Shaio H Tu OMD PhD

Like another reviewer, I also came here for stroke recovery… a friend of mine recommended Dr. Tu. Yes this is a no-​frills office, but that really didn’t matter. I came on a weekday around 11:30, wait was about two hours, which I was expecting.
Not a lot of paperwork; Dr. Tu asked me a few questions and then put me on the table, put the needles + electrical in for maybe 20 – 25 minutes. The acupuncture was painless, but the electrical pulses took a little getting used to. He told me I should expect to feel a difference the following morning, or up to 4 days later. My stroke was 20 months prior, and this session definitely helped me regain some reawakening of nerves beginning the next morning. I look forward to future visits.

Best acupuncturist there is. Well worth the $ 40 fee. I have tried others who assume you have no experience with acupuncture, use one pressure point for temporary relief then send you on your way $ 60 lighter. Every single time I go to Dr. Tu I am never disappointed. Also I do not speak Chinese/​Mandarin and I understand him just fine.

Just read some of his reviews and he is still in business at the same location. Long wait and no appointments but very good service. The business is called Acupuncture East Meets West and I believe there are some reviews for the business as well on Unilocal

Dr. Tu is legit. He’s been treating my various sports injuries since my mom first brought me to see him as a kid nearly 20 years ago. I hesitate to write a review only because there is always a long line whenever I need to see him.
Dr. Tu uses acupuncture needles with electro-​stimulation and you better have a high pain tolerance if you see him. I have only seen Dr. Tu for injuries such as acute sports injuries (i.e. ankle sprains) or chronic pains (i.e. lower back) but not for conditions such as strokes, headaches, or allergies. The therapy definitely gets your blood flowing and loosens stiff soft tissue.
He speaks English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

This guys is AWESOME! For Allison S… he is still in business. I found him through my nail artist. I have been to his office twice. If your looking for fancy this is not the place. If your looking for RESULTS then get in line, write down your name and wait for him. He does not take appointments. I find that if you go and put your name in and then head to Ocean Seafood for Dim Sum it makes for a great day.

My mother’s been going to this guy for years and now I’m coming here. Yes, he is the only employee and speaks multi-​languages. First come first serve. His hours are 11:30 — 6:00 closes on Wednesday’s but if ur willing to wait, he’ll never turn away a customer waiting. My first time I waited from 2:30 til 7 and got out at 8 only have see about 3 – 4 more ppl still waiting… Today is a Tuesday and I’ve been here since 10am and the door isnt opened yet but there is already 8 ppl in line. He has 3 rooms so he can only take 3 clients each hour so u can take a number, do the math then guesstimate what time would be best to come back… :D Happy cushioning! :D

This placed is no longer in business. I went yesterday to get acupuncture and was so disappointed. I ended up going to a guy up the street — I think it was 750 N. Hill St. He’s next door to Ocean Seafood. He did a great job. Needles, cupping, massage all for $ 40. He doesn’t speak English well so if you are expecting to find out what’s wrong with you, what you should do about your condition, etc. and are not Mandarin speaking– this may not be the place for you.

This guy has been around long before alternative treatments became trendy. Nowadays, you can go almost anywhere to get acupuncture (needles with your Pilates, anyone?) — but he is the real deal.
Nothing fancy here: his office is located in a dilapidated Chinatown strip mall, he is the only «employee» (it is his place), no appointments, simply take a number and wait like a piece of meat waiting to be tenderized. Read yesterday’s Chinese language newspaper someone left behind or you can chat with all the old ladies waiting around about what ails you — fear not, pain knows no language barriers!
Fortunately, he’s been in business over 40 years, understands that acupuncture is complementary to Western medical practice (the guy reads MRI’s like a pro), and uses new, sterile needles. Oh yeah, he also wears a white doctor’s coat, which strangely gives comfort when you’re about to have a bunch of needles stuck in your body.
If you are really in need of feeling like a pin cushion for only $ 40 bucks, Dr. Tu is your man!