Amber Bryan, LAc

Amber has been treating me now for almost 4 years and every year she just keeps getting better! I have referred co-​workers, friends, even strangers to her and every single person has come back to me raving about how fabulous she is.
I have one particularly skeptical, meticulous co-​worker who «interviewed» three different acupuncturists and added in Amber based on my recommendation. He then told me that she was «above and beyond» the most knowledgeable that he met and that he completely trusted her!
One piece of advice: Take AMBER’S advice! She really knows her stuff. I feel so lucky to have started working with her all those years ago.

Amber has given me such great care over the years. She is incredibly knowledgeable and brings extensive and on-​going training to the field. She is on acupuncture’s cutting edge. She is also deeply compassionate and intuitive. I can’t recommend her enough!

I enthusiastically recommend Amber, she has a gentle touch, a sweet nature and after our consultation I felt completely comfortable in her hands. We discussed what I came in to get treated for and after she reviewed my paperwork (at my initial visit) she suggested some other things she could treat while I was there. The whole process felt very organic. I appreciated that she took the time to really check in with me and what was going on in my life. Truthfully, I had given up cigarettes a few months before I saw her for the first time and didn’t think much of it, when it came up in conversation she suggested doing some acupuncture to help clear out my lungs, which I would never have thought to ask for, yes please! I’m very inquisitive and she was great (and very patient) about answering all my questions (what’s that spot, what’s that one for, and that one, and that one). Overall my time with her was very relaxing, I felt like I was in very capable and trustworthy hands, I appreciated how very knowledgable she is and that she was so open to explaining everything she was doing. Years ago I went to an acupuncturist that was very traditionally and frankly I never had any idea what she was doing with the needles. With Amber I felt completely at ease as she worked on me and completely comfortable peppering her with questions.

I was very impressed by my session with Amber. For my first appointment, she had me fill out paperwork to see what my concerns were or if I was having any issues or pains, but she also did an exam to see if she could find problem areas that I might not be aware of. Throughout the session, she discussed everything that she was doing and why, and when I left she gave me recommendations for food and supplements that I should use to continue to improve my health and well being. Amber has one of the best needle techniques I have experienced; she is very gentle and extremely knowledgeable. My first session lasted an hour and a half and she warned that it might last two hours depending on how much she needed to do. The room was light and comfortable, and I felt completely private and secure in the space. I am definitely going to go back to see her again.

After trying chiropractics, sports therapy, and cortisone injections, Amber saved me from my chronic lower back muscle pain. She went above and beyond to listen to my issues and provided the appropriate acupuncture treatment. Being new to acupuncture, she was kind, comforting and professional, making it easy to embrace. The results spoke for themselves and after 6 – 7 treatments, by pain has substantially subsided. Thank you Amber!

OK, so I never write reviews on Unilocal,but Amber has touch my life in such an amazing way, I just had to give her a shout-​out.
I began acupuncture with her despite my fear of needles, and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made in the last few years.
She is so kind, knowledgeable, assertive and receptive.
Amber has been completely professional with me for every appointment and has made me feel comfortable and secure in my treatments. Besides being a sensitive listener and keeping all my records, she’s really happy to explain everything she’s doing and to share nutrional tips/​good habits.
Since I’ve started seeing Amber, I feel more grounded, more in tune with what my body and confident of the plan I have in place to maintain my health. My every other week session with her is unmovable and I am grateful to have her in my life.

I’ve seen a number of acupuncturist but none who have so consistently increased my well-​being. Amber has decreased my daily levels of pain, my frequencies of migraines, and the severity of my allergies, while simultaneously decreasing my anxiety and depression. She’s fabulous.

I’m writing an update to my earlier post on Amber. I still see her, and she has been a godsend to me– especially during my pregnancy! Not only does she help with the acupuncture, but she gives great advice on nutritional health to go along with your current issues. I’ve referred many friends to Amber and everyone loves her! I don’t know where I’d be if I hadn’t been working with her; I am happier and healthier and feel the best I’ve ever felt.

My doctor recommended acupuntcure for my migraine headaches. Luckily, my co-​workers referred me to Amber. She has helped me manage my condition without taking drugs all the time, something the doctors couldn’t do. Other perimenopausal symptoms like night sweats and painful irregular periods have also greatly improved. I look forward to my weekly sessions, and its covered by my health insurance, something that I was happily surprised about! Amber has a soothing way about her that will dispell any fears you have.

Amber is incredible. I started seeing her for an elbow injury and now come to see her whenever I feel off in any way. When she treats my elbow it’s almost like I can feel the life rushing back onto it. She is so gentle and intuitive, I am always walking on clouds when I leave. Highly recommended!

I initially went to Amber for a massage and she somehow convinced me to try acupuncture (various reasons). Being terrified of needles I was convinced by her gentle nature and have now (several years later) stopped wriggling my hands and scratching at nothing when she begins, I actually look forward to the peace it brings!
A few years ago I had acute asthma and had gotten a prednisone (steroid) shot from my MD, was on nebulizer over 4x/​day and after 2 days of conventional medicine and still could not breathe. Amber did a fantastic late night home call and as soon as she put the needles in, my chest started to loosen up! This was short of amazing and I basically owe my life to her!

Amber is a very well trained, caring practitioner who is truly interested in finding the best course of treatment for what ails you. She is a careful and gentle acupuncturist and a very knowledgeable herbalist.
Amber Bryan rocks!

I have been going to Amber since she was a student. She graduated and I followed her! She has cured me of so much-​sciatica, broken tailbone, sleeping issues, allergies-​POOF gone! She is very caring and always checks up with you to see how you are doing and if the treatments have helped! She always gives me suggestions on herbs to take and foods to avoid or not avoid. She has a laid back approach and doesn’t take it all too seriously. She has been so much help to me and I can’t say enough good things about her! A million thank you’s!

As someone who has been historically TERRIFIED of needles, the thought of getting acupuncture seemed something I would never do. At the suggestion of a friend, I decided it was something I wanted to try, even though I was scared. Amber has completely changed my life. I have never felt this good — ever. After struggling with asthma for my entire life, I never thought I would see the day that I wouldn’t have to use my inhalor while working out. I have been seeing Amber for a couple of months now and I WISH I had done this sooner. Both my asthma and my allergies have improved drastically Amber is incredibly empathic, understanding, intuitive, and mindful of the people she treats. She is such a lovely human being and you will be a happier, healthier person if you know her!

Amber is a wonderful acupuncturist! (I’ve seen a few and am able to compare.) While I’ve been lucky and they’ve all been fine acupuncturists, I must say, Amber Bryan stands out among the rest. She is fantastic. She is gentle, yet thorough, thoughtful and proficient. If the 168 hours in a week were rocks on the path of life the hour spent with Amber is a diamond.
She sits you down and asks you questions: not just about your health but also about you: How are you? How was your day? What’s going on in your life? Is there any stress? What are you eating? How is your sleep? etc… narrowing down to diagnose and treat you better. She really listens and it’s easy talking with her. From this Amber finds the imbalances in your body and formulates a holistic treatment. She is knowledgeable in nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine. (I totally trust her.) She will make recommendations in diet and suggest various herbal supplements if needed. All of her recommendations to me have been good — they’ve had a beneficial impact — and I’m glad she’s pointed them out to me.
The needles are needles. They are very thin and look like stiff hairs maybe about the diameter of a cat whisker. Sometimes you feel them but mostly it’s just a little pinch. After inserting them she twists them a little. Sometimes that’ll feel a little weird but still not bad. I felt something once that could be considered painful but it was painful like bumping your funny bone or foot falling asleep.
That particular experience, when I felt some pain, was also interesting because I remember asking Amber before the treatment if there is an anger spot in acupuncture. For the background, I had just gotten out of a relationship and was still pretty mad about the situation. She said there wasn’t an anger spot but there was a spot that dealt with processing heavy emotions. During the treatment she put a needle in the top of my foot and I nearly jumped off the table. I asked her, «what spot was that?» She said it was the equivalent of the anger spot: liver 3. Now, I can’t say that «fixed» the problem, but it definitely drew my attention there and got the chi moving. Ultimately, the anger issue was still mine to deal with but the needle helped release some pressure — I guess that’s how acupuncture works. :)
If you’re new to acupuncture or looking for a new acupuncturist go see Amber. I can’t recommend her enough. Her deep tissue massage is very good too.

I concur with «Killing Me Softly…». Amber is indeed an incredible find. She is awesome. Before last September I had to take Claritin, Sudafed and Advil just to make through the day due to severe allergies. And, I took meds for ADHD. I decided I wanted out of the my pharmaceutical addiction. I cut all my meds out except for the occasional Advil or Tylenol. I started treating with Amber for my allergies and ADHD. She prescribed acupuncture and chines herbs (they taste awful, but they work!). Now, it is nine months later and I am feel great. No need for any meds. Amber is an angel and an amazing generous person!

Amber is an incredible find. Honestly, I cannot fault her!
She’s got an incredible bedside-​manner — she’s absolutely kind, caring, generous, thoughtful and patience.
More than that, she’ll do what she can to be flexible to your scheduling needs, and often works late into the night with patients. She’s the kind of person you actually want to invite along to a dinner party, to share with your friends.
I went to Amber for an assortment of issues: stress, sleeplessness, allergies, backpain. She helped me prioritise and gave me supplements to assist in the process. In terms of «curing» me — I think it’s a long process if you truly want to rewire your mind and body, and Amber and I will work on this together in time. It was a painless, and relaxing experience — one I found I missed when I took a short break. It was time for ME, and Amber was super at teaching me each step of the way.

Amber is passionate about her work –she listens and understands your needs, and can do wonders with her vast knowledge of the human body!
she specializes in weight loss, skin care, and can help you off most addications… get one of her deep tissue massage or acupuncture, you will leave feeling rejuvenated.
she is my fave doctor!