Acupuncture

Gentle, Intuitive, Effective Acupuncture in San Francisco

I love helping people feel better through gentle, intuitive, and effective acupuncture treatments.

People seek out acupuncture at Soraluna for a wide variety of concerns, from pain to menstrual discomfort to quieting the mind.

The people who thrive here tend to be sensitive, intuitive, creative, and/or empathic people who desire to ease the stress and tension held in their bodies.

About the Sessions

Treatments are simple; we start by having a conversation about you and your body’s needs. I’ll listen to your pulse and take a look at your tongue, and I might press several points on your abdomen for diagnostic purposes.

From there, I’ll use very thin, fine needles to gently address any imbalances I perceive in your body. After a few needles, I check back in with your pulse to see how your energy shifts. Sometimes I don’t even use needles; I may use flower essences, aromatherapy, stones, herb-infused oils, or subtle acupressure to help your body regulate itself more effectively. Once I feel the energy has shifted in the right direction, you’ll rest for 15-20 minutes on the warm, cozy sheets. During this resting time, your body’s self-healing capacity really shines. Many people nap, but others simply rest and enjoy the quiet of the clinic.

After I return and remove the needles; you might receive some manual therapy, such as light gua sha, cupping, foot reflexology, or acupressure to round out your treatment. Sometimes, the needles are enough. It all depends on what your body seems to need in the moment.

Just as your body is always changing from day to day, no treatment is ever the same.

Most people leave the office with less tension, less pain, and a quieter mind.

Session Length

60 and 90 minute sessions are available.

60 minute sessions leave time for you to receive one comprehensive set of needles and some manual therapy.

90 minute sessions allow for treatment on both on the front and back of your body, as well as more time for manual therapy and energy work, if desired.

Frequency

We can discuss a treatment plan during your initial session. For acute and chronic concerns, weekly treatments are generally recommended until your goals are reached.

For wellness purposes and preventative medicine, I recommend treatments at the change of each season.

Acupuncture + Herbal Medicine

If you desire herbal medicine, we can discuss that during your appointment as well.

Scheduling

You can schedule your initial session here.

It would be an honor and a joy to work with you.