SF Holistic Medicine Acupuncture, Dry Needling, Microneedling & Functional Medicine

Acupuncture is the insertion of fine, single-use disposable needles into the skin and muscle tissue. The technique and depth depend on your condition of the day. It is not as painful as the hypodermic needle you may have experienced in the past. Ideally, you will feel a deeper sensation within your tissues and even a traveling sensation in your body conduits. Most people fall asleep during acupuncture and we fondly call this the “acu-nap.”

We add corrective exercises to your treatment plan to help you strengthen your body more precisely, and move better with reduced pain. In our busy world where we are often required to be “on,” meditation and restorative breathing are evermore important to our health. Learning how to breathe optimally reduces stress, increases oxygen to the brain, improves focus, stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, enhances body movement, protects our cardiovascular system, and creates calm.

Combining acupuncture with electrostim further promotes healing and reduces pain. Electro-Acupuncture (EA) supports cellular repair, strengthens tendons, quickens bone repair, improves blood and lymph circulation, reduces inflammation, and supports connective tissue.

This is an orthopedic method of acupuncture that releases inhibited muscles and restores their function. Known in some states as myofascial dry needling or medical acupuncture. Benefits include resetting tight & weak muscles, reducing pain and inflammation, restoring proper function, and improving range of motion and athletic performance.

Also known as Cosmetic Acupuncture, a series of facial acupuncture treatments is a gentle and natural method to rejuvenate and revitalize your face and tone your skin and muscles. Includes Celluma Pro LED Light Therapy for acne, wrinkles, and pain. Benefits: builds collagen, tones face and neck muscles, stimulates circulation, diminishes fine lines, wrinkles, scars, and age spots, lifts sagging skin, decreases puffiness, improves hormonal balance and acne, moisturizes skin, and repairs stress shown on the face.

Using sophisticated and precise lab testing, functional labs identify hidden sources of ills and pain. Thorough assessment and lab testing finds root causes of disease including hormonal imbalances, digestive issues, gut microbiome pathogens, infections, toxicity, and nutrient deficiencies. Combining labs with a deep dive into health history creates personalized treatment plans for fatigue, anxiety, stress, GI issues, sleep disorders, energy crashes, hormonal imbalances, and improved physical and emotional wellbeing.