An award-winning spa in San Francisco's Presidio for over 20 years.
An award-winning spa in San Francisco's Presidio for over 20 years.
Acupuncture is one of the world's oldest continuously practiced healing arts, refined over thousands of years within Traditional Chinese Medicine. Fine, sterile needles are placed at specific points on the body to influence, redirect, increase, or decrease the flow of the body's vital energy — correcting imbalances before they take root as illness, and supporting nervous system regulation and internal balance. Our licensed practitioners blend time-honored techniques with a modern, integrative approach — and every session takes place in a tranquil, private treatment room designed for deep rest.
• A consultation covering your symptoms, health history, and goals
• Fine-needle placement at points chosen for your needs that day
• Quiet rest time while the treatment works
• Guidance on frequency and what to expect between sessions
Eat lightly. Have a light meal or snack an hour or two before your visit — avoid arriving on an empty stomach or right after a large meal.
Dress comfortably. Loose, comfortable clothing makes treatment points easy to access; draping is always provided for your comfort and privacy.
Share your story. Your session begins with a consultation about your health history, current concerns, and goals so your practitioner can design the right treatment.
Gentle, not painful. Acupuncture needles are hair-thin — most guests feel only a brief, mild sensation at insertion, followed by warmth, heaviness, or tingling as the point activates. Many find sessions so relaxing they fall asleep.
Speak up anytime. Your comfort guides the treatment. Let your practitioner know how you’re feeling and they will adjust in real time.
Rest and hydrate. Drink plenty of water and take it easy for the remainder of the day when possible. Some guests feel energized, others deeply relaxed — both are normal.
Give it time. Like exercise, benefits build with consistency. Acute concerns often respond within a few sessions; chronic conditions typically benefit from a regular course of treatment.
Acupuncture is very safe when performed by a licensed practitioner. We use only single-use, sterile, disposable needles, and all related modalities are performed with strict hygiene protocols. Minor side effects — slight soreness, small bruises at needle or cupping sites, or temporary lightheadedness — are uncommon and resolve quickly.
Please let your practitioner know before your session if you are pregnant or trying to conceive (certain points are avoided during pregnancy, and acupuncture is otherwise widely used for prenatal support); if you have a pacemaker, bleeding disorder, or take blood-thinning medication; if you have a seizure disorder; or if you have any skin conditions or infections in areas to be treated. Acupuncture complements — but does not replace — medical care, and it is not implied to cure or treat any disease. If you have significant health concerns, we recommend keeping your physician informed of your treatment plan.
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