Sher Acupuncture Center

I started seeing Gabriel in January out of desperation after I suffered a head injury – the universe literally sent me a sign from above that I had to slow down by dropping something on my head.   A good friend found Gabriel’s website and we both agreed that, if he could successfully get hockey players back on the ice after their concussions, he could probably help get me back in my desk chair.   Sure enough, all of my symptoms (headaches, dizziness, neck tightness, ear issues) have improved with regular treatments, but the best part is that things I didn’t even plan to “fix” are better too.  My anxiety, which could power a small country, is loads better; as a result, much to the delight of my colleagues and loved ones, I’m less stressed out overall.   My stomach issues are gone.  And the painful periods which I suffered from for years, taking 8-10 painkillers a day for the duration, are now painless, and I haven’t taken a single painkiller in months.   I don’t know how it works - which kills me a little since I like to think I know everything - but it works.  And it’s painless.  The most painful part is having to turn off my BlackBerry.\r  \r Gabriel himself is warm with a great sense of humor.  He seems to really care about how I’m feeling and, unlike some doctors I’ve seen, he is truly concerned about my well-being.  Perhaps the greatest endorsement I could give is that I feel his treatments help me so much that I make it a point to carve out time every week to go – no matter how insane my schedule gets.  It’s important to my health and sanity.  I refer everyone I know to him – I just tell annoying people not to use my name.   And I recommend him to you without hesitation. more

Anxiety was starting to take over my life. Some family tragedies and some very tough years at work contributed to my anxiety getting out of hand. I had gone to gabriel for a back issue many of years ago and since he was so successful with my back I contacted him about the anxiety. We did acupuncture twice a week for 2 months. At the end of the two months my anxiety was 1/10 of what it was before I started. It was actually amazing. I couldn't believe how much better I felt after the first treatment and after each following treatment it kept getting better and more manageable. I now go once every other week and feel sooooo much better. Acupuncture was a life saver. more

I was running in the Marathon this past weekend and hurt my back training 2 weeks before. I wasn't going to miss it. My husband goes to the Sher Acupuncture Center and insisted that I go. I was a little resistant but after the first treatment my lower back was 80% better. I saw him 3 more times and by Marathon Sunday my back was 100%. I ran without pain in a time of 3 hours and 42 min. Amazing day and I owe so much to gabriel. He is a fantastic acupuncturist and healer. more

After a stillbirth at 36 weeks of pregnancy (conceived by IUI) and 6 attempted IUI/IVF cycles, my husband and I were feeling hopeless. I was 39 years old and my fertility specialist told me that he had done all he could do to help us get pregnant. My ovaries were just not responding well to the medications. So, that summer my husband and I decided to take a break from treatment. My body was worn down and emotionally I was a wreck. We agreed that we would focus on getting me healthier. I decided to begin yoga to help me with my stress management and to try to get my body into better shape. I also had heard about using acupuncture for infertility. I did some research on-line and that is when I discovered Gabriel Sher. I made an appointment that changed our lives. When I met with Gabriel Sher he was very comforting and gave me hope that there was still a possibility that we could get pregnant. We discussed trying only acupuncture for a while and if that was not working alone, then I might want to consider adding back in some traditional fertility treatment. She gave me specific instructions about changing some things in my diet such as no caffeine, no cold liquids, no alcohol and eating organic foods. He also gave me a tea to drink every morning and every night. I also began seeing him for acupuncture treatments once a week and charting my body basal temperature every morning. After 3 months of sticking to everything in the plan, I went in for one of my weekly appointments. After looking at my body basal temperature chart Gabriel looked at me and said, more

In late summer 2010, I was suffering from extreme back pain and was tired of muscle relaxants and pain pills. I came to Sher Acupuncture Center (on a recommendation) and was amazed. My back pain got so much better. I went 3 times and had to go again in December due to a mild flare up. My back is so much better and I recommend Gabriel to everyone. After being a Nurse for 10 years, I was a skeptic - but it worked - and my back has never felt better! more

I was really disappointed when doctors diagnosed me with IBS but gave me no treatment options. I had severe problems with my digestion that progressed over several years. After eating I was uncomfortable, bloated, had stomach pain and was lethargic. The fatigue I was experiencing made it difficult to function. I began to feel improvements immediately after starting acupuncture, herbal medicine and the dietary changes that Gabriel suggested.Gabriel changed my whole diet and was very aggressive with herbs so that I could see change quickly. At this time my condition is 99% better, I rarely feel discomfort, and have more energy. I never knew that I could feel this amazing after eating. Thanks to acupuncture with Gabriel, I enjoy food and eating and am living a better life. more

I turned to Gabriel when conventional Western medicine was unable to ease my symptoms of digestive pain and discomfort. I had reached a point where I no longer knew what to eat because everything seemed to cause discomfort. He was meticulous with his questioning and diagnosis. Some of the questions were a little different as they did not seem directly linked to what I perceived as the problem but he assured me everything in Chinese Medicine is related. He changed my diet and made a Chinese herbal formula for me. Depending upon how I reacted to the treatment; Gabriel would fine tune the acupuncture and the herbs so I would continue on my path toward optimal health. Through diligent adherence to the program of treatment, I felt like my metabolism had completely changed. Not only was I pain free but I was sleeping better, had more energy, and felt more in balance. After 3 months I stopped the herbs. I still work within the dietary guidelines Gabriel set up for me. I eat out in restaurants which I wasn't previously able to do and I have been able to sleep better and stay more relaxed. I am indebted to Gabriel for changing my health and making me a much more balanced person. more

Gabriel is the best Acupuncturist! My cycle was all off and I was having the worst menstrual pains. Gabriel put me on herbs and did acupuncture for a month. My cycle regulated itself and the physical and mental symptoms are almost non existent. Gabriel is great with the herbs. Don't be scared of them they work like magic. I see him twice a month and take herbs the week before my cycle. I am a changed person and my boyfriend calls him every week to thank him. more

I was scared out of my mind to try acupuncture but everyone in my office goes to The Sher Acupuncture Center and loves it. I got tired of hearing everyone say how amazing it was so I went and they all laughed when I came back to the office. I felt a million times better. Gabriel is amazing. He is a great listener and I couldn't of felt more comfortable. What a great experience. I have been officially added to the fan club. more

I had the hardest time getting pregnant and I tried everything. I was recommended acupuncture by a good friend as an alternative to ivf and a iui. It took 2 cycles. Gabriel worked with me to understand the ovulation process and map out a good schedule for my husband and I. I did acupuncture twice a week and Gabriel put me on some not so great tasting herbs. I would of drank anything. I couldn't be happier. I recommend Gabriel to everyone I know. more

I looked like a crazy person when I walked in to the Sher Acupuncture Center since I couldn't move my neck at all. I was so stiff from sleeping wrong. I was so uncomfortable that my girlfriend said I should try her acupuncturist. Gabriel did his things with the needles and put heat on my neck and did cupping after. I was there for awhile but my neck was 80% better. AMAZING! I went 3 days in a row and now I'm 100% perfect. He really is awesome and now know why my girlfriend sees him regularly. Great experience! more

Gabriel was a life changer for me. I suffered from SEVERE constipation all my life. Gabriel promised me at the first appointment that he could fix my problem. I of course doubted him but he was right. He put me on herbs everyday and acupuncture one time a week and he corrected everything. I have more energy and don't feel bloated anymore. It is really amazing. He is a great practitioner and i am blessed that I was introduced to him more

I came to the Sher Acupuncture Center last week looking for a miracle. I could barely walk as I threw out my back the day before trying to flip my mattress. I was in excruciating pain and told Gabriel if he fixed me I would tell everyone I know. I had two treatments last week and one this week and now my only job it to tell everyone I know. It really was a miracle. I am totally fine now and non of my co workers believe how bad I was. Gabriel really is the best and I plan on seeing him 1 time a month so this never happens again. He really is amazing more

I decided to finally try acupuncture after years of sinus problems. I had been to numerous ENT doctors and allergists who told me nothing was structurally wrong with my sinuses and that I just had seasonal allergies. I was beyond frustrated because I was constantly blowing my nose, getting sinus infections and had to go everywhere with a stash of tissues. I hated being that girl at work who everyone thought was “always sick”. Meeting Gabriel was reassuring and he gave me faith that we could fix this. He took a completely different look at my problem. He told me we had to find out why my body was producing so much mucous. That was a mind blowing yet simple question that no one had ever asked before….WHY was I producing so much mucous?! Gabriel had me immediately cut out dairy, we started a weekly acupuncture regiment and I took Chinese herbs daily. This three prong approach worked miracles and only took three months to cure my sinus problems. Now I barely use tissues and I feel great! I have more energy because I can breathe better so I am getting more oxygen into my blood. On top of Gabriel being amazing at what he does, he sincerely cares about his patients. I highly recommend him for any ailment you may have! more

I have been suffering from cystic acne ever since I was 13 years old. I have taken steroids, antibiotics and every cream ever invented. Not until i started doing acupuncture and herbs did I see a change. Night and day! I was very hesitant in going but my wife had great results with Gabriel so I decided to give it a try. He changed my diet and even though he restricted what foods I could eat my skin is 99% clear. His herbs took me a week to get use to but they have no side effects and are so much better than the medicine I had been taken for years. His treatments and care are really amazing and all my wife and I do is tell our friends about Gabriel. more

After suffering with extreme allergies for over a year, seeing allergists and ENTs regularly who told me simply: ""my body creates too much mucus"" and wrote prescriptions for all sorts of sprays and pills (including steroids!), I decided it was time to try something different. A friend of mine had gone to Gabriel for her sinus infections and had very positive results so I decided to give Gabriel a try. My first appointment we spent 30 minutes just talking about my symptoms, what I had tried so far and my diet! None of the doctors had ever asked about my diet. All of the allergy tests had been testing external factors, not internal factors and no one had ever asked me about what I could be ingesting that may be causing all of my mucus. Gabriel suggested I cut out diary (as it turned out I was actually consuming quite a bit of it). I had about 6 treatments (which were the most relaxing and peaceful experiences of my life), Gabriel explained everything he was doing and why, he answered any questions I had and created an atmosphere where I was able to completely relax and allow my body to experience the healing power of the acupuncture. Additionally, he gave me herbs which were specifically blended to dry up some of my mucus and IT WORKED!!! For the first time in a year I was able to sleep through the night without having to get up to blow my nose! It has been about 3 months since my last treatment and I am still mucus free! I would absolutely, 100% recommend Gabriel. He is an amazing healer and an incredible person. more

I have used successfully acupuncture from Gabriel for back/shoulder pain but this time I went to the Sher Acupuncture Center for fertility reasons. I struggled for years with regulating my cycle. After a month of treatment 2 x a week with Chinese herbs we got my cycle to actually come in 28 days. Miracle! Then for the next two months we worked with ovulation indicators and continued to do acupuncture every week. Today I am 3 months pregnant. I had a great deal of faith in gabriel and his needles. My husband and I will always be grateful to Gabriel for what he has helped us to achieve. more

I went to see Gabriel 2 weeks ago for my carpal tunnel situation. I do graphic design and in turn forced to constantly use a mouse. I was getting numbness and pain in my right wrist and fingers. I was going crazy with the pain. I have had 4 acupuncture treatments and the pain is a millions time better. He did regular acupuncture the first time and then did electric stimulation where he hooked the needles to a machine the last 3 treatments. I learned about gabriel on this site and think he really is fantastic. I love going for treatments and will be kind of sad in a weird way when my wrist is 100% healed. He is great! more

I have been going to see gabriel for 2 or 3 years now for a variety of ailments. Last week I went to see him with a golf sized knot on my upper back. It was killing and i couldn't barely lift my arm up. He treated me with electric stimulation and needles and miracle! It was completely gone the next day. I LOVE GABRIEL! Thank god my good friend Jessie found him. Go to see gabriel just don't take my appt time. more

I grew up in California and have gone to a great deal of acupuncturist. Gabriel really is amazing. I have read his reviews and felt like I needed to add my own. I had been suffering from IBS for years. Back and forth with constipation and loose bowels. He changed my diet, put me on herbs and after 6 acupuncture treatments my tummy was 95% better. I am now on a maintenance program where I see gabriel every 3 weeks. My life has completely changed and i can't tell you how grateful i am to Gabriel. Pros: Talented and Great Bed side manner more