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Ryu Acupuncture Clinic
Category: Health and Medical Acupuncture Acupuncture [Edit]
3808 W Riverside DrSte 405
Burbank, CA 91505
Neighborhood: Burbank
(818) 841-9790
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- Reg. Price $120
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- Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri 10 am - 6 pm
Tue 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Sat 9 am - 1 pm
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$65 for $100 Certificate
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22 reviews for Ryu Acupuncture Clinic
22 reviews in English
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Review from Olivia R.
Burbank, CA
1/4/2012
Great doctor- lots of wisdom. You get what you pay for. :)
I was amazed by how I felt, I could literally feel my energy circulating. When my energy hit a spot that needed work - I felt it. my experience left me feeling calm, more connected to my body and ready for another session. -
Review from Karen S.
Toluca Terrace, CA
2/7/2012
I was having hand pain that got increasingly worse over the course of about a month, so I looked up acupuncturist and the reviews of Dr. Jay were so great, I called and made an appointment. They were able to take me the very next day and they take my insurance! Dr. Jay is wonderful. He listens to your problems and concerns, he offers up real solutions, and there's no pressure to buy stuff outside of your budget. I wasn't expecting miracles, but within a couple of days of that first session, all of my hand pain was gone! I was blown away. All of that pain and discomfort I was worried I was going to have to live with just disappeared after one visit! I highly recommend Dr. Jay if you're looking for a wonderful practitioner. My fiance' is now visiting him for some ailments, and loves him as well. Five stars aren't enough. Thank you, Dr. Jay!
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Review from Lorie D.
Burbank, CA
8/6/2011
I found Dr Ryu after a search on yelp for an acupuncturist for my boyfriend he's suffering from tendentious in his left arm from years of lifting heavy equipment & things at the studio. I thought this would be a better route for him since it worked for me when I was having back problems. I think now after meeting Dr Ryu it was a great choice he is such a nice man with a great bedside mannor & explains everything very well and takes his time with you. The office has a nice receptionist and is very clean.
He's on his second time seeing him so I'll fill you in on how it's working for him. Thanks have a nice day! -
Review from Angela L.
Los Angeles, CA
7/12/2011
In the spirit of full disclosure, i had the pleasure of working @ Ryu Acupuncture Clinic in 2008-2009, and yes, i had the employee benefit of acupuncture and herbal treatments @ that time for bronchitis.
i also interacted with patients who walked through the door in all kinds of physical distress and walked out much improved. It was a gratifying phenomenon to observe on a daily basis.
i returned to Dr. Jay Ryu about a month ago, strictly as a client with tennis elbow (sans tennis) and a trashed knee i acquired channeling Johnny Weir on the last night of LA on Ice @ Pershing Square.
Even though my skating injury had gone untreated for six months, Dr. Ryu corrected it in four treatments. My elbow, though not yet 100%, is greatly improved from when i couldn't even hold an empty coffee cup.
Even if you harbour a not-so-secret needles phobia, i promise you that most of the time you won't even feel them, and if you do, it's a microscopic sensation compared to the agony that brought you there in the first place. -
Review from carolin h.
VALLEY VILLAGE, CA
12/1/2011
Dr Jay,
what can I say you are GREAT, my family and I have been coming to you for years and I refer everyone to you. you helped my parents with everything from migranes, high blood pressure, cholesterol. You even helped me and my daughter with our high cholesterol and my sinuses which drive me mad.
You are the best, keep making a difference in people's lives
God Bless -
Review from Alex M.
Glendale, CA
9/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great experience, very honest and will go out of his way to learn about you, your habits etc in order to start treatments. First session was great, cant wait for the second one. Ill update soon.
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Review from J A.
11/28/2011
Wonderful and stunningly effective! I am so happy and grateful to have met Dr. Jay Ryu L. Ac., Ph. D., and to have been treated by him. We first met 3 years ago, and this year after some time away, I came to him with a seemingly intractable medical problem. In a very short course of treatment, Dr. Ryu eliminated persistent abdominal dysfunction and severe pains, pains that had deeply distressed me and completely stumped western-medicine doctors for 9 months.
I started having sharp abdominal pains late last Winter, sometimes rolling on the floor in discomfort, and they persisted every day through the Spring, Summer and Fall. I am a man who can put up with a lot, but I was so frightened by what I experienced that early on I took an emergency air ticket home just so I could get immediate medical treatment. Over the months, I was seen by 7 different western-medicine doctors, whom I liked and whom I found to be generally good physicians. Two of my closest friends are General Practitioners, and they helpfully guided me in finding the best doctors. Despite extensive and increasingly costly scans and tests and a battery of prescription medicine, none of the doctors or their treatments could do anything for me, or the relentless pain, despite their best intentions. With ever-more-sophisticated scans, probes and drug treatments in store for me, I found myself able to be seen by Dr. Ryu in Los Angeles (Burbank) again. I wish I'd seen him much earlier!
I was stunned and delighted by the wonderful results I experienced with Dr. Ryu - right afterwards I discovered myself laughing with relief. After one intensive session of acupuncture (for me, I couldn't care less about acupuncture needles or what to me is their tiny discomfort), the pains I'd lived with every day for three-quarters of a year subsided dramatically. After a day or two, I was still wary, doubting that the success could last - but it did! I came back for a bit more treatment just to be sure, as I had been considering cancelling upcoming travel just out of fear I'd be stuck with these pains and end up having to seek treatment overseas. After Dr. Ryu's successful acupuncture my plans are 'on' and I often find myself forgetting I ever had the abdominal pains that just recently had driven me to distraction.
I found Dr. Ryu pleasant, highly attentive and willing to help. I also found him pleasant and humorous, but your mileage may vary. I suppose that it helped that I came with a "good attitude" as I'd met him before and had confidence in him. I'm not a complainer in general and feel it's in my own interest, while keeping my head about me, to cooperate with medical professionals so as to work as a "team" with them. For sure, other problems may require more extensive treatment, depending on the nature of each one; for an unrelated problem, now that I have the abdominal pains out of the way, I plan to start on a course of Dr. Ryu's very-high-quality herbs. His questions and diagnosis are clearly driven by his intelligence, and by his genuine desire to achieve success for the patient. Over the years I have experienced medical professionals of every stripe and credo, including some dear favorites of mine, but Dr. Ryu is "the best" in his field I've encountered. I consider myself very lucky to have been introduced to him and to have been treated by Dr. Ryu! -
Review from Kalli L.
Los Angeles, CA
8/20/2011
Went in for another great acupuncture session this morning. Been seeing this guy for about a month now...had some digestive problems and boy those needles sure do the trick! My stomach's finally starting to feel normal again...though the herbal teas taste kinda funky...I don't think I've ever had this much success with any other (regular hospital) doctors...so glad I found this guy on yelp!
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Review from Yelp R.
Sun Valley, CA
8/3/2011
I have to say I'm quite shocked that Dr. Ryu has a 5-star rating, and I'm really sorry to have to write this negative review based on my experience. Will this be deleted? I don't know. All I know is the truth must be told, and people need to know what they're getting into. It is my understanding that acupuncture should be a relaxing and peaceful experience. This was NOTHING but stressful!
I visited Dr. Ryu a total of three times. I should have known better. The initial consultation was fantastic. I was fired-up and hopeful that my condition could be treated with his help. He offered an herbal treatment, which my insurance did not cover. Some of you mention this acupuncturist being expensive. IT IS. Yes, he may be good, but the amount of money he charges is ridiculous. When I told him the amount what out of my reach, he wasn't pleased....
My second consultation was like night & day. Dr. Ryu could not remember why I was there. In fact, he asked "what I was doing there". I was shocked! He could not remember my appointment, and what I was being treated for. After I refreshed his memory, he proceeded with the treatment (which lasted about an hour) and I left. Third time was "ok", fourth time I had to call and cancel - he flipped. He was rude, insensitive and unprofessional. I explained why I couldn't make the appointment and after numerous interruptions on his behalf, his response was "do what you want". Seriously? "Do what I want?!!!!" Wow, that was a first.
I was hoping to add another 5-star review to Dr. Ryu's YELP record, but that's out of the picture. I'm happy for those of you who were treated and saw positive results. I wish I could have experienced the same... -
Review from S K.
Los Angeles, CA
2/25/2011
I've gone to many many doctors and acupuncturists for years but no one could treat my stomach problems like Dr. Ryu. He practically saved my life because he knows what he is doing. I would recommend him to anyone who has health problems that one other doctors seems to understand or know. I came back to him for other heath problems couple years later and he instantly knew what i have and treated me and again, saved me from pain....can't thank him enough for what he has done for me!
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Review from Clarissa G.
Sherman Oaks, CA
5/11/2011
I had my first appointment with Dr. Ryu today and I'm SO happy. I've been doing acupuncture since I was in high school and have had pretty decent experiences, but Dr. Ryu was excellent. He was thorough, attentive and explained everything I asked him to. Very patient man. :)
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Review from L W.
Los Angeles, CA
9/22/2011
I saw another acupuncturist for many years and I saw top western medicine doctors, but the first person who knew what to do with me was Dr. Ryu. I had digestion issues. For the first time in so many years, I don't feel a pain in my stomach. It was a pain I never thought would go away. Dr. Ryu is a patient and kind doctor. He saved my life.
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Review from Cathy F.
Burbank, CA
7/31/2011
After several months of dealing with a sports injury to my right foot, I decided to try acupuncture even though I hate needles. I'd been to the podiatrist, had physical therapy, but nothing was making my foot any better. Dr. Ryu is as good as it gets! After several sessions, I was able to walk without feeling the painful swollen tendons in my foot and ankle. After a few more sessions, I was able to get back to working out and exercising. I can't thank Dr. Ryu enough!
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Review from h h.
Burbank, CA
5/2/2007
Perhaps a little expensive but for my first experience with an acupuncturist I was very pleased. The doctor spent a lot of time with me for the first visit. He did an entire evaluation and spent about 30 -40 min asking me questions about my health. After that the acupuncture session left me with no lower back pain for a month or more. I liked that he was a professor of acupuncture and chinese medicine. He does stress that herbal medicine will do more of a person then acupuncture. I dont want to say he was pushy but I think he believes it has more benefits. I would go back but I need to find someone who accepts my insurance instead and unfortunately he's not listed on my plan. In general I'd recommend to anyone.
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Review from mark s.
Marina del Rey, CA
3/17/2009
Dr. Ryu is good and knows what he is doing. I was hesitant about trying Acupuncture and hate needles. But it was 2 weeks and i still had pain in my ankle and swelling, so i thought i would give it a try.
First visit I came in on cructhes for a sprained ankle. In about 30 mins , I was walking without my crutches with little pain and little discomfort. 2nd visit I was there for about 30mins, the next day I noticed a big difference., my swelling came down and i had little pain. My final visit, i virtually had no more pain and swelling. I highly recommend Dr. Ryu! -
Review from Labe I.
Los Angeles, CA
11/10/2010
This acupuncture clinic is as good as it gets- Dr. Ryu is terrific and has a great knowledge base. Its easy to book appointments and man, has he helped me overcome some serious injuries. Highly recommended.
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Review from Natsuko O.
Los Angeles, CA
4/28/2009
I have had great health all my life, so I know what that feels like. Last fall I got ill from some kind of infection, lyme type disease. Pains in my hands and feet, extreme exhaustion, sweating, and joint pain. I went to many different so called traditional doctors. I was given antibiotics which I think really saved me, but continued to be terribly ill. The after effects continued and I was told everything from being called the mystery woman, to ...well no one is that healthy as they get older, to being told you just have to live with it. Then I discovered Ryu Acupuncture.
Thank you Dr. Ryu. I can only simply say, his treatments made me better, he is practical and smart, and the best.
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Review from Delaney B.
Los Angeles, CA
11/27/2009
The Doctor knows his practice. Can evaluate very quickly and get to work. He's a pleasure to sit in the room with. Very calming, healing, and even humorous.
Best part; does not keep you waiting. Many doctors disappear for long periods just to look busy, or take care of paperwork/phone calls on your time. He don't play those games. He spends as long as necessary with the patient, and is open to ongoing questions/further evaluation not to add to the bill, but because he is dedicated. -
Review from kate f.
Toluca Lake, CA
5/1/2011
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this man!!!!! It honestly does not get any better. He is the best doctor I have ever seen and the best acupuncturist that I have ever been to. He soars above the rest. Dr. Ryu is one of the most genuine human beings I have met and he is a doctor in Los Angeles. Go figure. He is so kind and compassionate....and an amazing listener. He wants to help you!!!! He wants to succeed in helping you. That is his goal. Keep in mind that this is acupuncture, so it is not an instant fix, but he will help you get there .... and pretty quick. I initially went in for back issues that no other doctor in 15 years could or wanted to help with. I was barely able to walk 4 weeks ago. Today, I barely notice an issue. Then came an issue a few weeks ago with emotional stress. Thank God I had Dr. Ryu on my side. He is helping me more than he even knows. He is so humble. Honestly, he really is not that expensive, despite what some of the other reviews said. What you get from Dr. Ryu in time, knowledge, and compassion is worth a heck of a lot more than what he charges. He is not like the others. It is not about the money. It is about helping out another human being. You would be a fool not to go to Dr. Ryu. I can only say "trust me" on this. You will have no regrets.
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Review from Tveen K.
Culver City, CA
6/8/2008
I am a RN and only 25 years old. Roughly a year ago I developed severe muscle weakness where I could barely even climb stairs or stand from a squatted position on the floor. After several MD visits I had a Rheumatologist tell me he is "95% sure I have an autoimmune disorder called polymiositis and the treatment is long term steroids and immunosuppressive medication." With my health care background I was scared because I was fully aware of what complications can develop from such a long-term treatment. He started me on prednisone 40mg/day. I hated how it made me feel, and after a month I convinced myself there must be an alternative. I informed the doctor I will not continue this treatment plan until I have a definitive diagnosis from a muscle biopsy.
During this time I met the wonderful Dr. Ryu. I had been to other acupuncturist whom always seemed uneasy or unsure on how they can help. Dr. Ryu was so confident and made me feel assured that Eastern Medicine with the acupuncture and the herbs can be an effective treatment. Eastern Medicine has been around for a few thousand years and has proven it self successful in many ways. Being educated with Western medicine I was a bit hesitant, my father is a MD and my mother is a RN, so they too questioned the steps I was deciding to take however supported me, because the other alternative was not too pretty of a picture.
I know one thing the herbs in Eastern Medicine are natural and do not cause the short/long term side effects you find with Western Medicine. The disadvantage however is the patience you NEED in order to see the difference, because with Eastern Medicine it takes several months before you and others can see the true difference.
I am proud to say this is my seventh and final month of herb/acupuncture treatment. Dr Ryu has helped my system with weaknesses I was not even aware of having. I no longer have acid reflex or constipation, my hair is healthier, my skin glows, my nails are stronger, I go days without coffee, my level of energy shocks most people and my body temperature is warmer. Dr. Ryu would explain to me how my system was cold and therefore not balanced. The muscle biopsy showed that the muscles were inflamed, and are now in a reparative phase. No strands of polymiositis were shown. I feel stronger and am now building my strength back. It's amazing how when you're on the herbs your body just lets you know when it is rebalanced and time to discontinue treatment. The friends and family I have not seen in months/year see me and tell me how great and vibrant I look, the balance in my body brings beauty inside and out.
The best part of all is my mother who has suffered with high cholesterol for most of her life, mainly due to genetics was reaching the end of her rope. After seeing how the herbs had changed my life she decided to give them a try. My mom has tried numerous dieting/exercise regimes which have not been successful, and she has been reluctant to start western medication for cholesterol due to the liver damage it can cause...She feels the herbs have helped her build structure in her life and truly make her feel good. It has only been 3 months of treatment for her but she already sees a huge difference with how she feels, while the labs show the cholesterol is declining.
I am so happy I listened to my body and was patient to see and feel the difference. I cannot thank Dr. Ryu enough. I know the seven months of treatment took time and money however, with prednisone and methotrexate I would be looking at years of treatment and the aftermath would have been very ugly to say the least.
God Bless you Dr. Ryu. I am so thankful to have been touched by someone like you in my life, best wishes. -
Review from Randy W.
Diamond Bar, CA
Updated - 2/19/2010
I began seeing Dr. Ryu for a very deep and persistent cough. Every time I get a cold I would develop a terrible cough that would last for 2 months. I have had this problem for 40 years. Dr. Ryu treated me with a herbal tea for some 3 months. Since the treatment I have had 2 colds and I have not had the cough. My other experience with Dr. Ryu is I recommended a friend who has a son with Epstein Bar syndrome. His son had 2 or 3 attacks a year that caused him to be very weak with little energy. He took an herbal tea for 4 months and he has not had a attack since taking the herbs. This same friends son had an athletic injury to his knee. He had a medial collateral tear in his right knee. Dr Ryu treated him with acupuncture 2 times a week for 3 weeks. He was running again in 4 weeks and has not had any problems with that knee
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6/15/2009
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Review from Roy K.
Burbank, CA
1/26/2010
I have recurring coughs. I've tried all the standard treatments including inhalers, pills, cough syrup etc. and none of it works. I went to Dr. Ryu and he gave me some extremely bad tasting herbal tea and told me to drink it twice a day for a month. I nearly gave up cause the stuff tasted so bad but I soldiered on and it worked. The down side is that the month's supply of tea cost $600. If you have the cash it's definitely worth it to go see him.
