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1805 E Cabrillo Blvd e, Santa Barbara, CA 93108, USA

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(805) 687-7775

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Review by Savannah Dearden

This place is awesome! Not only are the acupuncturists here incredibly knowledgeable, but they are all very laid back and easy to talk too. The treatment rooms are very relaxing and I find myself wishing I could lay there all day with needles stuck in me! I've been getting my treatments done by Erik Smith (I was referred to him by my P.T. actually...called him a "magic man"...I'd have to agree). When I first went to see him, I had a stress fracture in my lower leg that had me in incredible amounts of pain all of the time. I was shocked at how much the pain subsided in just one treatment. I continued to see him throughout my recovery process as I started training again and I am certain I would not have healed anywhere near as quickly without his help. I now go in to see him whenever I feel the onset of an injury. I've also just recently been to him to help me get over some stress-induced insomnia. He was magical again there too- got me right back on a normal sleep schedule. He has supplemented some of my treatments with Chinese herbs when he thinks it will help, but never pushes them to jack up the cost of the visit (which I have experienced with other acupuncturists). As an athlete, I need people who I can depend on to help me when my body isn't cooperating. Erik is definitely one of them.

Review by Trevor Redfern

I love this facility and LOVE Erik!! He is a very kind, supportive, compassionate and caring practitioner and the office is peaceful and quiet! He has a gently touch and is very knowledgeable in every aspect of health, nutrition and movement. He has helped me to be able to participate in numerous half marathons over the past few years. I always leave the office feeling physically better and much calmer!

Review by Karen Greenfield

I have been going to Points of Health for the treatment of various issues for over a year now. Erik has proven extremely knowledgeable about everything I have shown up with! He is attentive, responsive, and nurturing; it is obvious that he really cares. Through a regimen of acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and healthier eating, I have seen improvement in a number of areas. My husband has found Erik's nutritional guidance to be positively life-changing (no exaggeration). I highly recommend Points of Health!

Review by Brian Atlas

The traditional chinese medicine they gave me left me with severe stomach pain.

Review by Craig Cummings

I came to Points of Health because of a lower back injury, then a subsequent shoulder re-injury. Erik was amazing! He healed me in record time, allowing me to go full-bore on my long-planned, epic surf trip in Costa Rica! Thank you, Erik!

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About Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara (Spanish: Santa Bárbara, meaning 'Saint Barbara') is a coastal city in Santa Barbara County, California, of which it is also the county seat. Situated on a south-facing section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coast of the United States excepting Alaska, the city lies between the steeply rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Santa Barbara's climate is often described as Mediterranean, and the city has been dubbed "The American Riviera". According to the 2020 U.S. Census, the city's population was 88,665. In addition to being a popular tourist and resort destination, the city has a diverse economy that includes a large service sector, education, technology, health care, finance, agriculture, manufacturing, and local government. In 2004, the service sector accounted for 35% of local employment. Area institutions of higher learning include the University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College, Westmont College, and Antioch University. ... Read More

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