What our patients are saying

Dr. Lu is the most insightful, enlightened person I’ve ever encountered. His diagnostic abilities are beyond anything I’ve seen or heard about. He leverages his complete understanding of the human condition (body, mind and spirit) to combine the best aspects of his Eastern healing and Western medical expertise. Since first seeing him two years ago, I am physically, mentally and spiritually healthier and more aware than I could’ve imagined. Dr. Lu’s approach to healing is a model for what hopefully will be standard medical practice 50 years from now.
Gabe

I feel incredibly fortunate to have come to Dr. Lu’s Nourishing Life! Last summer suffering from vertigo I was passed from one Western doctor to another with no results. Because I never knew when I would get dizzy I had to cut back hours at work and my family drove me everywhere. But Dr. Lu was optimistic. With treatments, specialized exercises, and diet changes I was eventually able to stop medication and also stop being afraid to go anywhere. Looking back now, I feel as if I’ve walked away from a nightmare. Thanks Dr. Lu and Helpers!
Karen Allerio

“Dr. Lu is the most insightful, enlightened person I’ve ever encountered. His diagnostic abilities are beyond anything I’ve seen or heard about. He leverages his complete understanding of the human condition (body, mind and spirit) to combine the best aspects of his Eastern healing and Western medical expertise. Since first seeing him two years ago, I am physically, mentally and spiritually healthier and more aware than I could’ve imagined. Dr. Lu’s approach to healing is a model for what hopefully will be standard medical practice 50 years from now.”
G. K.

“My Western-trained physician referred me to Luke Lu, and now I and my two adult children all see him for care. His ability to see the whole person and to apply the principles of Chinese medicine — herbs, diet, acupuncture — to our problems has been Page 4 important to us in issues ranging from stomach ailments to sinus problems and head pain. His skills are way beyond the ordinary; I understand why, when my M.D. is stumped, she says, “You should talk to Dr. Lu.”.”
S. D.

“When I first met Dr. Lu I arrived feeling bound by fear, broken and fragmented. With a grocery sized bag full of ‘green’ supplements and feeling overwhelmed, I walked into my first appointment with Dr. Lu. I was seeking treatment with Dr. Lu for what I thought, physical symptoms only, however, I was instead immediately introduced to the mind-body approach of Traditional Chinese Medicine. As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and other forms of trauma and loss, I had felt broken and fragmented from an early age, and after a lifetime of unhealthy coping mechanisms, my mind and body were reaching fragile states, my ‘biography was becoming my biology’ (c.myss). As I have worked hard outside of Dr. Lu’s office processing complex trauma and post- traumatic stress, Dr. Lu so gracefully and graciously has worked in tandem supporting my mind and body throughout my healing journey. I found it most difficult to establish a connection with and maintain a healthy relationship with my body, however, Dr. Lu stood by me with each baby step, committed to assisting me as I worked to attain freedom from the bondage of my past. My time with Dr. Lu has been life altering. He radiates a wise, most skillful, spiritual being, and I am privileged and most grateful to know and learn from him. In the most kind and gentlest of ways, during my time with Dr. Lu, I have both released and healed much physical discomfort, as well as spiritual and emotional sorrow. In response, what once was a fearful, broken and tightly closed soul has now begun to bud and open. Under Dr. Lu’s care, I continue to self-examine and construct the bridge between my body, mind and spirit, and as I discover the innate power within me, I am taking responsibility for my well being and for my life today. I trust Dr. Lu and I feel safe here. Thank you Dr. Lu for helping me heal and for teaching me. Thank you for helping Golden Courage and for giving those of us with hope and a future! And to Sara, a ray of sunshine for me on some seemingly dark days. For your fearlessness, determination and steadfastness to weather the storm and hang in the trenches with me, I thank you. Words seem inadequate to express what is in my heart, Dr. Lu and Sara you have nourished my life in such a beautiful way. My pilgrimage thus far made possible by your contributions.”
S. D.

“Dr. Lu is disarming in so many ways. Within a minute (or two at most) you open yourself to the first of his many gifts; that of insightful diagnosis. In that moment healing starts to take place. Dr. Lu is clear the healing is not of or from him, but rather in the working together. The patient cannot be passive, but rather an active willing participant. With this recognition, Dr. Lu's healing gifts continue to unfold. This is why my friends, family and myself rely on Dr. Lu.”
W. M.

“My husband went in to see Dr. Lu on an emergency basis after a CT scan and MRI found a tumor behind his eye. Words can never express our gratitude for the skills of Dr. Lu and his amazing team of compassionate staff and acupuncturists. They are all in our prayers for guiding us out of fear and on to the path of hope, grace and optimism. It has been 8 months and Dave has been almost pain free and in good health overall. We still have a journey in front of us but when Dave first saw Dr. Lu we were pulling him up with a thread...now we have a rope and in time his own body will do the job. After 8 months of being in the care of Dr. Lu we know the body can heal and do amazing things when you support it with acupuncture, energy medicine, good nutrition/herbs and a caring community. Dr. Lu is a remarkable diagnostic monk, MD and Ph.D. and a gifted healer with great compassion, wisdom and a joyful heart! We know Dr. Lu and his wisdom will be our guiding light for good health for the rest of our lives. Thank you, Dr. Lu for your commitment, your wisdom and your loving light in our lives. We are eternally grateful!!!”
A. H.

“The light at the end of the dark tunnel” that’s what Dr. Lu and his team were for me. I was never a healthy baby, kid or adult, but no one seemed to really know what was wrong. I was just given prescriptions for antibiotics of all kinds for years. Until 5 years ago my body had enough and my quality of life completely tanked. I tirelessly looked for a Dr. or healer to help me and diagnose me. I saw about 20 Drs and healers even flew across the country for two of them. I was told “it’s in your head”, “it’s just how you are”, “do surgery”, “take this pill” on and on, but what they never did was give me a root cause. Finally, I was introduced to Dr Lu’s Nourishing life and I never have looked back. They have literally saved my life. Not only did Dr Lu diagnose me and give me a root cause, but he has changed the way I think and feel about life. This clinic is not a quick fix band aide for illnesses this clinic is the definition of true foundational healing of one's body, mind, and soul. If you really listen and practice their teachings of Traditional Chinese Medicine you will have control of your health’s destiny.”
Anonymous

“My Blood ferritin level was extremely high. A hematologist took 23 vials of blood and at the end he said that they don’t know the cause and they cannot treat it. After seeing Dr Lu my blood ferritin level is now normal. Both my kidneys were calcified and I was told by a nephrologist that I had stage 1 cancer. After seeing Dr Lu and his team my scans came back clear. I couldn’t sleep through the night for 20yrs and because of the treatments I have received I can finally sleep through the night. My entire body’s inflammation has also been minimized. My quality of life is much better than ever. I highly recommend Dr Lu’s Nourishing Life!”
Anonymous

“Dr. Lu has given me something I never had before, real health. And it has become my greatest treasure and has affected every aspect of my life. Before I saw Dr. Lu I was overweight, tired, my feet and hands were always cold, I was always getting sick and had a cough that had not fully gone away in years. I struggled with depression and anxiety and I was only 33! Not only that, but I was sick of the modern health care system, my doctors didn’t help me, the medicines they prescribed only made me feel worse or had no effect. They had no time for me, they didn’t listen. I was frustrated and fed up with all of them! Then a friend recommended Dr. Lu. In fact she said exactly, “The best thing I will ever have to offer you is my recommendation you see Dr. Lu”. Since I have been seeing Dr. Lu I have felt very cared for, I feel he is interested in all aspects of my health and body, I have become interested in and deeply connected to my body. I no longer get sick, ever. Even when everyone around me is sick. I am not depressed or anxious. I am peaceful. I am not cold, because my circulation works. My cough is gone. And now I am pregnant for the first time! The pregnancy came easily and has been very easy on my body. I know this is because of Dr. Lu’s treatments. Additionally, the very little I have learned about Traditional Chinese Medicine has been a balm to my soul. The framework of thought behind it is empowering and inspiring and healing in itself. When I found out I had the opportunity to write a testimonial for Dr. Lu’s practice. I was very grateful. To anyone reading this, I feel the same way my friend felt when she recommended Dr. Lu to me, the best love I have to offer you now is the recommendation. If you are able, you invest in your body and soul and build a relationship with Dr. Lu and the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I am happy to speak more in depth with anyone who is curious or cautious about approaching their health in this new way.”
T. K.

Dr. Lu is the wisest and kindest person I know. His diagnostic attunement and abilities seem to be extraordinary as are his skills in treating body, mind and spirit. He appears to utilize unfathomable expertise in Chinese Medicine as well as other energy medicine and healing art techniques and practices. Dr. Lu is a great health educator and advocate of healthier lifestyles and diet as well, both in terms of self-care and prevention, and in teaching how the body can find its way back to wellness with strategic treatment supports. Dr. Sara Alwawi brings an energetic burst of commitment and attunement to the clinic now as well. What I love most about working with Dr. Sara is her unwillingness to accept less than complete treatment outcomes. Never before have I witnessed a physician or other healer “roll up her sleeves and dig down deep” like this, kind doctor. No disease or discomfort would dare try to persist with this healer in town! I am committed to Dr. Lu and this clinic in terms of herbal support/treatments as well as meridian medical interventions and feel blessed and grateful every time I have the privilege of securing my health care here. I feel 100% better, and much more hopeful about aging, since working with Dr. Lu and his collegues. I look forward to ongoing expansion with Dr. Lu and his Nourishing Life practices especially in learning more about nutrition and reflective practice. Like I said, I feel blessed to work with these unbelievably skilled clinicians who also are such good and inspiring people.
Michael Kaplan