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Your Trusted Acupuncture & Wellness Center in San Mateo
At San Mateo Acupuncture Center, we are dedicated to delivering the highest quality of care in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) through a personalized, patient-centered approach. Our team of licensed practitioners combines extensive clinical experience with a deep commitment to fostering trust and partnership with every client. We specialize in acupuncture, cupping therapy, gua sha, electrical stimulation, and herbal medicine, addressing a wide range of health concerns from chronic pain to stress management.With decades of combined experience in diverse healthcare settings, including sports medicine and prenatal care, our practitioners bring both technical expertise and compassionate care to every session. We prioritize patient education, empowering individuals to take an active role in their healing journey while maintaining rigorous safety protocols. Our mission is to help patients achieve lasting wellness by restoring balance to their body's natural systems through time-tested TCM practices.
Services
Acupuncture
Electrical Stimulation
Cupping Therapy
Gua Sha
Herbal Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.
- Our practitioners have decades of combined experience in diverse healthcare settings.
- We utilize a comprehensive range of Traditional Chinese Medicine modalities.
- Our team prioritizes patient education and long-term wellness strategies.
- We maintain rigorous safety protocols for a secure treatment environment.
What people say
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Services
Acupuncture
Acupuncture restores bodily balance by stimulating meridian points with fine needles. This ancient practice enhances qi and blood flow, addressing chronic pain, stress, and systemic imbalances. Our practitioners individualize treatments for conditions ranging from migraines to fertility issues, combining modern understanding with traditional techniques for optimal healing outcomes.
Electrical Stimulation
Electrical stimulation enhances acupuncture by applying microcurrents to needles. This technique amplifies pain relief and tissue healing for musculoskeletal conditions. Our practitioners carefully assess suitability before treatment, ensuring safe application for patients seeking enhanced therapeutic effects through modern electrotherapy integration.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy uses controlled suction to improve circulation and relieve muscle tension. This modality effectively addresses chronic pain, respiratory issues, and digestive disorders. Our practitioners combine cupping with acupuncture for synergistic effects, reducing treatment duration while promoting deep tissue healing and systemic detoxification.
Gua Sha
Gua sha employs specialized tools to break up soft tissue restrictions and improve circulation. This technique effectively treats musculoskeletal pain and scar tissue adhesions. Our practitioners use oil-based strokes to create therapeutic petechiae, promoting rapid recovery from chronic tension patterns while enhancing local metabolic function.
Herbal Therapy
Herbal therapy formulates customized plant-based remedies according to TCM principles. Each prescription considers herb properties, patient constitution, and specific health goals. Our practitioners combine herbal formulas with acupuncture to address complex conditions like hormonal imbalances and autoimmune disorders, providing comprehensive internal regulation and systemic support.
People
Angela Galatierra-Ganding
Licensed Acupuncturist
Angela Galatierra-Ganding holds a Master's in Oriental Medicine from Berkeley's Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College. With clinical experience treating sports injuries and prenatal patients, she combines traditional techniques with modern healthcare approaches. Her practice emphasizes patient education and holistic wellness strategies.
Minal Patel Solanki
Licensed Acupuncturist
Minal Patel Solanki graduated top of her class from Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College. Specializing in Japanese acupuncture techniques, she treats addiction, women's health, and chronic pain conditions. Her practice integrates electro-acupuncture and infrared therapy for enhanced treatment outcomes.
Sheila Shahmirza
Licensed Acupuncturist
Sheila Shahmirza earned her Master's in Traditional Chinese Medicine from AIMC Berkeley. Focusing on women's health and autoimmune conditions, she combines acupuncture with sports massage expertise. Her approach addresses root causes while providing immediate pain relief through personalized treatment protocols.
Questions
What conditions can acupuncture treat?
Acupuncture effectively addresses neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urogenital, musculoskeletal, and psychological conditions through holistic meridian system regulation.
Is acupuncture painful?
The fine needles create minimal sensation, with most patients experiencing only dullness or pressure at insertion points during treatment.
How safe is acupuncture?
We use single-use, sterilized needles following California's strict safety regulations, with practitioners trained in clean needle techniques for patient protection.
What happens during initial treatment?
The first session includes comprehensive health assessment, TCM diagnosis, and personalized treatment plan development alongside initial acupuncture therapy.
How many sessions are needed?
Treatment duration varies by condition severity, with most patients experiencing improvement after 1-2 sessions while complex cases require ongoing care.
What preparation is required?
Patients should eat before treatment, wear comfortable clothing, and disclose medical conditions or medications to ensure safe, effective therapy.
