Root-cause care for sleep, hormones, digestion, stress, and immunity, delivered by board-certified, Berkeley-trained acupuncturists in the Mission District.
Internal medicine acupuncture is our root-cause approach to systemic concerns like digestion, hormones, sleep, immunity, and stress. Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, we look at the patterns behind them. Two people with the same headache or the same insomnia may receive very different treatment plans, because the underlying cause is rarely the same.
Sessions combine acupuncture with herbal medicine, lifestyle guidance, and functional testing where appropriate. The goal is sustainable change, not a quick fix.
Internal medicine acupuncture supports a wide range of concerns. Common reasons our patients book include:
Your first visit is the longest because we gather a complete picture. From there, sessions are tailored to where you are.
A comprehensive review of your health history, current concerns, and goals. We use both Western clinical assessment and Chinese medicine pattern diagnosis.
A customized plan that may include acupuncture, herbal formulas, and lifestyle recommendations. You leave with a clear sense of what to expect next.
Sterile, single-use Japanese needles placed at specific points. You rest on the table for 30 to 45 minutes. Many patients fall asleep.
We refine the plan session by session as your body responds. Acute issues may resolve in a few visits. Chronic concerns deepen with consistent care.
Both Lauren and Yen are board-certified, Berkeley-trained acupuncturists who completed a graduate-level program with thousands of supervised clinical hours and passed a national board exam. That depth matters for safety and precision.
We blend TCM theory with current clinical research. Where evidence supports a particular protocol, that takes precedence.
We co-manage care with your PCP, OB-GYN, or specialist team. Acupuncture works best as part of a coordinated plan, not in isolation.
Sleep issues, digestive disorders, hormonal imbalance, anxiety, headaches, autoimmune conditions, chronic inflammation, immunity, energy, fatigue, and side effects of cancer treatment, among others. We treat patterns, not just labels.
We treat patterns of imbalance rather than isolated symptoms. Two people with the same symptom may receive completely different treatment plans. By using acupuncture, herbal medicine, lifestyle guidance, and functional testing when appropriate, we work to uncover the underlying causes and support your body’s ability to regulate itself.
Some patients feel improvement after the first session, especially for stress, tension, and sleep. Chronic or complex issues may see gradual improvements over several weeks. Consistency and follow-up matter.
When appropriate, yes. Functional testing can give us a clearer picture of digestion, hormones, adrenals, and inflammation. We use it as a complement to clinical assessment, not a replacement.
Yes. Acupuncture helps shift the body out of chronic fight-or-flight and into a parasympathetic, repair-oriented state. Many patients notice better sleep and calmer mood within the first few sessions.
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