Stratford Acupuncture & Nutritional Wellness Center

Fantastic experience: Going there weekly since 6, maybe 7 yrs. It says it all... Love every visit, it's Acupuncture in general but PEMW it's amazing, it does miracles ;) Friendly stuff, I treat them as my friend after all those yrs. Strongly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Beyond kind and comforting team. Truly care for each patient and work with your needs/schedules. I love going back in and getting treatment that truly makes an immediate difference!

Fantastic experience: I had a fantastic experience at Shelton Acupuncture and Nutritional Wellness Center. The customer service is outstanding—welcoming, professional, and genuinely caring. Joseph’s expertise is evident from the moment you walk in. His knowledge and approach made me feel comfortable and confident throughout the session. I felt great afterward—relaxed, refreshed, and rebalanced. They also offer a wonderful selection of high-quality products for daily wellness. Highly recommend this place for anyone seeking holistic care and long-term wellness support!

Fantastic experience: So happy that I have found Stratford Accupunture. I was in pain daily and was in need of relief. Joe and Liz are so welcoming and I have learned a great deal from them since I have been a client there about how to treat my pain. Joe has helped me out with my ongoing issues that I have been dealing with for a long time now. When I leave I feel relaxed and pain free.

Fantastic experience: Help me get better

Fantastic experience: My experience was excellent. I felt 100% better when I left.

Fantastic experience: Very professional and the only treatment that fixed sciatica. Very grateful! I was so pleased I recommended Joseph to my Daughter in Law for her treatment. She is in treatment now.

Fantastic experience: They made me feel like family or like an old old friend!!

Fantastic experience: My son and I recently visited Stratford Acupuncture, and I can’t say enough about the incredible experience! From the moment we walked in, the serene atmosphere put us at ease, but what truly sets this place apart is Joe, the owner and master acupuncturist. Joe is an absolute gem. His skill in acupuncture is nothing short of remarkable. He took the time to listen to our concerns, tailoring the session to address my son's specific needs with precision and care. Beyond his technical prowess, Joe’s passion for helping people shines through. He’s built a welcoming, community-focused studio that feels like a sanctuary. The space is spotless, beautifully designed, and infused with calming energy, reflecting Joe’s commitment to creating a healing environment. If you’re looking for top-tier acupuncture with a personal touch, look no further—Joe’s the best in the business, and his studio is a testament to his outstanding work. Five stars, hands down!

Fantastic experience: Excellent service!!! They help me with my migraine They are the best!!

Fantastic experience: Joe is extremely knowledgeable and kind, and his willingness to assist our family virtually was amazing! His staff is thoughtful, kind and go out of their way to help us. We love Lizzie!

Fantastic experience: I had a fantastic experience! I came in dealing with sciatica and plantar fasciitis, and through acupuncture and holistic care, I had a huge improvement. The space is clean and welcoming, and the practitioner is not only skilled but Joe is incredibly friendly and attentive. I felt heard, supported, and genuinely cared for. Highly recommend for anyone looking for effective, holistic treatment in a calm and professional environment.

Fantastic experience: Joe and his team are fantastic. They listened to my needs and helped put me back on track after years of health issues. Having done a lot of research in the holistic health community their practices aligned with a lot of my own knowledge. Will be going back there in the future for refreshers and pick me ups. I think of you guys often thank you.

Fantastic experience: My back felt better than it had in many, many years. I highly recommend Joseph, and have been pushing my nephew to give him a try.....I hope he will.

Fantastic experience: The acupuncture and celluma light combo is great!

Fantastic experience: Go see Joe!!! Highly recommended. PEMF is fabulous.

Fantastic experience: Joe is amazing! Liz in the office is awesome as well. You should definitely see them for all your wellness needs.

Fantastic experience: Joe is so knowledgeable! He has helped me with several ailments and medical issues that traditional doctors have failed on. I've been a patient for several years and will continue on.

Fantastic experience: My first time having acupuncture...I wasnt sure about doing it....It's the best choice I had made...so I do recommend to try it. Nothing I did helped the nerve pain in my feet...But it has helped me so much! To get some release from my neuropathy ..I when A year in so much pain. I love them there they are great so go see them!!

Fantastic experience: Very thorough and attentive to my needs-and the acupuncture relieved my pain

Fantastic experience: Thank you for helping during my process of healing after calf tear and with my sciatic pain. I could not have recovered as fast as I did without your treatments

Fantastic experience: Joe’s treatment of my severe back pain was outstanding and successful! If at first you’re not getting instant relief, be patient and you will be amazed.

Fantastic experience: Wonderful experience here! Sometimes I’ve been in agony when I walk in, and I can actually move freely and without or with minimal pain from my sciatica when I leave. Always kind and comfortable, often I’d drift to sleep and catch some rest I needed too! Highly recommend for anyone like me dealing with pain that they would rather treat without pills!

Fantastic experience: My excellent with Stanford Acupuncture & National professionals, was excellent , going to the office it feels in another place with peace and tranquility, Acupuncture it was my favorite, I never wanted to be finished, feeling relaxed and lus no estres , Elizabeth was so nice give me part of the recommendation for my supplement, I miss them a lot, I movie to Florida and is no bady like Joe ‍♀️‍♀️, Thank you

Fantastic experience: Great place great people on a scale 1 to 10 I give them 1000

Fantastic experience: I had been struggling for so long with nutrition. Coming to Stratford Acupuncture and Wellness was the best decision I ever made. Dr. Joe knows exactly what he is doing and I am doing so much better! Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Very pleased with my experience at the Stratford Wellness center, not only my health has improved, the quality of care is excellent. My therapists always dedicate a fair amount of time on my acupuncture therapy. All the staff are knowledgeable and always caring.

Fantastic experience: Great place for healing

Fantastic experience: Great clean establishment,does a wonderful job with whatever your ailments are

Fantastic experience: Acupuncture works! Dr. Downer has helped me address various health issues for many years.

Fantastic experience: I received excellent care and results at Stratford acupuncture. I would highly recommend checking out the services that they offer.

Fantastic experience: Great experience! I was super nervous and my mind was set at ease. Tensions were released, pain is gone. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: exceptionally nice and persistent in getting to know you in healthy and thoughtful ways. they want you to feel welcome and cared for. will take the time to listen to feedback, as well. pleasant and peaceful environment coming from a place of internal security and love for their work.

Fantastic experience: Love coming here for cosmetic acupuncture treatments with Joe and Maria and additionally found soothing healing from Reiki Services with Maria, 222 Awakening Journey. She’s truly an incredible, knowledgeable and intuitive woman!

Fantastic experience: I went to this clinic a couple of weeks ago and feel amazing. Almost at 100%. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was calming and welcoming. Joe was very professional, attentive, and thoroughly explained the process which put me at ease. He has many skill sets and combining them with acupuncture helps me with success. My over well being has improved as well as the pain going away. I highly recommend Dr. Joe !!!

Fantastic experience: I have been having Reiki done by Maria. She has been addressing my low back pain. Reiki has reduced the pain greatly and I can sleep through the night.My stress level has also been lessened.

Fantastic experience: Joe is great as are his entire staff. Very patient and caring in all that they do. Highly recommend this practice.

Fantastic experience: I sought out the practice for a thermogram and was extremely pleased with Elizabeth’s personable manner and empathetic communication. She provided detailed explanations and conducted the scan seamlessly, so I knew exactly what to expect throughout the process. The friendly staff provided a welcoming environment.

Fantastic experience: Best there is, Works great with crazy work schedules, gets my neck and back to feel great each time

Fantastic experience: Really seeing results ... thank you SANWC

Fantastic experience: I love this practice. Joe and Elizabeth are great. I've been coming here for over a year for a number of issues and all have been solved with Joe's help and knowledge!

Fantastic experience: My experience at Stratford acupuncture is the best. Joe can’t be more helpful. He seats down with you and talks about what is bothering you. His staff is the best also. So caring, and kind. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: I'm on my third session and my lower back is felling much better at least I can sleep at night. Great work.

Negative experience: Only works if you believe in it. He started out great but fizzled out to not caring. In the end I think the only thing that helped was massage. He would try all this reiki garbage more than anything else. Reiki is ineffective according to science and from my own personal experience I confirm.

Fantastic experience: Great experience. Joe was amazing and Elizabeth is a sweetheart. I definitely will be coming back for all my acupuncture needs. I felt amazing afterwards.

Fantastic experience: I truly love every addition and expansion this practice has done over the years - I just wish I could visit more often! I will definitely make an appointment next time in town for a few services at once =))

Fantastic experience: Great place feel much better after only a few treatments

Fantastic experience: The staff at Stratford Acupuncture are wonderful. Joe is an amazing practitioner and has helped me tremendously.

Fantastic experience: Excellent, would recommend to anyone in Fairfield County. Thank you so much!

Fantastic experience: The new location is beautiful. Always a pleasurable experience at Stratford Accupuncture.

Fantastic experience: Great session! Left feeling relaxed - the staff was awesome!

Fantastic experience: I've been here for several services, acupuncture, cupping, message and love it. I especially appreciate the supplements they sell. I have been taking them for several years now and it has made a huge difference in my levels of Vitamin D and B -- which I used to be always critically low on. I strongly recommend them.

Positive experience: I went for a pulled calf muscle and was very happy with the results of the treatment I received.

Fantastic experience: Great customer service , knowledgeable Dr. I will continue acupuncture at this office it was way kool for my lower back pain . I’m saying yes to acupuncture and no to naproxen .

Fantastic experience: Super helpful, kind and understanding. Dr Joe and Liz listen intently and strive to assist their client's in meeting their health goals and needs. Thank You!

Fantastic experience: Always a positive experience from all at Stratford Acupuncture.

Fantastic experience: So far I am more than satisfied. After only two visits pain from a shoulder/arm injury that has been nagging me for months is so much better. Not only has the pain been significantly reduced but my range of motion has improved as well. Looking forward to the continued treatment and improvement.

Fantastic experience: Extremely professional and helpful staff, clean, relaxing environment. I look forward to my weekly visits, and generally leave refreshed and renewed.

Fantastic experience: I feel awesome after seeing this group

Fantastic experience: Joe is very well trained!!

Fantastic experience: Love it there!

Fantastic experience: Positive experience. Joe and Liz are great at what they do. Offer suggestions on how to best treat an ailment and proceed from there. They're service is professional, and they care about their clients. I'll definitely continue coming to them.

Fantastic experience: I originally starting going to acupuncture because my neurologist recommended it for my migraines. Going to the center is the best decision I have ever made! Joe has helped me so much and now, after only 6 months, I am barely getting debilitating migraines! Liz is always so welcoming and makes you feel instantly at ease walking in for treatment. Going to acupuncture is something I look forward to ever week!

Fantastic experience: During the visit, the process was explained. They took the current supplements that I was taking to see if they were working for me (no effects or too much of). Joe recommend the supplements that I was lacking of. Started two on Thursday afternoon and the others on Tuesday evening. Too soon to give any feedback on the results.

Fantastic experience: Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Very glad I switched to this center and very excited to continue my journey with them.

Positive experience: Dr. Downer takes the time to explain the long term course of treatment options. He allows the patient to make thier own informed decision. Elizabeth is very friendly and helpful in scheduling appointments.

Fantastic experience: Very knowledgeable. Professional. Kind and always willing to work with patient. Clean facility and lots of services.

Fantastic experience: Follow up below... Joe is amazing! I went in to destress and just to relax and find balance and I came out brand new. It honestly truly works and feels great! Joe is very kind has small talk with you and really listens to what you need and puts you on the right path. Place is also very clean and does have multiple rooms so availability for an appointment at least for me was not a problem. Unfortunately my insurance was not covered by Joe so my time with him has ended which I really am heartbroken because he really is the good, but if you are covered or you don't care for insurance go! It is great and you will not regret it! Thank you Joe! Small follow up for those who care! Elizabeth who works in the front followed up with me and broke down my insurance down to the littlest detail. She was very patient and informed me that my insurance does work and I will be able to continue my follow ups! She was very kind and i am very grateful!

Fantastic experience: Truly a Facility of Healing Spirits & Knowledge to Help Balance & Restore One Health. The Staff is by far one of the "most" Embracing of your Ailment or Condition in our area. If open to Alternative & a Holistic approach Definitely Give these Folks a Call! Astounding Outreach

Fantastic experience: I've been looking for a more natural way to deal with high blood pressure, and anxiety, thus I gave a try to Acupuncture. It works!. I am very happy with the results, an experience at Stratford Acupuncture. They are very easy to do business with, and great follow through.

Fantastic experience: Have been going here for years for a deep tissue massage with Liz. She is absolutely the best massage therapist that I have ever had work on me. She specializes in deep tissue and because of her I am able to keep working. She is very caring and compassionate and listens to all my concerns. Have also gotten acupuncture from Joe and he is a true professional and extremely competent. Can’t say enough about this place and would recommend it to anyone I care about especially family members and close friends.

Fantastic experience: I go here occasionally when my tendonitis acts up. The acupuncture is great and I feel 90% better after first visit. Everyone at the office is nice to speak with. Never had an issue.

Fantastic experience: I have been seeing Joe Downer for over two years, No matter what is ailing, I’m always glad I came! I have literally walked in bent over from back pain & walked out with a straight back. More than once. It works for me. He’s gotten rid of allergy headaches to helping my broken ankle heal faster! Lifelong back & neck/shoulder problems have been corrected; to my surprise. The nutritional testing & drug less products took away my daily stomach pain & bubbly tummy! My Western pain Doctor had me on -2 Nexium per day-which didn’t work 100%. I can’t say enough about how much better I feel now. Liz is great, too!

Fantastic experience: I absolutely love Joe! He is such an outstanding guy, and I highly recommend him to anyone that might be experiencing pain of any sort! I am so happy I decided to go see him back in October!! I absolutely love Liz too!! Such a wonderful place with amazing vibes!!

Fantastic experience: Elizabeth and Joseph very caring

Fantastic experience: I have been a patient of Joseph for many years and his treatments are on point. He provides excellent service in a relaxing atmosphere and I have recommended him to others.

Fantastic experience: As I have said before, Joe Downer is an outstanding Acupuncturist. His treatment of my pain issues have made me pain free with no surgery or drugs needed. I highly recommend Stratford Acupuncture & Nutritional Wellness Center, if you willing to be patient. Do not expect instant relief, in most cases.

Negative experience: I had lost 1000+ dollars here in the name of treatment..Don't recommend

Fantastic experience: Elizabeth is a Wonderful, warm person with a great big smile to welcome you! Joe is just as welcoming they are a great team ! Now Joe is very knowledgeable and he explains everything that he will be doing so well that you actually are very much so at easy ,I have Rheumatoid and Fibromyalgia plus a few other immune issues and I can tell you for the first time in 1 1/2 - 2 years I had no pain for 2 whole days in my left knee and that was my first visit ! Looking forward to many more visits! And less pain meds! Thank you Elizabeth and Joe

Fantastic experience: I had been in constant pain for weeks. I sought the help of my chiropractor for several sessions, I tried massages, and yoga and they worked for a short time but hours later the pain returned. I had one visit at Stratford Acupuncture and left the first session pain free. I will be returning and I highly recommend his practice.

Fantastic experience: He was Amazing. That pain was constant for month 1st time of relief. It was relaxing & soothing. Joseph was so down to earth, very easy to talk to. CANT WAIT FOR MY NEXT VISIT.

Fantastic experience: This is a great place for acupuncture and general wellness. The staff is professional and there is never a waiting time of more than 2-3 minutes when going to an appointment. They also have very flexible scheduling and will work with you on your availability. Their supplemental nutrition products are top quality as well. I purchased the year membership package which is the best deal you can get and well worth it. Joe really takes the time to listen to your concerns and answer all your questions. I've had several ailments bother me for years with minimal to no relief from medical doctors, but I have,made significant progress with Joe. Highly recommended facility. I would refer my family members here.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been coming to Stratford acupuncture and wellness for about a decade for pain, stress management, and now cosmetic acupuncture love the new space and new services provided

Fantastic experience: Joe helps me with my back pain and helps my mother's neck and back pain as well! I'm so glad we found this place- Joe is the best!

Fantastic experience: The staff at Stratford Acupuncture and Nutrition are amazing!!! People ask me all the time does acupuncture work? My answer is absolutely in the hands of trained, skilled and compassionate professional like Joe. Joe is extremely knowledgeable and can easily get to the underlying issue of whatever ails you... and treat it! I trust Joe 110% and he is an amazing professional to have on your wellness team!

Fantastic experience: Not only very relaxing to get acupuncture but my sinuses feel 100 times better after the visit. I have also lost 20 pounds in the year I have been coming to Stratford Acupuncture.

Fantastic experience: I started going to Stratford Acupuncture & Nutritional since February 14, 2018, it’s been a live changing experience, I suffer of chronic pain, migraines, vertigo, etc. Not only it helps me to manage my different symptoms and problems, best of all it gave me hope, and that it’s just priceless

Positive experience: Very nice people always HAPPY Iam still learning about Acupuncture so far it has worked very well for me.will keep you posted. Thanks SANWC.

Fantastic experience: Joe is the best! He is the only one that can take my 15 year old son’s head pain away.

Fantastic experience: Just love the attention and personable staff.

Fantastic experience: Joe and Liz are THE BEST! I would not go anywhere else for my accupuncture needs. I have had great relief from knee pain and arm pain through accupuncture at Stratford Accupuncture and can’t recommend them highly enough.

Fantastic experience: I have several autoimmune issues that I have been dealing with for the last 18 years or so.  These issues cause joint, muscle and digestive pain.  I have ongoing care from my rheumatologist supported by my gastroenterologist, primary care and massage therapy.  While all this care certainly helps I still felt just plain lousy every day and began to resign myself that that would just be my life.  Then I decided to investigate acupuncture and contacted Joe Downer at Stratford Wellness Center.  After 18 years of feeling lousy Joe has been able to get me to a point where I can see real progress.  I have been receiving acupuncture and Nutritional Response Testing (NRT....check it out.  It is amazing.) since mid June of 2017 and can honestly say that, while I am still on my journey, I haven't felt better in a long, long time. If you have ever given acupuncture even a passing thought, take the step and give Stratford Wellness Center a try.  They are really helping me get closer to my health goals at a time when I had just about given up.

Fantastic experience: At the beginning of November 2016 I began getting debilitating cluster headaches. It was honestly the worst pain of my life. By February of 2017 these headaches, complete with double vision and a grotesquely swollen left eye, were 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. NOTHING helped. I went to a walk-in, followed up with my physician, saw my eye doctor, and visited my chiropractor several times, and even ended up in the ER. I was prescribed all sorts of medications, most of which did nothing, some made it worse. I wasn’t able to work, or drive, or do much of anything. I was completely at the end of my rope. In mid-March, I called and made my first appointment with Joe. In one session, Joe brought my pain level from “catastrophic” to “tolerable”. The swelling around my eye was visibly decreased. Later that day I had a few blissful hours where there was no pain whatsoever. I made two more appointments that week, and by the end of the third appointment, I was completely pain free! Now, whenever I feel pressure starting to build in my head, I immediately call the office and make an appointment. Liz always does an amazing job of getting me in as quickly as possible. Joe and Liz, thank you both for everything! I am grateful.

Fantastic experience: Dr. Joe Downer is an excellent Acupunturist. I have been treating with him for at least three years. I had a frozen shoulder and plantar fascitis. I'm thankful for his care during that time. Most western doctors would have done cortizone shots or recommended an operation. I continue to see Dr. Downer once a week In order to stay strong and healthy.

Fantastic experience: Dr Downer is a wonderful!, most patient, and caring man..He is more knowledgable about how to heal the human body then any Doctor I ever met!!..I feel very privileged and grateful to be able to go to him for treatment.