Acupuncture for busy, health-conscious people ready to feel balanced, be free from pain, and restored to vital energy.
Located in Noe Valley, serving patients across the Bay Area
Think of your body as a garden, and the acupuncturist as a gardener rooting out the causes of pain and imbalance.
Healing starts where the needles are placed because they signal to the nervous and circulatory systems to release chemicals and endorphins that support whole-body healing.
When you come in for a treatment, you are telling your body it is time to heal. Over time, your body rebalances, and with the support of wellness rituals alongside your treatment, you will discover a better way to recover.
New to acupuncture or already familiar with its benefits? From fatigue and stress to chronic pain, digestive issues, anxiety, and other ailments, you’ll find that a supportive and holistic practice awaits.
Whether your goal is to reduce medication dependency, increase your mobility, feel less stressed, or see the pain melt away, acupuncture is meant for you.
As an ancient form of medicinal healing that is over 2,000 years old, acupuncture is a holistic treatment that stimulates the body to balance itself. It is not spiritual or energy work– acupuncture is rooted in how the nervous system plays a dynamic role in the body’s healing process. As a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, I merge my upbringing in China, studies of acupuncture, and experience as a corporate professional to help you treat the underlying causes of a stressful modern life.
REVIEWS
ACUPUNCTURE SERVICES
As a Licensed Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner, I believe in treating the root cause– not chasing symptoms. My specialty is dictated by my patient, meaning that each treatment is tailored to your body’s specific and unique needs.
Acupuncture
From migraines and back pain to insomnia, digestion, and allergies, acupuncture is a powerful natural way to aid the body in healing. In an acupuncture treatment, I gently insert fine, delicate needles into key meridian points (or acupoints) throughout the body to peacefully activate the nervous system to regulate hormones and calm the body. Ongoing treatment is recommended for the best results. In your first appointment, we will evaluate your condition, create a treatment plan, and wellness goals to support you.
Fertility Acupuncture
Clinical studies have shown that acupuncture in conjunction with IVF can increase success rates by as much as 50%. A fertility-specific acupuncture session is designed to support conception, reproductive health, egg retrieval, and embryo transfer.
Body Cupping
Cupping is an ancient therapy that uses suction to draw blood flow to an area or muscle group to improve circulation, oxygen supply, and tension. It’s an excellent supplement to acupuncture therapy that can ease arthritis, back pain, high blood pressure, and more.
LED Light Therapy
A standalone treatment that uses clinically proven wavelengths of UV-free LED lights to penetrate the skin layer, LED Light Therapy treats acne-causing bacteria, targets fine lines, and reduces wrinkles.
- Chronic or acute pain
- Back, neck, and shoulder pain
- Migraines and headaches
- Fertility (pre and post IVF)
- Nausea
- Insomnia
- Sports injuries
- Surgery rehabilitation
- Anxiety and depression
- Allergies
- High blood pressure
- Digestion
- Arthritis
1 – Schedule Your Appointment
A standalone treatment that uses clinically proven wavelengths of UV-free LED lights to penetrate the skin layer, LED Light Therapy treats acne-causing bacteria, targets fine lines, and reduces wrinkles.
2 - Arrive Early
As you would any doctor’s appointment, plan to arrive about 15 minutes early to settle in and fill out your forms. You’ll be invited to share more details about your condition(s) and overall health in the treatment room.
Because acupuncture is a holistic (whole-body) approach, I will ask you about your digestion, sleep patterns, eating habits, and stress levels. Even if you’re visiting to address your back pain, these other factors will impact your treatment.
3 - Receive Your Treatment
After your intake, we will check your pulse and tongue for color, coating, shape, and texture, which informs your treatment. Then, you’ll lie down on the treatment table (similar to a massage table), where I will gradually and gently insert a series of fine needles at various points in your body that will have maximum impact and healing potential for you.
Most people won’t feel much, while others might experience a slight sensation when the needle is inserted that quickly subsides. These needles, inserted at strategic acupoints, will be left in place for 20-25 minutes. I’ll turn out the lights, play soothing music, and leave you to relax. Some patients even fall asleep! I’ll return to remove the needles and check in with how you feel. After your appointment, I may recommend Chinese Herbs to support your treatment, and at this time, you may schedule your follow-up.
4 - After Your Appointment
After your acupuncture treatment, stay hydrated with plenty of water or herbal teas. Avoid alcohol, coffee, and other caffeine-rich drinks as your body releases toxins. Stay warm, avoid the cold, get plenty of rest, and go light on exercise for 1-2 days after your appointment.
SERVICES & FEES
Acupuncture
First Session: $240, 75 minutes
Follow Up: $150, 55 minutes
Fertility Acupuncture (IVF, Pre and Post Transfer Support): $380, 55 minutes
Other Treatments
- Constitutional AcuFacial - $330 - Existing patients only
- LED Light Therapy - $50
- Body Cupping - $78
Other Treatments
We are currently contracted (in-network) with Cigna. Rates, deductibles, and co-pay/co-insurance vary based on your individual plan. For other PPO insurance plans that we are not contracted with (out-of-network), our office will gladly submit billing to your insurance company if it includes acupuncture coverage. The price above are relative of the rates given to patients who are paying out of pocket. These prices are discounted from the rate charged to insurance companies.
Where vibrance flows within, receiving and giving in embrace, living fully though our bodies. Chinese Medicine is just the beginning.
“Ivy is fantastic. She has a genuine concern about how to support, heal, and make you feel like your best self. She provides a safe and comfortable space for you throughout your treatment experience. She is highly qualified and has immense knowledge about acupuncture and eastern medicine practices. I highly recommend her.”
“Ivy is an intuitive acupuncturist. I went in for jaw, neck and shoulder pain due to TMJ, which was also causing tinnitus. She knew exactly what I needed and I received various treatments of acupuncture, cupping and herbs. I slept well for the first time in weeks.”
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