L.A. Wellness

This review has been a long time coming. LA Wellness is a wonderful little place in El Segundo. I have been receiving acupuncture treatment there for almost 6 months, and I am thrilled with the service and the results. I was skeptical about acupuncture before, but Joe Curcio has made me a believer! He is attentive, thorough, and a great listener. Among some of the things he has treated is my tmj, for which I started seeing immediate results. I also had a problem with my ears from flying congested. It was the worst I have ever experienced. It lasted more than a month before I went to the doctor, and she told me to take suddafed. It didn’t fix the problem. My ears would continuously pop and my hearing would be muffled or strangely amplified. Joe treated me, and it took a few sessions, but it worked, and the results were noticeable from the first treatment. Joe is super professional, but warm and approachable. He is also gentle (I have huge needle anxiety). I always feel heard, and never judged. He also recommended some dietary supplements that help with my anxiety and fatigue. I am still receiving treatments on a regular basis to help with other issues (one of which is a chronic illness) and I feel better each time — mentally, physically, and emotionally. I’m writing this review to encourage anyone with doubts about acupuncture to give it a try, but also as a way to show gratitude for all Joe has helped me with. I can not thank him enough!

The experience has been professional, caring, tranquil and relaxing. Always providing a very comforting level of care. Assisted with gastrointestinal issues and allergies greatly. LA Wellness is truly a health balance improvement!

When I first came to see Joe Curcio, I had no idea how out of sorts I was. I was skeptical and thought, «I would see Joe for three sessions. If I did not feel something different within these sessions, I would not return.» After doing a comprehensive assessment of my body, nutrition, and spirit, he suggested some major changes. Specifically, I needed to adjust my food intake, to stop drinking alcohol, and to attend yoga three times a week. I became upset with his suggestions. I told him, «You need to tell me what I CAN eat because you are taking away all the things that I love!» I had myself convinced that I was doing these things to keep me afloat, but I found out that these vices were weighing me down and were obstacles that prevented me from reaching my goals.
My primary goal was to get pregnant and have a healthy baby. I had tried lots of fertility treatments, including in vitro fertilization twice. That doctor informed me that my eggs were too old (I was 41) and that we should consider an egg donor. Alternatively, Joe told me that if I followed his advice and saw him regularly for acupuncture, there was a good chance that I could be successful in about a year.
The changes were difficult to make. Joe continually and gently asked me about my food and alcohol intake. Within a couple of months, I was able to make all the changes that he was recommending. Within three sessions, my hands and feet were no longer freezing all of the time. As time went on, my energy increased. I slept better. I felt more positive and peaceful.
Ten months later, I became pregnant without any Western medicine assistance. Joe knew before I knew. At four weeks, he told me that I was going to have a girl. I continued to see Joe weekly for treatments. His treatments facilitated the baby sticking! He helped to alleviate the morning sickness. As I got bigger, his treatments helped to minimize the discomforts that were associated with pregnancy, including back pain. While I only gained 22 lbs during the pregnancy, I did not have any complications during this time. I continued to see Joe and attended «regular» yoga classes through the week of my delivery. Our baby girl came only 10 days early. The delivery went off without a hitch. She was completely healthy and weighed six pounds and twelve ounces. She was beautiful!!! I was completely healthy too. I lost all of the weight before I left the hospital. After our parents, Joe was the first person that we called. I could not wait to show Joe our healthy baby girl, the zenith success story! Now that I have insight on some ways to make me a healthier and more grounded person, I know that I will be a better mother. Since everything went so smoothly, with Joe’s help, I am ready to do it all over again.
UPDATE ¹²⁄₂₀₀₉
So after some adjustment time, my husband and I decided we wanted another baby. My first thought was to involve Joe. I was 44 years old at the time and was hopeful, but skeptical that I could carry another healthy pregnancy. I saw him weekly for 1 month. He did acupuncture and had me on herbs. I did yoga, watched my diet, and did visualizations as he recommended. Then, to my surprise, after seeing him for only one month, I was pregnant! I saw Joe each week during the pregnancy! Again, I was able to carry the pregnancy full term and delivered another healthy baby girl. I was 44 years old when I delivered. If you are skeptical that you that you cannot get pregnant or have a healthy baby after 35 years old, you must consult Joe first!!! I highly recommend Joe to anyone and everyone who has had trouble with pregnancy and who wants to have a healthy baby!

I started acupuncture treatments with Joe In January 2014, due to ongoing anxiety and accompanying headaches. Headaches are now a rarity and anxiety has lessened considerably, am able to deal with life’s ups and downs in more consistently positive manner. Experienced a nasty fall in November 2014 and Joe’s treatments have helped to diminish the knee pain associated with the fall. Joe has recommended some enlightening books that reinforce a positive outlook, self acceptance and gratitude. Every time I visit LA Wellness, I leave with a sense of wellness and tranquility. Lastly, Liz, LA Wellness’ Office Manager and Receptionist is efficient, helpful and pleasant. LA Wellness and monthly wellness acupuncture treatments are part of my ongoing life plan for health and happiness.

Joe has made such a HUGE positive impact in my life. I cry anytime I have to give blood, yet I choose to have acupuncture every week and never think twice about having needles poked all over my body. I feel better all around… mentally, physically and emotionally! I have more energy, I have less anxiety and I feel happier. Joe is kind and I never feel judgement from him. He helps me and I am very thankful. I recommend him to all of my friends and family and actually started carrying his cards in my purse. He is a life changer!
I have also had a few energy healing sessions with Colleen and I am amazed at how intuitive she is! She just «knows» and is truly gifted. I have had 3 friends who have seen her as well and they were all in awe of her too! She’s awesome!
I love this place!

I have been seeing Joe recently to treat a shoulder injury/​condition (frozen shoulder) I had been told that I would need surgery to regain my range of motion, which was limited to raising my arm only to 45 degrees. Since the first treatment, I saw a remarkable increase in my range of motion and we have continued to improve it. I can almost lift my arm straight up beside my ear. I can hardly believe it but am happy to share this success with others!

The practitioners at Stillpoint are the best! I feel very cared for here. I’ve gotten herbs from Colleen and acupuncture treatments from Joe and Virginia. Everyone here really has your best interest at heart. I’ve come to them for back and knee pain, nausea, and a terrible sore throat. It was eye-​opening to learn (and experience first-​hand!) that acupuncture and herbs can help with so many different things!

Virginia is amazing. She doesn’t rush you, lets you speak your heart out and I feel because she is so calming, that alone is part of the process. Just had my first appt and you can barely feel the needles, if at all. Looking forward to the next one already!