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I started seeing Dr. Sawires when I moved to Berkeley last year and she is fabulous. She is...
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I started seeing Dr. Sawires when I moved to Berkeley last year and she is fabulous. She is incredibly caring and professional, and goes out of her way to make herself available by phone, e-mail or fax. She has a background in clinical research and is very knowledgeable about issues related to aging and menopause. The follow-through of some of the support staff leaves something to be desired, and Dr. Sawires often runs behind, so bring a book. Once she arrives, though, you get her undivided attention.
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From the looks of the outside of this optometric group, you would not think this is a state of the...
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From the looks of the outside of this optometric group, you would not think this is a state of the art business. But it is. I was examined by Dr. Chun, who also teaches at U.C. Berkeley for the last 20+ years. He gave me one of the most thorough eye exams I have had in years, plus I had a retinal scan. He explained that I should have the retinal scan because of my nearsightedness. Nearsighted people are more prone to retinal tearing. They can compare the scan to future years to see if there is change or tearing. I was quite impressed. I would have given this a 5 star rating but the office was a bit dated. Dr. Chun told me they are going to be remodeling soon. When that happens, I will upgrade my rating.
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Redwood Clinic
Category:
Acupuncture
3021 Telegraph Ave Ste C
Berkeley,
California 94705
(510) 849-1176
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this is REAL yoga: mindful, meditative; "breath is the key to life" yoga.
after going...
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this is REAL yoga: mindful, meditative; "breath is the key to life" yoga.
after going to a couple of 'young buck' yoga classes with 'jungle jim,' (and there are plenty of those out there now with yoga being so popular), i have to say, the traditionally steeped old school yoga is the only way to go: a no injury, no stress, mind-expanding, judgement-suspending experience.
7th heaven offers that kind of yoga.
Pros: REAL yoga!, all levels, some for women only
Cons: we want more branches
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Elaine Pico
Category:
Health & Medical
3031 Telegraph Ave Ste 241
Berkeley,
California 94705
(510) 558-8074
My daughter recently had Botox administered by Dr. Pico. She did an excellent job informing us of...
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My daughter recently had Botox administered by Dr. Pico. She did an excellent job informing us of what she'd be doing. She gave us a detailed description of what to expect afterwards. She even called the next day to see how my daughter was doing. What a great doctor!
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They deserve five stars because:
-- They care. They genuinuely take an interest in helping you...
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They deserve five stars because:
-- They care. They genuinuely take an interest in helping you get back to where you started (or better).
-- They work hard. The work often is physically brutal and the emotional elements even more so. These guys sustain a level of commitment to results that puts old Al Davis and his crew to shame.
-- They are lovely. It's rare that folks doing work in the medical space can maintain a positive outlook and carry it genuinuely day-to-day. My experience with Joan and Shawn say it's possible. And the rest of their support team plays right off that positive attitude in ways that make it infinitely better than circumstances would often say is possible.
-- They have good support services. You can actually book appointments and count on them being on-time every time. You can change appointments and count on the paperwork being done right. You can count on them handling insurance transactions as close to flawlessly as I have seen.
Just great people doing great work. And that's what the five star rating ought be there to support.
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Shen Clinic the
Category:
Herbs & Spices
1385 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley,
California 94709
(510) 848-4372
Shen Clinic/Shen Herb is an alternative medicine shop and has licensed acupuncture practitioners...
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Shen Clinic/Shen Herb is an alternative medicine shop and has licensed acupuncture practitioners and massage therapists on hand at all times.
You can pick up many different kinds of Chinese herbal remedies, as well as get a specially blended therapeutic tea for yourself.
Their resident acupunturist, Joel Harvey LaC, is a very experienced herbalist and acupuncture specialist. I've gone to him several times over the years and his techniques really work.
Shen Clinic also produces Chinese remedies in ready made pill form that are easy to take. I recommend their Sinus and Nose Pills for people like me with sinus problems and allergies. Their Stomach pills are also very good.
Stop by their storefront on the corner of Rose and Shattuck in Berkeley, you won't be sorry!
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De Berry Donald DDS
Category:
Dentists
2121 Parker St
Berkeley,
California 94704
(510) 848-2346
What a wonderful dentist. I really like going to his office. He drills your teeth all right. He’s...
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What a wonderful dentist. I really like going to his office. He drills your teeth all right. He’s just marvelous. You shouldn’t be afraid of him. He’s a teddy bear.
He’s the kind of guy that there aren’t people like him anymore. It’s a cliché, but it’s true.
Very peculiar, funky kind of guy. I love him.
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Dorit Bar-Din, MD
Category:
Dentists
2999 Regent St., Suite 325, Berkeley, CA
Berkeley,
California 94705
(925) 254-9203
The practice has nighttime and weekend coverage from the advice nurse's at Children's Hospital, so...
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The practice has nighttime and weekend coverage from the advice nurse's at Children's Hospital, so there is always someone to call. It is open on Saturday am for sick kid drop-in's and I've also been seen on Sundays by making appts with the advice nurse. It is a big practice, 8-10 doctors, but very high quality. I've liked almost everyone I have seen.
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