John Thacker, L.Ac.

John Thacker, L.Ac.
Blacksburg Acupuncture Clinic 508 South Main Street Suite B Blacksburg, VA 24060
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Git rid of three years of pain in 4 sessions!
by Queen B xxx.xxx.128.129
April 22, 2021
Did this provider answer all of your questions?
Yes
Was this provider's staff friendly?
Yes
Did you leave the office feeling satisfied with your visit?
Completely!
Was this provider's office easy to locate?
Fairly Easy
by Anonymous xxx.xxx.27.45
August 30, 2012
John Thacker is an experienced practitioner in the scope of one of the oldest healing practices in the world. He aims to restore and maintain health through the stimulation of specific points on the body. John encourages active patient participation in one’s own health care. As an Acupuncturist, he decides which points to treat by observing and questioning the patient in order to make a diagnosis to act upon. This process works well in conjunction with Western Medicine and does not interfere with drug therapy. John gets to know his patients well by asking about condition, lifestyle, and behavior. His understanding, kind and caring personality are assets to the patient. He is very sincere and compassionate and takes a 1:1 approach. John’s outstanding professionalism is evident through his knowledge and skilled technique. I can highly recommend John to anyone. His practice offers a “comfort zone” which many patients long for regarding a non-drug approach for relief or prevention of pain and other conditions. -T. Aust, RPh Salem, VA
by Anonymous
February 17, 2012
I cannot say enough good things about John Thacker. After suffering with terrible headaches all my life, they had become so excruciating that I went to him as a last resort. At the time, I had been having a headache almost every day for five months and medications helped very little. I believe I had five or six treatments and then I went on vacation. This has been 2-1/2 years ago. I have been amazed that during the 2-1/2 years, I probably have not had over 5-6 headaches, which were not bad ones and went away after taking a couple of pills. I will forever be grateful to John for getting rid of these headaches. I might mention that I had suffered with headaches since I was a teenager and I am in my 70s now. I would highly recommend John Thacker to anyone.
by Anonymous
January 23, 2012
After my frequent frustrations with the standard Western medical approach and endless side-effects from medication prescriptions, I decided to try acupuncture as a different attempt. Although acupuncture does not relieve all my symptoms, it works for many of them (especially for back pain, stress, joint problems). But what is just as important for me personally is that John really listens without trying to put a medical label on a condition. He pays attention not just to the physical symptom, but to what it might be connected to. I can honestly say that I have never felt treated more seriously and more as a whole person than in John's practice, and I always happily return for the next session.
by Anonymous
December 22, 2011
Did the staff make you feel uncomfortable when you called with questions or concerns?
Not at all! They were happy to address every concern I had
Was this acupuncturist late to your appointment?
I didn't have to wait at all
Do you feel that you could have received better service somewhere else?
Definitely not; I received the best service ever!
Is this acupuncturist easy to reach in an emergency?
Absolutely! I can always count on them
Does this provider give unbiased advice?
Absolutely! I always get sound, helpful, and completely unbiased advice!
by Anonymous
December 16, 2011
I went to John for help with tight trapezius muscles that caused me crippling pain. We clicked immediately. His skill, compassion, and engaging personality keep me coming back. This is my first experience with acupuncture and I have been elighted with the results. Consistency in treatment, and doing what John suggests between treatments, has taken away my pain. I used to wake up wondering how I would get through the day and now I wonder what I will do first! I look forward to seeing John at each visit. John is very professional and organized. I have never been kept waiting for an appointment and he has always been willing to work me in if needed.
by Anonymous
December 15, 2011
For the past 20 years I have suffered from chronic muscle pain in my hips and legs due to several pelvic surgeries I underwent as a child. I have tried everything from medication to physical therapy to therapeutic massage in order to cope with this chronic pain...all to no avail. Two years ago I decided to give acupuncture a try in hope of better results, so I scheduled an appointment with John. The results were amazing! He was able to reach the deep tissue in my hips and legs with the needles and apply electric stimulation directly at the site of the pain. Never before have I ever been truly pain free. I have continued weekly treatments with John ever since with continued positive results. While the trauma to the muscles and nerves from my surgeries will never completely heal, I feel acupuncture serves as a very efficacious pain management tool. I highly recommend John, as he is an extremely friendly, knowledgeable and professional individual who cares for his patients on a personal level.
by Anonymous
December 13, 2011
Are you confident that this acupuncturist will continue working with you until a solution is reached?
Absolutely!
Did you have to wait long after you arrived for your appointment?
No, they were ready for me right after I arrived
Did this provider rush your appointment?
No, I was able to ask as many questions as I wanted
Are you confident that this provider will continue working with you until a solution is reached?
Absolutely! I'm confident they will work hard to find the best solution for me
by Anonymous
December 13, 2011
John's services are outstanding. I develop pretty painful trigger points that limit my ability to be active and enjoy sports. Medication doesn't help these issues and I've visited a number of specialists. John is the only person who has been able to help me recover from these issues and get back to doing the things I love. I highly recommend his services to everyone, the benefits are incredible and the increase in overall well-being is amazing.
by Anonymous
December 11, 2011
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