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…
Natural health & natural wellness practitioners in San Francisco, CA
3 human-vetted listings in San Francisco. Natural health practitioners, naturopaths, herbalists, holistic nutritionists and natural wellness shops and markets.
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…
Rainbow Grocery Cooperative
Worker-owned natural foods co-op in San Francisco since 1975. A worker-owned and run food cooperative in San Francisco, founded in 1975, selling natural and organic vegetarian food, bulk goods,…
About natural health
Natural health practitioners focus on food, herbs, lifestyle and the body's own rhythms. The field includes naturopaths, herbalists, Ayurvedic consultants and holistic nutritionists, as well as natural-food markets and apothecaries.
Consultations usually begin with a detailed conversation about diet, sleep, energy, stress and health history, then move to practical suggestions you can bring into daily life.
Choosing someone in San Francisco
- Ask about their training and whether they're licensed where that applies (for example naturopathic doctors in some states).
- Tell them about any medications you take, since some herbs interact with them.
- Prefer practitioners who coordinate with your doctor.
Questions
How many natural health options are there in San Francisco?
Sanctuary Ground lists 3 human-vetted natural health options in San Francisco, California.
Are herbs and supplements always safe?
Not always. Some interact with medications or aren't suitable in pregnancy, so share your full health picture with the practitioner and your doctor.
What's the difference between a naturopath and a herbalist?
Naturopathic doctors complete a multi-year program and are licensed in some states; herbalists focus specifically on plant medicine and training varies.