Thomas' Acupuncture Clinic

I’ve had a number of treatments for lower back pain and knee pain. After the treatments (needles and moxibustion), I had prompt relief. Thomas gave me advice on how to maintain proper posture and breathing, etc. So as to minimize having to come back (as per the motto on his web page: “It is my job to ensure that patients do not need to see me.” He was also very specific about what he considers acupuncture effective or not effective for.

I realise that there is debate over whether acupuncture is truly effective or just a placebo effect. But even if it’s a placebo, I don't care as long as it works. If you consider the who a valid authority on health care, they do in fact officially assert that acupuncture is effective for certain maladies. As one empirical researcher put it, “It shouldn’t work, but it seems to”.

If you are considering acupuncture, would like treatment from a kind and conscientious practitioner who is fluent in English (as well as Japanese and his native German). Then I can recommend Thomas's clinic without reservation. (No pun intended; he requests reservations for treatments on Sundays).