Health Professionals in San Francisco, CA

I am a practitioner of traditional Japanese acupuncture and have studied extensively with master acupuncturist Koji Ichihashi of the Kurumadani School of Japan. Japanese acupuncture technique involves shallow insertion of very thin, delicate needles into points along the Meridians of the body. It is a relaxing spa-like treatment that is gentle and essentially pain free. This style incorporates medical Shiatsu massage while the needles are in the body. I give my patients self-care education, Qigong (energy movement), nutritional counseling and suggest Chinese herbal therapies and/or supplements in a nurturing environment.

After encountering several health issues that lead to weight gain, constant bloating, depression, and infertility, I worked with multiple healthcare professionals to help myself get back on track. After years of ups and downs, I finally decided to take my health in my own hands and entered into a MS program to learn more about nutrition and functional medicine. It allowed me not only solve my health issues that no one could, but also to get pregnant after multiple years of unsuccessful attempts. Your daily nutrition is either a poison or a medicine, and I am excited to help you find an optimal balance between health and food!

Promote Body-Mind-Soul in harmony to enhance the quality of life through a holistic approach to health and well-being, rooted in the principles of oriental medicine

I offer an integrated approach to Chiropractic treatment, drawing from my diverse training and experience in several different healing art systems. After a careful and thorough history and examination of your physical body and other forces that come to bear, I assemble an individualized treatment plan for you. The treatment is dynamic, highly participatory and interactive, and is not only geared toward solving the acute problem you've brought in the door, but also to identifying and working with your underlying functional patterns. The work is empowering, and often produces excellent results where previous treatments have failed.

Welcome to The Connective! We are a community of Holistic Health Practitioners who share the common goal of helping others live happier, healthier, and more meaningful lives! Our staff includes Holistic and Functional Nutritionists, Herbalists, Health Coaches, Life Coaches, and Licensed Psychotherapists.

I work with motivated and curious individuals looking to dive deep and investigate the root causes of digestive issues, acne and other skin problems, poor sleep, adrenal/sex/circadian hormone imbalances and blood sugar dysfunction. Healthy, gradual and sustainable improvements are prioritized over quick-fixes. My overarching goal is not only to find the root cause of imbalance, but to optimize your long term health by harboring intuition around nutrition and lifestyle practices so that you feel empowered and in control of your body, health and wellbeing.

Are you looking to make healthful changes in your diet to combat a current chronic illness or to prevent disease? I offer virtual nutrition coaching for adults who want to make lasting changes in their diet with a food-as-medicine approach.

Hi I am Carmelita! I received my Bachelor of Science from UC Berkeley in Nutritional Sciences- Dietetics. After graduating, I started my career as a Health Coach, then later earned certifications as a Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Group Fitness Instructor, and Registered Dietitian. During my ten years as a Health Coach, I traveled to companies throughout the United States. I provided support to their employees by organizing health fairs, teaching group classes, and creating educational resources on topics such as diabetes management.

Oliver's journey into healing arts began in 1982. As a practitioner of acupuncture and Chinese medicine who specializes in Traumatology (Ditda-Shangke), he received extensive apprenticeship training in the States, Hong Kong, and Beijing under several reputable first-generation physicians, esoteric healers of Eastern medicine, and venerable masters of traditional martial arts since childhood. Oliver also served as a clinical intern and mentored at various facilities including American Institute of Acupuncture Orthopedics & Traumatology, California Pacific Medical Center, and Yueyang Hospital of Integrative Medicine in Shanghai, China.

Kristin is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who practices out of Health Loft, specializing in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Digestive issues, Crohn's, Celiac, PCOS, and interested in Weight Management. Kristin enjoys collaborating with her clients and supporting them on their journey towards making sustainable lifestyle changes and believes health relies on the balance of nutritional, mental, social, emotional, physical and spiritual wellness. She whole heartedly believes that food is information for our cells and what we eat is critical to how we reveal ourselves to the world.

When clients come to see me, many of them are struggling with mental health concerns, digestive issues, and a poor sense of health. Many have had a recent mental or digestive health diagnosis that feels challenging and like they have little guidance on how to move forward. My goal is to provide you with the latest evidence-based tools so you can tune back into your body and start making decisions that meet your actual needs, while providing a clear path towards improved health. My anti-diet, "all-foods-fit" approach allows flexibility versus rigidity, leading to long lasting behavior change & better relationship to food.

I practiced with my father for 5 years before he retired, and I learned from him what really works to get people well. He started practice in 1959 and had a wealth of experience that I learned from. I incoporated that into the latest techniques that I learned at Life Chiropractic College West, an excellent technical school, to get a very well rounded technical expertise.

My goal is to help you achieve quick relief from your pain and then to develop a strategy to stay pain free. This would often include specific exercises, dietary recommendations, and ergonomic recommendations. My ideal patient is anyone who wants to be and stay healthy. Neck/back pain, headaches, sciatica, joint pain, auto and work injuries and many other conditions are seen. I have been practicing for over twenty-five years.

Are you looking for an Alternative Health Care provider who will take the time to listen, and would truly like to help you? I am a California licensed acupuncturist with a PhD. in Oriental Medicine and a former clinical professor at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences. I have been practicing Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture for over 20 years. I have developed very unique acupuncture techniques, which often allows you to feel results after only one visit.

Are you ready to promote a higher quality of life? Tired of struggling with digestive and gut health? Need help managing pre-diabetes, diabetes, renal disease, and/or heart disease? You're not alone. I can support you every step of the way in your health and wellness journey.

Diagnosed with PCOS? Struggling with digestive issues, period problems, thyroid problems, or fertility challenges? Experiencing symptoms of fatigue, low energy, bloating, acne, and/ or hair loss? If you’re finding it difficult to get answers from your doctor, or if you were simply told "your labs look normal", and are tired of the trial-and-error approach, wasting time and money on random supplements and treatments, know that there's a better solution. You deserve to have the tools to learn how to manage your health issues, heal your body, and feel like yourself while living a life you love to its fullest potential.

I do not simply attempt to treat symptoms, nor do I treat diseases. I treat people. My focus in practicing TCM is holistic; I seek to understand the entire person and the health pattern they have. As you will hear in the testimonial videos on my website, the feedback I get from my patients speaks not only to the effectiveness of my treatments in getting the results they need, but to the safety, comfort and ease they feel when they come in for their appointments. I am interested in being my patients’ partner in meeting their complete health goals.

If you have a skin condition and are looking for a more holistic and natural way to resolve it, Chinese medicine could be your solution. In our clinic, we will discuss extensively about your skin condition, thereafter, you will receive a customized treatment, which may include an herbal formula to take orally, plus a customized herbal ointment or tincture. Depending on the condition, compresses and other forms of topical treatment may also be prescribed. You will also be given lifestyle and diet recommendations. We offer a free 15 minute consultation. Call us to see how we can be of service.

Are you tired of feeling constantly unwell, with no doctor taking the time to truly understand your needs and provide the care you deserve? Look no further. As a Naturopathic doctor and Acupuncturist, I am committed to working alongside you to achieve the well-being and quality of life you desire. Utilizing natural therapies, I focus on supporting your body's innate healing abilities, reducing reliance on pharmaceuticals. Whether you're grappling with autoimmune diseases, hormone imbalances, digestive issues, or skin disorders, I tailor treatment plans to address your unique needs.