Michael Stubblefield, LAc HHP

I have seen Michael at Sage Hill for a variety of things over the years. Most recently I was experiencing tingling in my left fingers with pain in my left shoulder blade. I tried massage, which did not help the pain/​irritation. I don’t know why I didn’t try acupuncture first?! After one visit to Michael I felt 100% better within a few days. He is great at what he does. He’s very knowledgeable, happy to teach you, and a great listener. He asks clear questions to get to the root of what ails you so he can make you better! The office is clean, well-​organized, and warm (my favorite part). If you need a great acupuncturist in Escondido, go here!

I saw Michael for chronic headaches I was having — they would often turn into migraines and I felt like they were ruining my life. After identifying the root issue (tension in my neck and shoulders), Michael came up with a plan. After just a few sessions with Michael for deep tissue massage and acupuncture, the headaches began to subside, and after a few additional sessions, my headaches have completely disappeared. Not only is Michael very intelligent when it comes to acupuncture and massage, but he is also very personable. I highly recommend him!

I started seeing Michael for deep tissue massages on the suggestion of my physician and therapist, and I feel so blessed to find him. Being disabled with PTSD, I have difficulty in many public situations, but Michael’s caring and compassion were evident within 5 minutes of meeting him. I had never been massaged before, but Michael made me feel so comfortable, I took to it like a duck to water. As his other Unilocal reviews attest, Michael is thoughtful and dedicated to helping his clients feel better. I never feel any pressure when I see him. The office is small and serene, while Michael is honest and very likeable. I truly feel blessed to have found him. He’s helped immensely with my chronic muscle pain, and special needs for my PTSD. Michael’s on my lips for anyone seeking a massage or acupuncture. Go see him — you’ll be as happy as me.

Michael is extremely knowledgeable. He cares about your concerns and makes them his mission to help you get better quickly. He is very honest and I trust that when he tells me I need something or doesn’t need something that he is coming from a sincere place. Every time I go in for acupuncture and/​or massage therapy I come out feeling better. He has helped my husband and I’s knee pain to go away and is currently making progress on my shoulder injury. I HIGHLY recommend him to everyone looking for a reliable, honest and knowledgable acupuncturist! Thank you Michael!

Michael is so talented, thorough, and knowledgeable. He truly has a genuine heart and cares about his clients beyond expectation.
Being an endurance athlete who dedicates a lot of time to training and racing, I sometimes run into overuse injuries and beyond. Michael has shown the ability to accept any challenge and do anything he can to get me back in the pool, on the bike, and on the road in full stride. He was the only specialist to figure out a healing plan for a long term and very stubborn injury. I will forever be grateful for all of his efforts to get me in a healthier and higher performing position!
5 stars does not do him justice.
Thanks Michael!

Michael is the boom he helped me with my migraines a couple of years ago so I went back for my hips becouse I was tired of shots the doctors was given me for years but Michael took care of my pain in one treatment and now I’m going back for other issues I have, thank u Michael

Michael was recommended to me by my sports medicine doctor. I have been dealing with daily back pain for almost 10 years now. To keep my pain levels on the lower side I see my sports medicine doctor every week or so, exercise, and try to fit in massages when I have the chance. I have tried other massage places but nothing beats Michael. I came to Michael for a deep tissue massage and wow that was by far the best massage I have had in my life. He is absolutely amazing! Michael leaves my back feeling great for days. I highly recommend him!

If you need a caring Acupuncturist who actually takes the time to listen to you and provide followup, Michael is the man you should see. I actually got caffeine poisoning from Starbucks when I had ordered decaf and they gave me the wrong order. I went to see him shaking with over a 100 fever and by the time I had left, my fever was gone and the herbs he had given me for my toxicity was a bonus. What I like best about Michael is his caring attitude and he only offers you herbs if he feels they can help you. (So often I feel like professionals are trying to make money off you with their supplements. Not so with him!) He also offers homeopathic remedies which are simple and easy to follow.
He is also a specialist in Tai Massage and gives a wonderful restorative regular massage as well. If you’ve never tried Tai Massage you should do it at least once and you’ll be hooked, You lie on the floor on a comfy pad and blanket while someone «else» does your yoga for you. For an all-​around healer, Michael is the one to see!

I had been suffering with plantar fasciitis for about 2+ months when I met Michael at a luncheon. He was introduced as a «great acupuncturist» which peeked my curiosity for conversation, but at that point would NEVER consider going to an acupuncturist because seemed so strange to me. Through the lunch I began asking him questions about plantar fasciitis and how he would treat it. He recommended deep tissue massage and his reasons for this treatment. He seemed like a really nice guy and we went our separate ways.
My pain continued with no relief at all so I decided I would Google Michael to see about making an appointment. I felt a little strange by the whole thing, but the pain was so great I was ready to try anything. I called him for an appointment and he was very accommodating to schedule me. My visit down there was very normal and I clearly had imagined an experience that was not grounded in reality.
The first appointment lasted about an hour. I felt he was very thorough in collecting background information about my injury and what I had done to attempt relief. He spent about 40 minutes doing a deep tissue massage on both of my feet. Within 24 hours I noticed immediate relief. Within 72 hours I was feeling like I could play soccer again when Michael called me to see how things were going. He asked questions for about 10 minutes and he felt like I could play soccer again to see how it would go and booked another follow up appointment for 30 minutes.
After soccer, the pain surfaced again, but about half of what it was before. The second appointment went well and continued the healing process. Tomorrow I head in for my third appointment and anticipate that I will only go one or two more times.
I am very satisfied with Michael’s ability in treating any sort of sports injury. I truly believe he has your best interest in mind and is not in this to make money. I highly recommend Michael’s services and am so thankful that I am walking without pain!

Wow… I’m surprised Michael hasn’t picked up the five star rating he received in Yahoo! I’ve had many different types Acupunture treatments, Micheal is the best in explaining & patient care, taking his time to explain in detail what would be the treatment for an individual. Also, my first experience with Tai message, I was in pain for over a week, gave it a try. He mentioned I’d be a little tight the next day, then the pain should subside. The pain is gone! no drugs! awesome! Thanks so much for taking your time in helping me.