Michael Shpak, L.Ac

About seven years ago I had debilitating sciatica. It severely affected my daily life and I was walking with a serious limp. My active lifestyle that I enjoy came to a screeching halt so I immediately sought out an MD. Two MDs did nothing for me, so I tried a chiropractor. He did nothing so I found another one — who also did nothing. Then I tried the «holistic» approach and went to a very expensive (and useless) place in Lafayette; but that’s a different review… desperate for relief and my life back, someone referred me to Michael Shpak, and it’s some of the best advice I’ve ever listened to.
Michael had my sciatica cured in a little over one month — just a handful of visits. I was living with horrendous sciatic pain for over a year, and he brought almost instantaneous relief. Needless to say, I continued to see him for general health and «maintenance,» not to mention for the horrifically toxic marriage I was stuck in (again, that’s another review, but I don’t think she has a Unilocal page). Michael and his friendly, attentive staff kept me healthy and grounded and I continued to go regularly until I moved out of town.
Fast forward almost seven years, and I have moved back to the area — this time showing deep emotional, mental, and spiritual scars from years of relational mistreatment. After just one visit, Michael Shpak had me feeling so much healthier and stronger on all fronts. He is truly a sight for sore eyes.
Michael Shpak isn’t simply an «acupuncturist;» he is a «healer» in every sense of the word. Without a doubt he is the most skilled health practitioner I have ever encountered in my 40 years. He is kind, compassionate, attentive, intellectual, funny, knowledgable, and I could go on and on. Through his expert knowledge and use of acupuncture, chiropractic medicine, Eastern/​Western medicine, psychology, and just being a great human, Michael relates to all of his patients and heals them through his extensive modalities.
If you are considering Michael Shpak as your healer — run, don’t walk, to his office. I guarantee you will be blown away. I honestly cannot give enough high praise as it simply wouldn’t do justice; you need to see for yourself. And you will not be disappointed. I will be relocating again shortly, however I plan on visiting his office for an appointment whenever I’m in town. Thanks, Michael!

I had been suffering from dizziness for years before I went to see Michael. I cant even tell you how many different practitioners, alternative and conventional, I saw to try to figure out what was going on, at least 8. No one gave me a correct diagnosis. Michael figured it out within the first half hour of me being there. He also said, even before I said anything about me being tired all the time, that I had zero vitality in my cells and my adrenals needed ‘re-​booting’. I have full faith in him ever since, my dizziness never came back, and I go see him any time I am in distress about anything body related. He is a truly gifted healer and very sweet man.

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Naturopathy has changed the quality of my life in ways that cannot be expressed. From cancer or disease to injury, Dr. Shpak is present and intuitive as a healer, often pinpointing what all other docs fail to notice.
My children love him too because he knows how to offer them more balanced health options without rushing their appointments.
He works outside the box, so don’t expect a corporate vibe. This may be shocking, but Michael Shpak actually listens and invests in your health. Also, every member of his staff are thoughtful about the process and never treat you like a number.
There is a way in which Michael Shpak exhibits more humanity than other practitioners with his unique brand of awareness. Clearly this is a person who has done the challenging work of expanding compassion and learning through experience. I would call his work evolved and highly recommend him for anyone struggling with a chronic health issue.

As an independent professional in the field of personal health care, it is an honor to know that there are men as dedicated as Michael Shpak. His integrity to his profession is inspiring. He has an ability to ‘personalize’ your time spent in his office making you feel almost a ‘family member’, and yet he takes every opportunity to read, study and maintain advanced knowledge in his field. His clientele are many times very ill people… and they often mentally and physically are depressed and sometimes psychologically unhealthy and yet he is able to create an atmosphere of kindness, love and respect for them as they find their way towards healing.
I read the post that Alma wrote and it saddens me. It also makes me wonder how much of the 4 months of works with Michael was the preliminary work that was needed to create a base that allowed the new therapist’s success when they saw her. The body’s energy and natural rhythmic flow varies with each person and therefore, the progression of therapy is different for each person as well. I have found Michael, intuitively understands this flow and is extremely sensitive to how much to push, nudge or respond to the individual in the moment.
I also know from a professional standpoint when we work with people that do not feel healthy their perceptions are skewed. As I know Michael’s work, his clients and the outcome of success he has with individuals I must say he is thoughtful, knowledgeable and very professional.
I personally see him, refer to him and allow him to work with my most precious gifts in life; my family and friends.
Lise’ DeLong, Ph. D, CPCRT, CCCM

My husband and I have been seeing Michael for years for different issues. I never wrote a review because he is such an extra ordinary human being that words can describe him. Well I changed my mind after I read the poor review on him. I find this post slanderous. It is false and unkind.
Michael not only has always figured out our ailment faster than anybody else but also he always has done his best to elevate the suffering as fast as possible and quickly. And that is just the physical health part of his work. He has a very strong intuition. He has become a confidant and a therapist.
I live in San Jose but I don’t care about the drive to see him, it is worth it.
Michael is an honest and very respectful man. He makes my husband and I feel at home. I find it presumptuous to say that he is inappropriate towards a woman. He would never treat anyone without respect.

I went to see Michael Shpak based on all the great reviews written on here. I will have to disagree with everyone on here because my experience was way less than that of a «miracle healer» and I did go to him for about 4 months, so I gave him a fair chance to work his «magic» on me.
The first thing I noticed is that his prices are way higher than standard prices of other acupuncturists. I decided to try him out nonetheless because I was suffering from serious health issues and thought that if he could help me, it’d be worth it. At first he seems like a very caring and compassionate man, willing to do anything to help. That «anything» also involves selling very pricey supplements that I have tried for months and ultimately did nothing for me. I remember walking out of my first appointment and paying $ 450! If they worked, I would have no problem with it, but none of them made a difference. I kept going back, trying different supplements, wanting to believe that he could truly help me. He ultimately didn’t.
Another weird thing was that he always placed the 4 – 6 needles on the exact same places on my arms and legs. Never once did he attempt to try anything different on me. At the time I thought it was normal, but since him I have seen other acupuncturists and now know that they alternate needles and use way more than the few he used. My main issues had to do with stomach and digestion and yet never once did he place a single needle remotely near there.
On my first visit I had a body composition test which was included in the visit, so I assumed that it’d be included in the future again when I requested it. Well, when I requested it 3 months or so later, to compare the two, I was surprised that upon checking out of the office I was being charged for this test. He didn’t mention anything about charging me for the test — if he did, I would have rather not had it!
The only thing I liked about his office was the front receptonist gal and the lady who would come every 2 weeks or so and work on the energy points of the body.
After Shpak, I started seeing another acupuncturist and saw results after only two visits. And, unlike his supplements, which cost on average of $ 50, I used a chinese liquid supplement that cost only $ 16 and actually worked!

Michael Shpak is nothing short of amazing! He is a master in Chinese medicine, yet is able to appreciate the need for some individuals to integrate Western and Chinese medicines. I have been seeing Michael for a spine injury and chronic pain. He uses his knowledge and acupuncture techniques to reduce pain and increase my energy levels. He is highly skilled regarding nutritional needs and can help identify underlying problems. He is the whole package a patient would want as he also listens, is compassionate, funny and genuinely shows concern and interest in every patient. I am happy to write a great review for someone who is so deserving, it’s a small way I can give something back for my gratitude.

The best health care practitioner bar none! He knows what he’s talking about and is a healer. Is instictive in his diagnosis and is warm, engaging and caring.

We took our now 14-​month-​old son to Dr. Shpak to treat his eczema, and after a few months of treatment his skin condition is so much better! What I found particularly valuable is that his treatment addressed the underlying causes of my son’s eczema, which included making dietary changes for both of us (since I’m still breastfeeding). My husband and I are grateful that he was able to help heal our son’s itchy, red (and sometimes bleeding) skin. We found Dr Shpak to be extremely knowledgeable, wise, very caring & warm with a great sense of humor. He also treated me – helping me balance my energy levels, sleep better at night as well as better manage the emotional adjustment that often comes with being a new mom. I highly recommend Dr. Shpak! He’s a fantastic acupuncturist and gifted healer.

When I take the time to see an acupuncturist, I want to have a complete deal. I want to come to a relaxing environment, experience the care and friendliness of the staff and feel like I can surrender and allow myself to be healed.
Experience that I had at Michael Shpak’s office EXCEEDED my expectations. With Dr. Shpak, I witnessed how he used a variety of healing techniques and approaches to diagnose and clarify my health challenges. But what really set him apart from other practitioners, was his tenderness and intuition. Dr. Shpak created a very safe environment to allow me to let my guard down and explore the core of my health issues. It was very empowering to come to a clarity regarding where I was at the moment and what needed to change both on the inner and outer levels to faciliate a complete healing. I recommend Dr. Shpak to anyone who is searching for deeper answers to their health issues and who wants to have an experience of a relief on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels.

Dr. Shpak is amazing. I’ve worked with many practitioners throughout the years, and Michael is one of the very best. Within the first 20 minutes of our appointment, he was able to discern the imbalances present in my body. Blood work later confirmed his initial diagnoses. He tutored me about my condition and coached me in approaching my western physician for additional help. Now I’m on a regiment that consists of the best of western medicine, Chinese medicine, holistic supplements and nutritional eating. And finally, I am beginning to feel better.
His office has a beautiful energy and Kaylee, his assistant is warm and very helpful.
I’ve been recommending him to all my friends and I’m happy to do the same here!

many call him a miracleworker– from fatigue to life-​threatening illnesses, he’s the one to call.
He’s no longer in lafayette (far i know, but worth it)
His new info is:
1916 Oak Park Blvd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523View Map
(925) 926‑0499