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Joelle Dussuyer, LAc
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Category: Acupuncture [Edit]
Neighborhood: Castro4328 18th St
(between Diamond St & Eureka St)
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 558-8953
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Mon-Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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12 reviews for Joelle Dussuyer, LAc
I came to Joelle walking like a robot because I couldn't turn my neck or move my arms abruptly without getting a intense cramping. Within two sessions, I felt relief. I have gone to her twice a week for the last month and I feel so much better. I can now turn my neck and reach for things whenever I fancy.
Joelle is also a warm person and I enjoy our conversations. I feel like she really cares whether I am improving or not and will listen to me describe even the slightest pain.
Also, I recommend trying cupping before you try massage. It's a strange sensation at first, but by my fourth visit, I found that it was incredibly soothing and gave me better results than massage. Never thought I'd recommend skipping a massage, but there it is- Joelle's cupping is better than any massage!!
A few months ago, I realized that I had a repetitive stress injury to my elbow. Several folks told me that they had it and that acupuncture was the only thing that helped. Since I'm absolutely terrified of needles and a believer in western medicine, I decided I'd rather french kiss a blender. The pain didn't go away and after tons of whining, my friend called Joelle for me and made an appointment. She was so understanding of my phobia, I decided to give her a chance.
Joelle was beyond patient with me. She's gentle and calming. Best of all, the pain went away after a handful of sessions. I'd highly recommend her!
I recently had a pain relapse due to my endometriosis, and I suffered for several weeks before deciding to find relief. I found Joelle through a google search and liked her credentials, so I made an appointment with her for the following day.
Even though the pain was severe, it took only 2 treatments with Joelle to find relief for the symptoms. She is extremely competent and I agree with a previous reviewer that she is at the top of her field.
She truly gets results.
Also, her practice is clean, comfortable, and warm. I only wish I could afford to see her more often!
Joelle is fantastic! I don't have any specific problems but I go there to get tweaked and re-calibrated especially when I'm stressed out from work. She's very knowledgeable and have been doing this for a long time, accommodating w/ your schedule and take time to assess what's going on in your life so we can appropriately treat you. The needles surprisingly barely hurt! Her treatment rooms are tastefully decorated - I almost feel like I'm at the spa! If you're into meditation, I'd recommend listening to your meditation during the session. What a great way to relax!
Joelle is a star in her field and a life saver for me. I arrived in her office as the result of a very painful injury to my neck and had already seen several providers who had been less than helpful. I will admit that by the time I saw her, I wasn't optimistic that she could help me either and I was exhausted from months of unrelenting pain. After only one session I experienced a significant decrease in pain and even relaxed! I am now a firm believer in the benefits of acupuncture administered by an expert. Joelle is smart, funny, caring, extremely knowledgeable, very experienced and really listens to me. Her treatment space is peaceful, clean and comfortable. I look forward to each session we have as I know I will feel better both physically and emotionally afterward. If you are in pain of any sort go see her now!
Joelle is amazing! I started seeing her about in early 2009 at the suggestion of a friend. I had always wanted to see an acupuncturist but had never had the cause. At the time, I was getting chiropractic and massage every week for back, neck and shoulder pain. After only a couple of visits w/ Joelle, I was significantly better. So much so, that I didn't need to see the chiropractor as often and stopped massage. I felt more relaxed after leaving her office than any massage I've gotten (and it's cheaper). Additionally, the relaxed feeling lasts for days afterward. Now, I'm pain free. It probably took 6 or 8 visits. I still see her when my neck gets tweaked for some reason. After 1 appt, I'm better.
Joelle is a gifted healer with a true understanding of a holistic approach to health of the mind and body. She has treated me for a variety of ailments, both chronic and temporary, with immediate positive results. Her gentle manner and good humor makes the process relaxing, her offices are meditative and exceptionally clean. I give Joelle the highest recommendation for what ever ails you!
At first I was a skeptic of acupuncture , and now I'm a believer. Joelle helped me with my back pains and stress. After severely straining a muscle in my back, and being bedridden for a day, I went to see Joelle. Unfamiliar to the practice, and hesitant to some degree--Joelle was efficient, and skilled--guiding me through the process as she went. I felt extremely comfortable after the fact, as well as grateful--and with no hesitation anymore, I would recommend Joelle in a heartbeat.
I feel lucky to have Joelle's acupuncture practice right in my neighborhood. If something hurts, I have a cold, or I'm just feeling lousy or even in a bad mood, I know Joelle can help. I have referred several friends to her as well.
As an integrated health practicioner providing physical therapy at Healthwell, and always searching for talented people with exceptional skills who value the team approach, Joelle is a star! She does needles, we do body work...she adds herbs, we add Feldenkrais and myofascial release.... we communicate great and I appreciate that she's no nonsense....her depth and training and experience differentiates her from 95% of other providers, and yet she's understated, interesting and interested.....plus my sinus infection went away in three visits and my C1 is sitting straighter....how much better does it get?!!!
Needles Never Felt So Good
I've been seeing Joelle for over 5 years to treat my chronic illness and I must say that she is the top in her field. I went through about 10 different acupuncturists before I found her. No one else could really get it right to help give me relief. The great thing about Joelle is that even though she's been doing acupuncture for over 20 years, she continues to educate herself by going to conferences to learn about the latest techniques and breakthroughs in alternative medicine.
What you can expect when you see her is a warm, welcoming atmosphere. She's professional, yet friendly. I also like that her treatment rooms are in her very nice home in the Castro. It feels more like visiting a friend than getting a medical treatment when you see her.
Joelle is very supportive in the healing process. Recently I had horrible pain in my upper abdomen. I was in severe pain for 3 days and only left my bed to see a doctor at Kaiser. The doctor said that I had a UTI which didn't seem correct since my symptoms were different than what's typical for that kind of infection. I saw Joelle a couple weeks later and told her what happened. It took her less than a minute to figure out I had gallbladder problems and was probably passing a stone. I went back to Kaiser, saw a different doctor and she confirmed that I was originally misdiagnosed. I'm so grateful that Joelle discovered this problem. I probably would have gone on without getting proper treatment if it hadn't been for her.
joelle is a true healer. i had the first-hand experience of her immense talent a few years ago after having 'been volunteered' by a friend to move her neighbor's piano. the next day, i had such a severe spasm in my sacro-iliac joint that i couldn't sit down, lie down, or straighten up. i almost crawled to joelle's office. i looked like an ape.
she planted needles in my hands and behind my knees. i won't lie and say that they weren't extremely painful. nonetheless, within an hour i was on my feet and returned to the gym to train my last two clients. after work, i went back to finish the treatment. she nurtured me through my fear, and gave me relief that would have been unimaginable a few hours before.
every time i have a crick in my neck or my back, i see joelle so that she can loosen me up and reduce the spasm. if that is insufficient, i go to my chiropractor. i absolutely HATE needles, but i wouldn't dream of seeing my chiropractor (brian lyttle, who is amazing himself) without going to joelle beforehand. i can't imagine getting my neck cracked when i'm in so much pain. but the needles work. joelle also uses suction cups and massage to soothe the inflamed tissue. in fact, she usually treats my syndrome with such success that i don't need to see brian. (oops. sorry, brian!)
joelle is gentle and knowledgeable. she has a wicked sense of humor, too, which helps while i'm being stuffed full of needles.
i send all of my clients and friends to her... in the words of cole porter, she's the tops.
