Acupuncture in Bethesda

“I'll be honest, I was skeptical going in that my daughter could be cured. We'd already been through the usual medical route trying to help our daughter with bedwetting: X-rays for bowel obstruction, laxatives, nightly alarms, scheduled wake-ups, no water hours before bed, and nothing was working. Devorah suggested I bring her in, and I remember thinking... really? How can light acupuncture help with this situation. But at that point we were willing to try just about anything.

I'm so glad we did. Something about the way Dr. Devorah works just clicked for our daughter. She has this gift with kids — she's not clinical or rushed, she talks to them like a real person, and my daughter actually responded with optimism, which was exciting to see. And then, gradually, the bedwetting stopped. After everything else we'd tried, that alone felt like a small miracle.

Curious after seeing how it worked for my daughter, I decided to try acupuncture myself. I wasn't prepared for how good I'd feel afterward — genuinely lighter, calmer, like something had reset. I get why people swear by this now.

Dr. Devorah has a way of making you feel truly cared for, whether you're 6 or 43. Can't recommend her enough.“

“Wonderful calming environment. I have had several massages with Jasper and it’s always been an amazing experience. Great communication, intuitive movements, perfect pressure.“

“I highly recommend Molly and her acupuncture practice. I came to her because I was experiencing numbness along the side of my left pinky finger, which eventually began extending toward my wrist. I wasn’t sure what had caused it, but Molly was very professional, thorough, and attentive in evaluating my symptoms and creating a treatment plan.

She treated me consistently once a week for several months, using acupuncture along with herbal medicine. Throughout the entire process, she carefully monitored my progress and adjusted the treatment as needed. Over time, the numbness gradually improved and eventually completely resolved. My finger and hand now feel completely normal again.

Molly is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and caring, and I truly appreciated how dedicated and consistent she was throughout my treatment. Her acupuncture practice is also very clean and welcoming. I am very grateful for the care I received and would highly recommend Molly to anyone looking for a skilled and trustworthy acupuncturist.“

“I have been a patient of this practice for 3 1/2 years. I think the practitioners there are educated, informed, and truly want to help people. They are caring and take the time to listen and advise you.

The weakest link for the practice is the front desk and administrative office. About 5 months after I became a patient, I tried to sign my 11 y.o. son up at the practice because he had eczema, despite dietary changes we had made at home. I registered him online and waited 2 weeks for the link to fill out his paperwork, but the link never came. When I called the office, Erin (who I think does not work there anymore) told me that she was going through the registrations and would send me a ink soon. To me, this is not good customer service, especially after I had explained that I registered my son 2 weeks ago, but I waited patiently, nonetheless. After another week passed by and still no response, I asked in person the next time during my appointment. Erin could not find my son's registration, so I used my phone while in the office to register my son again. This time, she was able to confirm receipt and sent me a link to finish my son's registration. This experience was annoying.

I noticed that sometime after this, more people were brought to work at the front desk and customer service did seem to improve somewhat until about 2 months ago. After my last appointment with Dr. Wong in September 2020, I was told to schedule my follow up in December. On October 13th I called and left a message on voice mail. My call was not returned, and on Oct. 17th, I sent an email with the subject "Second request for appointment" to the general inbox. As I am a teacher and very busy, I did not realize that nobody had responded to my inquiries until the end of October, so I called the front desk again. This time, somebody did answer the phone and I was able to schedule an appointment with Dr. Wong, but because Dr. Wong books out so far in advance, the earliest available was not Jan. 11th.

Needless to say, this last experience was very frustrating. I realize that the practice is very busy and they do spend extra time, listening to patients, which I feel, is very important. However, it is tricky for super busy people like me to have to follow up and take responsibility for calling again and again to schedule appointments. I teach during office hours and cannot always make phone calls. I would also expect that emails should be returned, as well.

I do have to say that they now have a person who deals with insurance matters and that has been extremely helpful, so that is real plus for this practice, as I have had some EOBs that needed further attention.

Overall, I give this practice 4 stars because of the weakest link in front desk/administrative matters/ customer service.

Update: 7/25/24:
My comments about this office remain unchanged. I still give it a 4/5. The office still has great practitioners, but the weakest link is the office management. The practice uses a portal and you are supposed to communicate with the practitioners via the portal. Well....if someone initiates the communication first and you respond, there is no problem. However, if you initiate the communication, there is usually no response. I sent a message TWO times asking for my appointment to be rescheduled and I received no response. Finally, I called and reached someone and was able to reschedule, but by then my practitioner was WAY booked out. This week, I sent a message with a question about a follow up to my mammogram. The automatic reply states that they will respond in 2 business days. Today makes the third business day and I have received no response. I will probably have to phone the office. It's just annoying. If they cannot reply to clients via the portal, then they should not offer it as an option.“

“Practitioner Jisun provided excellent service each session with a holistic comprehensive approach. After her services, I felt relief of muscle pain, tightness and other aches that were caused by athletic activities, prior injuries and prolonged sitting on long flights. During my sessions it was clear that she had a high level of knowledge of acupuncture but also showed patient, polite bedside manner. I highly recommend her services and will return.“

“I had such a wonderful experience at Wildwood Acupuncture Center. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was calm, welcoming, and professional.

Dr. Ming is amazing—knowledgeable, attentive, and truly dedicated to understanding each patient’s concerns before beginning treatment. I had been suffering from a chronic cough for over five months due to various reasons. I went through many expensive tests and tried multiple medications, including oral prescriptions and sprays, but my symptoms improved very little. After just one week and three acupuncture treatments with Dr. Ming, my cough was significantly reduced. He also prescribed a customized Chinese herbal formula based on my specific condition from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, which further helped eliminate my symptoms.

For my follow-up treatments over the next three weeks, I worked with Dr. Grace. She is equally skilled, compassionate, and thorough, providing truly patient-centered care. Her gentle approach and clear explanations made me feel completely at ease. You can tell that both doctors genuinely care about their patients’ well-being and long-term health.

After four weeks of treatment, I experienced noticeable relief, a deep sense of balance and relaxation, and my cough reduced to almost none. Thank you, Dr. Ming, and thank you, Dr. Grace.

I highly recommend Wildwood Acupuncture Center to anyone looking for effective, personalized, and compassionate care.“

“The best herbal medicine and acupuncturist. The treatment has stopped my blindness and I have felt stable in wellness.“

“Dr. Wick has been my acupuncturist for over four years and I cannot thank her enough for transforming my life. She is a thoughtful practitioner who listens to my changing needs and adjust treatment accordingly. I was excited to learn she offered microneedling and gave it a try. She walked me through the entire process step by step and provided detailed responses to each of my questions. After three sessions, my skin’s texture has improved and I have a lasting healthy glow. The Toma products she uses during the treatments are wonderful. I am grateful to have found her.“

“Had a wonderful experience at BeAti Acupuncture. The service is excellent—Dr. Janet is incredibly kind, attentive, and knowledgeable. The staff is warm and welcoming, creating a calm and comfortable environment from the moment you walk in. What made the visit even better? They offer a generous selection of Korean snacks and drinks in the waiting area! From tasty chips to sweet treats and unique beverages, it added a thoughtful and enjoyable touch to the overall experience. Highly recommend this place for both the quality of care and the cozy, culturally rich atmosphere.“

“Hong Lin changed my life , I had an acupuncture session with her and it helped resolve many medical issues I was suffering from I 10/10 recommend her“

“Dr. Pang is an Amazing Acupuncturist! I have had various issues including TMJ pain, wrist pain, ankle pain, cervical issues as well as back problems and he has truly helped alleviate those issues throughout my time with him. My TMJ was at its worst and decided that acupuncture would be my first holistic approach to fixing this issue, the first day I seen him I sensed immense relief and after 3 sessions it was like I never had such problem, it is now about 4 months later and I still don’t have TMJ problems. Also I should mention that after he has fixed my TMJ issue I decided to stay and receive acupuncture in different parts of my body for preventative care. I am thankful to have found such a caring and competent provider like Dr.Pang.“

“If you have ever given acupuncture a try and have been disappointed with the results, go to Inner Strength Acupuncture in Bethesda. Kyoung's unique adeptness and concern for the patient while drawing from her physical therapy, acupuncture, and trigger point therapy training, have resulted in an amazing transformation for me.... Once hobbled by pain and stiffness, l have been returned to life.“

“A friend recommended that I consult Don Diggs for accupuncture treatment of my plantar fasciitis. I was leery of starting cortisone shots with my MD, especially with the warning that tendons can become more brittle that way. With five accupuncture treatments now, I am down from a 9/10 on the pain scale to about a 1 or 2. There are days I don't feel it at all. I am really grateful for the combination of accupuncture and e-stimulation. I also appreciate Don's advice about a few exercises tostrengthen the the area.“