Blue Willow Acupuncture
Acupuncture, herbs and nutrition for pain and digestion. Sharone Franzen is a San Francisco acupuncturist, herbalist and clinical nutritionist who practices on Ocean Avenue near West Portal. She…
Acupuncturists & acupressure in San Francisco, CA
3 human-vetted listings in San Francisco. Licensed acupuncturists and Chinese medicine practitioners — acupuncture, acupressure, cupping, herbs and fertility care.
See them on the map →Chinese Medicine Works
Noe Valley acupuncture and herbal clinic from practitioners since the 1970s. Chinese Medicine Works is a Noe Valley clinic founded by Efrem Korngold, OMD, LAc, and Harriet Beinfield, LAc, who began…
San Francisco Community Acupuncture
Affordable community acupuncture in the Mission. A community acupuncture clinic on Valencia Street built on the idea that acupuncture doesn't need to be expensive to be effective.
About acupuncture
Acupuncture comes from traditional Chinese medicine. A licensed acupuncturist inserts very fine, sterile needles at specific points on the body. Many also use acupressure, cupping, moxibustion or herbal formulas.
First visits often run 60 to 90 minutes and include questions about your health, sleep and digestion. Needles are thin and most people feel little more than a light tap; you then rest for 20 to 40 minutes.
Choosing someone in San Francisco
- Make sure they're licensed (L.Ac. in most states) and use single-use sterile needles.
- Ask about their focus, such as pain, fertility support or stress.
- Check whether they take insurance; some plans cover acupuncture.
Questions
How many acupuncture options are there in San Francisco?
Sanctuary Ground lists 3 human-vetted acupuncture options in San Francisco, California.
Does acupuncture hurt?
Most people feel a brief pinch or nothing at all. The needles are much finer than those used for injections.
Is acupuncture covered by insurance?
Sometimes. Some plans cover it for certain conditions; ask your insurer and the clinic.