Zara Acupuncture and Wellness

I’ve done acupuncture for years. It has truly healed me from many physical pain issues. I’ve had wonderful practitioners coast to coast. New to the 5 elements approach, I found it quite different in that the approach is even more holistic than traditional treatment. I have been struck by Dr. Hsu-Li’s high quality practice and training, as well as her gift for being able to address deeper and more systemic issues including emotional /mental health. She is a special practitioner who I highly recommend. Plus she is kind and joyful! I encourage you to try this approach with Dr. Hsu-Li at Zara Acupuncture & Wellness. A wonderful experience.

Dr. Hsu-Li is a master of her craft. I would highly recommend you check into acupuncture if you suffer from pain. Having rheumatoid arthritis since a child, I am no stranger to pain and stiffness. The sessions have been helpful with increasing mobility and flexibility. Her multifaceted approach dive deep into all issues in your life. Looking forward to continuing not only the physical transformation but the mental development as well.

I’ve been seeing Dr. Hsu-Li for over a year now and very pleased with the results. I was open minded but skeptical at first but Dr. Hsu-Li was able to alleviate chronic pain I thought would need surgery. Practice is very clean and in safe location. Highly recommend a visit!

Dr. Hsu-Li has changed my life!! She is one of the most charismatic, personable people I have yet to encounter. Every treatment is personally tailored to how I am feeling and what I am in need of. She never misses a beat and remembers every detail from the last time we saw each other. I have recommended family and friends to her and will continue to do so!!

I was beyond desperate to get rid of my IBS. Everything I’d read in western medicine said it was impossible to cure. After seeing Dr. Hsu-Li my symptoms began to improve immediately, and are now virtually gone three months later. My outlook on health and hope for my life has never been so optimistic. She is a true healer in the broadest, most important sense of the word. I tell everyone I know about her. Absolute recommend.

Highly recommend Dr. Hsu-Li. I had been suffering with chronic neck & muscle pain and auto-immune symptoms for many months with very very slow improvement before I came looking for help at Zara Acupuncture. With-in a couple of visits all things started to improve. It took a couple of months of weekly maintenance and now I feel pretty close to my old self. Acupuncture helped me when nothing else did and now I continue to see Dr Hsu-Li monthly now as part of on going care routine.

Dr. Hsu-Li has treated my sciatica/piriformis syndrome with acupuncture for the past month and has achieved remarkable results. I had chronic pain and numbness in my right leg for years. With her help, within 5 sessions, I am pain-free. She is very communicative and has prepared me for what to expect for each session and follows up afterwards to see how I am feeling. It has been truly a profound experience! There have been marvelous side effects such as stress reduction and better overall well-being. I highly recommend!

Dr. Hsu-Li is the real deal. Not only a skilled healer but also the most compassionate, intuitive and down-to-earth doctor I’ve ever experienced. Five-Element Acupuncture has changed my mind, body, spirit, and life in so many miraculous ways, many of which I never expected. I came to Dr. Hsu-Li with chronic pain in my lower back/sciatic, neck + knee. I was recently diagnosed with lower lumbar scoliosis and a fusion of my L5 to SI joint on my left side. I’ve endured multiple injuries over the years, from falling off dozens of horses, tearing my meniscus, breaking my wrist, spraining my ankles, and dropping a wooden hot tub on my big toe, fracturing it, ALL on my left side body. As a Chef and small business owner, I’m on my feet looking down for sometimes 10+ hour shifts. Or the contrary is sitting in an office chair for prolonged periods. Stress, anxiety and stored trauma seem to be an inevitable part of the human experience, however I never realized the direct relationship between the mind and stored pain in the body until coming to Dr. Hsu-Li’s practice. After living with chronic pain for over 10+ years, I’m over the moon to finally be addressing the root cause and seeking honest pain relief through holistic modalities + lifestyle modifications that actually work, relieve pain, and balance the mind, body and spirit all at the same time. Plus… and this is a huge bonus, this ancient 3,000 year old healing modality comes with ZERO negative side effects! Additional benefits I’ve experienced from this medicine include: increased relaxation, improved sleep, more vivid dreams, improved blood circulation, improved mental clarity, vitality, wisdom, + libido, improved relationships + more ease when interconnecting, increased flexibility + mobility, improved digestion, hunger cues, and the natural desire to eat super clean all of which support and signal the bodies natural healing process. I cannot thank Dr. Magdalen enough for her profound power to heal, transform, and inspire her patients to live their most aligned, pain-free life. She has changed my life tremendously and I will sing her praises time and time again. Thank you x 1,000,000!!

Dr. Hsu-Li is an amazing healer -- really skilled practitioner, very knowledgeable, so easy to talk to, really great at answering questions, and very compassionate. Her treatments have helped me so much. I started going to her practice last winter because I was experiencing really high stress, frequent headaches and migraines, and fatigue. I had a prescription migraine medication but felt like it wasn't helping much with my symptoms. I was interested in trying acupuncture, but a bit nervous about trying something new. In the first intake appointment, Dr. Hsu-Li had a long conversation with me about my medical history, my physical and emotional health, my personality, stressors in my life. We talked about patterns in the onset of my symptoms and how they're understood through five elements/traditional Chinese medicine. I've had so many experiences with doctors where I've felt rushed, not listened to, or like my only option was to take something that masks symptoms rather than understanding why I'm getting sick or feeling exhausted -- it was amazing to have an experience that was so different. Since last winter I have been going back regularly, at first more frequently and then as my symptoms have improved going periodically for check-ups. I sincerely look forward to treatments and feel so much better after going.

I enjoy getting Acupuncture. In the past, it has helped me with my aches and pains from being a full-time musician; with changing careers and moving, it has been some time since I returned. Before Covid, I developed this chronic itch all over my body. It affected my sleep and my overall way of life for a few years.I did see my primary and an allergist for my condition. I was told it could be stress related and was given pills for my symptoms. I then decided to see Dr. Mags at Zara Acupuncture. I have been seeing her for over a year, and I have to say, what she does, it works! Since starting with her, my symptoms have become less and less. Now, I don't remember when my last episode was. Dr. Mags is so knowledgeable, caring, and down to earth. I continue to go to her as I find that my sessions with her helps my day-to-day stuff. Also, her practice is beautiful- such a calming space to walk into. Going to acupuncture isn't a one-and-done deal. Give it time. You will see results.