San Carlos Medical Center

I saw Dr. Kniskern for a painful neuroma in my foot. He recommended a series of acupuncture treatments saying the condition took a while to develop and would take a while to relieve. After five weeks and 10 treatments with no relief, I decided to discontinue treatment. To be fair, I have been referred to other acupuncturists both before and after Dr. Kniskern, and I have never gotten particularly great results; however, I got some pretty big bruises from his treatments, which was unusual.
My problem with Dr. Kniskern was not the treatment, however. When I first met with him he told me he did not take insurance and had me sign an agreement to pay up front for each session; he did say that he would submit paperwork to my insurance company. After my treatments I requested Dr. Kniskern to submit paperwork to my insurance company for a partial reimbursement. He did so, and in accordance with his instructions they paid him directly at his contracted rate; as it turns out, he was an in-​network provider. It took me seven months of calls to the insurance company and trying to find and deal with Dr. Kniskern, who disappeared for several months, to finally get a partial reimbursement of payments.
It appears that others have gotten good results from Dr. Kniskern, but I’d recommend that you get clarity about payment with your insurance company before you start treatment with him. And he makes you sign anything, get a copy of it.

At 25 weeks pregnant I was suffering from debilitating back pain. In addition, I was under a lot of stress having moved from the Midwest mid-​pregnancy as well. I have a two year old so just «resting» my back was not a viable option and traditional OTC pain meds and prescription drugs were not something I was interested in passing onto the baby. After confirming with my nurse practitioner, I chose to look into non traditional medicine to help ease my discomfort.
I sought advice and guidance from Doc K to see if acupuncture could provide some relief. I have been so grateful for the relief and thoughtful care he has been able to provide during the second half of my pregnancy. I feel that the relief I have been provided is both physical and mental. I know that Doc cares about the whole person and makes sure he provides a comfortable environment for you during all of your treatments.
If you are considering acupuncture, Doc K can help. His calm bedside manner and easy to talk to demeanor makes him an ideal medical practitioner. If you are pregnant and struggling to feel comfortable as your body changes, I strongly suggest you give Doc a call and see how he can make you feel better for the long haul.

This is an acupuncture center. One doctor.
After spending close to $ 2000 for my ailing lumbar spine and hip, with virtually no result, I will simply say so-​so. One of those places where the spiel is you need to go for months two-​three times a weeks to see a result.

I had had some painful tendonitis in my right hand. (I work on a computer — surprise!) Having had some pretty immediate relief from acupuncture before I went to see Dr. Kniskern at my mom’s recommendation. She thought highly of him and he had helped her with a number of ailments.
The pain did lessen slightly after the first treatment. I gave myself 4 treatments to feel a real difference. 2 weeks to the day I felt markedly better! After the initial focus on my hand he helped me with other issues; sinus congestion and circulation in my legs. A dark spidery red mark I’d had on my leg for a number of years suddenly was fading.
He thoughtfully wears a surgical mask as not to transfer germs from patient to patient. It makes sense. He has no office help, so it’s just him managing the place.
Dr. Kniskern is a kind and gentle person. Definitely give acupuncture a try if you need some immediate relief from pain or allergies.

Amazingly awesome acupuncturist! 7 – 10 years ago I was in an auto accident where I was rear-​ended badly. My whole body literally felt like I was hit by a semi truck. I was in bed for 2 days, too sore to move and a mild concussion. A friend referred me to Dr. Kniskern and all I can remember is he had me up and functioning in a week!
I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in January 2010. I had tried all medication treatment plans my primary care and rheumatology doctors had suggested and none were helping me feel better. I was still in a lot of pain, losing a lot of sleep and tired all the time. So, I called Dr. Kniskern to find out if this is something he can treat. I am now off all the medications and now on herbs. I currently see him 3 days a week and the plan is to taper down to a maintenance level as I get better.
I have referred and recommended Dr. Kniskern to a lot of my friends and family. Those who have seen him have been very pleased with the results.

Dr. Kniskern is an incredible health secret, who is becoming less a secret as I recommend him to friends and family. I sought his services after waging a years-​long battle with skin rashes. For more than 7 years I visited a number of well-​meaning dermatologists who provided a combination of over-​the-​counter and prescription treatments. I was able to «manage» the condition this way, but some of the treatments included medications I thought might not be good for me in the long term — and they never fully resolved the problem. A friend suggested acupuncture as a potential remedy and Dr. Kniskern was well recommended (we found him on Unilocal,of course). I improved almost immediately, literally within hours. He sees beyond my symptoms to their underlying causes, combining his medical-​school training from Stanford, understanding of nutrition and expertise in Eastern treatments such as acupuncture. As a result my skin condition is resolved and further courses of treatments have remedied other maladies, including digestive issues and joint pain. I am fortunate to have come under the care of Dr. Kniskern — I almost believe he can cure a rainy day.

THE MIRACLE WORKER!!! I first went to Dr Kniskern about 10 years ago on a referral from a business associate who saw how much pain I was in with every step. I had been to all the famous foot doctors including the resident «foot god» in Oakland and all of them told me that nothing could be done. I really had no faith in acupuncture at that time and only went as a last resort as I had nothing to lose. Within a few visits I was improving and within a few months I was totally back to normal. I went a three times a week to start and then twice a week and once a week etc… until I was about once every 6 weeks just for maintenance. I do recall during one maintenance appointment that I mentioned «Gee, Dr. Kniskern now if you could just get my injured knee to work again (after 15 years of not being able to squat down) that would be a miracle… he did just that in one visit. I cannot say that I understand the methods used but I certainly appreciate the results. I went from a skeptic to a beleiver. However, be careful as all acupuncturists are not equal. I would give Dr. Kniskern a big «THUMBS UP!!!