I had so much pain muscle pain due to the surgery and Morton neuroma on my foot. I had three sessions with Kirk which helped tremendously with pain effects. Kirk was really professional during sessions and very knowledgeable in this field. The facility has its own parking and the rooms are very quiet and nicely decorated.

I found him on Yelp and am so happy I did!

Popak R.

I went to him seeking help with infertility issues and have been more than pleased with the result:
I became pregnant with my second child, Samantha, and am currently pregnant with another baby! Justin’s services have been instrumental in bringing about a solution to infertility‐related issues I have been facing for seven years.

I have found Justin to be very personable, flexible, and loyal to his patients. At times I’ve truly seen him go above and beyond in meeting the needs of his patients. I felt he actually listened to me first, and then created a strategy that, admittedly, has brought me to the healthiest state I have ever been in. I have recommended Justin to many of my friends, and am more than happy to drive down from North San Diego County. I wholeheartedly recommend him to you, and I plan on continuing to see him throughout this pregnancy and beyond.”

Willer, P.
10/28/10

I recently visited Kirk at Uptown Acupuncture San Diego for my first acupuncture treatment.

I have to admit that I was a little apprehensive at first because I was skeptical that it would actually work.

And there was also the whole thing about having needles placed all over my body that caused me to not be too excited.

I play the piano and after years of beating up my hands I was at a point where I was experiencing constant pain and could barely make a fist. Kirk immediately put me at ease and made me feel very comfortable. He explained the entire process and answered all on my questions. He also gave me a lot of good everyday advice I could follow to help elevate my pain.

The process itself was effortless.

He had soft music playing and after he had placed all the needles in the right spots to move my energy around, I simply closed my eyes and relaxed. After he came back in the room and removed the needles I instantly felt relief. I knew immediately that this was a wise decision.

I played the piano the next day at church and I was able to play some awesome chords and do some really quick runs that I hadn’t been able to play in years.

With a few more treatments people might mistake me for Liberace – now I just need the frilly outfits and off the Vegas I go

Thank you Kirk. I am looking forward to coming back and continuing my treatment. I really appreciated your genuine concern for me and for helping me to experience to benefits of acupuncture.

Jeff Hall   44, San Diego

At Uptown Acupuncture San Diego, we take great pride in facilitating a great first experience for our clients. We know the idea of having needles placed in the body can be unnerving for some people. The fact that our first timers stay with us and continue treatment is just another reason why you should give acupuncture a try at Uptown Acupuncture San Diego!

I have a medical condition known as stenosis, which is the narrowing of the spine.

When aggravated it can cause difficulty walking, numbness in legs and arms and severe pain. Often times my stenosis would require me to take extended time off from work due to the intolerable pain. In the past my doctors treated me with a combination of anti-inflammatory or pain medication and on severe instances with back injections.

I started seeing Kirk because there just wasn’t anything more the doctor could do for me.

I’d never had acupuncture but I was in such pain and discomfort that I was willing to try anything.

I found Kirk and Uptown Acupuncture San Diego, using my insurance directory for optional treatment.  Then I read his reviews on Yelp and felt he would be the one for me.  My doctor told me that because of the stenosis I would always have some sort of pain. So I wasn’t sure what to expect but hoped acupuncture could at the very least make the pain manageable.

What I got was much more than I could have ever imagined.

Within a few treatments not only was the pain gone but also I could feel all my fingers and all my toes again.

My doctor told me I probably wouldn’t ever get that feeling back. In addition to helping the stenosis his treatments helped me sleep better at night, which made me feel more energized during the day.  I had a history of poor sleep. So much so I would dread the night because I knew it would be another struggle to fall asleep.  Now I just LOVE sleeping and look forward to it everyday.

I’m feeling so much better that recently I started working out again.

Something I had been terrified to do because it would only be a matter of time before it would aggravate the stenosis and I’d be back to my pain pills and back injections.  Thanks to my regular acupuncture appointments, pain pills are a thing of the past.

I cannot say enough about Kirk’s treatments; he has absolutely changed my life!

I’m more active and energetic and feel healthier and stronger than I’ve ever felt. The whole experience has left me feeling renewed and revived. The only side effect I know of is that I can’t tell when it’s going to rain anymore.  And that’s a side effect I can certainly live with.  He has such a fun personality that I look forward to and enjoy our sessions.  He will walk you through the entire process so you are comfortable and at ease.

I highly recommend Kirk and Uptown Acupuncture San Diego to anyone considering acupuncture.

Dina Muller

El Cajon, CA

2/2010

After dealing with the nightmare for half a day, and taking medications that did not work. I contacted Kirk and thought I would give his acupuncture a try, he was able to move things around and see me that day!

I had never had acupuncture before, as I am a “needle-phobe”. I was willing to try anything at that point. Kirk’s demeanor is very relaxing and he was able to find the problem spots very quickly, I actually could have stayed on the table all evening. After an hour of his treatment I was able to put my shirt back on by myself, lifting my arms over my head, with minimal discomfort.

This morning when I awoke, knowing I had 3 important appointments, I then realized I had ZERO pain, and no side effects or discomfort whatsoever.
I am no longer a “needle-phobe”, and will be a regular client of Kirk’s when the need arises in the future.

Glenn Burch, age 40

1/21/10,  Hillcrest. CA

Heike (65 yo tax preparer – Jul 14, 2009)

note:  The balance method is just one of the many acupuncture styles employed by Kirk, point selection is based on pattern differentiation and constitutional client type.

He is a blessing to me.

Sandra (a 63 year old female in the western health care industry)

Her insurance covered treatment and only had to play a co-pay of $15. She came for 3 visits.

I came to see Kirk and was welcomed into his beautiful office. His gentle and fun way put me instantly at ease.

He was able to reduce my pain after just one treatment.

The whole experience gave me such a feeling of well being , I am looking forward to many happy returns.

Thanks Kirk! -Alex

but my boyfriend set me up for my birthday. I have TMJ and a lot of pain in my face, neck, and shoulders. Sometimes I’d have trouble chewing from jaw pain. Other times I’d have quick shots of pain in my neck and shoulders. It’s been three weeks since my first treatment and I’m still pain free.

Kirk was professional, funny, and gentle.

He talked me through each step and made sure I was comfortable. The space was beaufitully decorated and easy to find. I’d highly reccommend Kirk to anyone.