Therapeutic Modalities

Services & Treatments

Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies tailored to your unique health needs.

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.

Dr. Barnblatt presenting at a medical conference
Medical professionals in a clinical acupuncture demonstration

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.

We Specialize In Treating

Pain ManagementSports MedicineDigestive DisordersWomen's HealthAllergiesCosmetic AcupunctureStress ManagementInsomnia

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Dr. Portia Barnblatt DAOM, L.AC.

Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine — Serving San Francisco since 1997.

Integrating the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern healthcare for over 25 years.

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