Tian Chao Herbs

Tian has helped me heal more than one chronic illness! I’ve gotten off of antibiotics, rebuilt my system through diet and lifestyle change, and avoided spinal cortisone injections for my degenerative disc/​inflammation issues. Proud to have Tian Chao in my neighborhood!

Good place for acupuncture. Helped relieve my moms inflammation and her pains are getting better now.

I have recently visited Tian Chao Herbs and Acupuncture and have been very impressed with the treatments and their recommendations. When I first visited them, my energy was very low, after 2 acupuncture treatments, I felt pretty good. I like that they do not overwhelm you with herbs and they provide recommendations on dietary changes. I have been to several other acupuncturists however have not seen the improvements as quickly as I have with this team of acupuncturists. Their consultation was accurate and once I made the dietary changes (along with acupuncture), saw a significant difference in my energy and my pain dissipated. I would highly recommend Tian Chao Herbs and Acupuncture.

Tian is amazing. My sciatica down my leg hurt for 3 years. It was completely fixed after 6 sessions. I also lost 20 lbs as a side benefit and have kept the weight off because of the Accupuncture. She is wonderful. Try cupping — it sucks all of the toxins out of your body!

I am a Dental Hygienist and before I went to Tian Choa Herbs, I had to roll out of bed because of my pain in my back and left arm. I couldn’t even grab anything without shooting pain. I was living with such overall body pain and it restricted so much of my life, I was totally trapped. Nothing was helping me. Due to my roommates advise, I schedule an appointment with Tian Chao. In three weeks my life has improved 1000%, I feel lighter, healthier and have even lost weight. Although I still feel some discomfort from time to time, I know it is going away and I am not in near the pain I was before. Not only is the staff welcoming and accommodating; Tian, Wen and their treatments are healing me literally inside and out! Going there has been the best investment and decision I have ever made. Do yourself a favor and go! It will change and improve your life!

It’s now a year later than my previous review:. Tian continues to help me in my quest for good health and balance in my life. I still have occasional Heart episodes but they are so much fewer and are over so much quicker. Haven’t been cardioverted since I started going to see her. In addition she’s provided me relieve for my back as well as an Achilles tendonitis. I purchase acupuncture packages from her so it makes it much more affordable. Tian and her staff are wonderful! Can only imagine what my help would be like if I had never found them. I am very grateful.

One of the best things I have ever spent my money on. I had migraines for a couple years and doctors couldn’t help me medication stopped working and it got so painful I couldn’t see straight. Tian has helped me go migraine free for over a year as well as stay more focused even helping me with weight loss through the entire process. My body has never felt better!

Been going here for years and I love it! Tian is an awesome healer and very sweet. Her knowledge is vast and she truly wants to help people. Her staff is always pleasant and I can get appointments any time with ease. She has special offers to help you afford any treatments you need.

Tian violated my doctor/​patient confidentiality agreement by telling people about a acute medical condition I had. I have had my reputation unduly harmed. I’m not a revengeful or litigious person, so I did not pursue this legally. I also saw her for herbs; she only recently began practicing acupuncture.
I referred patients to her for herbs, not acupuncture. She does not specialize in acupuncture. She NEVER helped me except to empty my wallet. It’s all about selling the package and making money. You are part of a herd of cattle when you walk through the door at her loud, uncomfortable, chaotic setting. I will also add that after telling her about my treated thyroid condition, she still tried selling me expensive herbs that would have caused harm. It was only after reading the ingredients of the bottle did I realize that the combination was contraindicated. She apologized for the potential catastrophe and refunded my money after I was so horrified at her malpractice. (I am a pharmacy technician)
Update-​this happened while I was not in a position to endure anymore stress in my life. as I look back at this utterly horrid and unprofessional thing that Tian did, I am in complete shock I did not report her to the board. I will be looking into this to see how she can be held accountable.
I wish there were a button for no stars.
«Do no harm» She harmed.
True healers heal, and true capitalists make money off of you.
Find someone that knows what they are doing.

I’ve been under their care for the past year. My healing is an intricate detailed program under Tian. Claire came on board about under a year ago also and has been a wonderful addition to the providers. Tian is warm and her knowledge has been wonderful. Claire is also amazing, she does the cupping as well as the acupuncture for me.
The first time I had a face to face meeting with Tian, she looked into my ear and told me that I had a bad neck. I went in for back pains. I don’t claim to understand ancient medicine but I never acknowledged to her what she told me. Later X-​rays from my Chiropractor would prove her right.
It’s located just off T Street by the Capital Aquarium. Parking is sometimes a mess, but for the most part, it’s good. Their business hours are very accommodating for me. They have a very welcoming staff that greets you as you check in. Background noises consist of a small running desktop waterfall. There are 5 stations where you can be taken care of.
Medicine here is steep in prices. Sometimes, if you can afford it, it is better to go naturally then man made for your body. I love their eucalyptus spray for my back.

Before I met Tian, I could barely walk a hundred feet without wincing in pain and stooping over like Quasimodo’s similarly malformed sister. I had tried extensive physical therapy and had my body ravaged by various narcotics and pain killers. I had all but given up on ever truly healing the slipped disc in my lower back.
I was terrified of needles. When I was a child, I would have to be held down to get immunizations. I kept this fear into adulthood and thought that I was going to pass out if I saw an acupuncture needle. I went in to the consult and immediately got a good vibe from her. She is blunt and honest and can read your body like a book. I purchased the max amount of sessions and watched as I slowly was able to walk normally again. I stopped using painkillers and a portable TENS unit and was able to function again.
I owe the absolute world to Tian. She gave me my life back.

Definitely not a quiet or relaxing place at all. The receptionists are not very friendly or pleasant. Treatments vary depending on who treats you. Tian is OK at what she does but she does it quickly as if to get it done and be done with it. Claire is more patient and she takes time to treat you.
During the initial consultation, you may be talked into getting the package. According to the print-​out of price list, the packages include cupping, moxibustion, auriculotherapy, and herbal consultation. I bought the package of 20 treatments but I never received any moxibustion or auriculotherapy treatments. It’s a total waste of money to buy the package because the treatments/​services you receive deteriorate after the first session. I would not recommend the package to anyone.
Also, I have to ask for cupping to be done or it may never be done at all. Tian does the cupping treatment in about 3 minutes tops. What kind of treatment was that? The herbs do not help much and they are extremely expensive. Overall, this place is OK but not much care or consideration is put into really treating the patients well. Definitely not worth your money!
After 20 treatments… well, do I feel better? Perhaps only 30%. Will not be going back there again for further treatments.
I have had experience with another acupuncturist, Michele Tahara on H Street. Her services are good. Michele takes her time to treat her patients without rushing to get it done. Michele is also very friendly and understanding of your ailments. I would recommend Michele for acupuncture treatments. I would definitely go back to her again after I’m done with my treatments here at Tian Chao Herbs. A 5-​star for Michele Tahara!

With much trepidation, I finally made an appointment to meet the acupuncturist for a 15-​minute consultation. For someone with a complete distrust of all things sharp and pointy, this was a big step. And this was the wrong place to go.
Although I showed up early for my appointment and the office seemed tidy and welcoming, the staff merely handed me a sheet to fill out. No smiles, no welcome.
I sat down on a chair, and began waiting, and waiting, and waiting. After my appointment time had come and gone, and people who came in after me were being called and seen, I finally asked a staff member if there had been some confusion. No, there wasn’t. Apparently, she explained, they were double booked that day. And they were taking «patients with appointments» first. I guess my appointment for a consultation wasn’t a «real» appointment? Wish I’d known that before I wasted an hour of my day driving there, waiting, and driving home.
Only a business with no respect for patients’ time would double-​book their appointments and make a new patient wait needlessly. Not the way to make a good first impression.
Edit in response to owner’s comment: When I called to make the appointment, I simply asked if there was an opening in the afternoon because I had the day off. I was not «persistent» as claimed. The receptionist said there was an opening that afternoon, so I was happy to book that time. There was NEVER any mention of the office being too busy or I would have scheduled for another day.
The tone of your response pretty much says it all.

Firstly $ 20 just for a quick, – stick your tongue out and I’ll take your pulse! Not having been told by the front desk person there was a fee involved. I have been to Acupunturists/​Chinese Herbalist for years in Australia, Vietnam, Germany and San Francisco.
I was really surprised that the front desk person did not tell me that the quick info session would cost $ 20. I would have been happy to make an appointment for a first treatment ($ 70+) minus the $ 20 or just paid the $ 70+ fee.
The place is very «noice» with over priced herbal supplements. I pretty much know my weak areas and problems (reason I go to a Acupunturist). I was not fully convinced that she had experience in my area of need, especially by her vagueness. She might be a good Acupunturist especially for a new timer who doesn’t know the difference. Will be checking out other Acupunturists in the area… until then.

I’ve re-​aggravated an old back injury; have had two treaments so far, two days apart. I think the Doc really knows what she’s doing. The whole office has a very clean vibe to it. Very recommended.

During my last monthly visit, I happened to have a nasty cold/​sinus infection. I was so stuffed up. My head was feeling full and painful. She usually inserts needles at various points of my body, but this time she also put some around my sinus cavities. While I was relaxing and letting the needles do their work, I noticed some cracking sounds. Of course I wasn’t alarmed because I realized that I could easily breathe through my nose again!
After the treatment, Tian prescribed two different bottles of herbs to clear up the sinus infection and the congestion. A few days later, I went to see a western doc too. He pushed on my sinuses and no pain, checked my ears and throat — it was a little red, and listened to my lungs. He said there is a nasty virus going around, but he gave me an antibiotic scrip just in case my symptoms took a turn for the worse.
Fortunately, the herbs worked and I’m all good! I don’t take antibiotics unless it’s absolutely necessary. Antibiotics don’t just kill the bad stuff, they kill the good stuff as well. I heart acupuncture and TCM –Traditional Chinese Medicine.