Maureen Raytis-Vargas, L Ac

Mo is amazing! She has a great sense of humor, is warm, fun to be around and more importantly knows her stuff! I went to her because I heard she could treat sports injuries, and had hurt my shoulder and elbow exercising.
I described the pain as best I could, and Mo immediately got to work. With one session ALLL of my pain was gone! Miracle worker check! Would definitely recommend to everyone! Also her fees are super reasonable! AND I got in right away! Go see Mo!

over the past 9 years i have seen maureen for practically everything that has ailed me. i had chronic pain that maureen helped me get a grip on not only with acupuncture but also w helping me how i was eating was adding to my pain. i’ve also gotten treatments to help build my immune system, being a hairstylist every bug that is going around comes and sits in my chair, acupuncture and herbs has helped save me through a number of cold seasons. even during times of great stress or emotional grief i’ve gotten a tremendous amount of relief through acupuncture. i’ve walked in with tears in my eyes and walked out feeling centered and able to cope. and more recently i’ve seen her for peri-​menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, pms rage and intense pre and post menstrual cramps, her needles and herbal remedies have helped me tremendously. maureen’s treatments and herbs have truly helped with every ailment i’ve had in the past 9 years. so grateful to have her as my go to non-​pharmeceutical pain/​cold/​stress/​hormone relief.
ps– her needling technique is amazing, you barely feel it!

A big fan of Oprah, Supper Soul Sunday’s is one of my favorite and most mental stimulating shows on television. Today Dr. Christiane Northrup who specializes in women’s health spoke about various topics on the being of a woman. Oprah as asked Dr. Northrup what is her calling and Dr. Northrup responded «to take the pain of all women and transform it into joy»!
That statement made me think of the positive effect Maureen Raytis-​Vargas has had on me. Maureen’s energy is very soothing and positive. She takes pride in her work and specializes in results. In most cases the element of information is more important than the act to resolve the element. Divine order led me to her and words can not express my gratitude! Thank you for giving me my life back :).

SO unprofessional. She told me she «followed this Taiwanese guy around for years.» No explanation of her training or even her technique. There was something very off about the whole thing. She never called me before the appointment like the receptionist said she would. Obviously a five star rating on Unilocal for acupuncture means nothing. I honestly don’t think she knows what she’s doing.

I’ve been meaning to write this review since I first starting seeing Maureen in March. She’s a very nice lady and a skilled practitioner. I’m an acupuncturist myself and wanted to see someone who specializes in fertility. She is very generous with her knowledge, which is a sign of a truly genuine and compassionate person. My fertility problem wasn’t getting pregnant, but staying pregnant. After 2 unexplained miscarriages I wanted to do everything I could to give the 3^rd pregnancy a chance. I did all the testing on the Western end and everything came out normal. I decided to go to Maureen for 3 – 4 months prior to getting pregnant again. Her support and guidance was instrumental in a healthy 3^rd pregnancy. I am now almost 12 weeks pregnant and our little «fig» is doing great. We passed the dreaded 6 week mark. Maureen provided me w/​important insight on both the Western and Eastern sides of fertility treatment. She’s a good resource to have whether you’re using assisted reproductive technology or not. She also doesn’t charge a ridiculously exorbitant fee like many acupuncturists treating fertility (and fertility professionals in general) in the Bay Area. It’s hard enough going through fertility or pregnancy challenges and dealing with the high cost of testing, etc. with the reproductive endocrinologist. I highly recommend trying acupuncture with Maureen!

Maureen is an absolutely wonderful and compassionate healer. She is the first acupuncturist I have been to and I would never see anyone else. Her soothing and warm presence radiate when with her. She has impacted my life in a way that I cannot even put into words!!!

Maureen is amazing! She is the perfect combonation of expertise and compassion. She helped both me and my husband come up with a treatment plan and then excute it to sucess! You would be lucky to get to see her!

I first saw Maureen when I was 15 and having painful, irregular periods. My mother, who is one of Maureen’s regulars to this day, recommended that I go to see her and, despite my fear of needles and teenage skepticism, I am happy that I did! Maureen was able to get my periods regular and more comfortable within a few months and they stayed regular even after I stopped weekly treatment.
After that, I continued to see Maureen for little acupuncture fixes during stressful times in my teenage life (SATs, finals, problems with friends, etc.). Eight years later, I still return to Maureen every now and then for treatments for anxiety, aches and pains, allergies, jet lag, heartburn, and the list goes on…
I cannot recommend this woman enough! She is patient and understanding and puts even the most needle wary of us at ease.

Maureen Raytis is the most awesome acupuncturist! She has been able to relieve neck and back pain that I have had for 20 years. Over and over again when I see her I am amazed at how the pain disappears, the crick in my neck goes away and the back pain is relieved. I always feel heard, and understood. She has great suggestions too, she can recommend herbal medicine or supplements to further support my wellness goals. She can ease the emotions too, I get pretty caught up when my back goes out — I become a bit of a basket-​case. After a session the pain is gone and the nervous system calms and I actually walk out smiling-​a total transformation from ogre to princess in 1 hr.

Maureen is a wonderful, skilled practitioner and a lovely person to boot. I’ve known her for a few years and refer my clients to see her. I recently saw her myself for some tummy trouble I was having and I was amazed at how I got relief after just one session. Her office space is classy, lovely and peaceful. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

How do you spell relief? MAUREEN :) A friend referred me to Maureen because I have plantar fasciitis which is unbearable foot pain. I am a needle hater, so before I agreed to try acupuncture, I tried everything else: I saw a podiatrist who made inserts for my shoes, I saw my own doctor who gave me some high-​power Advil, I went to a shoe specialist & spent hundred of dollars on shoes, saw my chiropractor, and I had physical therapy — but the pain persisted. The only choice left was to try acupuncture. At my first appointment, Maureen had me explain what was going on with my feet, as well as my other general medical issues. I told her I was a needle hater & she explained that acupuncture needles are very different than needles used to give shots or to draw blood. They are SUPER tiny in comparison :) I was nervous & skeptical, but what did I have to lose? She inserted the needles with great care & skill; it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be which allowed me to relax. She turned on some soothing music & told me she’d be back to check on me. I laid there quietly praying this would work. After the treatment, she asked me to call in a couple days and let her know who I was feeing. To my amazement & great relief, I found acupuncture to be the answer. My pain was reduced to a point to where life could return to normal & I didn’t have to make every decision based on how far I could walk before the pain would stop me. There are lots of acupuncturists out there, but Maureen is really an amazing person. She is not only skilled at her craft, but she is kind, generous, funny, and truly cares about her clients. I can’t say enough about Maureen, but I can tell you I see her whenever pain (no matter where it appears) tries to stop my non-​stop lifestyle & Maureen keeps me going ! Thanks Mo :)
Like they said in that old commercial «try it, you’ll like it».

Maureen is the best acupuncturist and herbalist I have ever been too. She not only is extremely knowledgeable she has the perfect touch and comforting, assuring, peaceful voice. I felt more comfortable during our first meeting then I had ever been with a traditional doctor, MD. Maureen has helped me with a number of issues thru out the years including a stressed elbow, knee, cold hands and circulation, night sweats and anxiety. I have sent friends to her who had fertility issues and now they bring their children for allergies. She is also great with kids and teenagers. I love the décor, feel of her office as well. Also she and a friend of hers co authored a wonderful book called Feng Shui Your MInd, which gives you easy steps to rapidly transform your life. It’s a great, creative, quick read and informative with fun, easy to apply examples for anyone trying to better their life. I love her!

Maureen is a miracle worker! After trying unsuccessfully to get pregnant for a year, a good friend recommended that I see Maureen. I was a bit hesitant at first, having never been to an acupuncturist. At my first appointment, Maureen made me feel very comfortable and I felt confident that she could help me. By the end of the first session, she had figured out one main reason why I wasn’t pregnant yet: my asthma medicine. I immediately stopped the meds and began my two month journey to getting pregnant. That’s right, within two months of seeing Maureen I was pregnant!
Maureen is very professional and wants what’s best for her patients. She is incredibly knowledgeable in Chinese medicine and nutrition. I feel so lucky to have found her and intend to use her for more than just fertility in the future.
Acupuncture doesn’t hurt a bit and napping in the late afternoon is wonderful! When I leave Maureen, I honestly feel like I’ve had a massage– totally relaxed and well rested! She really is the best!

Maureen is a stellar acupuncturist and herbalist. I have been a client (and a HUGE fan) for over 5 years now. She has seen me through a number of viruses and other health-​related experiences with herbal and acupuncture support, but perhaps the greatest gift she has ever given me is relief from pain.
At various points my lower back will go out on me, rendering me incapable of motion or logical thought as I grit my teeth and try to keep from screaming. On one specific occasion, I saw Mo and she told me she had been certified in a specific acupuncture pain management technique (sorry, but the name of it eludes me). She popped a few needles into my wrist and 20 mins. later I was able to move and the pain had lessened by probably 80−90%! Nothing short of a miracle, and even my chiropractor hadn’t been able to get me that kind of relief.
Another time, I had contracted a virus that laid me out for a few days. Once I was finally up on my feet I was suddenly stricken by a periodic screaming pain in my head, unlike anything I had ever experienced before. It felt like a big electric shock that would happen every 2 – 5 minutes — awful! Once again, Mo to the rescue! I saw her after suffering with the pain for 3 or 4 days and in 20 – 30 minutes the pain was totally gone, never to return.
I can’t possibly recommend her any more highly. She is an incredible practitioner and a truly wonderful person!

I can’t say enough about Maureen. I went to her a few months before starting fertility treatments. I went through IVF and with Maureen’s help I was able to get pregnant the very first time! She is not only a skilled acupuncturist, she is also very insightful and was able to tailor each session to my specific needs. She really took the time to listen with compassion and as a patient I felt she genuinely cared and was excited for our process and eventual success!
I had been to see other acupuncturists in the past and had varied success but none like with Maureen. In addition, I found her to be the most gentle with regards to the actual treatment. No pain at all! I highly recommend her for anyone trying to get pregnant or anyone seeking the best acupuncturist around.

Every time I leave Maureen’s office I feel really good and very relaxed mentally and physically. Her bedside manner is wonderful and she seems to have the magic touch and intuition to cure whatever is going on with me. Her approach is simple — give your body the tools it needs to help yourself so that you do not have to come to her forever. In fact, she quickly got me down to seeing her once a month. I feel more relaxed than ever before. She has also just written a book called Feng Shui your Mind which I am really excited to read.

I had read that Maureen specialized in fertility and at 42 y/​o and after trying for 2 yrs with 2 failed IVF cycles, I decided to give her a shot in preparation for a 3^rd cycle. Plus her office is very conveniently located!
She spent time with me to go through my symptoms and gave me a dietary plan and some herbs along with the acupuncture. Just two cycles later, I became pregnant naturally! I saw her until the end of my first trimester since I had a hx of miscarriage, and things have been fine. I am 14.5 weeks now! Call her, even to just discuss your situation. She has a lot of insight

Maureen or Mo as she likes to be called, is a true blessing.
Mo was the firts Acupuncturist I worked with and going to her truly was the best thing for me and set the standard for any other personal health or wellness services I would later receive.
Mo took the time to listen to my concerns and issues and jotted down notes just to make sure she didn’t miss anything. Her approach was simple and she explained each step along the way.
I saw the needles coming but really didn’t feel them being inserted. However, when she gave a little twist and tap to the one for my digestion issues, I felt it but knew it was about to kick start something!
I do agree with the other «Mo fans» when they say she is a pleasure to be around and a joy to have as part of your wellness program.

Maureen is an absolute gift! Not only is she a knowledgeable Acupuncturist but she is filled with amazing love and warmth. She is patient, kind, and always looking out for the welfare of those around her.
Not to be too «new agey» but to be in her presence is to know joy. Her smile radiates from her being and is completely infectious. One visit with Maureen and you will know what I am talking about. Just being around her is healing; the needles are simply a bonus!

I never knew if I would have the guts to try acupuncture again after my last experience but was referred to Maureen for a myriad of health issues and was so ill I felt like giving it a try. Unlike my previous acupuncturist who used to laugh at me for being a «wuss» because I wasn’t able to stand the pain, Maureen was gentle, slow, and really took the time to explain what was going to happen and when. She helped me feel a zillion times better — I could feel results seconds after her putting needles in! Her office is also very warm and comfortable as is Maureen’s personality!