After suffering from an ankle sprain for over 8 months, I went in to give acupuncture a try. Zen was very gentle and explained everything she was doing. She was so knowledgeable about everything and taught me how important it was to keep a balance within my body. It was a very relaxing experience and I learned a lot. I hardly write reviews, but I was so inspired to write one because within a few weeks my ankle felt better and now I’m recommending her to all my friends. I plan on going to her regularly.

I started receiving acupuncture from Katherine at “Healing with Zen” at the beginning of this year, initially because of ankle pain. I had first-hand experience in the healing power of acupuncture in years past while living in another state, so naturally felt it could help me once again. Doing a bit of research on Yelp I quickly found that this office comes highly recommended by other reviewers, so I gave them a call and made that first appointment. The office space is peaceful and welcoming. I’m always greeted with a genuine smile and kind words from Lexine when I walk through the door. Katherine is very knowledgeable, experienced, caring, and professional… and gentle with those acupuncture needles. She truly cares about your health and healing. Within a few short weeks of working with Katherine I no longer felt the pain whenever I walked. With that main concern healed and a few other things addressed, I now continue to keep up monthly acupuncture sessions in order to assist with balance in my body, mind and spirit. If you’re looking for an acupuncturist in the Pasadena area I can highly recommend Katherine (and Zen, too) at “Healing with Zen”.

I’ve had 2 acupuncture experiences and each of my ventures was with different doctors. Both experiences were completely different from one another. My first acupuncture experience can be described as unfulfilling. At the time, I was healing an injury on my left wrist caused by a previous car accident. I was not told what to expect or how long each session would last. This made me doubt if the treatment was properly performed and gave me a lack of confidence towards the effectiveness of my treatment. My second acupuncture was done by Zen; and the experience can be described as comforting as I was much more at ease in trusting the treatment. I had a severe sprain on my ankle and it was a week after my injury when I had Zen work on me. After going through my health history, Zen detailed every step she would work on. She would remind me to keep my breathing steady and constantly asked me how I was feeling both physically and mentally. By letting me feel at ease, Zen’s treatment felt deep and gentle on my injury. I was no longer as nervous about the needles and I felt an instant connection wherever the treatment was applied. I was able to turn my ankle without the strong feelings of tension and pain. The session was not long but it was extremely beneficial. I was able to put my injured foot flat on the ground the very next day without extreme discomfort. Although my injury still had to heal completely, I had a wonderful experience at the amount of relief this treatment provided. Even for myself, I was quite shocked at how effective and immediate this eastern medicine treatment had on me. I continued more treatments with Zen with her Herb consultation. She reviewed my full medical history and any discomforts I’ve been experiencing. She personalized herbs in powder form to help with maintaining my energy and building my immune system. I’ve been taking the herbs for more than 3 months now and I do feel the difference. My energy level is become more normal and I am able to fight off cold easier. Thank you Zen for introducing me the benefits of Eastern medicine!

Dr. Zen and her staff are wonderful! The office is clean and comfortable. With relaxing music and heated beds, I feel more like I am at the spa than a medical office. Most importantly, Zen listens to my problems and addresses my concerns. She is professional and truly a wonderful caregiver. I HIGHLY recommend this facility.

Though I am quite new to acupuncture, I felt at ease with this practitioner. Her kind, understanding, and gentle personality combined with her passion for healing was comforting, especially in the face of something as unsettling as needless. It is refreshing to meet a health care professional who will actually take the time to learn your personal troubles to provide an effective treatment for the mind and body. Good experience!