished I’d gone to Holistic Health Center first. The total of all the vists cost me something like $ 600 totally out of my pocket, but it was worth every freaking cent.
The staff here is very professional and the setting is very relaxing. The place is very clean and sanitary. And believe me, they all really really know what they’re doing.
If you’re looking for a good acupuncturist, look no further. In addition, Holistic Health Center offers massage and there is a Naturopath on staff as well. They have two locations, one in Menlo Park and one on the border of San Mateo/​Burlingame. The staff alternates days between the two locations, so you can go to either or both.