San Francisco, CA
Dr. Portia
Barnblatt
DAOM, L.AC.
Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
ABOUT DR. PORTIA BARNBLATT DAOM, L.AC.
Dr. Portia Barnblatt earned her master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) in San Francisco in 1996. In 1997 she completed a post-graduate internship at the Yue Yang TCM Hospital in Shanghai. In 1998 she completed a yearlong acupuncture orthopedic program taught by Dr. Fred Lerner, DC and had extensive training in Auricular Acupuncture with Dr. Li-Chun Huang, who was awarded by the World Auricular Medical Organization as the Grandmother of the Auricular Medicine since 1995. Dr. Barnblatt has studied the Scalp Acupuncture with Dr. Ming Qin Zhu-the famous Zhu Style Scalp Acupuncture Inventor.
In the mid-2000s she practiced as a research acupuncturist for post-open heart surgery patients at UCSF. She has also treated patients at the San Francisco Free Clinic and was a clinical supervisor at ACTCM. Dr. Barnblatt has been in private practice in San Francisco since 1997 and has treated thousands of patients. From 2010-2012, Dr. Barnblatt served as Clinical Professor at Stroke Rehabilitation Center at Davis Campus for ACTCM.
In 2011, Dr. Barnblatt earned her Doctorate Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, focusing on Pain Management & Women's Health at ACTCM, now part of California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). She spent one year afterwards at Shanghai TCM Medical University where she furthered her studies and helped school to establish their bilingual language educational program for international students. She has lectured on Special Acupuncture Techniques for Pain Management and Cosmetic Facelift worldwide and presented at international conferences in Rome, Modica, Bucharest, Arad, Opatija, Frankfurt, Stockholm, Abu Dhabi, He Nan TCM University and Beijing. Dr. Barnblatt is a member of Acupuncturist Without Borders. She has also volunteered her work with veterans, refugee camps and various Buddhist organizations.
Dr. Barnblatt is the Acupuncturist for My Doctor Medical Group, mydoctorsf.com, which integrates Western and Eastern Medicine to help patients achieve maximum benefits.
- She was given an honorary award by San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom for serving the community since 1997.
- Member & Medical Translator for WFAS, PMPH of Beijing, Shanghai & Henan TCM Universities
- Honorable Visiting Professor & Scholar for Henan TCM University, China and Italian Medical Acupuncture Association
- Board Member of Acupotomy Society of World Federation of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China
- Chief Acupuncture & TCM Doctor for San Francisco Ballet
- Chief TCM Doctor for Chinese Hospital of San Francisco
- TCM Director for My Doctor Medical Group of San Francisco
- Clinical Supervisor for American College of TCM in San Francisco
- 30 years of clinical experience
What is Acupuncture?
Traditional Chinese Medicine has more than 5000 years of clinical history and experience successfully treating diseases and promoting health. This nature-based form of medicine not only relieves symptoms and signs, it also uncovers the underlying root causes of what may have created a problem in the first place.
Research performed by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) has shown that acupuncture triggers the production of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers. It also has shown to positively affect the endocrine and nervous systems, helping the body achieve physical and emotional well-being.
Services: Therapeutic Modalities
Acupuncture
The use of very fine needles to adjust the flow of energy through pathways in the body known as meridians.
Moxibustion
A warming therapy used to improve qi and blood circulation through the meridians.
Cupping
The use of glass suction cups on the skin to improve circulation, reduce stagnation and alleviate pain.
Herbal Medicine
An extensive pharmacology to be taken in tea, powder or tincture form.
Nutritional Counseling
Personalized dietary guidance rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine principles.
We Specialize In Treating
Accepted Insurance Plans
- United Healthcare
- Auto Insurance
- Worker's Compensation
- Landmark
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