Acupuncture & TCM in San Francisco

Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine

Integrating thousands of years of ancient wisdom with modern techniques to unlock your body’s natural healing process and enhance overall vitality

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Balance from Within

Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes balance in the body and mind. Through personalized diagnosis and treatments like acupuncture and herbal medicine, TCM effectively addresses a wide range of health concerns. Drawing on thousands of years of wisdom, these therapies provide a holistic approach to wellness, supporting lasting vitality and overall well-being.

  • Acupuncture can target root causes of imbalance and improve circulation, reduce inflammation, decrease pain, and promote healing. By stimulating specific points, acupuncture sends signals into your body with a goal of regulating the nervous system, restoring homeostasis, and promoting health.

  • Customized, locally sourced, herbal formulas offer foundational support in conjunction with acupuncture treatments. Herbal tonics can be used to treat a multitude of conditions and are tailored to your unique internal landscape.

  • Moxibustion (moxa) is a traditional therapy that uses the warming properties of mugwort to gently nourish and restore the body. At The Nook, we use moxa to support ovulation, replenish Qi in the postpartum period, strengthen immunity during seasonal shifts, and encourage optimal fetal positioning—including turning breech babies. It’s a soothing, time-honored way to bring warmth and vitality where your body needs it most.

  • Cupping is a therapeutic technique rooted in East Asian medicine that helps release tension, improve circulation, and support the flow of Qi. At The Nook, we use cupping to ease muscle tightness, calm the nervous system, support detoxification, and relieve symptoms related to stress, stagnation, or hormonal shifts. This deeply restorative therapy can be added on to any treatment for an extra layer of support and relief.

Acupuncture Treatments

  • Step 1 | Initial Consultation

    In our in-depth 75 minute initial consultation, our goal is to get to know you. We’ll discuss your health history, lifestyle habits, and your unique needs & goals. The first visit involves a thorough intake and an acupuncture treatment.

  • Step 2 | The Treatment

    Each follow-up treatment is 50 minutes and completely customized to what your body needs that day. Supplemental modalities such as herbs, cupping, and gua sha can be added to enhance your treatment.

  • Step 3 | Your Personalized Plan

    You’ll receive a clear and actionable plan for moving forward. This can include number of sessions, nutritional recommendations, supplements, and herbs.

Reproductive Healthcare, Redefined

We offer individualized support for every stage of your journey, from preconception to postpartum & beyond.

  • Whether you're starting your fertility journey or facing challenges along the way, East Asian medicine can support you at every stage. Acupuncture helps balance reproductive hormones, regulate menstrual cycles, and promote ovulation, while also enhancing blood flow to the pelvic area and improving egg and sperm quality. Together, we'll design a fertility plan that prepares your body for a healthy pregnancy and supports you every step of the way.

    We can help with diminished ovarian reserve, irregular periods, luteal phase defect, unexplained infertility, recurrent miscarriage, male factor infertility, and more.

  • Acupuncture can be a powerful complement to IVF and IUI treatments by helping to optimize the body’s response to fertility medications and improve outcomes. It promotes improved blood flow to the uterus and enhances uterine receptivity, all of which can support embryo implantation and increase success rates. Many patients also find that acupuncture helps manage the emotional and physical challenges of these treatments, promoting a sense of balance and well-being throughout the process.

  • Regular treatments throughout the third trimester can improve the chances of a smooth labor and delivery, while supporting your nervous, muscular, and endocrine systems as your body evolves.Regular treatments throughout the third trimester can improve the chances of a smooth labor and delivery, while supporting your nervous, muscular, and endocrine systems as your body evolves

    Acupuncture can also be effective in helping turn a breech baby, encouraging optimal fetal positioning in the final weeks of pregnancy.

  • Healing after childbirth is a deeply personal journey, and acupuncture offers a supportive path to re-establish balance and vitality. Postpartum acupuncture offers personalized support and helps restore energy, address emotional & physical discomforts, calm the nervous system, and promote recovery.

    For your convenience, we offer concierge, in-home postpartum packages in San Francisco

  • Compassionate acupuncture care to support healing from miscarriage, loss, or abortion. Rooted in Eastern medicine, our treatments help rebalance hormones, regulate cycles, and restore emotional and physical well-being. With gentle, individualized care, we create a nurturing space for your body to heal and your nervous system to find ease—so you can move forward feeling supported and whole.

Clinically proven to be effective for

Headaches / Migraines

Pain Conditions

Digestive Issues

Hormone Imbalance

Menstrual Health

Fertility, Pregnancy, Postpartum

Perimenopause & Menopause

Mental Health Conditions

Sleep Issues

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Acupuncture

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Cupping, Gua Sha, and Moxibustion

Auriculotherapy & Ear Seeding

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