Medical Services

Acupuncture

A new service at MNHC. Licensed acupuncturists work alongside your primary care team — for pain, stress, sleep, and overall wellness.

New at MNHC.

Acupuncture is now part of the full-scope care MNHC offers. Licensed acupuncturists work alongside your medical, behavioral, and dental teams — bilingual, culturally-respectful, and sliding-scale.

What it can help with

Chronic and acute pain (back, neck, joints, headaches)
Stress, anxiety, and sleep difficulties
Substance-use recovery support
Side effects from chronic illness or medications
Pregnancy-related discomfort
Overall wellness alongside your primary care

What to expect on your first visit

A typical MNHC session runs 45–60 minutes. Here's what happens:

Intake conversation (10–15 min)
Your acupuncturist reviews your history, current medications, and goals. If your MNHC primary care provider made the referral, they'll already have that note in front of them.
Traditional assessment
Pulse-taking and tongue observation — Traditional Chinese Medicine tools used alongside your Western evaluation to guide the treatment plan.
Needling treatment (20–30 min)
Very fine sterile needles are placed at specific points. Most patients describe mild sensation or no pain at all. You rest quietly while the needles work.
Wrap-up and follow-up plan
Your acupuncturist reviews what you noticed during the session, offers tips on stretching, sleep, or nutrition, and schedules the next visit if appropriate.

At a glance

Total length
45–60 minutes per session
Typical frequency
Weekly for 4–6 weeks, then based on response
Safety
Single-use needles, sterilized and discarded after each patient

How to get started

Existing MNHC patient

Ask your primary care provider for a referral — they can send it during or after your next visit.

Not yet a patient

Call us and we'll schedule a welcome visit with a primary care provider. Acupuncture coordinates with that care.

(415) 552-3870

Sliding-scale fees apply.Acupuncture is part of MNHC's commitment to whole-person care — like all our services, available regardless of ability to pay. See the Program →

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Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Sliding scale fees · No insurance required

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What to expect on your first visit

A typical MNHC session runs 45–60 minutes. Here's what happens:

Intake conversation (10–15 min)

Your acupuncturist reviews your history, current medications, and goals. If your MNHC primary care provider made the referral, they'll already have that note in front of them.

Traditional assessment

Pulse-taking and tongue observation — Traditional Chinese Medicine tools used alongside your Western evaluation to guide the treatment plan.

Needling treatment (20–30 min)

Very fine sterile needles are placed at specific points. Most patients describe mild sensation or no pain at all. You rest quietly while the needles work.

Wrap-up and follow-up plan

Your acupuncturist reviews what you noticed during the session, offers tips on stretching, sleep, or nutrition, and schedules the next visit if appropriate.