AcuLife

If you are wanting to try acupuncture for your first time or are looking to find a regular acupuncturist, Julia is by far your best bet. I am a professional ballerina, and i put a lot of strain on my body on a daily basis. I normally see Julia for work on my legs, and i gotta tell you, every time she works on my calves, i feel like a new person the next morning in the ballet studio. I have recently been going to Julia for an ankle sprain. Its cut my healing time in half. She is extremely knowledgeable about the human anatomy, and she can recommend things you can do on your own to speed up your recovery process. If this is your first time getting acupuncture, be reasurred you are in good hands. Julia is very gentle with the needles and knows the best places to put them based on your individual needs. You’ll be in and out in a hour. Definitely visit Julia at Aculife. You wont be sorry!

Julia is wonderful and amazing! If I could, I would rate her more than 5 stars. I have so many aches and pains yet every time I leave there, I feel so much better and relaxed. I have fallen asleep and woken up so refreshed. She listens to what you need and gives you advice on certain other things that will help you. Great attitude, friendly and best customer service ever! She makes me feel so relaxed from day one!

Julia is an amazing acupuncturist. Having worked with different practitioners all over the country– I can say with full confidence that she is the best. She is insightful and in tune with her patients. She has helped relieve/​eliminate several of my physical ailments-​and every time I leave her table my whole body feels incredible. I am thankful for AcuLife and Julia– and am always looking forward to my next session.

Julia is a miracle worker!!! I have been receiving services from Julia for over a year and have been so happy. She is patient, understanding, and really listens to her clients. She is flexible with get scheduling and always accommodates her clients schedules. I feel great and I give Julia all of the credit for her amazing services.

For the past two years I have had off and on back pains. I live a very active lifestyle and some days I would wake up and my back felt like it belonged to an 80 year old man, not to a 27 year oId. I needed a new way to treat my back and a friend recommended acupuncture. After doing some research online I decided to give it a try. I came on Unilocal to look for an acupuncture practitioner. Julia’s page grabbed my attention because of the amount of high reviews she had. After reading all the positive feedback on her page I decided to set up an appointment with her.
The day of the appointment Julia spent the first 10 minutes examining my back and getting some history about my back pain. She explained thoroughly what the treatment would consist of and always asked how my back felt throughout the session to make sure I wasn’t in any pain. The treatment was awesome. I have never felt so relaxed in my life. I had a huge smile walking to my car because I couldn’t believe how much my back felt better. After the session she told me to expect some soreness for a few days and she would follow up with me.
After that session I knew that I would become a frequent patient of Julia for a few reasons.
First, her treatment is wonderful. After my second treatment my back pain was gone. There were times that I couldn’t stand up straight because my back was hurting so much. Now I am able to do things I couldn’t do two years ago and I feel great. I look forward to going in and getting work done. It helps both physically and mentally.
It is hard to find a doctor that views you as a patient and not a dollar sign. Julia follows up with you to make sure that you are doing ok. Before each session she takes the time to see how you are doing and if there are any new injuries. She recommends things that you can do to help ease the pain and when you come in to see her she follows up to see if you have been doing her recommendations. I’ve never felt pressured to come in and get work done. She never once told me that I had to come in and get treatment this many times. Her great customer service and treatment is why she has great reviews on here.
Go see her, you won’t regret it!

Julia is an extremely talented acupuncturist! After a motor vehicle accident left me with extreme neck pain I tried multiple therapies hoping for relief. Physical therapy and chiropractic provided scant help, so a friend recommended I try acupuncture. I’m so glad that I did!
After my first treatment with Julia I experienced enormous improvement, and have been steadily mending ever since. Between the acupuncture and massage I walk out feeling like a new person.
Julia is not only a gifted healer, she’s also an incredibly kind person. She accepts insurance and was amazingly patient while I sorted out several mistakes that my insurance had made.
I feel very fortunate to have found Julia, if you’re at all interested in optimizing your help I highly recommend that you seek out a treatment!

Julia is a wonderfully talented and intuitive healer! I walked out of her office after a massage feeling more relaxed and blissful than I have in a long time! I feel lucky to have such an awesome acupuncturist and massage therapist! As a graduate student of Traditional Chinese Medicine and avid believer in holistic healing, I can say with utmost confidence that Julia runs an incredible practice!

I have been interested in acupuncture for a while and decided to go see Julia, her rave reviews on Unilocal and the fact that she accepts my insurance was a huge plus. Once I met her I knew I found my new home for acupuncture. She spent a good amount of time going through my current health issues and what brought me in for acupuncture. Being 8 months pregnant I am pleased that she is so educated on prenatal acupuncture as well! My first session was great and she went above and beyond to recommend some herbal products to help my current situation the day after our session. I’ve already referred her to some of my friends and would definitely encourage anyone seeking acupuncture treatment to see her!

Julia is the best!!!
After suffering from a chronic neck and shoulder pain for about 8 months, I decided to try Acupuncture. It was amazing, after one treatment with Julia my life turned around. That cute slender girl, with amazing muscle strength, cured my pain. I saw here weekly for a couple of months and it worked. The best part is her massage at the end of the treatment, she has the strength of a Polar Bear. Now I see her once a month for a preventative treatment :-)

What a treasure… I found Julia Sanfilippo LAc through my medical insurance and she is absolutely top-​notch. Great relaxing personal vibe, great bedside manner, great technique, and the back massage after is phenomenal. I’d give six stars if I could.

I had been interested in acupuncture for quite some time when I discovered Aculife. One of my good friends recommended I see Julia when I told her I was dealing a bit of stress and anxiety. She said Julia was the best and she was correct. Julia took her time talking to me about my life and what was currently going on. She immediately made me feel relaxed and comfortable and assured me that I was in the right place. She spoke reassuringly to me every step of the way while she placed the needles in the correct spots. Then she left me in the room to relax and let them take affect. It was such a peaceful experience (music included). I completely went into a meditative state. Then after about 45 minutes, she came back in and removed the needles and proceeded to give me a wonderful shoulder massage. All and all it was a fantastic experienced and I will definitely continue to see her on a regular basis.
I would highly recommend Julia and AcuLife for anyone that is looking for an alternative to western medicine to help heal any issues of pain, stress, or anxiety relating to the body. Acupuncture has changed my life thanks to Julia. It is not just the experience itself that relaxes you but the after effects. I have less stress in my life and have seen improvement in my mood levels, weight management, and pain management. Julia is a wonderful person and an excellent acupuncturist so what are you waiting for!

I came to Julia with severe neck pain, I literally could not turn my neck to the left even an inch. The treatment was incredibly relaxing, I immediately fell asleep (which I almost never do during acupuncture), however her style of needle placement promotes very deep relaxation. After 2 treatments my pain was so much better and I felt more calm and relaxed than I had in a long time. A bonus that she not only accepts insurance but the co-​pay was very minimal — yeah!
I can’t recommend her highly enough, I’ll be going back to treat insomnia which acupuncture is very effective for.

The sport of rock climbing produces sports-​related injuries that are difficult to treat. I saw Julia for a severe case of tendonitis that western medicine and massage simply could not fix. Julia was wonderful and after a few treatments the constant pain subsided. Eventually, acupuncture combined with rest loosened up the tendon and I was able to write and type again. Before long, I was back to climbing and my normal daily routine.
I highly recommend exploring acupuncture as a treatment option, and I give Julia my highest recommendation.

So, as far as customer service goes, I’m giving Julia 5-​freakin stars. I was coming in from out of town (LA) for a wedding, so I emailed her via the ‘contact us’ page on the website. Within an hour (at 10pm) she emails me directly and tells me she won’t be in town BUT does tell me the days and times she’s available for the next week.
Now THAT’S what I call customer service. I’ve never tried acupuncture, but I might actually have to drive down for a special trip to try out her services, based on the crazy good reviews here on Unilocal.Stay tuned for the rest of my review (once I get the actual service :)
I just had to let everyone know what great service Julia gives, especially since that’s hard to come by these days.

AcuLife will change your life! I’ve completed several sessions of acupuncture with Julia. After I finished my first treatment, I immediately had pain relief in my lower back and areas that I was experiencing numbness. I felt so relaxed and better circulation throughout my back & legs.
Julia is simply amazing! She is very professional and is truly an expert in her field. There is a great positive vibe at AcuLife. I highly recommend AcuLife.

All my life, I could never have imagined getting acupuncture. I won a gift certificate for a treatment in February and never thought I’d use it. Then, in March, I injured my knee on a half marathon. After a month, physical therapy wasn’t relieving the pain and my therapist suggested acupuncture. Desperate for relief, I pulled out the gift certificate and reluctantly called.
When I arrived for my appointment, Julia spent a lot of time speaking with me to understand the reason for my visit, my concerns and also my general physical state. She explained the process and explained everything she did. She targeted my knee and also selected a few points for stress relief. After she left the room, I could feel everything in my body moving around, blood circulating, stomach grumbling, it was surreal; I couldn’t believe how relaxed I was.
After the treatment was complete, Julia did some gentle massage to the areas she treated. I was so relaxed I was actually a little light headed and didn’t want to leave. As I left the building, I noticed my knee didn’t hurt and thought my mind was playing tricks on me. Although I’m addicted to my iPhones (yes, that’s plural) and my laptop, I went home and unplugged for an evening of bliss. I woke up the next morning and was still pain free in my knee. Although I wasn’t magically back to running half marathons, I hadn’t been able to bend my knee, wear high heels or use stairs without pain and I was able to do all of these things after just one treatment.
I have become a regular client of Julia’s and can not say enough good things about her. She continues to consult me on my knee recovery and is always interested in hearing what the doctors have to say. In reviewing my initial intake form, Julia noticed I wasn’t taking any daily supplements and with zero pressure, suggested some supplements she thought would help me and I have definitely noticed the difference. She also suggested I try a chinese herbal blend for my allergies since I was taking claritin on a daily basis and, although they took about a month to set in, I haven’t had an allergy attack in quite a while.
Julia is not only a talented practitioner, but also an amazing person. I can’t say enough good things about her and whether you are looking for an acupuncturist or are considering trying it for the first time, she is the BEST!

I had never tried acupuncture before but needed some help for my sore back and shoulders so decided to give it a try. Usually I don’t like needles, but the relaxed ambience in the treatment room along with Julia’s professional and knowledgeable demeanor calmed my nerves immediately. The first few needles feel a little strange, but it is more of a deep tissue massage than a prick. I actually fell asleep while the needles were in and by the time I walked out my whole body felt relaxed and in some sort of natural high! I’ve been back a few times and would definitely recommend acupuncture for anyone who has never tried it.
I also went to see Julia for a massage after running a half marathon and barely being able to walk the following day. Julia is stronger than she looks which is great because I prefer really firm massages. I had her focus entirely on my legs and felt so much better the following day. She also recommended a bath with Epsom salt that night which was totally relaxing.
Check this place out for your holistic needs — you will find yourself going back for sure!

Best acupuncture I’ve had outside of China. I love how Julia incorporates massage into her acupuncture techniques. If you think about it, this compliments what the needles are doing. I would encourage you not to be afraid of needles. They’re tiny and you don’t feel them going in. And if you happen to get a twinge of pain, that means that the needles need to be there. Think of it like getting a knot out during a massage, which isn’t super comfortable but it is necessary. Anyway, she’s good at putting them in. I’ve had plenty of acupuncturists that are not.
Julia also does facial acupuncture which is a natural substitute for botox. I can’t wait to try it!

After just one session with Julia, I am a total acupuncture convert! She gets the results of a 2 hour massage within 10 mins.
I went in for migraine treatment and she has alleviated so many other issues that I didn’t even realize were problems, since I’ve been dealing with them for so long.
Can’t wait for my 2^nd appointment!

I’d recommend making this place part of your weekly routine.
When you walk in you are greeted with a fantastic aroma and they have lemon water while you wait for your acupuncture or massage. I was a little nervous about trying acupuncture, not a needle guy, but I am a believer now!