Be Well Natural

If I could give 10 stars I would. 5 years of pain went away after just one visit. Chris is incredibly knowledgeable about his practice. He is insightful and listens to you then explains the connections in the body that need reconnecting. Chris has a wealth of information and life experience which makes for a great conversation during your visit and an environment of ease. I recommend this to anyone experiencing pain and looking to solve the problem not simply mask the symptoms.
Chris and Solana are committed to supporting the community of Oakland and helping others be well. There is really nothing better than waking up pain free and feeling like you are living life again. If you are tired of pain and want to make it go away and learn how to keep it away go see Chris and Solana at Be Well Natural.

I had a really bad pain in my back for a week and didn’t want to take any medicines like Ibuprofen or Vicodin. I met Chris few weeks ago for some other business related work and I remembered that he told me if you ever have pain just call me. So I looked up his number and he made an exception to schedule me 8:30 in morning. This was my first time going for Acupuncture treatment and I had no idea how does it work. Oh boy let me tell you it worked like a charm. Chris asked me so many questions about my life style and my routine and started the treatment. I was there for little over an hour and walked to my office painless. I waited few days to write the review because I wanted to see the proper results and I am so happy that he was able to find the cause of my pain and fix it in one meeting. However I will schedule another appointment to make sure it stays that way. Hats off to you and your Knowledge Chris. I will recommend everyone to you. Thank you so much!

Chris has an amazing breadth of knowledge and is a great conversationalist. While I appreciate hearing about his background and interesting life, I came to him for treatment, and was a bit disconcerted by how long he talked about himself. I believe that he has good knowledge and technique and that I would have had better results had he been able to keep his focus a bit more on me as the patient. For the right people I’m certain he’s wonderful, but for me a bit less so.

Chris is amazing, I had some hesitation about needle’s but after our two hour intake and assessment I had a clear understanding of what was wrong with me, finally, and felt instant relief from my pain. I appreciate him and would highly recommend him to all.

Chris Pearson has magic hands that know exactly where to go and what to do. His bodywork blew me away. As a bodyworker and acupuncturist myself, I am very selective with who I work with, but I was impressed with his skill and ability. You won’t go wrong with Chris! One of the best practitioners in the area, hands down.

This review is well overdue. Leon is an ultimate professional practitioner. From the first appointment he made sure I felt completely comfortable and helped me address a number of issues. I have been completely satisfied with acupuncture to address several concerns (improving a digestive issue IMMEDIATELY), massages and herbal recommendations. I highly recommend the services provided by Be Well.

Chris has helped me address numerous health issues including neck/​back pain, strained muscles and hormonal stuff through acupuncture, acupressure and sometimes herbs. I also see Chris for «maintenance» visits if I am especially stressed or need a re-​charge. He takes the time and energy to really understand what’s going on with my health and overall well-​being (beyond any immediate concerns). He is extremely intuitive and often points out specific things that I’m feeling or that are going on in my life without me even telling him (stress, bad eating, etc.). It’s a little creepy sometimes, but in a great way.
Chris is very comfortable to be around (something to consider if someone is sticking needles into your body). He keeps it real in the best way and is a very thoughtful guy. All these great qualities shine through in his practice. I highly recommend him!

Walking into Be Well I immediately felt welcomed into their warm and very calming reception area. I was there for an initial visit with Chris for an acupuncture treatment, and let me tell you IT WAS AWESOME. Although I had an acupuncture treatment in the past this was completely different. Chris took the time to educate and enlighten me on exactly what acupuncture does! After the initial consultation it was time for the treatment. I dislike needles but these are different, I could barely feel them. Chris made sure I was comfortable and able to relax. After the treatment he explained ways I could help myself at home by just making a few changes to exercises I was already doing. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed my treatment and slept amazing that night! I highly recommend Chris, Rose, and Leon at Be Well and I definitely will be back!

I found a great deal through Groupon and found high reviews on Unilocal for Be Well Interactive Healing. I recieved an acupuncture /​massage from Leon which was very aggressive in his treatment.
I highly recommend Leon and Be Well Interactive Healing.

Rose Foronda has splendid skills. I have received various styles of massage from her and i always feel like I am on cloud 9 after I receive massage from her. Its truly heaven on earth yall!

First impression, as I entered the Be Well Integrative Healing Space I was immersed in a vibrant energy of love. Chris, Leon, and Rose are all welcoming and outgoing people that make you feel right at home. And I’m not quite sure what the scent is they have in there, but damn it smells good!
My appointment was for a 90-​minute massage with Rose who had came highly recommended by many of other healers/​body workers that I work with. As a chiropractor, it is crucial that I surround myself with other healers that can keep me functioning optimally so that I can deliver the best care possible to the people I serve.
Rose did not only meet my expectations, but far exceeded what I thought was possible. She listened, REALLY LISTENED, to everything I had been experiencing and had a gentle yet direct approach that resolved many of my issues with ease. She has an amazing intuitive awareness about knowing the correct amount of pressure to apply, at the exact place it needs to be applied, for an exact amount of time, so that muscle relaxation can occur naturally. Nothing felt forced, it just felt GOOD.
Following my appointment, I also scheduled my wife for a pre-​natal massage which she absolutely LOVED!
I can’t recommend Rose or Be Well enough. This is where I send all my patients who inquire about massage therapy and acupuncture.
Oakland is blessed to have these amazing people to help us HEAL :)

OMG! Leon has been amazing. I had Bell’s Palsy in 2000 and it felt like it was coming back a couple of months ago and his treatment with the facial needles and neck and back massage is helping heal. He is also very caring and listens to you and has a lot of of experience. I do believe that Holistic medicine/​treatments are a great way to avoid pain pill meds, etc.
Sofia

I had my first acupuncture yesterday. I didn’t know what expect, but it turned out that I loved it. Christopher was great and made me feel comfortable. After the appointment I felt really good the whole day and energized. Thank you!

As a fitness/​yoga professional I have been to many acupuncturists, body workers, and healers in my time. Chris is by far my favorite — and was so instantly. I found Be Well through Groupon, so I really wasn’t expecting to land on such a gold mine. Chris is extremely knowledgable and is a natural healer and teacher. In just a few weeks he’s helped with some chronic injuries I’ve had for years as well as a more recent injury.
He explains what’s likely going on in your body and how is treating it in great detail and in a way you can understand. I learn something new about myself every time I go in there. He is well versed in so many modalities and his technique is on point.
And, as an added bonus, he is just a great, fun and funny human being to be around.
I have already recommended him to many friends and clients and will continue to do so!

Had a great quality experience. Went for my first time today with the hopes of getting hooked… And I did. Unfortunately, my work schedule is in direct conflict with my acupuncturist’s typical schedule I will have to trouble making it work with mine. Great massage after my intro session!

Rose and Chris are both amazing. Seriously amazing.
I started seeing Chris for acupuncture in preparation for becoming pregnant a few years ago. I then saw him weekly during my first trimester and monthly after that. Chris is excellent at what he does. Very warm and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him.
I started going to see Rose once I became pregnant. I wanted someone who was good, but who was also certified in prenatal massage and she came highly recommended (by Chris and his wife, who had seen Rose during her pregnancy). I saw her throughout my pregnancy — sometimes once a week towards the end — and I consider those sessions with Rose one of the significant contributing factors to my having had a very healthy pregnancy and delivery.
My daughter is now almost 2 and I have continued to see Rose regularly. She is knowledgeable, thorough, professional, and OMG her massages are incredible. Every time I leave her office I think to myself, «I have got to find time to do this more often!» Three of my good friends have also started seeing Rose (two of them during pregnancies) and are also hooked.

I have been going to see Rose at Be Well since I was 6 months pregnant (now have a 1-​year-​old) and I continue to go because she’s AMAZING! I’ve been to many another massage therapists in the past and always thought a massage just feels good in the moment but after a visit with Rose I feel actually healed and continue to feel great! Now I realize what a real massage is supposed to do. Rose really understands where pain originates from and how to work it out. She also helped me learn how to loosen up at home in between visits. I’m so grateful for her! When my pregnant friends complain of aches and pains I just say «call Rose!!».

I have been seeing two practitioners at Be Well since the beginning of the year, and am over the top happy with them! Dr Sara Norris has helped me deal with some crazy seasonal allergies. Seeing her is always a pleasure, as she is kind, listens patiently and attentively, and really knows what she’s doing. She created a plan, both long and short-​term for me, and updates it every time I see her.
Chris Pearson has helped me recover from a car accident, and really has proven to be an amazing source of support in my quest for wellness. In my initial visit, he shocked me by picking up on some not-​so-​obvious issues that I knew deep-​down I needed to address, as well as the ones that were calling out loudly. Chris truly is a caring healer with a generous spirit. Also, he does some seriously effective and sometimes intense bodywork, as well as providing acupuncture treatments that leave me feeling like I’ve had a vacation in the middle of the day. My aches and pains (as a middle-​aged hip hop dancer) have quieted significantly, usually completely, and I look forward to each appointment.
I am SO very grateful that I ventured out and found Be Well. My life has improved immeasurably as a result.

I was seen by Chris Pearson 2 weeks ago for an acupuncture and massage session. It was my first time trying acupuncture ever and I was a little nervous because I’m just not good with needles.
Chris was very thorough, professional, and has a great personality and sense of humor. He asked a lot of questions and engaged me in such a way that I found it easy to relax. I’m a pretty active person and came in for a stiff shoulder and sore heel, most likely due to my workout routine. Chris was very patient and detailed in explaining how he would go about treating my problems.
The massage was good, intense… but the acupuncture portion of my session was super-​trippy! I was lying on my stomach and Chris placed needles in the back of my neck, down my spine, some in the hip area, and in my wrists and ankles. Most of the needles I didn’t feel at all while only a few felt like the tiniest pinch upon puncture, which dissipated immediately. (lying very still and breathing evenly helps too) I experienced numerous strange sensations that totally blew me away… pleasant, tingly feelings running down my nerves and a spread of warmth that washed over certain parts of my lower back and hips. At some point, Chris left the room so that I could have some quiet rest time and I felt like my consciousness just floated away to some nameless place. So weird. However, my mind was totally blown when he removed the needles. I felt this euphoric sensation sweep across my body from head to toe. I left Be Well feeling buzzed in a fantastic way… honestly, I was worried that I’d be pulled over for a DUI, but Chris assured me that the police wouldn’t find any substances in my system. Lol.
Oh yeah, and pain in my shoulder and heel were greatly alleviated as well. Good times, good times. I look forward to returning when I can afford another session. (starving student alert!) The quality of care I received here at Be Well is totally worth the cost, however. A visit to the doctor’s office can easily set you back as much and even more. I highly recommend Chris and Be Well!

I went to Leon because of pain in my arm & wrist, I was worried I was going to end up with carpal tunnel.
At my initial appointment Leon asked me to describe the pain. He explained to me what he thought was causing the issues & talked about how he intended to treat me. He also told me some things that I could do at home to continue therapy on my own — stretches, posture, & massaging my forearm.
I felt much better after the first treatment, not immediately, but by the end of the day. It was amazing. After a little over a month of treatments the pain is gone!

This review is for Leon Kenin. I have known Leon since high school or before and would definitely consider him a friend. We also run a judo club together, so of course I want to see him do well. That said, I am very particular about who I go to for acupuncture and wouldn’t be posting this review if he were not an excellent acupuncturist.
I have been seeing Leon regularly, twice a month for the past several months. In that time he has helped me with an upper respiratory infection, several sports injuries, and general stress and well-​being. Leon is methodical and extremely thorough, and I can always count on him to go above and beyond in search of the cure. I have a fairly intensive workout schedule and little injuries always pop up. Without Leon’s help I would have missed many more days of training.

I saw Chris (aka Christ) Pearson today for the first time on a living social deal. He spent 2.5 hours with me doing a thorough intake. Yes, that is not a typo. 2.5 hours.
I was blown away by him as I haven’t met someone with that kind of «presence» in a very long time. He is professional, talented and truly caring. He brings a lot of emotion and wisdom to his practice. I imagine this guy has healed and will heal thousands of people in his lifetime — he just has this sort of gift. It’s hard to explain in words — just go check him out and go with an open heart. I found myself opening up to him and trusting him as I would with my best friend.
Also, somehow we got to talking and I learned some interesting things about Chris. He’s got a great life story. I can’t stop thinking about parts of his life story actually.
I can’t wait to go back and see him. I intend to make him part of my own healing journey.