Eyton Shalom, MS LAc

This place might not be for everyone.
I went here twice a few years ago and did not like my experience. There was a lot of talking (well over an hour) where he took some notes, the second visit he couldn’t find the notes and I had to go over most of what we already talked about. The whole process, intake and record keeping, seemed disorganized.
I didn’t feel comfortable with how much he referenced other clients or friends — it seemed unprofessional. It was also very expensive.
I can’t speak to the actual acupuncture — I was new to it, and didn’t feel like it was the best treatment for me.

I’ve long been impressed and fascinated by both Ayurveda and TCM. They both contain incredible depth and wisdom, and you can spend decades studying them. I love that someone local has really delved into both, and attained a working knowledge of how to apply both synergistically in their patient’s life.
You would expect a practitioner with as much experience as Eyton to be pretty good at what he does, and he is really good. But beyond that, he is a super, super likeable guy– funny, kind, patient, and accommodating. I feel comfortable with him and enjoy my time spent in the consultation. He spends a good amount of time with me, I never feel rushed, his rate is very affordable, and I feel like he only recommends herbs that I actually will benefit from, a «less is more» approach.
If you are at all wondering about diet, going through any mental or physical challenges, or are wanting acupuncture from someone who definitely knows what they are doing, go see this guy :)

When you’re in pain and tired of getting the same old prescription for pain meds you must talk with Eyton!
Nothing worse than having to deal with the problems of having to deal with the bad effects of synthetic chemistry when the original problem can be solved naturally. He’s honest and up front! Best of all, you’re going to feel much better.

Eyton is dedicated to his work and cares about his clients. I went to him for treatment of guttate psoriasis that was triggered by a strep throat infection. He advised me not only on acupuncture treatments for the disease, but also on diet and supplements and stress reduction that could assist. His treatments along with uvb therapy, healthy diet, and stress reduction cleared my psoriasis and I am very grateful. I would definitely go back if I ever need to!

I started seeing Eyton around January 2015 due to facial acne. I’ve been plagued with acne flare-​ups since I was a teenager. I’ve tried so many different things, including 2 rounds of Accutane. The acne would improve for a while but would always reappear. At 37, I was absolutely over it! Using a combination of herbal supplements, topical solutions and acupuncture, Eyton has cured my acne! Within a month I noticed a huge difference in my skin. He is truly remarkable and knows his stuff. I’d recommend also getting an Ayurvedic consultation from him since that helps you learn more about your body and certain foods, beverages, etc that may trigger your acne, among other things. Eyton is smart, professional and friendly. I highly recommend him.

Eyton is first rate. I have seen a countless number of holistic and naturopathic health practitioners over the past 5 years. I have a history of Chronic Fatigue, migraines, stomach issues, nervous system issues. He is really able to pinpoint the way you are feeling and translate it into healing. Plus he takes his time and genuinely seems to love the company of his clients. I had an eyelid twitch that was driving me crazy for two weeks, and he got rid of it in one session. I highly recommend him, and he is just overall very fun to talk to, I count him as a person I am very glad to know in my neighborhood.

Eyton is an excellent Acupuncturist that combines ayurvedic medicine, Chinese herbal medicine along with his acupuncture sessions to help achieve the healing that is needed. When I first saw him over 10 years ago I was told I needed to take a purple pill for the rest of my life to deal with GERD.
After 6 sessions and a series of Chinese medicines and ayurvedic teas my GERD has never returned.
Recently I have been seeing him for irregular periods, foot nerve issues, and low back pain. As usual he has been extremely helpful in removing the pain and regulating my periods back to normal.
The time he takes with each patient is admirable, and you have to be prepared to spend an hour to two for each visit. But he is very thorough and knowledgeable.
I had one bad experience with the gardeners coming through during my session with a blower, but other than that one session his work overall is very healing.

Eyton is warm, engaged, and professional. I was referred to him by a close friend who had sought treatments for a serious health problem with wonderful results, and have equally glowing things to say about his treatments for me.
I have experienced severe menstrual pain and cramping to the point of missing work, being in too much pain to sleep, losing stabilizing muscle control to walk, etc. I had already cleared with my doctor that it was pain alone, no underlying diagnosable condition. My mother had similar (though worse) symptoms from when she was a teen up to her hysterectomy.
After 1 treatment, I started to notice less pain and more functionality. After 3 or 4, I was pain-​free. I still do experience slight discomfort, but not pain. It has been over 6 months since my last visit and I have had no returning symptoms. (I only went to 4 total, I think.)
Eyton did recommend some Chinese medicine that turned out to interfere with the efficacy of my birth control pill. (Angelica sinesis — it’s one to look out for.) I experienced some adverse symptoms from this, but nothing serious or long-​lasting. When I mentioned it to him, he immediately offered to refund the purchases, even though the bottles had clearly been opened and used.
He also advised me to take magnesium, which turned out to be more helpful than ibuprofen for the type of pain/​issues I was having. Fantastic recommendation!

I’m a little baffled by the good reviews. The first appointment, which is $ 150, was a waste of money because he spent more time talking about himself than assessing the patient, so there was very little time left for treatment. There was also no clear «treatment plan» made or explanation of issues based on pulse assessment.
The second session was uncomfortable and not pleasant and once again, he was too busy telling stories about himself to pay attention to the patient.
He charges $ 95 for up to a 90 minute session which is way too expensive and unnecessary. You do not need 90 minutes, especially if he reduces his talking time. He would do better to charge less for more efficient 60 minute sessions. For the quality of service offered, the prices charged are too expensive.
I found another acupuncturist who is gentler, listens to the patient, completes more efficient treatments in a shorter time, and charges less. She also told me that leaving needles in for too long, as some people do, can deplete your energy.

There are gifted acupuncturists and ones that have no effect. Eyton is the best. I started seeing him for ulcerative colitis. Kaiser wanted to remove my colon and instead I saw Eyton and after some time it went away. I’ve since seen him for many other ailments and he is always helpful, caring, and knowledgeable.

I have been seeing Eyton for about 6 months now and initially was seeking treatment for some mysterious swelling I was experiencing. He really took the time to listen and do a thorough history with me before deciding on my treatment. After the first couple of sessions I noticed that I was sleeping better and felt calmer than I had in a long time. After a couple of months of treatments and herbal supplements, not only was the swelling subsiding, but I was able to stop taking anti– anxiety medication that I had been on for years. It has now become part of my regular health matinence and has truly made such a difference in my quality of life! I truly look forward to my appointments with Eyton and highly recommend him to anyone seeking a life changing treatment.

I went to see Eyton because my sister highly recommended him. I have been struggling with skin problems for a while and nothing seemed to help. I also had trouble sleeping at night. He gave me acupuncture and gave me some pills for both my skin and sleep. Within a month or so I saw improvements on both of my problems. I still continue to take the pills as they are great for my skin. Definitely worth the drive to San Diego!

I first started seeing Eyton in 2003. I came in for his free consultation as I was having problems at that time with carpal tunnel syndrome. Eyton recommended six treatments bi-​weekly. After the six treatments the carpal tunnel was gone and I have never had any recurring problems in that area. I was also afraid of needles until I started seeing Eyton. it was the results from acupuncture that got me over this phobia.
Since 2003, Eyton has virtually been my primary care doctor for pain. He has treated me for pain in my back, other areas of the hands, forearm, my knee and post surgical pains. Eyton is also a very knowledgable herbalist who has prescribed me herbs to help with anxiety and stress. About a year ago I also recommended a friend to Eyton who was suffering from a very intense infection that had lasted a long time; Eyton was able to prescribe herbs that cured her up in a matter of one week.
I highly recommend Eyton to anybody who is suffering from pain! Eyton is a very good health care provider who cares very much about making his patients feel better. Eyton takes his time and is very attentive. Eyton will tell you the honest truth unlike many of the doctors and surgeons I have encountered. If he can’t fix the problem. he will be very honest about it and he may teach you ways to strengthen the area to reduce pain if applicable.
Two thumbs up!

I’m writing a new review for Eyton because for some reason Unilocal has decided not to recommend my old one and also locked me out of that account.
I have known Eyton for the last 4 years. At the time I met him, I was in the worst flare up of eczema I have had my entire life. It was everywhere and everything I touched, ate, or breathed in seemed to make it worse. After years of going to see «Western» medicine doctors with no real improvement in my situation, I opted to see Eyton based on only a few 5 star Unilocal reviews at the time.
Even though I was going in for a consultation, I was hoping he could do more for me than that. He took his time and really got to know my case, from my family and childhood history to my daily habits and lifestyle. I really felt he was understanding every aspect of why my eczema had gone so out of control. I worked with him for a solid 2 years and slowly my health improved. He has done so much more than help me with my eczema. He taught me to live my life in a healthy way both physically and mentally and has taught me how to use food as medicine to heal my body. I have since moved to Long Beach but he is still my well-​being life coach and I have recommended him to many of friends. He is the best!

I went there because of all the great reviews but I left there feeling very confused and disappointed.
First thing is that a «free consultation» is not free. I made an appointment for a consultation, we ended up talking about many aspects of my health and then he said ok lets get you on the acupuncture table, to which I said– I wasn’t prepared to do this today so, what is the fee? (because I’m still thinking that I’m here for a consultation) He replied– it’s not extra… So I was thinking, I guess he’s offering me a sample of what his treatments would be like if I decided to start getting acupuncture here. So we do a treatment which was an ok experience. I get out and we talk again in his office. At that point he prescribes me Chinese supplements and then adds up my visit and says I owe almost $ 200 for the «intake», acupuncture and supplements. And I was so taken back, I said wait a minute, I’m confused, how did this «free consultation» turn into almost $ 200? He said because he did and intake and acupuncture… How was I supposed to know the difference between a «consultation» and an «intake» I’m not the professional, he is! He could see my confusion and disappointment and didn’t budge or have any kind of lament or understanding at all for HIS lack of communication. I felt violated and I also felt as though I went to get information to better heal myself and left with a bill and stress. I did pay him for everything because I know what it’s like to work for yourself. I also bought the supplements because I felt that even though his communication skills were crappy, I felt he was knowledgable enough to know which herbs would be appropriate for my health concerns. He obviously has a lot of knowledge about Chinese Medicine.
Lastly, I will say that what really hurt my feelings was when we were talking about what I owed him, he thought it would be a good idea to tell me that my acupuncture session took so long that he had to turn one of his other clients away because I was on the table. All I could think of was, wow, you are the professional, it’s not my fault that you can’t time manage. So that guilt trip was definitely the last straw. I’m not going back however I’m glad I got some knowledge about Chinese herbs.

Eyton is nice guy and great doctor. He treated me both with Ayurvedic herbs and accupuncture. We also talked about things I could do at home to stay in optimum health, which I really appreciated. I could tell he really wanted to go the extra mile so I would get the best treatment plan possible.. His knowledge of Ayurveda is excellent and his advice is highly individualized. I believe he lived in Sri Lanka for a while to study and has many years of experience running his busy practice. Highly recommend !

Dr. Shalom is the best acupuncturist and doctor I’ve encountered in San Diego by far. He truly cares for his patients. He’s extremely thorough in his evaluations of the mental and physical aspects of the human body.
If you suffer from pain, insomnia, stress, IC, anxiety, lack of energy, etc. He can treat all of them effectively.
He’s fantastic at communicating and making you feel comfortable. I’d say he’s as good as a Psychologist as he is an Acupuncturist. He gets down to the root cause of your ailments. I feel like I can talk to him about anything.
I didn’t know I had a gluten allergy and he diagnosed it. I feel so much better now, it’s incredible!
If you’re anywhere near the San Diego area and want to feel much more relaxed, healthy, energetic, and pain free, you owe it to yourself to pay him a visit. You won’t regret it!

As I’m an avid runner, I am also plagued by typical runner’s woes: injured muscles, stiff joints, etc. I overcame most of those by switching to running barefoot, but one problem that persisted no matter what I did was a problem of muscle cramps, particularly in my calf. I figured that my solution was likely nutritional, and started looking for a nutritionist. My search led me to Eyton on Unilocal.
After an initial conversation regarding not just my symptoms but also various lifestyle factors, Eyton recommended an acupuncture treatment. Having never had acupuncture before, I was uncertain that it could help, but went ahead with his recommendations. He also suggested several Chinese herbs. After my fourth treatment, something truly remarkable happened (at least, remarkable to me): the pain and tightness in my legs was simply gone. I had no idea how much my gait was being compromised by the tightness in my legs, but Eyton knew just what to do. I am genuinely astounded by how «fresh» my legs feel, and I’ve been really beating them up in training for an upcoming half-​marathon.
Eyton is a genuinely caring and understanding practitioner, as well as a well-​qualified one. He explains the what and the why of his methods, and makes sure you’re comfortable with the treatment. I cannot recommend Eyton more highly. You will be well-​served by his compassionate care.

I live near L. A and driving to SD for acupuncture may seem silly to some. But I am so glad I did. Eyton has so much knowledge about how the body works. I am so impressed by the quality of his treatments and supplements.
What I also liked is that he is never in a rush, he was calm and we talked until I said everything I needed to say and the whole time I felt comfortable and he is very trustworthy. I know some may have a doubt about spending money on medicine they may not be familiar with or feel this «holistic» approach is bogus. But I would tell anyone it is well worth the shot. I am so happy with the result (I saw them within the first days). He is well worth the 6 hour traffic jam roundtrip :)

I have been going to Eyton for years and his wealth of knowledge is incredible. He is certainly creditable and someone you can trust to provide quality treatment. Since he has such a diverse background and extensive experience, it is never a dull moment and he can think well outside the box.
I highly recommend Eyton and have told friends to go see him; whether it be for digestive issues, diet suggestions, pain or stress reduction. He is an ayervedic and acupuncture expert! Subscribe to his Facebook page too for additional useful information, you won’t be disappointed.