Esprit Healing Center

I started coming to Espirit because my insurance, Anthem Blue Cross, uses them for their acupuncture with approved copay. I transferred from another acupuncturist who did not take my insurance, and was nervous, but felt very comfortable here. Appointments always ran on time, the Dr. was caring and listened to my concerns regarding fertility. I suffer from PCOS and was trying to become pregnant. He recommended herbs along with weekly treatments. I was pregnant within a month! I cant attribute my pregnancy to only one thing, but I certainly feel like he helped. I did bring my own fertility ipod tracks to listen to, which I feel like helped me focus/​relax.
Everything was super easy from booking follow up appts to paying with a CC, insurance never questioned their billing, and I was never pressured into any sort of extra treatment plan. The private parking lot was useful since it is in WG.
My only suggestion is the front office smells weird, maybe like faint cat pee?, but I never saw a cat there. It could be herbs, I’m not sure, but a front office cleaning wouldnt hurt.

After acupuncture sessions with Dr. Hsu, I always feel so relaxed and light that I have to wait a few minutes in the car before driving off. Yeah, that good.
If you’ve ever considered acupuncture as an option, Esprit Healing Center is the perfect office. Located at the edge of Willow Glen by Playa Azul, it has its own parking lot in the rear. The front of the office, manned by Jennifer (Dr. Hsu’s wife), is always nicely decorated according to the seasons. While the walls are a bit thin, the rooms are very much private. Jennifer always provides a courtesy reminder call the day before your appointment, and unfortunately I’ve had to re-​schedule a few times with no consequence.
Dr. Hsu starts off by checking your tongue and reading your pulse in your wrist. Once you’ve laid down, Dr. Hsu starts by applying the needles to injury/​specific points. The needles are very tiny and prick for only a quarter of a second — much less than you would during an immunization shot. After he leaves the room and shuts the door, you lay for a bit and meditate and let everything just melt away. Dr. Hsu returns in the middle of the session, adjust the needles, and then leaves you be for some more time. He always asks to ensure that you are comfortable, and sometimes covers you with a light blanket if it is cold. He is gentle and always concerned about your well-​being, and as a female, I have to stress that it is never weird. Also, there is never upsell of any products or services of any kind.
The big difference is that my appointments only last half an hour versus an hour at other locations, but I haven’t found a better HMO acupuncture clinic than Esprit Healing Center. With the half hour appointments, I am able to meditate without dozing off.
A lot of insurers are starting to provide acupuncture or chiropractric care with benefits, so definitely check to see if you have this. Mine only requires a $ 10 co-​pay — very much affordable compared to paying out of pocket.
Highly recommended to help cope with stress.

Dr. Mascarotti is just wonderful. I have been seeing him for about a year and he is so much more than a chiropractor. He is very thorough and uses many elements to assess your energy and what your body needs to heal. I have recently started bringing my teenage daughter to see him to work through some of her fears due to early childhood trauma. I can already sense a difference in her. He is a kind and genuine man with great knowledge in healing. The entire staff is warm and friendly and the massage therapist is fantastic! I hope that you check them out. It has certainly improved my physical and emotional being.

Dr Hsu and his wife are both amazing. They are some of the most genuine, sincere, warm folks that Ive met in a long time. They are very flexible with respect to scheduling appointments late or rescheduling last minute, and always made me feel very welcome.

Dr. Mascaroti and Dr. Hsu are absolutely amazing! I have been seeing them for about 6 years on and off. They know their stuff and I fully trust them with my health.
If you are having any problems at all this is the place to be.

My back has been in pain for several years. I have tried numerous treatments including physical therapy, chiropractic, yoga, and… pain pills (ick). I am NOT a fan of medication. Don’t get me wrong. Muscle relaxers and pain pills are nice, but that only mask the pain.
I FINALLY opted to try acupuncture (after so many years). I called this morning and got an appointment the same day. Today (¹¹⁄₁₀) was my first appointment. I saw Dr. Hsu. Let me just say AWESOME.
The facility is clean, the staff is professional, and they were an «in network» provider with my insurance. I was in so much pain this morning I couldn’t even walk.
Dr. Hsu greeted me in the lobby shaking my hand and introducing himself to me. He empathized with my pain and did not rush me. He allowed me time to gimp my way in. In the room he asked valid and important information to give me the right treatment. He informed me of what he was going to do prior to doing it. There was some adjustments done to my body with an adjuster. Then there was the acupuncture. It was pleasant; barely felt a thing. The points of insert were cleaned with alcohol. The needles are disposable and came from a sterilized package. Dr. Hsu was very professional. I did not get a creepy vibe that I have gotten from male physicians in the past. He only lifted my shirt to a minimum where the needles needed to go. He informed me before leaving to drink plenty of water when I got home as well as to GET MY REST.
I am thankful he cautioned me that acupuncture does not feel better right away. It takes some time. He showed genuine concern for my healing. He told me to come back tomorrow, and discouraged me from taking medication as to fully evaluate my pain the next day. Thank you.
At first, I almost melted due to how hot the facility was, but when I was in there: was grateful. The heat felt good on my aches and pains.
I would HIGHLY recommend this facility. I will keep you posted as my treatments continue. Hope this helps: o)

I have been going to the Esprit Healing Center for the last eight years. Dr. Mascarotti has a very gentle way about him that will make you feel very much at ease and he has a fantastic approach for natural and alternative treatments. This is just not your usual Chiropractic office they are so much more.

I was having awful back pains. I was tired of taking pain medication. This only masked the problem. I called the center on Tuesday and they were able to get me in that afternoon. I met Dr. Hsu. He took the time to ask valuable questions.
He then began performing the procedure. He made the process very comfortable. I have now gone back to see him a couple times. Every time I leave his office I feel WONDERFUL!

I called this place after seeing several ‘western’ doctors for my problem. They’d throw medication at me and just change it around when I said it wasn’t working. Up until 2 weeks ago, I’d never have believed that acupuncture even worked.
Last Thursday I called and they had an appt for the next day. I’d found them through my health insurance which covers acupuncture/​chiro. My appt was for Friday.
I was SO nervous going there. I was literally shaking as I sat in the waiting room. Worried it wouldn’t work, worried they wouldn’t know what to do, etc.
Dr. Hsu brought me into his room and took my pulse… for a long time. Then he did the other arm and looked at my tongue. Weird I know. He was very reassuring and just that calmed me down. He said I needed to get out of my office more during the day because there was different energy outside, plus a few other lifestyle suggestions. Then I laid down for the acupuncture.
Let me tell you, it did not hurt at ALL. Not one bit. Dr. Hsu left the room and I felt so relaxed and different. He’d come in once in a while and do something with the needles. Then he came in and took them out.
I felt so stange after, almost like I was moving in slow motion. He put something on my ears and told me to squeeze them several times a day.
Later that day my fiancé kept asking me if I was okay because I was so calm and kept zoning out. I don’t believe I’ve ever felt that relaxed.
For someone who didn’t believe in Eastern medicine, so far I’ve changed my mind. I didn’t feel like he was after money but only that he had my best interest in mind. Even now, a few days later, my fiancé says he sees a difference in me. Even if it is the ‘placebo effect’ I’ll take it!