ProActive Acupuncture

I can full-​heartedly say that I receive nothing but exceptional service here. Before I started coming here, I was seeing another acupuncturist across town for several months and saw no results at all. But after my very first session with Bradley, I noticed a change and ever since I’ve been experiencing some amazing results. I’ve had some serious issues with irregular and heavy menstruation since I was a teenager and finally for once in my life I feel normal… this is probably TMI, but I hope it’s helpful. I’ve also seen amazing changes in my energy levels and mood. I’m very thankful to have found this place and I would recommend it a million times…

I’ve had several acupuncture sessions over the course of my adult life, this by far was the best experience ever! Proactive acupuncture –Justin Bovert… Is amazing! When I arrived in the office I already felt a sense of peace come over me. The office was extremely inviting and clean the music was soothing, as you came to the door when chimes invited to further in. I didn’t meet any other of the acupuncturist however Jason’s energy was soothing he took time to listen to all of my areas of concern and focused on them. Truly shocked that this place has blown all of my other experiences out of the water from the south bay to the East Bay. If you are dealing with chronic pain, stress, any elements seek out this location!

Justin is a life saver. I called and asked for a same day appointment. I was suffering from a massive migraine and terrible sciatic pain. He answered all of my questions, quoted me a fair price and set my appointment for that evening. I came in afraid and in pain. Never having experienced acupuncture, I was apprehensive, but willing to do whatever it took to find relief. Justin was thorough in explaining the process of acupuncture and all the benefits, then came the needles…
He always made sure to ask if i was in pain. He made sure to let me know when they were coming, where they were going and why they were going there. It was pleasant, considering the circumstances. He dimmed the lights and left me to relax and rest. Upon his return and removal of the needles I thanked him tremendously, because for the first time in days, my head and back weren’t killing me. Not only am I going back and I am going to tell everyone what a wonderful, healing experience I had. Thank you Justin. Also they take any insurance that covers acupuncture, except Medi-​Cal and Medicaid. Which is good to know. GO GO GO see Justin.

I’ve been seeing Laura for over a year now and she’s been so helpful! She has been helping me improve on my condition. Very happy with this place!

I’ll do my best to keep this rant concise:
1) I’ve had chronic migraines for over 10 years
2) I had the worst three week migraine of my life last week. I was getting toradol injections from my doctor as well as taking other medication with no results. I have not received any relief from neurologists either.
3) I discovered Proactive Acupuncture was covered by my insurance, so I hopefully gave it a try.
4) AFTER 3 SESSIONS OVER THE COURSE OF 7 DAYS MY MIGRAINE IS GONE!
Brad and his receptionist are professional, flexible, and attentive. I couldn’t be more satisfied. Even if you are skeptical, it never hurts to try something new guys! Thank you Brad and staff, you saved me!
P. S. One last note: don’t trust the Unilocal hours, call them. I just had an appointment today when Unilocal said they were closed.

I don’t like needles, but I hate my painful cramps even more. I’ve had prescription pain killers or BCP to deal with my cramps before and it didn’t always work. After 5 months of treatment with Laura, now I can go to work instead of writhe in pain at home every month. No more pain pills that can cause stomach bleeding, just a meditative 45 minute appointment once a week. The office is clean, calm, and great for acupuncture beginners like me. I had resigned to living with the pain for the rest of my life but now I wish I did this years ago. It works!

When I first walked into ProActive for my appointment with Brad I had recently seen my orthopedic surgeon about the MRI of my shoulder-​interior & exterior tear of the rotator, labrum torn off circumferential and slap with an extreme tear. My ulna is also way too long so that was needing to be shaved off because of the compression of the hand bones. Needless to say the pain was excruciating and the situation had been going on for 7 months with little or no use of the arm due to pain and lack of mobility. I was hopeful and desperate. Brad was compassionate and respectful, patient and kind. I experienced positive results after one visit, pain relief and greater mobility. I continued to see Brad twice each week, each time experiencing greater pain management and a decrease in inflammation along with increased mobility. I returned to my orthopedic surgeon after seeing Brad twice a week for one month and surgery is no longer in my future. The really great thing is my wrist no longer pops in and out of place with every movement and I can raise my arm above my head! And no surgery! Brad is a good listener and an excellent practitioner. I would highly recommend Brad at ProActive.

I have been seeing Laura weekly for the past month to treat anxiety, joint pain, and digestive issues.
I, like I imagine many others did, walked in cautiously optimistic. Needles are supposed to make me feel better? Well… Ok. Sure. I’ll keep an open mind. I am so glad that I did.
I had been put on an «as needed» medication by my GP for anxiety attacks that helped when they were occurring, but I wanted them to not occur at all. No attacks, no need to put chemicals in my body. Since beginning my treatment with Laura, I’ve still had attacks, but they are so few and far between (2 in the past month instead of 2+ per week), that I have full confidence in her ability to help treat and heal me.
She is warm, passionate about Eastern medicine and it’s ability to help people, and has a non-​nonsense personality that I really like.
If you are worried about pain, don’t be. Some of the needles hurt a little, some you can’t feel at all. It is completely safe, and the minuscule amount of pain that might come from the needle is so worth the healing it can cause.

I am very surprised at Bradley’s reviews. Perhaps he is adequate for physical problems but he literally sucks at dealing with mental/​emotional problems. I took my 20 something daughter there as she has been suffering from depression/​lack of sleep. The first day she goes in, he comes out and goes on and on about how difficult her case is and how greasy her hair is. As a mom, a red flag went up. This is not something you say to a parent about their child who is suffering. She goes again (mistake) and I hear her sobbing in the room. I knock on the door. He refuses to open it, comes out smiling and says «we were just talking.» SUspicious again of this dude and his insensitivity. Next time I talk to him on the phone he agains bring up her greasy hair (she washes it every other day) and now he tells me she stinks. I am around her a lot and have not noticed an odor. I tell him his bedside manner needs lots of work. He responds that. Chinese medicine tells you to be honest. I’ve never met such a jerk and I have met many people in the health field. I’ll have to say, I would never go to a male??? females have inner gentle spirits as a whole. if you have any emotional difficulties stay away from this person. By the way, Brad is the one with greasy hair. We’re done with him and will give Laura a try.

After my third child was born I got struck with Bell’s Palsy. I went through MRI, neurologists, CATscan… no solution and they basically told me to wait it out.
I came to see Bradley almost 9 months after I got diagnosed and he was honest and told me there wasn’t much hope for treatment since I didn’t come right away.
Luckily my insurance covered the treatments and I was desperate to try anything. 3 months later and I saw my face was exiling more balanced. Bradley was so professional and explained each step of my treatment. I have gone weekly and my face is 99% better.
I highly recommend Bradley to anyone seeking a professional healer!

I suffered from a migraine headache everyday for 3 months. After a CAT Scan, MRI, and blood tests, Kaiser had no answers except to prescribe more pills that didn’t work. My doctor at Kaiser finally suggested acupuncture and referred me to their acupuncture dept. They refused to treat me and said it was because I had to suffer for at least 6 months before they would treat me with acupuncture! I started to seek out acupuncture on my own. I checked the KCRA «A» List and ProActive was voted number 1 in Sacramento. I gave it a try with 4 treatments. Guess what? My headaches are almost completely gone now and I even stopped taking the pills that Kaiser prescribed. I am amazed but this really worked for me. Brad is very cool he even gave me a discount for being a Kaiser member. If you are suffering from any kind of pain and your doctors are unable to remedy it I highly recommend that you give acupuncture a try and this is the place to go. They also have a great person in the front (Lilly) who was very professional and accommodating as far as scheduling.

After being billed from my insurance for a copay that I was told I do not have, I took away a star. It’s nothing against Bradley’s work, but it’s very difficult to afford a service when you weren’t expecting a bill, especially as a graduate student.

ProActive Acupuncture is a professional establishment that is very knowledgeable on alternative medicine. I have experienced a complete turn around in regards to my health concerns and have learned a lot from Bradley Cimino. He makes a personal connection with is clients and has a friendly staff. I would recommend anyone to ProActive Acupuncture that is interested in receiving alternative medicine.

I was highly skeptical about acupuncture after having a really bad, really painful experience several years ago with a doctor in the Bay Area. I have a medical condition that leaves me with terrible pain and fatigue every day and finally, in desperation, I decided to give it another try.
After doing my homework to find a decent acupuncturist this time and reading the reviews on Unilocal,I selected Bradley at ProActive and my life has taken such a great change for the better.
Honestly, I don’t understand how acupuncture works but after going to Bradley every week for six months now, I’d swear it was simply magic. Most of the time I can’t even feel the needles going in and don’t know where they even are. I lay there peacefully resting and get immediate relief from my pain every time. After going to him for a few weeks, the pain relief started lasting much longer and now I have significantly reduced pain almost all the time. He is able to keep my crippling headaches at bay most of the time and is even able to help me when my fatigue gets overwhelming. I will go in with a throbbing headache and he will literally put in a couple of needles and ask «how is your headache now?» I’ll sit there for a minute and gasp, in awe, that it’s completely gone. Magic!
Not only is he extremely skilled, but he is one of the kindest people I know and I enjoy going to see him each week, not just for the pain relief, but because he’s a good person who I have grown to like very much.

I had two sessions here and my opinion is inconclusive. Acupuncture (considered safe and effective enough by the FDA to be covered by insurance) may work for some, but for me I saw no difference.
I did, however, enjoy the experience for the most part. The office is warm and welcoming, as is the secretary and the acupuncture practitioner — a man who seems to generally be listening when you explain your ailments. He was more than happy to address my concerns about needles and cleanliness and showed me that all needles are used only once and then disposed of properly.
The acupuncture itself was relatively painless. When I showed him that I had pain in my lower back he stuck needles in a variety of places all over my body that apparently would treat this pain if you believe in the theory behind this eastern medicine. The needles don’t go in far, but he did leave me bleeding slightly on my second visit on the inside of my arm. After that, he basically leaves you in the room laying there to sleep and relax for a half hour or so.
Overall, an interesting experience and one I’m glad I tried, although I don’t see any reason to continue spending my money on it or try it again.

I’ve been dealing with Plantar Fascists for over a year. Thought I would try something different after receiving a couple of cortisone shots that wore off. I’ve gone for about a month now and have great results. I can run again without the pain. Going twice a week has been worth it!

When I saw a Groupon for acupuncture, I thought it might be worthwhile to try since traditional medicine hasn’t done much for the impinged rotator cuff in my right shoulder (which has been killing me for five months now).
So I went in for my first appointment with Bradley, and he was very patient with the fact that I was 10 minutes late (I had forgotten to fill out the 9 pages of forms they require of new patients and had tried to finish them up in my car and lost track of the time — and, no, I wasn’t driving while I did this!).
So I told Bradley about the excruciating pain I have been experiencing in my shoulder, to the point that it even hurts to work at my computer. He had me lay back on the table, and raise my arm above my head, which was, well, PAINFUL! He pressed a few pressure points in my wrists and ankles, eliciting feedback on pain and discomfort, and then got out the needles. I’m not bothered by needles, as long as I don’t watch them going in, so I just laid back and took deep breaths as he inserted them — not in my shoulder, as I expected, but in my wrists, ankles, forearms, and I think one in my calf (by the way, for those who have never had acupuncture, I barely felt the needles going in – there was only the slightest pinch). Once the needles were in place, Bradley asked me to try and raise my arm again, and, POOF! No more pain! Absolutely, amazing! It was like magic. He then had me lay there and relax for about 20 minutes with the needles in place, and then it was over. It was that simple. Wow!
He recommended that I come back at least twice a week for a couple of weeks, but I had to think about it because, well, I don’t have insurance to cover it. But then I considered that a session with Bradley costs me less than my non-​productive visit with a KP doctor and physical therapist. And I definitely had much better results with Bradley, so it’s really a no-​brainer. I’m booking another appointment on Monday. So count me as an acupuncture convert!