Had my first visit to Susan Shao Acupuncture in Fountain Valley yesterday. The patient experience was excellent and the diagnosis and treatment were very effective. Acupuncturist Shao was thorough and patiently listened to my concerns regarding acute chronic pain. Much of her diagnosis was same/similar as my Primary Care and neurosurgeons. She did not over-promise, telling me not to expect total pain relief because of permanent nerve damage from surgery. However, she is confident her treatments would reduce stress my pain and hopefully prevent increased pain. She also encouraged my active participation by doing recommended daily exercises at home to augment her treatment. Today, a day after treatment, I feel less pain. I intend to get more treatments until the effects of treatment plateau.
Catherine S.
Sep 2022
Excellent!!!! Dr. Shao , is helping me so much, I've been in pain too long and I could not fine relief anywhere except in Europe. So happy I've found her.
Es M.
Sep 2020
"Doctor" Shao has treated me for various muscular and neurological problems at various times over the past 15 years. I can't imagine that any acupuncturist is better. She has cured a locked shoulder, back pain, and another issue or two. What makes my review glowing is that Susan is a brilliant diagnostician. She knows what acupuncture can help with and when I need to see an orthopedist or other specialist. She has never treated me just to make money. I recommended her to a friend with a debilitating back pain (that should be good for several treatments), but Susan determined that her pain was stress related and massaged the area and explained how to relieve her stress. She was right. I trust Susan Shao unequivocally.
LISA Q
Aug 2020
Just had a bad experience with trying to find a acupuncturist. I found them thru google. I told then I had my PPO insurance and they did verify. The only problem was they very pushy in trying to get you to pay first before you even make the first appointment. This is not how you treat and get returning patients. be aware of the front desk person saying that they had bad experience with other patients not paying. Sorry but I have a very good insurance and will pay accordingly what will I owe. Don't assume I am one of those bad patients. That what insurance is for!
Andrew H.
Dec 2018
I have been coming to Susan for many years any time I injure myself or experience any abnormal pain or discomfort. I recently sprained my ankle very badly playing basketball and getting treatment from Susan has really accelerated the healing process. Highly recommend anyone who is experiencing pain or discomfort to pay her a visit.
Ron Johnson
Aug 2016
Coming off cancer surgery I was a mess, low energy, back and neck pain and no appetite . The range of motion in my neck was very limited and not it is amazing; the last time I had this much range of motion was 30 years ago. Dr. Gu is the real deal. D. Gu compounds Chinese herbs, if you need them, but told me I am not ready for herbal treatment at this time.
I researched acupuncture for about a month, and found out what to look for in an acupuncture Doctor, and was instructed to make sure the Doctor did pulse diagnostics. In that way you can be assured that the Doctor is trained in traditional Chinese acupuncture.
I feel better now than I have in over 20 years.
Mark Hsieh
Aug 2015
My acupuncture treatment by Dr. Shao began just a little bit over 6 months ago on a once-a-week basis for various issues I've been having since my late teens. I was never really big on rehabilitation after injuries which include severely-sprained ankle (multiple times - all from playing sports), spinal/hip injuries from riding motorcycle, fractured shoulder blade, in addition, bad postures since childhood (which resulted in scoliosis). Having sustaining all these injuries over the years with minimal rehabilitation plus bad postures, physical discomfort and limitations began to surface. Not caring to seek advise/help and how to deal with chronic lower back pain/spasm, constant tension/stiffness in the neck and upper back area, excessive sweating/sweaty palms, irregular heart beats, shortness of breath and lack of energy, I subconsciously accepted and have been functioning under these symptoms over the last 20 years. All my annual physical reports over the years did not reveal anything alarming, hence I didn't feel I needed to take any further action.
Everything that's wrong with me began to improve after my first treatment from Dr. Shao. Dr. Shao's patience, experience, and thoroughness during each session of my treatment is the difference maker. She takes the time to ask questions pertaining to the areas that bother me and then she carefully goes over and assess the trouble areas before she begins treatment. After each treatment, she goes over the recommended/supplemental exercises for each of the trouble areas in detail to ensure that I understand how they complement the treatments.
Thank you, Dr. Shao, for improving my physical and mental conditions! I feel like I've been reborn as I feel more energized and no longer in pain and discomfort!
Mary Watson-Bruce
Dr Shao was the best at healing my inner sorrows and helping my body relax.
Cal R.
Highly Specific, Painless & Long-Lasting Satisfying-Effective-ness every-time engaged!
D H.
Had my first visit to Susan Shao Acupuncture in Fountain Valley yesterday. The patient experience was excellent and the diagnosis and treatment were very effective. Acupuncturist Shao was thorough and patiently listened to my concerns regarding acute chronic pain. Much of her diagnosis was same/similar as my Primary Care and neurosurgeons. She did not over-promise, telling me not to expect total pain relief because of permanent nerve damage from surgery. However, she is confident her treatments would reduce stress my pain and hopefully prevent increased pain. She also encouraged my active participation by doing recommended daily exercises at home to augment her treatment. Today, a day after treatment, I feel less pain. I intend to get more treatments until the effects of treatment plateau.
Catherine S.
Excellent!!!! Dr. Shao , is helping me so much, I've been in pain too long and I could not fine relief anywhere except in Europe. So happy I've found her.
Es M.
"Doctor" Shao has treated me for various muscular and neurological problems at various times over the past 15 years. I can't imagine that any acupuncturist is better. She has cured a locked shoulder, back pain, and another issue or two. What makes my review glowing is that Susan is a brilliant diagnostician. She knows what acupuncture can help with and when I need to see an orthopedist or other specialist. She has never treated me just to make money. I recommended her to a friend with a debilitating back pain (that should be good for several treatments), but Susan determined that her pain was stress related and massaged the area and explained how to relieve her stress. She was right. I trust Susan Shao unequivocally.
LISA Q
Just had a bad experience with trying to find a acupuncturist. I found them thru google. I told then I had my PPO insurance and they did verify. The only problem was they very pushy in trying to get you to pay first before you even make the first appointment. This is not how you treat and get returning patients. be aware of the front desk person saying that they had bad experience with other patients not paying. Sorry but I have a very good insurance and will pay accordingly what will I owe. Don't assume I am one of those bad patients. That what insurance is for!
Andrew H.
I have been coming to Susan for many years any time I injure myself or experience any abnormal pain or discomfort. I recently sprained my ankle very badly playing basketball and getting treatment from Susan has really accelerated the healing process. Highly recommend anyone who is experiencing pain or discomfort to pay her a visit.
Ron Johnson
Coming off cancer surgery I was a mess, low energy, back and neck pain and no appetite . The range of motion in my neck was very limited and not it is amazing; the last time I had this much range of motion was 30 years ago. Dr. Gu is the real deal. D. Gu compounds Chinese herbs, if you need them, but told me I am not ready for herbal treatment at this time.
I researched acupuncture for about a month, and found out what to look for in an acupuncture Doctor, and was instructed to make sure the Doctor did pulse diagnostics. In that way you can be assured that the Doctor is trained in traditional Chinese acupuncture.
I feel better now than I have in over 20 years.
Mark Hsieh
My acupuncture treatment by Dr. Shao began just a little bit over 6 months ago on a once-a-week basis for various issues I've been having since my late teens. I was never really big on rehabilitation after injuries which include severely-sprained ankle (multiple times - all from playing sports), spinal/hip injuries from riding motorcycle, fractured shoulder blade, in addition, bad postures since childhood (which resulted in scoliosis). Having sustaining all these injuries over the years with minimal rehabilitation plus bad postures, physical discomfort and limitations began to surface. Not caring to seek advise/help and how to deal with chronic lower back pain/spasm, constant tension/stiffness in the neck and upper back area, excessive sweating/sweaty palms, irregular heart beats, shortness of breath and lack of energy, I subconsciously accepted and have been functioning under these symptoms over the last 20 years. All my annual physical reports over the years did not reveal anything alarming, hence I didn't feel I needed to take any further action.
Everything that's wrong with me began to improve after my first treatment from Dr. Shao. Dr. Shao's patience, experience, and thoroughness during each session of my treatment is the difference maker. She takes the time to ask questions pertaining to the areas that bother me and then she carefully goes over and assess the trouble areas before she begins treatment. After each treatment, she goes over the recommended/supplemental exercises for each of the trouble areas in detail to ensure that I understand how they complement the treatments.
Thank you, Dr. Shao, for improving my physical and mental conditions! I feel like I've been reborn as I feel more energized and no longer in pain and discomfort!