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Hands for Healing with Needles of Light, Inc.

Acupuncture clinic · Tampa, FL · reviewed since 2018

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%91+23.7Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 96Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.96SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#16 of 26 acupuncture clinicsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 40%
5.0 ★★★★★ 118 Google reviews · 11 photos
99%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
1.9%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
96%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Hands for Healing with Needles of Light, Inc. at a glance

Google reviewers rate the clinic five stars based on 118 reviews, noting that the owner responds to ninety-six percent of feedback. Patients describe acupuncture, massage, and qi gong services that effectively reduce chronic pain, anxiety, and nerve issues, often citing insurance coverage as a financial benefit. The team is praised for punctuality, clear communication, and a calm demeanor that eases patient anxiety. Additionally, students and professionals value the informative continuing education classes in shiatsu, reiki, and stretching, finding the instruction knowledgeable and practical. No common criticisms were identified in the provided excerpts.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 118 reviews (99% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 118 Google reviews (115 with written comments, 2 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 96% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 25, 2026.
  • Service: Acupuncture Clinic serving Tampa, Florida.

Data from Google, last updated October 29, 2026.

Score profile vs other acupuncture clinics

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction97Reliability91Craft & service–Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 97 (median 98)Reliability: 91 (median 98)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
This companyAcupuncture Clinics median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Hands for Healing with Needles of Light, Inc.: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
97
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Hands for Healing with Needles of Light, Inc.: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
91
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Hands for Healing with Needles of Light, Inc.: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Hands for Healing with Needles of Light, Inc.: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 70.–
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Star ratings

118 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars11799%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars11%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 115 written reviews

  • Praise15898%
  • Complaints32%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price1275%
  • Reasonable319%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure16%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Would recommend5031%
  • Staff & attitude4729%
  • Quality & results2214%
  • Speed & response1610%
  • Honesty & trust127%
  • Communication117%
  • Price & value32%

What customers talk about

We read 115 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “…pain and looking for an alternative to just taking more medication, I highly recommend giving Hands for Healing Acupuncture a try.…”
  • “Jeff was kind, knowledgeable, and made the entire process easy, even for someone who doesn’t like needles.”
  • “I have had the most amazing experience in just two visits!”
  • “Jeff, he immediately identified my hip as the source.”
    “I started therapy and that was helping but the progress was a bit slow.”
  • “His knowledge, wisdom, and genuine care for his patients really stand out, and you can tell he has years of experience that inspire trust and confidence”
  • “He has a calm, reassuring presence and takes the time to explain everything, which made the entire experience much less intimidating.”
  • “Excellent knowledge of Accupuncture, my insurance covers part which makes it very reasonable.”

People customers mention

  • Jeff 78 reviews
  • Austin 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

T.WEBBLocal Guide · 36 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 days ago★★★★★

Doctor Jeff can work on a bull with those delicate hands!! This dude and his staff are awesome.. To my Veteran's "This is the place you need to come to"!

Reasonable price
DeniseLocal Guide · 114 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

They offer acupuncture and massage. I highly recommend. It’s helped me and my insurance covers it so that is a huge plus!

Great price
Olivia1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

I had a great experience at Hands for Healing. Dr. Jeff was kind, knowledgeable, and made the entire process easy, even for someone who doesn’t like needles. The acupuncture has helped my back pain, and I’ll definitely be coming back!

Great price
Anthony11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

If you’re feeling nervous about trying acupuncture for the first time, I completely understand, that’s exactly how I felt From the moment I met Dr. Jeff, he made me feel comfortable and at ease. He has a calm, reassuring presence and takes the time to explain everything, which made the entire experience much less…

Great price
Fernanda6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Dr. Jeff is amazing! I was diagnosed with an L5-S1 herniated disc and had been dealing with lower back pain for months. I even had steroid injections, but they didn’t help at all. I also had pain in the front of my left leg that no doctor could explain or relate to my herniated disc. When I saw Dr. Jeff, he…

LaurenLocal Guide · 27 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

I have been to Dr. Jeff for acupuncture twice and already, I can't say enough positive things about him and his practice. Both he and Austin are friendly, warm, and welcoming-you enter the space and are greeted with wonderful, peaceful smells, sounds, and sights. The space is inviting and safe. I have gone to…

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 118 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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T.WEBBLocal Guide · 36 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews T.WEBB has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Doctor Jeff can work on a bull with those delicate hands!! This dude and his staff are awesome.. To my Veteran's "This is the place you need to come to"!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Denise SmithLocal Guide · 114 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Denise has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They offer acupuncture and massage. I highly recommend. It’s helped me and my insurance covers it so that is a huge plus!

  • Price assessment: Great price
Olivia Frederick1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Olivia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I had a great experience at Hands for Healing. Dr. Jeff was kind, knowledgeable, and made the entire process easy, even for someone who doesn’t like needles. The acupuncture has helped my back pain, and I’ll definitely be coming back!

  • Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Hi Olivia. For someone who came in scared of needles, you handled getting acupuncture very well. I hope that you bragged to all of your friends. Thanks for telling others about how you overcame your nervousness and gave acupuncture a try.

Anthony Bartolotta11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Anthony has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

If you’re feeling nervous about trying acupuncture for the first time, I completely understand, that’s exactly how I felt From the moment I met Dr. Jeff, he made me feel comfortable and at ease. He has a calm, reassuring presence and takes the time to explain everything, which made the entire experience much less intimidating. His knowledge, wisdom, and genuine care for his patients really stand out, and you can tell he has years of experience that inspire trust and confidence I’ve dealt with soreness, muscle tension, and tightness for years, and after working with Dr Jeff, I finally experienced the kind of relief I’d been searching for. The difference has been remarkable, and I’m grateful I found him I highly recommend Dr. Jeff to anyone considering acupuncture. You’ll be in excellent hands

  • Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Hi Anthony. Thank you for sharing your experience getting treated at our clinic, I'm glad to hear that the treatments are giving you relief from muscular tension and soreness. Thank you also for referring Olivia to me, she did very well with the "baby needles". I look forward to helping you both as you stress and test your bodies athletically.

Fernanda Reh6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Fernanda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Dr. Jeff is amazing! I was diagnosed with an L5-S1 herniated disc and had been dealing with lower back pain for months. I even had steroid injections, but they didn’t help at all. I also had pain in the front of my left leg that no doctor could explain or relate to my herniated disc. When I saw Dr. Jeff, he immediately identified my hip as the source. After just one acupuncture session and a proper hip stretch, my pain was completely gone! I had been in constant back pain for two months, and in about 30 minutes, Dr. Jeff relieved it. It was unbelievable. I will definitely continue seeing him!

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Hi Fernanda. Thank you for the kind review. You responded so well to treatment that I had a combination of a little surprise and a lot of happiness. Fast healing patients like you make me look good. I'm so glad that I was able to help you and look forward to helping you to stay healthy and strong.

Lauren CleopatraLocal Guide · 27 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lauren has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I have been to Dr. Jeff for acupuncture twice and already, I can't say enough positive things about him and his practice. Both he and Austin are friendly, warm, and welcoming-you enter the space and are greeted with wonderful, peaceful smells, sounds, and sights. The space is inviting and safe. I have gone to acupuncture for years and really appreciate when I can tell that my provider is knowledgeable and listens with care to what I have say. I have felt heard and respected, and his treatment has already helped immensely. He explains what he is doing, he asks questions and gives feedback, and I feel like I can be an active participant in my treatment which is important to me. I look forward to booking future massages and bodywork with Austin as well. Cannot say enough nice things about this duo, and I look forward to remaining a regular patient here and returning soon!

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Hi Lauren. Thank you for your kind words and feedback regarding ;your experience at our clinic. I totally agree with you that the patient should be an active participant in their own healthcare. We can accomplish much more working as a doctor/patient team with queries, education, and treatment from the practitioner and feedback lifestyle modifications by the patient. I'm very happy that I've been able to help you and I look forward to continuing to assist you in the future. And you mentioned my awesome assistant Austin. He is a skilled, knowledgeable, and intuitive massage therapist and I'm confident that you will benefit from his combinations of bodywork and energy healing.

George NorrisLocal Guide · 55 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews George has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Dr. Jeff is amazing! I have chronic back issues (20 surgeries) , am fused the majority of my spine and have been in pain for almost 40 years. In 2 visits I have got more pain relief by visiting his practice than I have doing anything else. I finally have some hope that I can get rid of at least some of this pain and enjoy my life again! Ty Dr. Jeff!!!!

  • Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Hi George. On your first visit, as you were relating all of your surgeries and the amount of hardware that has been added to your body, you briefly reminded me of Wolverine, just minus the claws. Many people come to me in pain, however it's more rare that someone has suffered as long as you have. I am so happy that your pain has finally reduced and that you can enjoy life a little easier now. Thank you for sharing your experience.

Kevin2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kevin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

As a veteran, I know what it’s like to live with chronic pain and just push through it. When I first started seeing Dr. Jeff at Hands for Healing Acupuncture, I was in so much pain that I honestly thought I was going to have to find another job because I couldn’t keep going like that. I’m not 100% pain-free, but the improvement has been life-changing. I can move better, function better, and my quality of life has improved more than I expected. Dr. Jeff truly listens, cares about his patients, and wants to help you get better. If you’re a veteran dealing with chronic pain and looking for an alternative to just taking more medication, I highly recommend giving Hands for Healing Acupuncture a try. It made a real difference for me.

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Hey Kevin, Thanks for sharing your experience. I'm so happy that your pain has reduced enough that your quality of life has improved. When you consider how much weight the Army had you carry over more miles than you were able to count, your skeletal frame was due for some well earned maintenance. Thanks for letting our veterans know that this type of treatment can be a valuable alternative to pharmaceuticals.

Kristin Evans5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kristin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I took a shiatsu class with Dr. Jeff, it was one of the best classes I’ve taken. There was so much useful information. I can’t wait to use this on my own clients. Highly recommend.

  • Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you Kristin. I hope that your clients are impressed with your new skills and techniques and that they tell all of their friends.

SarahLocal Guide · 37 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sarah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Knowledgeable instructor. Great course, very informative. Easy to follow. Definitely recommend.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Hi Sarah. Thanks for your feedback on my seminar. I appreciate that you drove all the way from the Miami area to attend. I hope that you find a good acupuncture physician in your area to help you recover from your accident.

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