Seeds of Wellness

I originally came here to see Cami Zappaterra, an amazing energy/​reiki healer who is now on her own at resonating touch.
Came back to see Mary Parr, an excellent acupuncturist.
And I’ve heard great things about the massage people here, as well as founder Mu Larsen, a seasoned acupuncture healer and teacher.
My last acupuncturist was the marvelous Dr. Hahm, a blind Korean practitioner near the Beverly Center. I’m not sure if he’s still in business, but even if I was still over on the west side I might be tempted to travel to see Mary Parr — that’s how good she is!
She’s not old school — although she does have herbs and needles, she also offers great listening skills, general nutritional counseling and the delicious chance to buy or learn to bake her magical, highly digestible bread.
I first went because of some tennis elbow and hormonal imbalance and have gotten rather remarkable relief for both. I’ll keep coming back for new injuries and general balance. The service is fairly affordable, even without insurance, and very helpful.
Highly recommended.

I followed Maria here from Glendora and then La Verne. I’ve been coming to her for acupuncture for a couple years now and I can’t say enough wonderful things about her. Getting treatments with her is unlike anything I’ve ever had and has just do e wonders for me. I get massages, cranial sacral therapy, cupping, and acupuncture treatments. Maria really knows her stuff and is super knowledgeable and just the nicest person in general. I would recommend her to anyone and feel 100% confident in my recommendation. You won’t find anyone better.

No words can describe what the work we have done here has done for me physically, mentally and spiritually. Maria is magical.

My esthetician (with whom I unknowingly also shared a massage therapist) recommended I seek treatment with Mu Larsen. When I finally got up the courage to try acupuncture and herbs (for a chromic women’s condition I have among other things) I was a complete wreck. Emotionally, physically, I was deteriorating. I had experienced so much injustice through the regular healthcare system I was kind of grasping at straws to find a better option. I am so glad I came to Mu. Her energy is so caring and understanding. She comes from a place of empathy, she has been through a lot and put her heart and soul into developing this business. Her story is truly an inspiration to me, that you can really make manifest the vision you make for yourself. It has been a miraculous change from the moment I started treatment til now. I am still on my healing journey, but it really feels like she has helped me heal emotionally and physically. She is an incredibly supportive person who really cares about her clients and what happens to them. I highly recommend Mu to anyone seeking to try acupuncture (especially for first-​timers). She is incredibly knowledgeable about her work and has even cured herself of the same ailment I am seeking treatment for through her Chinese herbal therapy. I am a struggling student with no outside support from my family, but I really must say that her care is worth every penny.

I send everyone to this place. It has great energy and you will literally float out of here.
Mu takes her time to understand your symptoms and properly diagnose your problem.
She listens well and communicates clearly. Her care is first rate and I will continue to come here and refer friends and family!

I was referred to Mu from a very dearly trusted friend. I am so blessed to have listen to my friends advice.
Mu is such an amazing woman. She is very professional, attentive, and has a beautiful spirit. As soon as I walked into the office, Mu walked up and greeted me personally. She assured me through every aspect of the appointment that she was present and supportive.
Mu is such a great listener, it was easy to talk to her and she understood my health issues and how they were related to the traumatic ups and downs I have faced in my life.
I would recommend Mu to anyone who is interested in holistic health and well being which equals everyone.

I was referred to Mu by my Reiki therapist for a chronic tightness in my upper back, shoulders and shoulder blades and an injury to a rotator cuff that hasn’t healed fully.
The back pain I thought was mine to shoulder for a lifetime and I was unbelievably amazed by the release of muscle tension in that area that has stayed away longer than any therapeutic massage.
It was a no brainer to continue sessions with her and expect that with such a loving person as Mu attending to my health, I will continue to experience full range of motion and vitality. I am very happy to have found a practitioner not only for problem solving but also for health maintenance.

I have sought treatment for years for chronic neck, back and stomach issues. I was recently referred to Mu after a car accident magnified my condition; and while chiropractic care was helping it, there seemed to be something missing that really addressed my issues. I was miserable.
Well, Mu is love on a cloud. She is welcoming and kind and probably the best listener I know. She communicates clearly and effectively, and considers every aspect of the info you give her. She’s uncovered keys to wellness I never knew existed. The herbs are life-​changing. And when I expressed that the teas were harder to fit into my routine, she understood and offered teapills which are super easy, and a regimen I swear by.
In a particular busy time I wasn’t making time to see Mu or take my pills and the difference in my pain level, attitude and just overall wellness suffered. I made a vow to stick with the treatments because when I see Mu regularly my life is so much better.
I refer everyone to Mu for everything… she’s incredible. Thanks Mu!

Mu is a healer. She listens and cares deeply and always follows up. I recommend her whole-​heartedly.

Thank goodness I found Mu at Seeds of Wellness! Over a year ago I was diagnosed with an auto-​immune disease via blood testing but no one could help me determine which out of the hundreds of auto-​immune diseases I had. When I received the diagnosis the first phone call I made was to Mu who I had met at an event in South Pasadena and felt an instant connection with, a couple of months before. I left a message and within minutes she called me back. It felt like such a weight lifted off my shoulders to have her on my team. I was being sent from specialist to specialist and undergoing test after test via western medicine but there wasn’t really anyone who was overseeing and including me in what was going on. Mu at Seeds of Wellness, requested copies of all my tests, she looked at them and included me in what was going on. I really felt in great hands.
I have never felt so heard as I am when I visit Mu. She listens to everything and doesn’t overlook any details however insignificant they may seem. When my specialist wanted me to go on a Malaria medication for my joint swelling and pain it felt so great when I talked to Mu and found out she was already using natural herbs for Malaria in my herbal prescription. I much prefer a natural approach to heavy duty pharmaceutical drugs.
I had a bad experience with Chinese medicine in the past and was a little gun shy. Mu explained everything she did in detail BEFORE she lay a hand on me and completely put my mind at ease. I love her passion for what she does, her professionalism and her respect and compassion for her patients
I am now pain free and so happy to be full of my old vibrant energy. I also discovered that I have a gluten allergy and my autoimmune tests are all moving into positive numbers since I stopped eating gluten.
If you are looking for relief and positive change in your health and wellbeing I highly recommend Mu at Seeds of Wellness. Even if you are currently consulting with a western medicine specialist she is an invaluable member of your team that will help you feel more in control and taken care of during what can often be a difficult time.