Chinese Medicine is an ancient system of healing in which approaches such as acupuncture and the use of herbs help bring the patient back to a state of balance. Chinese Medicine can be helpful for many conditions including headaches, pain, stress, fatigue and digestive disorders and as a complement to Western cancer treatment. Our clinic offers Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as well as sessions based on Five Element Acupuncture Theory. To schedule an appointment, please call (415) 600-3503.

Acupuncture  |  Group Acupuncture  |  Chinese Herbs

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese technique based on the belief that life-force, or “chi” flows through channels in the body known as meridians. Thin, solid needles are inserted at “reflex points” along these meridians to stimulate, disperse, and/or regulate the flow of chi. The goal is to restore a healthful energetic balance as well as to treat acute, chronic, and degenerative conditions.
San Francisco Practitioners: Jeff Draisin, MD, Helen Ye, LAc
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Group Acupuncture

Traditional Chinese Medicine identifies hundreds of points on the ear and body that can be stimulated with acupuncture needles to bring health and balance to the body. Health situations that benefit from acupuncture include pain, weight management, stress, smoking cessation, insomnia, headaches, migraines and menopause. In a small group setting, you will receive the treatment which takes approximately an hour. Group sessions are Thursday afternoons from 3:30-6 pm. Cost is $35. (A snack or light meal is recommended prior to your appointment).
San Francisco Practitioner: Helen Ye, LAc
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Chinese Herbs

Depending on their individual botanical properties, a wide assortment of Chinese herbs are used to assist specific health conditions and ailments. Chinese herbal therapies can be applied to help resolve everything from weak digestion to chronic pain and migraine headaches. We strongly recommend working with a practitioner when using Chinese herbs as diagnosis, treatment and the understanding of potential interactions requires a highly trained professional.
San Francisco Practitioner: Helen Ye, LAc
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